v4 Build 62 - Alpha

• Fixed crash when pick tool was used out of map bounds
• Fixed various other crashes
• Fixed swarmer turret shooting ridiculously quickly
• Fixed 'player disconnected' messages after PvP game was restarted
• Fixed random maps not having any cliffs
• Fixed mend/overdrive projectors not displaying their real range
• Fixed chained storage blocks being extremely flammable/explosive when many flammable/explosive items were stored in the chain
• Added new UI style
• Added team display in player menu for PvP
• Added sorter item 'memory'
• Added list of contributors to credits
• Added key to take screenshot of full map [PC]
• Added build revision field for hotfixes
• Changed drones to use healing bullets instead of beams
• Buffed thermal generator
• Buffed melter
• Improved panning by allowing it to go over UI elements [Mobile]
• Removed default 'player' name

v4 Build 61 - Alpha

Switching to a new version format this release.

• Fixed fillitems command causing a crash [Server]
• Fixed some crashes
• Fixed some character encoding issues
• Fixed a mining exploit (here we go again)
• Fixed cryofluid mixers sometimes not accepting water
• Fixed build menu occasionally getting stuck while toggling
• Fixed items not appearing in lists of requirements in descriptions
• Increased mass driver range, decreased cost
• Increased phase conveyor range, decreased power use
• Removed junction item 'voiding'
• Removed default 'player' name, players must now pick a name before joining a server
• Nerfed arc turret
• Added section for optional items or liquids in block descriptions [incomplete]
• Added all contributors to 'credits' dialog

4.0 Build 60 - Unstable Alpha

This one is going to be a bit more rushed than usual.

• Fixed most crashes and bugs simply by removing multithreading (I hope)
• Fixed shield shader not working on some devices
• Fixed many various crashes
• Fixed sector (-2, 0) ending in immediate game-over
• Fixed network errors not being displayed correctly
• Fixed blocks being deconstructed turning into neutral-team blocks
• Fixed units sometimes jumping across map randomly
• Fixed power system being unpredictable and terrible
• Fixed enemies spawning outside map
• Fixed servers not syncing enemy count to clients
• Slowed down unloader block
• New placement menu
• New language: Japanese, added by beito123 (I could make a joke about anime here, but I won't)
• Internal changes with encoding that may fix cyrillic nicknames
• Added tooltips of hovered blocks to the placement menu
• Added names of items and liquids to placement menu and unlock menu
• Added local configuration folders [Server]
• Removed unlock system restrictions
• Improved lake generation

4.0 Build 59 - Unstable Alpha

I really don't have anything interesting to say about this release. How disappointing.

• Fixed mechs on mobile being unusable (and it only took 20 individual bug reports!)
• Fixed routers accepting more items than they should
• Fixed crash when running game with Java 10
• Fixed instant building after game reload
• Fixed many various crashes related to multithreading
• Fixed some sectors completing instantly
• Fixed flying units blocking construction
• Fixed crashes related to pumps
• Fixed sector state not syncing in multiplayer at all
• Fixed block breaking selection being offset when a 2x2 block is selected
• Fixed not being able to shoot while mining [Mobile]
• Fixed some typos
• Fixed Revenant unit never shooting (it's still terrible though)
• Fixed not being able to load any map after a corrupted map was loaded
• Fixed connecting to offline servers freezing the game
• Fixed pump placement being inconsistent [Contributed by Sonnicon]
• Fixed physics being more terrible than usual
• Fixed units moving higher and low/high TPS
• Fixed multiblocks not outputting to bridges after save reload
• Fixed... some other things
• Improved map previews
• Renamed oil and phase matter
• Added descriptions for nearly all blocks [Contributed by Timmeey86]
• Added new font with proper support for all in-game languages and cAsE sEnSiTiViTy
• Added new UI palette
• Added small lakes to world generation
• Added local saving of crashes [Desktop]
• Added server logs [Server]
• Added new sector selection screen
• Added localized/specific text for most errors
• Added chained storage mechanic for cores
• Added timestamps to output [Contributed by Luxray5474, Server]
• Added label to command center commands [Contributed by Sonnicon]
• Made alpha drones only appear when shooting
• Made drones repair any damaged block on the map, regardless of distance
• Made core accept any item again
• Made power beam sprites less intrusive (...and less visually appealing)
• Made storage blocks have individual item buffers
• Re-scaled 'max power' on a blocks, changed to 'base power' and made many stats display as percentages
• Removed many useless or unnecessary commands [Server]
• Removed tutorial due to incoming block changes

4.0 Build 58

Not really a hotfix, but there's not much in this release besides bugfixes.

Known limitations:

• Sectors in multiplayer do not sync missions
• Sectors in multiplayer kick/disconnect players when being resized

This is due to the way sectors work. I won't be implementing a fix very soon.

Changes:

• Fixed constant crashes with multithreading enabled
• Fixed not being able to use mech pads at FPS < 60
• Fixed AI bases regenerating after loading a sector
• Fixed legacy map importer flipping images on X/Y axes
• Fixed power void power capacity being displayed
• Fixed player menu buttons flashing
• Fixed unused statistics displayed being in trace menu
• Fixed chat from previous games mot clearing
• Fixed ghost targets
• Fixed mechs pathfinding terribly, sometimes through or into deep water/lava
• Fixed abandoning sectors not resetting complete status
• Fixed tutorial ores not regenerating after a crash inside it
• Fixed draw order of overlays being below shields
• Fixed camera moving to core when entering a mech pad
• Fixed playing a random map after sectors being treated as a sector
• Fixed tau mech shooting building blocks leading to a glitched mess
• Fixed RTG sometimes not using power
• Fixed crash on placing a command center [Web]
• Fixed map editor not refreshing unlocks
• Fixed landing effects wrongly appearing on ships
• Fixed sandbox map being shuffled in server matches with custom maps
• Fixed map names being case sensitive, allowing to save two 'sandbox' maps
• Fixed loading of old maps causing errors
• Fixed alpha builds displaying as 'official'
• Fixed a single character typo that's been in the game for months and has been the target of various jokes involving different interpretations of the word "clipboard" without a 'p' [contributed by Luxray]
• Didn't fix any typos in the previous patch notes because nothing matters in the grand scheme of things anyway
• Added annoying and obvious dialogs explaining unlock restrictions
• Added liquid output speed display [contributed by islq]
• Changed default block deselect keybind to RMB [Desktop]
• Changed building to be deselectable by clicking away [Desktop]
• Made PvP mode automatically despawn player when <2 players were online
• Improved visuals of placement selection

4.0 Build 57

These are the longest patch notes for any release to date; I wonder how much it'll lag everyone's change logs.

As usual, this release will be unstable etc etc etc.

• Fixed many various crashes and added some new ones for good measure
• Fixed many bugs that aren't in the commit log because they're too insignificant
• Fixed many small issues that you probably won't be able to point out but will subconsciously notice anyway
• Fixed issues with server-side speed restrictions and lack of drowning
• Fixed unit pathfinding being worse than usual
• Fixed dedicated server PvP matches not ending
• Fixed turret prediction being slightly off
• Fixed certain mechs being able to mine coal into core
• Fixed mass drivers not firing at full power
• Fixed not being able to pick up units on conveyors
• Fixed server discovery always taking 3 seconds even if servers were found earlier
• Fixed ground units not attacking while retreating
• Fixed trails getting extremely long at low FPS spikes
• Fixed crash when directory with files starting with '$' is shown in file chooser
• Fixed camera zooming in when attempting to zoom out [Mobile]
• Fixed long test getting cut off in text fields [Mobile]
• Fixed being able to bypass node link limit on servers
• Fixed black text on German translation bundle
• Fixed autosave triggering multiple times when paused
• Fixed irregular map sizes causing core to become non-solid
• Fixed multiblock erasing in editor creating black squares
• Fixed saving a map in editor after renaming creating a glitched copy map
• Fixed error on saving game data due to string length overflow
• Added tutorial sector
• Added PvP to all platforms [except web, of course]
• Added shock mines
• Added endgame spectre, meltdown turrets
• Added arc anti-air turret
• Added 4 playable mechs [Mobile]
• Added unit patrol command
• Added fortress unit
• Added revenant unit
• Added force projector block
• Added overdrive projector block
• Added RTG generator block
• Added all unit pads to all game modes
• Added infinite power/liquid/item blocks to sandbox mode
• Added 'auto-target' setting [Mobile]
• Added 'import legacy image' to editor
• Added spawn point blocks
• Added 'abandon sector' button
• Added new alpha info dialog on startup
• Added dialog for bad drivers/GPU on startup
• Added 2x2 container block
• Added confirmation for kicking people in multiplayer
• Removed scorch turret
• Removed core player shield
• Removed pump and water extractor liquid sharing
• Removed mech ability buttons [Desktop]
• Removed power node power penalty
• Removed item drops [are now transferred directly to core]
• Removed 'debug mode' and all associated menus/code
• New save format [will wipe all old data]
• New sector preview with more distinct elevation
• New compression algorithm for netcode
• New power system with instant transfer speeds and no penalty
• New sector mission system
• New sector generation
• New sector 'expansion' system [currently unfinished]
• New physics [also unfinished]
• New wave turret behavior: turrets now extinguish fires when supplied with the correct liquids
• New bullet sprites
• Increased alpha mech damage
• Changed 'composite wall' to 'dense alloy wall'
• Changed manual mining to automatically output to any core within range
• Changed artillery turret mechanics [shells longer speed up]
• Changed pumps and conduit placement restrictions: can only be placed near land now
• Changed unlocking system to save per-mode or per-server
• Changed all unit names
• Changed drone healing mechanics; now heal a % instead of a flat amount
• Changed lightning visuals, damage and behavior
• Changed sector dialog visuals and layout

4.0 Build 56 (Hotfix)

• Fixed unit pads not appearing in server PvP gamemode
• Fixed blocks not being deselected after quitting game
• Cleaned up enemy base wall generation

4.0 Build 55 - Unstable Alpha

• Many crashes fixed
• Fixed common crash when hosting servers [Mobile]
• Fixed bridges accepting infinite items
• Fixed mass drivers not dumping items after save load
• Fixed issues with font line height
• Fixed javelin infinitely circling reconstructors [Mobile]
• Fixed drones infinitely circling items at high FPS
• Fixed trails not rendering properly at high FPS
• Fixed reconstructors not being accessible at low FPS
• Fixed alloy smelter typo
• Fixed glitchy main menu shader [Mobile]
• Fixed drone getting stuck after picking up random items
• Fixed nuclear reactors sometimes failing to explode at full heat
• Fixed language list not being sorted alphabetically
• Fixed some obscure bugs with Turkish locale
• Fixed enemy base sectors not loading [Web]
• Added player chat logging [Dedicated Server]
• Added date to changelog
• Increased large power node transfer speed
• Increased hail turret range, decreased reload and inaccuracy
• Decreased tau mech damage, regeneration and armor

4.0 Build 54 (Hotfix)

• Fixed players being removed and invisible after game restart
• Fixed mobile users being able to place desktop-only blocks
• Fixed some issues with crash reports [Desktop]
• Fixed block requirement UI being shown after selection

4.0 Build 53 - Unstable Alpha

This release might be more unstable than usual. Watch out.

• Fixed many various crashes
• Fixed movement being choppier than usual on servers in specific situations
• Fixed bullets appearing in front of the shooter in multiplayer
• Fixed bridge items being contaminated by nearby bridges
• Fixed world map preview being very inaccurate
• Fixed editor freezing when fill tool is used on the same type of block twice
• Fixed players getting stuck after disconnecting while being carried
• Fixed players being able to drop items into enemy blocks
• Balancing of recipes and units
• Increased damage of starter mech
• Decreased wall health 25%
• Removed tungsten and carbide, added copper and dense alloy items with slightly different recipes
• Removed ammo for units and players
• Removed health bars; now displayed as a power cell
• Added mend projector block to repair nearby blocks
• Added power requirement to reconstructors
• Added mechs to unlock menu
• Added surge alloy
• Added reflective phase walls
• Added 2 new turrets
• Added 4 new mechs
• Added shield around enemy core to prevent players from attacking directly
• Added lightning appearing when power blocks are destroyed
• Added mech flight while boosting
• Added abilities to ground mechs, use with E [Desktop]
• Added automatic anonymous crash reporting service [Desktop, Server]
• Added rebindable keys for selecting, breaking and deselecting [Desktop]
• Added continuous multiplayer without automatic kick [Server]
• Added command to change default port [Server]
• Added new menu background
• Made most blocks non-placeable on liquids
• Changed speed and damage of javelin ship
• Changed default deselect key to space to support laptops and such [Desktop]
• Changed world generation
• Changed enemy base generation
• Changed color palette of all player-made blocks, units and mechs
• Implemented (waif)UPnP support: port forwarding may not be required for some users
• Changed font to support wider range of characters [Thanks to @ Gureumi]
• Translation bundles updated