Patch Notes – Version 1.3.0-304818

Hey everyone,

we have just updated Solarpunk to version 1.3.0-304818.

Important for multiplayer: All players need to be on the sam

A follow-up news post will appear here soon, but for everyone who wants a quick overview, here is what’s new:

Features

Crossplay Crossplay is now available in the Steam version.

Important: Console versions will receive this update a little later. We are currently waiting for approval and rollout by the console platform holders. This can take a few days.

Crossplay includes:

• New

  Join sessions via invite codes

• New

  View the player list directly from the in game menu

• New

  Hosts can kick and ban players from their sessions

• Changed

  Updated multiplayer UI for crossplay

Lost Cargo

• New

  Added Lost Cargo drops that can appear during regular gameplay

• Lost Cargo can contain items such as the Big Chest, Roof Solar Panel, Wall Foliage, In Game Radio and Snap Connector

• New

  Added map markers, messages and sound effects for Lost Cargo

Improved Storage

• Changed

  Reworked the chest system to support different storage sizes and names

• New

  Added storage to nightstands, commodes and crates

Expanded Character Customization

• The Character Editor has received a major expansion with plenty of new customization options, giving you more freedom to create a character that feels uniquely yours

UI Scaling

• New

  Added a new UI Scaling option to the settings

• UI scaling is now supported across several major interfaces

• Nintendo Switch 2 and Steamdeck now defaults to the Large UI setting

Content

• Removed

  Removed non-shared worlds feature

• New

  Added collectible postcards and a Postcard Pinboard to display your collection

• New

  Added decorative flower patches, vines, ivy and glowing plants

• New

  Added Sakura and Jacaranda trees

• New

  Added an In Game Radio that plays the main menu soundtrack

• New

  Added a new larger chest with increased storage capacity

• New

  Added roof mounted solar panels

• New

  Added connector holders for pillars and walls

• New

  Added new fishing loot across different locations

• Changed

  Increased the chance of fishing up cotton on the Starter Island

• New

  Renamed the Algae Drone to Fishing Drone

Fixes

• Fixed

  Fixed thunderstorms getting stuck in a loop for some players

• Fixed

  Fixed the Electrical Research Station not closing correctly with E or Tab

• Fixed

  Fixed the outdoor candle displaying the wrong state

• Fixed

  Fixed the Wooden Pillar in Glass Ring incorrectly requiring glass to build

• Fixed

  Fixed several typos

• Fixed

  Fixed savefile names

• Fixed

  Fixed character editor settings not reflected in airship

• New

  Added fallback achievement unlocking when loading a world

• Fixed

  Fixed offset of standing torch

• Fixed

  Fixed Dock partly blocking placement of objects on itself

Small Improvements

• Changed

  Adjusted the Food Basket to unlock later, when it can actually be crafted

• Removed

  Removed decorative pans from the Kitchen crafting recipe

• New

  Added a system that automatically grants research unlocks that players may have missed due to previous game updates

• New

  Added a previously missing Alpha Backer credit

• Changed

  Improved sign editor behavior and visuals

• New

  Added error message when kicking players fails

• Changed

  Improved hover effects on world type selector during world creation