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 same version in order to play together.

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:

• Join sessions via invite codes
• View the player list directly from the in game menu
• Hosts can kick and ban players from their sessions
• Updated multiplayer UI for crossplay

Lost Cargo

• 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
• Added map markers, messages and sound effects for Lost Cargo

Improved Storage

• Reworked the chest system to support different storage sizes and names
• 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

• 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 non-shared worlds feature
• Added collectible postcards and a Postcard Pinboard to display your collection
• Added decorative flower patches, vines, ivy and glowing plants
• Added Sakura and Jacaranda trees
• Added an In Game Radio that plays the main menu soundtrack
• Added a new larger chest with increased storage capacity
• Added roof mounted solar panels
• Added connector holders for pillars and walls
• Added new fishing loot across different locations
• Increased the chance of fishing up cotton on the Starter Island
• Renamed the Algae Drone to Fishing Drone

Fixes

• Fixed thunderstorms getting stuck in a loop for some players
• Fixed the Electrical Research Station not closing correctly with E or Tab
• Fixed the outdoor candle displaying the wrong state
• Fixed the Wooden Pillar in Glass Ring incorrectly requiring glass to build
• Fixed several typos
• Fixed savefile names
• Fixed character editor settings not reflected in airship
• Added fallback achievement unlocking when loading a world
• Fixed offset of standing torch
• Fixed Dock partly blocking placement of objects on itself

Small Improvements

• Adjusted the Food Basket to unlock later, when it can actually be crafted
• Removed decorative pans from the Kitchen crafting recipe 
• Added a system that automatically grants research unlocks that players may have missed due to previous game updates
• Added a previously missing Alpha Backer credit
• Improved sign editor behavior and visuals
• Added error message when kicking players fails
• Improved hover effects on world type selector during world creation