Balance and QoL Update Production Rebalance, New Colonists, Barter Contracts, and Lots of Quality-of-Life Improvements store.steampowered.com/news/…

Hello everyone! From time to time, we receive messages and emails from you asking us to support the development of The Crust. Some of you ask about Patreon or whether we’ll launch another Kickstarter campaign. We don’t plan on holding large-scale fundraisers of this kind. However, we still want to offer something extra for those who wish to support a high-quality 1.0 release and the game’s continued development. That’s why we’ve decided to release a Supporter Pack. store.steampowered.com/news/… The “Supporter Pack” is not required to complete The Crust; it includes one new module, as well as cosmetic and non-game items such as the artbook and wallpapers. However, we hope these bonus items will bring a lot of joy to The Crust’s most dedicated fans. We’ve also put together the long-awaited The Crust: Artemis Edition bundle, which includes the base game The Crust, the Supporter Pack, and the original Complete Soundtrack Pack - adding 10 new tracks to the game and granting access to all of our composers’ tracks in high quality - with an additional 20% discount: store.steampowered.com/bundl… Please note: If you previously backed the game on Kickstarter at a qualifying tier, we have already sent you a Steam key for the Supporter Pack via email and through your Kickstarter messages. Thank you for all your support, feedback, and ideas - it really means a lot to us and helps us continue to make The Crust even better 🚀

Hello everyone! The Big FPS & QoL Update is already live! If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s a quick look at what’s new: - ~2x FPS improvement thanks to optimizations - Module naming for easier contract and expedition management - Rocket and transport upgrades - Fusion Reactor, Fuel Generator, and Bioreactor upgrades - Auto-trading at market price - Available contracts filter - Organization contract access Check out our Steam post to see the full list of changes! store.steampowered.com/news/…

Hello everyone! We’re opening sign-ups for closed testing of the upcoming big optimization update! This update will introduce: - Conveyor system optimizations, resulting in ~200% FPS increase - A Steam leaderboard system that lets you compete with friends and other players - The ability to assign names to modules, making it possible to easily choose the right Flight Control Center and Expedition Control Center when sending contracts and expeditions - Rocket Upgrades - Fusion Reactor, Fuel Generator and Bioreactor Upgrades - You’ll also be able to try out base buffs purchased in the Technical Center. This feature will be included in the full release, but you can test it early during closed testing. To take part, please fill out the form on our website. We’ll send you access via email once everything is ready: veomstudio.com/closedplaytes…

A monumental step in the exploration of the Moon! On April 1, NASA launched its first crewed test flight as part of the Artemis program. The ten-day mission includes multiple phases aimed at demonstrating the systems’ ability to support crew life, testing communication and navigation, rehearsing emergency procedures, and conducting close-range observations of the Moon. During the mission, the crew will perform a flyby of both Earth and the Moon before concluding with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972 is exciting in itself - but that’s not all. Artemis II may also set new records: - The Orion spacecraft is expected to travel a record distance from Earth - approximately 402,000 km. The previous record (400,171 km) was set by Apollo 13 in 1970. - For the first time in history, four people will travel beyond low Earth orbit simultaneously. Previously, the maximum was three - the crew of Apollo 13 in 1970. - For the first time, a woman, an African American, and a Canadian will travel beyond low Earth orbit. Humanity is steadily reaching a new level in space exploration, and Artemis II will be an important step toward the first crewed missions to Mars. Perhaps in the near future, lunar exploration will no longer seem like science fiction, but will become a new reality. Let’s hope the mission goes smoothly and doesn’t run into any bugs :) Image Credit: NASA

Hello everyone! Today, NASA announced their plans to establish a base on the Moon. The project will be carried out in several stages: sending equipment, building semi-habitable infrastructure, setting up regular logistics, and supporting long-term human stays on the Moon. Ultimately, the goal is to create a permanent presence that will serve as a foundation for future lunar and Martian exploration. We’re thrilled that lunar exploration is about to reach an entirely new level! And while not everyone can travel to the Moon just yet, there’s no need to be disappointed. With The Crust, you can step into the role of a Moon base director - without leaving Earth. By the way, as part of the spring sale on Steam, the game is available at 40% off! We’d love to see you join the ranks of lunar explorers. store.steampowered.com/app/1…

Update 3 is Here! Ai Drones 2.0, Super Priority, Auto FCC, New Modules and more! Hello u/everyone! We’re excited to announce that Update 3 is finally here! Automate the loading of contracts and shipments, process slag, plant capsules on the FCC, and fully automate the buying and selling of resources. Build smelters and scale up production right at your outposts. Use the industrial kitchen and underground warehouse to optimize your production. store.steampowered.com/news/…

Hey guys! The upcoming update will introduce a handy new feature: the Transport menu. There you can see all your vehicles along with their current status, tasks, arrival times, and cargo. The Transport menu also lets you jump directly to any vehicle on the map. Check out the video below!

Hey everyone! In addition to the overall improvements to the surface map, we will also refine drone movement. Drones will have more space to move freely, which should help prevent them from getting stuck. We will also fix a visual bug where drones would sometimes move through uneven terrain instead of properly following the surface. Thanks to the increased space for movement, drones will no longer need to go around the large hill on the surface of the base - they will be able to pass through the low pass between the two larger hills. You can see this in the attached video.

Hey guys! While we’re working on the next update, we’d like to share a preview of what’s coming. The surface map of your base is getting an upgrade - there will be more space to build! To make construction more intuitive, we’ll also be adding a grid so you’ll be able to see exactly where modules can be placed.

We're excited to announce the release of the Major Update 2 for The Crust store.steampowered.com/news/… Learn more about the new gas system, auto trading, colonist upgrades, interplanetary flights, and other innovations in this video and news article.

Hey guys! In the upcoming update, colonists will be able to use fitness equipment, which will not only help them stay in shape but also give them a boost to their learning speed. This buff will help colonists absorb new information and skills faster. A sound mind in a sound body!

Hello everyone! Many players have been asking, “How can I assign a colonist to a module?” or “Why isn’t this feature in the game yet?” Your wishes have been heard, and we’re glad to announce that in the upcoming update you’ll be able to manually assign colonists to specific modules! It’s a small change that will give you much more control over your colonists - something many of you have been waiting for!

Hey guys! In the upcoming update, colonists will prefer bedrooms and lounges that are separated from production areas. They will also claim their own bed, and if a colonist leaves on an expedition or goes to an outpost, their claimed bed will become available for others to use.

Hello everyone! The upcoming update will introduce a new research option that enables colonists to automatically use hoverboards outside the living area. This will significantly increase their movement speed and reduce the amount of oxygen they consume on their way to the workplaces!

Hey guys! The upcoming update will introduce the Monitoring and Statistics window! It will give you the most complete picture of your base to date - with detailed charts for credits, resources, buildings, CPU, transport, and total base value. Statistics fans might spend a lot of time here!

Hello everyone! The upcoming update will introduce a new mode for the Flight Control Center - Auto-Trade. This mode allows you to automate the sale of resources. The success rate of each deal depends on the price, the volume of your offer, and your global reputation. You'll be able to set the amount of resources you want to sell, the price, the amount of cycles, and a minimum activation threshold for your offer. After that, your offer will be listed on the market to search for a buyer. If the offer is competitive, a buyer's capsule will land at the Flight Control Center to collect the resources.

Hey guys! Want to try a different kind of start, or just running low on Credits? In the upcoming update, you’ll be able to take out a bank loan with monthly payments. Its interest rate and term will depend on your global reputation. This feature will let you speed up your early game by choosing a strategy that includes purchasing modules and keeping a close eye on market prices.