A new update has been announced for Astroneer on Switch, which will bring the game up to version 1.29.90.0. The Breakdown Event can be triggered by completing the Battery Backup mission and claiming the reward, and will come in three stages, each offering a variety of rewards. A number of bug fixes will also be applied with the update.
For full details, check out the overview below:
Trigger the Breakdown Event by completing the Battery Backup mission and claiming the mission reward at any Landing Pad. Next, open your compass and equip your drill as you make your way into the caves to uncover the mysteries below. Fulfill the requirements presented in the EXO Request Platform to begin mending the anomalies within the system.
But beware, the caves are like a maze, posing the risk of getting lost amidst their complex twists and turns. Prepare yourself for unique hazards, including toxic gas, aggressive flora, and treacherous terrain.
Dive into all three stages of the event for a triple dose of adventure!
EXO Dynamics rewards contributions with:
2,619 Points: NEW “Baublegum” Visor
111, 519 Points: NEW “Liminal Leak” Palette
000000 Points: <Redacted>
888,888 Points: NEW “Explosive Personality” Hat
Useful incremental rewards along the way and randomized recurring rewards at the end of the event – including useful resources, Rail components, QT-RTGs, Portable Smelters, and Dynamite!
The EXO Request Platform is now more accessible with reduced byte costs and a simpler recipe.
Byte Cost: 1,500 Bytes
Resource Cost: 1 Resin, 2 Compound
Five-Year Anniversary Hat
Astroneer is turning 5 years old! Whether you’ve been with us for 5 minutes or 5 years, we want to thank you for being part of our continued success. Visit EXO Outfitters in February to claim your exclusive Fifth Anniversary party hat for free! Here’s to many more years of fun, friendship, and adventure together!
Bugs:
Audio
AS-5646: The correct SFX play now when a resource is consumed by a puzzle
Cosmetics
AS-19100: The Contour Palette should now appear correctly on all Hats and Masks
Custom Games
AS-19517: Starting Biome should now be listed in the game configuration page in the Astropedia
Intro
AS-19027: The intro cinematic can now be skipped on Xbox
Localization
AS-18799: Singular Substance mission description should now be translated in all supported languages
AS-19750: “Travelling Companion” objectives should now be correctly translated in Russian
Main Menu
AS-19881: The Main Menu Message of the Day is now properly hidden upon dismissal when visiting the store customization menu
AS-19886: The Main Menu Message of the Day can now be closed by clicking the close button
AS-19804: Images in the Full Screen Message of the Day now have corrected aspect ratio
Multiplayer
AS-19763: Clients can no longer join before the host has left their dropship
Tool tips
AS-19746: One-Time Tooltips should now appear correctly on Rail Post bundles
