v0.3.4 Patch Notes New: Pipe Direction Blocking

• Click any pipe to open a new context panel with compass-layout direction controls

  • Block specific output directions (N/E/S/W) for tighter pipe layouts

  • Saved/loaded with your factory

Void Upgrades Rebalanced

• All costs increased 3-5x with exponential scaling — VP accumulation matters now

  • Effects nerfed to reasonable levels (Jam Reduction 70%→55%)

  • 6 new weird/risky upgrades: Void Siphon, Entropic Overclock, Phase Drift, Quantum Tunneling, Void Bloom, Paradox Engine

Transcendent Tier Added

• 2 new end-game void upgrades (200 + 400 VP)

  • 4 legendary firmware challenges with 100-150% multipliers

  • 6x6 and 7x7 workboards unlocked

  

Automation Overhaul

• CRITICAL: Events no longer break after a few minutes of gameplay

  • Terminal scripts can now monitor 37 events (up from 13)

  • 16 new Controller actions (splitter modes, merger priority,, calibration)

  • ResearchCenter, DroneStation, Recycler now controllable

Water Cooling Rebalance

• Cooler output doubled, ThermalConnector absorbs more heat

  • Water heats up from machines and must be re-cooled

Other Highlights

• 23 new Helena Voss milestone dialogs

  • Blueprint Controller/Terminal connection preservation

  • Background variety on map outside factory,

  • Lithography machine rotation fix

  • Chemical neutraliser not placeable on floor wings fix

  • VoidThrower wormhole effects

  • Firmware medal reduces calibration drift

  • Firmware broken cases fixed

  • 10+ bug fixes (pipe connections, litho rotation, performance lag, and more)