Occupy Mars The Game

Hello, Colonists.

We are deploying Update v1.2.9 to the main branch today. This patch includes a set of fixes and technical adjustments addressing several specific issues reported by the community.

Our development team is currently focusing efforts on the next patch. This upcoming rework aims to address surface rendering performance across the map.

We appreciate all the data and feedback provided by our Community. We continuously monitor incoming reports, analyze logs, and work on iterative improvements to stabilize the game's mechanics.

If you encounter any issues with this build, please continue reporting them via the standard channels:

• In-Game: Press F4 to use the built-in Feedback Reporter.

• Steam: Post in the Steam Community Hub discussions.

• Discord: Share logs and details in our technical feedback channels.

• Direct Email: Send save files and log files (C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\LocalLow\\PyramidGames\\OccupyMars) to eracolonisthelp@gmail.com
  

🛠️ Changelog 1.2.9 (from 1.2.0)

• Fixed being unable to access the inventory and the selection panel

• Fixed the situation in which the co-op host experienced a tablet UI freeze and could not exit after trading items with a client.

• Fixed several cases of a bug that prevented multiple Steam achievements from unlocking properly (including "You've got a friend in me", "Party Time!", and "Rocket Scientist").

• Fixed the problem where players riding the quad did not take expected radiation damage.

• Fixed the problem where trailers could not be properly mounted or attached to the rover.

• Fixed the situation in which loaded quads could unexpectedly despawn from the truck bed while remaining visible on the radar.

• Fixed the issue in co-op where dust devil weather events vanished instantly without playing a dissipation animation.

• Fixed the physics collision issue in co-op where simultaneously depositing rocks into the crusher could launch players into the grinding chamber.

• Fixed the physics issue where using the vehicle unstuck function (R) caused the rover to spin and roll uncontrollably.

• Fixed rover locker becoming unusable

• Fixed crusher printing not consuming elements or chemical resources in co-op

• Fixed being unable to open death chests, own or friend's

• Fixed meteor rain events that could not be skipped and left protection inactive

• Fixed being unable to open compartments to view items when the inventory is full

• Fixed the issue where container contents could occasionally duplicate when managing, swapping, or switching trailers and containers.

• Fixed the issue where the right rear door of the Mars Truck could not be closed properly.

• Fixed the issue in co-op where taking a battery from the rack falsely reported a full inventory when hotbar slots were occupied but main inventory space was available.

• Fixed rover tipper desynchronization issues in co-op

• Fixed heavy rover clipping into the terrain after reset when the player enters the seat

• Fixed being unable to enter screens in co-op

• Fixed miner buttons remaining clickable but non-functional after loading a save

• Fixed the situation in which the tablet displayed an incorrect suit charge value (1666%) after dying and restarting in the intro base.

• Fixed the issue preventing players from placing and constructing Solid Rocket Core A during rocket assembly.

• Fixed the issue preventing freshly repaired tools from being upgraded to Level 3 at workbenches in secondary bases.

• Fixed the physics issue where entering a loaded ATV repeatedly ejected the player and inflicted damage.

• Fixed the situation in which Spotty and the HUD falsely reported no damaged buildings in range when repair commands were issued.

• Added feature rework to standardize inventory sorting pop-up menus across all storages, machines, and the crusher.

• Fixed the problem where player hunger and hydration levels failed to decrease during sleep cycles.

• Fixed HUD tracker markers turning white, becoming invisible or disappearing

• Improved saving times when saving near large campaign bases with numerous items and structures.

• Fixed the situation in which the tablet displayed an incorrect suit charge value (1666%) after dying and restarting in the intro base.

• Added rework to vehicle handling and physics controller settings to deliver a smoother and more responsive driving experience on Mars terrain.

• Fixed the situation in which Spotty and the HUD falsely reported no damaged buildings in range when repair commands were issued.

• Fixed fertilizer machine displaying 'Powered' while unpowered

• Fixed the building-materials HUD list overlapping workshop and table interfaces

• Fixed being unable to reinsert oxygen bottles into the rover after refilling

• Fixed problem with rover trailer hitching from launching the trailer on a turn

• Improved rover acceleration and steering

• Fixed several coop chat issues

• Fixed problems with exchanging information about dirt after weather effects

• Fixed missing Spanish translation for cabbage seedling in the incubator

• Fixed the issue with tripod light LOD causing the lamp to prematurely disappear and pop in.

• Fixed player appearing to walk on air around the container prefab

Development remains ongoing. Thank you for your continued technical feedback and support.

Occupy Mars Team

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Hello, Colonists!

Patch 1.2.4 - has just been deployed to the unstable_public_testing_risky branch.

⚠️ Warning: Experimental Build

Please keep in mind that this is an experimental build. While it has passed our initial internal testing, it may still contain unexpected bugs, regressions, or stability issues.

As usual, we’re counting on our brave community to help us test these changes thoroughly!

🚀 How to Access the Experimental Branch If you want to jump in and help us test the latest changes:

1. Right-click Occupy Mars: The Game in your Steam Library.

2. Select Properties.

3. Go to the Betas tab.

4. Select unstable_public_testing_risky  from the dropdown list.

5. Steam will begin downloading the update automatically.

📢 Feedback & Bug Reporting Your reports are vital in helping us squash these remaining issues quickly:

• In-Game Reporter: Press F4 in-game to submit reports, screenshots, and context directly to our developers.

• Discord: Join our official server to discuss the experimental build in dedicated channels: https://discord.gg/sv9UWeh

• Direct Email: If you run into crashes, loading loops, or critical save issues, please send your logs and saves to: eracolonisthelp@gmail.com (Game logs can be found at: C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\LocalLow\\PyramidGames\\OccupyMars\\).

🛠️ Changelog 1.2.4

🔧 Bug Fixes & Hotfixes

• fixed bugged recipes in 3D printer

• fixed multiple issues causing trailer container contents disappear after saving and reloading

• fixed UI bug blocking access to the player inventory and selection panel

• fixed vehicle falling deep beneath the terrain after resetting position

• fixed an issue where sensitivity changes only applied after resetting the game

• fixed automatic closing of the truck trunk when getting in

• fixed several achievements (a few remain broken and will be addressed later)

• fixed various user interface issues

• fixed coop issue where the Mars Truck state was not synchronized after building or spawning

• fixed overlapping text on the Intro base death screen

• fixed coop issue where a player could take a board from the crusher without opening its screen

• fixed an issue where the F5 quick save did not work after alt tabbing

• fixed the ITS elevator not working after fully repairing its board

• fixed vehicle inventory wipe occurring upon reloading a save

• fixed rover cab storage lockers becoming unresponsive after using the bed

• fixed infinite crafting exploit where Crusher recipes did not consume ingredients

• fixed interaction lock preventing players from opening death containers

• fixed soft-lock during meteor events and resolved meteor defense system failure

• fixed inability to open storage compartments to view items when inventory is full

• fixed Spanish localization string for cabbage seedling in the incubator

• fixed severe FPS drop occurring after loading the game after update 1.2.0

• fixed HUD tracker markers turning white or disappearing from the display

💾 Important: Backup Your Saves! Because this build contains active fixes and version differences, always back up your save files before launching:

[c]C:\\Users\\%username%\\AppData\\LocalLow\\PyramidGames\\OccupyMars\\SaveData[/c]

Copy this folder to a safe place on your computer. Please remember that saves loaded or created on this experimental build may not be backward-compatible with older, stable versions

Thank you for your patience, dedication, and for helping us make Mars a better home for every colonist. Have fun testing, and keep the reports coming!

Occupy Mars Team

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