Astroneer (Switch): all the updates (latest: Aeoluz Unlocked)

UPDATES

CUSTOM GAME SUPPORT  
Glitchwalkers DLC now supports Custom Game options. Once you complete base game requirements and jump through the portal, this will unlock the ability to start Aeoluz saves using Custom Game settings. While this supports existing settings, it also adds DLC specific toggles for turning off firewalls, turning off storms, and setting a starting Virus Protection level which will also unlock hacked catalogs, giving you a more “vanilla” experience. When in the Aeoluz menu, choose the Custom Games option to start modifying your experience, you can still unlock rewards and experience the narrative no matter what settings you choose!

• Glitchwalkers DLC is now compatible with custom games! 
• Added options to toggle Storms on and off 
• Added options to toggle Firewalls on and off 
• Added options to set the starting Virus Protection level 
• Keeps existing Custom Game functionality like modifying the planet, biomes, etc 

DEDICATED SERVER SUPPORT 

• Glitchwalkers DLC content is now playable on dedicated servers! Load a save or start a new session from the Aeoluz system on a hosted or home based server. NOTE: For regular multiplayer sessions, only the host needs to own the DLC. For dedicated servers that are on the Aeoluz system, all players must own the DLC.

AEOLUZ ASTROPEDIA PAGE 

• After lots of feedback, we have added a added a brand new Aeoluz-specific Astropedia page that will help you locate resources within your Glitchwalkers DLC saves. 

MISC UPDATES

• Added a toggle in the menu to turn off base game storms
• On the Glitchwalkers main menu page, the text now reads “Start a new Glitchwalkers Adventure Game” and “Start a new Glitchwalkers Creative Game” to reduce confusion when you’re starting a new DLC save file 
• We’ve added some new cosmetics! Here’s a preview of the Funguy Bundle, coming to the Exo Outfitters soon!
• Since it is our 1.0 birthday, we (finally) have added Anniversary Item Mk VI to the in-game store! Grab it in the next 30 days so you can celebrate with us.

BUGFIXES 

We fixed bugs across both the base game and Glitchwalkers, including crashfixes and some multiplayer bugs reported from you all, here is a non exhaustive list: 

• Dedicated Server | Players sometimes start new game in the Core 
• D-cipher | Consumes storm data past point of maxed out protection level 
• Large Rover Seat B | Collision on Large Rover Seat B does not match the model 
• Icons | Ruby D-Cipher | Icons on packaged tools have reversed colors from other packaged objects in game 
• Localization | D-Cipher | Header “Storm Protection Level” is overflowing UI in some languages 
• Multiplayer | Vault | When Client leaves and reenters relevance correctly slotted vault puzzle pieces are no longer lit up 
• Vaults | Vault lights revert to yellow when player saves and loads while a vault key is slotted correctly
• Multiplayer | Vaults | Vault does not replay animation when client reclaims rootkit 
• Multiplayer | Vaults | Vault does not replay animation when client reclaims rootkit 
• Multiplayer | Vaults | Lights on Vault start out green for clients 
• Multiplayer | Solved Vault reanimates when client leaves and re-enters relevance 
• Astropedia | Resource Hologram tooltips on Natural Resources and Gases have an interact that opens the astropedia showing base game resource locations 

• Additional notes: none
• Source: System Era Softworks

UPDATES:

• Storm Power Behaviors | Storms add to the natural wind value at any location, scaling up near the eye of the storm.  Solar power scales down near the eye of the storm. Power gameplay added to storms! Harvest lots of wind or get less solar power depending on your location within said storm. 
• Glitchwalkers Catalog Adjustments | All platforms will be unlocked with the first rootkit instead of the second rootkit. That means players can land and immediately start building a base! 
• Glitchwalkers Resource Adjustments | Added to Laterite in the Toxic Forest biome. We also plan to add it to other biomes underground to help players who want to live down there. This should cut down on trips up to the surface just for laterite. 
• Added a new Astropedia entry for the Glitchwalkers DLC, providing players with an overview of Aeoluz and key information to help them navigate the challenges ahead. This quick reference guide appears as a pop-up upon arrival at Aeoluz.  

BUGFIXES:

• Various crashfixes, including a specific crash on save load 

• Additional notes: none
• Source: System Era Softworks

Feature Updates 

QUICK NOTE: While we are adding a DLC with a new planet and storyline with its own progression, most of the new content (Storms, New Module, New Resources, etc.) are also coming to the base game, free to all players. There is also a mission chain with new story in the base game that leads players to the expansion. Also, players who have purchased the DLC can invite anyone to their save, regardless if they own the DLC or not. More on that in the multiplayer section! 
 

THE GLITCHWALKERS EXPANSION 

ANOTHER NOTE: There is required base game progress to get into this expansion. Once players have completed the mission “A Core Concept” in any save, a new mission called “Is This Thing On?” will become available in the Mission Log. Frank has been working hard at restoring comms and needs your help! If you have already completed “A Core Concept”, the new mission should activate as soon as you load in. 
 

This new mission chain must be completed before you can load into the new level! Once it is done and the cutscene plays, you should be in a new menu, and you can drop down to the new planet. 
 
BEWARE, BEYOND THIS POINT CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS FOR THE DLC 
 

A New Planet – Aeoluz (DLC Exclusive) 

The Aeoluz System is currently home to one planet, Aeoluz, featuring brand new biomes, dangerous terrain, unique points of interest, and new mechanics. It is the biggest planet we have ever created and contains 8 brand new biomes for you to explore! Caves have been completely overhauled as well, including Bl!tz’s planet wide Firewalls that you must take down to delve deeper. 
 
Planet Aeoluz is unlike anything in the Sylva System, custom designed by Bl!tZ to torture and torment her fellow crewmates. 
 
Aeoluz also contains brand new ambient music spread across the many biomes on it’s surface and underground. 
 

Glitched + Hacked Storms 

(Available in the base game and the DLC)

Glitched Storms appear in the base game. These are not the storms of Astroneer’s Early Access days! Glitched Storms can be found on any planet in the base game except for the starting planet, Sylva. Glitched Storms will appear on your compass and add gameplay in the form of a new challenge to overcome and puzzles to solve. Track them down before they dissapear and resurface in a new spot on the planet! 
 
Hacked Storms can be found on Aeoluz in the DLC. These storms are more dangerous than Glitched Storms in the Sylva System, and require more work to overcome. The new game loop includes working with Frank to gather data to build up your storm protection for multiple different storm types. 
 

New Mission Chain and Lore 

The Glitchwalkers Update contains brand new missions in both the base game and the expansion as well as lore items and narrative delivered both on planet and in brand new cutscenes. 
 
 New Modules, POI’s and Items 

Ruby Module – A new module that collects storm data from Hot Spots inside storms. These Hot Spots manifest as small digital twisters inside storm zones. Place RUBY on a Platform or Vehicle with adequate power near a Hot Spot to start collecting data. 
 

The Vault Finder – A printable item that helps players track a nearby Data Vault. Place on one of your aux slots on the top of your backpack and let it guide you. Use your compass to help find the nearest one, but understand, Aeoluz is a big planet so if you aren’t getting a ping, explore more! 

EXO Data Vaults – Special items placed by Frank to help players. Located using a Vault Finder. Activate by completing the exposed circuits on the sides, then plunder them for Frank tech, Rootkits. 
 
Rootkits – Obtained from an EXO Vault. Allows players to gain system access without detection. 
 
D-Cipher Module – Uses Rootkits to apply storm protection and uses storm data generate Counterhack Keys which are essential to repairing Hacked Gateway Chambers.

Storm Data Nuggets – Gathered from RUBY, these storm specific nuggets are used to improve your storm protection at the D-Cipher. Also very valuable as research in the Research Module!!!! 
 
Hacked Gateway Chambers – Bl!tz has tapped into the Gateway Network, hacking Gateway Chambers. Gather enough Data to give to Frank so he can produce a counterhack that will allow you to repair and power up these broken gateways. 
 
 

Frank’s Shelter – This shelter has been modified to serve as a one stop shop for safety and counterhacking. It contains an integrated RTG and full T2 slots to increase its storage capacity. (We hope to make this a reward for completing the Glitchwalkers storyline so you can print these in the base game at a later date.) 
 
 

New Progression Mechanics 

When you land on Aeoluz, it becomes clear that Bl!tz is actively trying to stop you from reaching them and stopping their plan. They have reset and hacked your catalog, and only Frank can assist you in getting your valuable technology back. Players will need to use RUBY to gather Storm Data, increase their Storm Protection, and repair the Hacked Gateway Chambers that Bl!tz is using to enact their plan. Even the planet’s design is specifically crafted by Bl!tz to stop players from reaching these Chambers and her Lair. Take down her firewalls so you can delve deeper into the planet. 
 
 New Characters 

[NAME REDACTED], aka Bl!tZ – A skilled hacker with a mysterious past, Bl!tZ has breached the ATP, bringing chaos to the simulation with her disruptive Glitch Storms. 
 
Frank Capiano – The ESS Elysium’s Head of Maintenance. Frank is an ally providing critical guidance and tools to counteract Bl!tZ’s effects on the system. His knowledge and support are vital to navigating the challenges ahead, surviving Aeoluz, and defeating Bl!tZ! Check out his manual attached to the starting shelter on Aeoluz. 

Rewards 

Upon completing the DLC content missions, players will be awarded with: 

• Suit: HackerSuit 
• Palette: Coded Couture 
• Visor: Eternal Review

Multiplayer in Astroneer: Glitchwalkers 

Players can work together to gather resources, collect storm data, and tackle expansion-specific challenges like navigating Hacked Storms and activating gateways.

Players who do not own the Glitchwalkers expansion can join a multiplayer game hosted by someone who does, allowing them to explore the new content and planet alongside the host. 
 
Players who do not own the expansion will not receive rewards exclusive to Glitchwalkers, but they can still participate in missions, experience the story, and explore. 
 
Dedicated server support and custom games will not be available at launch but are actively in development. 
 

What’s new in the Base Game? 

As mentioned earlier, all players have a brand-new mission line available, even if they do not purchase the DLC! A bunch of the new content (Storms, RUBY, Storm Data Nuggets, etc.) are also coming to the base game, free to all players. 

• Additional notes: none
• Source: System Era Softworks

Feature Updates:

New Missions

Alert: New Structures Detected!

• Missions have been added to guide curious Astroneers to new discoveries.
• Recruits must complete the following missions in preparation for this new endeavor:
  • G. desolo: Verification

New Schematics

Upon collecting requested Data Circuits, two new schematics will be unlocked

• Extra Large Resource Canister
  • Recipe: 1 Diamond, 1 EXO Chip, 2 Nanocarbon Alloy
  • Printer: Large
• Large Rover Seat B
  • Recipe: 2 Plastic, 1 Compound
  • Printer: Medium

Miscellaneous

• Adjustments have been made to the Tapper. Most organic production rates have been slowed. This should leave a bit more breathing room for other power production methods in the early-to-mid game
• Tooltip updates for certain items
• Experimental: Save File Repair Settings
  • These settings can be used when saved files cannot be loaded.
  • WARNING: These settings will DELETE certain items from the save in an attempt to make them able to load
  • More about these settings can be found here.

Bugs:

The following bugs have been fixed as of version 1.31.76.0

• AS-18105: In multiplayer during Rail Missions the host’s performance degrades when a client joins when certain Rail Missions are active
• AS-19640: Clients in a Multiplayer session do not receive the PUM-KN Shelter from the Fall LTE
• AS-19502: Backpack Aux Slot does not autopull next bundle of Power Extenders when auto-connecting the the last extender in a bundle
• AS-19639: The PUM-KN shelter hologram in the catalog is missing mouse collision
• AS-19998: The full screen Message of the Day image is poor quality and squished
• AS-20202: The Breakdown Event item tooltips still list printers and say they can be sent via Exo Request Platform Recovery Rocket after the event is over
• AS-20204: The EXO Recovery Platform does not drop packaged Resource Canisters on launch and consumes/loses them
• AS-20210: The Exo Request Platform’s progress bar in Control Panel does not match expected values during Repeating Stage in the Summer Event
• AS-20511: Several items when drilled into non-terrain will not properly slot into the backpack when quick stowed

• Additional notes: none
• Source: System Era Softworks

How to download updates for Astroneer for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Astroneer, you have three options:

• let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

• try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

• select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.