Greetings, celebratory scientists!

We’ve released a hotfix that addresses a number of issues such as gear breaking when you died and Skinks forgetting they were full of useful goos.

• Mods are often the culprit of crashes, save data issues, or preventing Abiotic Factor from launching at all, especially following an update.
  
• While Abiotic Factor does not currently have official mod support, you’re always still free to mod, but use mods at your own risk. We offer no support or protection if you break your game or world saves with mods.
  
• If you are experiencing crashes or other issues and have any third-party mods installed (such as those found at NexusMods), please try uninstalling the mods before attempting to run the game again.
  
• You may want to completely clear your files and reinstall the game, as there’s been cases where an uninstalled mod still leaves some sneaky files behind.

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• Fixed Pets teleporting back to scientists unnecessarily when issued a return command via the Pet Pointer.
  
• Fixed a typo in the Compendium.
  
• Coatings can no longer be applied to Skinks when used as a weapon.
  
• Fixed the issue causing buffs from equipment to stop working after death (until after being unequipped and re-equipped.) Equipment buffs should now correctly persist after death.
  
• Fixed an issue with some weapons missing their visual effects.
  
• Added a 2-second cooldown to the Reset VOIP button.
  
• Adjusted the size and position of the seven interactables in the world that unlock certain ID Cards.
  
• The Skinks when used as a weapon no longer loses its ammo when dropped.

Onward to science!

❤ The Deep Field Team

[h5][color=#33FFDD]Greetings, esteemed colleagues![/color][/h5]

It’s been one full orbit since 1.0, and Community Update #4 is here to celebrate a year in our cosmic lab! You’re invited to experiment with dozens of new devices, high-tech gear, exotic pets and a guiding tool, fresh perks, spicy foods, improvements, polish, fixes and much, much more - let’s go!


For scientists who prefer audio-visual summaries, Criss and Tom have assembled a presentation of this update in just 100 words.


[www.dropbox.com]The science never ceases! It's one year since 1.0 and Abiotic Factor is still growing!

So pop on a snazzy new birthday suit and celebrate with new friends and old!

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Originally posted by The Deep Field Team:

It’s impossible to truly convey how grateful the Deep Field Team is to every single scientist who arrived at the GATE Cascade Research Facility, on their first day, but we want to say to all of you - for joining us at GATE - for experimenting and exploring - for every single minute you’ve spent in this world with us…

THANK YOU.

- The Deep Field Team

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Now, on to the new things!


Ever wanted more control over your pet? Have you desired simple commands, like ‘Stay there, you pesky little mutant’? Our Domestication Technology Specialists have devised just the thing!

The Pet Pointer lets you issue directions to those excitable little critters - command them to attack, direct them to specific locations or hold position, and recall them to safety.

Try one today!


One of the most astonishing recent innovations from GATE’s Advanced Agricultural Division is the Digital Grow Plot. Harvest an ever-expanding crop of data-derived creations, by harnessing the raw power of information.

Grow exotic new foods!

Cultivate new friends!

Not enough ammo? Grow your own!

Speaking of gardening, scientists also have access to a more traditional tool now, too - the humble Trowel. Recover seeds and other planted items with a flick of the wrist!

As well as an array of exotic foods, GATE’s Nutrition Division is proud to present the expanded, experimental, accelerated Advanced Oven to suitably skilled scientists. Never burn a (birthday) cake again thanks to its convenient dual timer!

Perhaps use the new Advanced Oven to bake Stuffed Mushrooms, harvested from your own little walking mushroom plot - with some helpful healing benefits.


For scientists striving to hone their accuracy, two new inventions await - the Test Dummy and Test Target! Practice thwacking, bonking, stabbing and shooting to your heart’s content.


We’ve really done it this time, adding an array of new Perks for ambitious scientists. Whether you’re feeling the power of new Heavy Melee perks, supplementing your Stamina, or advancing your Repair and a raft of other skills, your professional development program just got a serious workout.


Looks like it’s about time to wrap this post up! Get it? Because watches? And the telling of time? With said watches? Thanks for coming.


We’ve added some new ID badges to be discovered throughout the facility. The designs were inspired by some of the scientists who gave Abiotic Factor a chance and made some amazing videos during our earlier days. If you scientists like these, we can do more in the future. There’s lots of people we’d love to collaborate with!

With some wonderful fellow scientists and survivors!

Abiotic Factor has bundled with Roadside Research! For when you’d rather be the alien over an egghead scientist:

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/76531/Roadside_Research_x_Abiotic_Factor/

And Windrose! For the summer when you’d rather be at the beach than trapped in an underground facility with questionable air conditioning technology:

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/79238/Abiotic_Factor__Windrose/

And our space survivalists of RimWorld:
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/79834/RimWorld_x_Abiotic_Factor/

Click here to open your present of patch notes!

It has been an extraordinary adventure, this last year! We’re beyond thankful to the community, and can’t wait to show you what’s in store for Abiotic Factor’s second orbit of the sun.

Thank you for EVERYTHING - stay tuned, and stay focused.

[color=#33FFDD]Onward -- to science.[/color]

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