We're beyond excited that the Automation Update is finally out! Prepare for some serious remodeling as this update adds over 40 new machines and gadgets that give you even more control over your brassy mobile base. [previewyoutube=-tXFaXyUcK0;full][/previewyoutube] We wanted to give you more options to utilize all the unused space we noticed in your screenshots and videos. No more empty rooms and no more empty segments. The brand new stations, panels, item displays, levers and valves, all designed to fit together like a puzzle, will turn any empty room into something straight out of a WW2 submarine (which is where we got most of our inspiration). Take a look at these pages for a brief explanation of how each of these new devices works.






Here's also a more in-depth video explanation of the new devices: https://youtu.be/ARNFcMloQBA

What's next

Now that the update is out and ready, we would like to talk more about what is planned next. The multiplayer development has begun a month ago and we would like to continue until it's ready for a major update. Check the pictures and videos, that show the current state. Meanwhile, we will do several smaller updates including features or improvements that don't require too much programming. We are talking about new device variants, level design improvements, better F1 help screen and other. We know the last update took forever to release and will do our best to deliver these minor updates much faster as they won't be so complex.

Changelog

MAIN FEATURES - Controllers = manufacture, system, shutdown, custom - Display = sizes small, medium, large - Panels = sizes small, medium, large in variations manufacture / system / core - HUBs in variations production, refinery, research, scrap - Ligts (drillship no longer has default lights, they need to be mounted from now on) - Hacking tool - Explosive and Detonator tool - New eruption particle effect NEW - Photo mode - Basic implementation of hands - COG Drillship missions (drillships now come to surface more often, not just once per eruption day) - New mount system (objects can be placed into slots placed all over the drillship and on modules) - Inventory Sort, Take all buttons - Storage input point (object that can be mounted on the wall and allows you to access online storage) - New chest variations = low chest, mountable chest, colors red / green / blue / yellow - Chest now support option to set a custom icon - New lever stand variations = mountable on walls and above doors (lets you send drillship underground) - When storage modules destroyed, they now drop item containing random items previously stored - New recipes for destroyed modules, intel items, COG heads, etc. (items can be used for more purposes) - Buttons in load screen = load latest, clear all saves - Walls and floors can now be destroyed - New main menu design - New loading screen system (picture selected based on player drillship location) - Damaged front drill and destroyed drill now have different visual - Worktable has a new model ADJUSTED - State saver has different visual - Quest log now has a picture with the main objective (e.g. the upgrade you are supposed to produce) - Players inventory has been increased - Volcano no longer erupts after the game is finished, yet the ore keeps respawning - Repair tool now shows how much repair capacity is left before it disappears - Repair tool now has animation when used - Stations play a sound when item finished - Cranes in area 1 have no default modules - Objects can no longer be built through walls and reverse - When the player attacks the core, it displays messages explaining how to access it - Recipes for Core and Engine were changed to not require research upgrade

Stay Updated

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• See upcoming features on Trello
• Watch new trailers and tutorials on YouTube
• See highlights from the office and story specific content on Instagram

Special thanks goes to our Discord and Steam testers. To show our gratitude we added their names to the credits. Thank you so much for your patience and hope you enjoy all the new additions to the game! Share your drillship designs and production line setups with us. We can't wait to see what you come up with! ~ Volcanoids Dev Squad https://store.steampowered.com/app/951440/Volcanoids/

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Set in the steampunk era, you take on an expedition to a forsaken island that you once called home. But sudden eruptions triggered by mechanical beings turned the wondrous place into an apocalyptic wasteland. In order to survive the island’s natural elements, you have to outsmart these creatures and capture one of their drillships. Use their own technology against them as you upgrade the machinery and reclaim your homeland.

MOBILE BASE

Take the vantage point, stay safe underground or choose a material-rich location and explore. The drillship is one of a kind base capable of joining you on every journey.

DEADLY ENVIRONMENT

Experience the tension and thrill of surviving volcanic eruptions. Time between each eruption is your most valuable resource. Use it to roam the island gathering materials, finding new technology and utilizing production.

MECHANICAL MENACE

Deal with a hostile race of robots that use the volcano as a source of energy. Their units are scattered all around the island’s surface as well as below it.

BASE MANAGEMENT

Customize your drillship from the inside out with colors, symbols, gadgets and more. Automate production, research technologies, set up defenses and turn the drillship into an unbreachable powerhouse.