Survival simulator The Planet Crafter has released a major free update, adding a new satellite called Skeo for exploration and terraforming. You can only get there by fully terraforming one of the four starting planets: Prime, Toxicity, Humble, or Villages. After that, you will need to build a mining platform and an interstellar rocket. With their help, there will be a chance to go to the new moon. You cannot launch the game directly on Skeo.
An underground mod has appeared in the new territory, allowing you to build a base below the surface. Players can also unlock level 2 incubators, level 3 nurseries, new versions of rockets and animals, and level 3 drones. New items include a brogio tree and an additional indoor light. The Quartz Magnetar crafting recipe is now also unlocked on Skeo.
The study of the moon is associated with some new discoveries. A new space suit can be found in the world, while a tenth animal statue is hidden in the ruins of the portal. Another new creature lives directly on Skeo, but the developers recommend finding out how to create it yourself. These changes also affected the original host star. New fragments appeared in the Cascade area, and the upper part of the Grand Canyon area was redesigned.
The developers have also carefully revised the balance of insect, fish, and amphibian farms. Their production has become more efficient, and their capacity has been adjusted according to the level of the corresponding building and the number of available units. The team explained the decision, saying that in the past it was often easier for players to use tree spreaders, which made breeding other life forms less attractive.
Phytoplankton B and C have been completely removed from the game and replaced by Option A. Quartz Quasar recipes now require one type of algae instead of three, Quartz Flares will open earlier, and Domes, conversely, will become available later. The chance of acquiring a genetic trait with the variant also increases.
These changes affect the progression system. Level 2 drones now require level 1 drones in crafting recipes, while resource generation for level 2 missiles has been increased from 5000% to 6000%. Some technologies and buildings are now opened earlier or later, and parameters such as the speed of incubator and plant growth, the time when tree seeds are produced, and the energy consumption of the first-level ore crusher have been adjusted.
A button appears in the drone interface that stops all equipment immediately. Gene Extractors, Manipulators, and Synthesizers have been moved to the Biomass category in the build menu. Added sound effects to some cars and updated their descriptions.
