Version 0.8.0 features improved savegame stability, plugins, modifiers, high-res planets and much more.
Full patch notes: https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2024-03-23-v0.8.0.html
If you'd like to opt-out of the update to continue playing with your current factory, please follow this guide and choose 0.7.1. accordingly:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2220850/discussions/0/5501743491363459414/