Hey there, fellow survivors! The latest update for ICARUS, now in its 169th week, brings some juicy changes that are bound to stir excitement. With the introduction of a much-anticipated tree regrowth feature and a massive free content patch, players have plenty to look forward to. So, grab your gear as we break down what’s new!
This week marks the debut of the Localized Terraforming Device, a game-changer for anyone tired of barren landscapes. This nifty device allows trees to regenerate within its radius, giving players an opportunity to restore their environments while they explore. It operates similarly to the Thumper, but instead of focusing on ore replenishment, it focuses on bringing life back to the land.
The team at ConsolePCGaming.com is particularly excited about the upcoming Great Hunts DLC, which promises three distinct campaigns filled with branching missions. These missions will impact your persistent world sessions and culminate in epic boss encounters. But don’t worry if you’re not planning on purchasing the DLC; a hefty amount of new content will be available for free! You can check out the full-length trailer for Icarus: Great Hunts right here:
Notable Improvements:
- Fixed issue where non-boss versions of the Black Wolf that spawn as part of the enzyme geyser were not counting towards geyser progress.
- Fixed an issue where the Sand Worm’s health bar wasn’t initializing correctly for clients.
- Fixed Durability on railings to match their buildable scaling: Reinforced increased from 500 to 750, Clay Brick increased from 500 to 1000, Concrete increased from 750 to 1500.
- Updated textures of the German Shepherd for higher quality.
- Re-imported the Titanium Crossbow mesh with correct vertex normal settings.
- Updated Wood, Interior Wood, Reinforced Wood, Clay Brick and Concrete Railings to have more accurate collision so projectiles can be shot through them.
This Week: The Localized Terraforming Device
The introduction of tree regrowth is a significant shift for Icarus. Initially designed as a session-based survival experience where players would complete missions and extract quickly, feedback has led developers to implement an Open World mode. This change highlighted the need for a system like tree regrowth.
The Localized Terraforming Device requires power and consumes either Condensed or Synthetic Enzymes. When activated, it releases terraforming enzymes into the air, promoting tree growth around it. Obtaining these enzymes involves using Vapor Condensors placed atop Geysers or crafting them at the Chemistry Bench—both straightforward tasks that add depth without overwhelming players.
This Week: Tree Regrowth
The decision not to allow players to plant trees themselves was made with performance optimization in mind. Instead, this system simplifies implementation while still delivering on environmental restoration. As someone who often finds joy in rebuilding after chaos, seeing trees flourish again adds an emotional layer to gameplay that many will appreciate.
Coming Soon: Great Hunts
If you haven’t had your fill yet, there’s more! The Great Hunts Campaigns DLC is set to launch soon. Each campaign will feature branching missions with unique outcomes affecting your open world sessions. Players can expect legendary weapons tied to existing world bosses, each customizable with various attachments—upwards of 81 combinations! For further details on these legendary weapons and how they fit into gameplay mechanics, check out this video from our weekly Twitch stream:
Next Week: More Olympus Missions
The adventure continues next week as more Olympus missions are being converted into Operations playable in Open World mode. This effort aims to enrich player experiences by expanding available content significantly. Keep an eye out for more details next week!
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Changelog v2.2.44.133793
New Content
- Adding Animations to Enzyme Cannon.
- Adjusting Enzyme Cannon so it uses a state rather than a bunch of booleans.
- Adjusting Enzyme Cannon so it has interactions for both charge and trigger events when charged rather than happening automatically.
- Adding animation audio for enzyme machine along with separating audio events for charge up – release behavior.
- Fixed atmospheric fog sphere on Enzyme Cannon being set to 20x scale by default before activation.
- Cleaned up replication-related issues with Enzyme Cannon and fixed IsCannonCharged race condition.
- Added Synthetic Enzymes Items that can be crafted at Chemistry Bench or purchased from Orbit in Resource Pack.
- Added BP’s for Localised Terraforming Device and Synthetic Enzymes.
- Setting up workshop pack and items along with item icons and fuel sources for synthetic enzymes and packs.
- Balancing Localised Terraforming device usage at 5 Condensed Enzymes or 50 Synthetic Enzymes per triggering process.
- Additional adjustments made for triggering charge loop behavior for enzyme cannon; fine-tuning may be required later.
- Unlocking Enzyme Cannon with recipe setup and item description added along with talent requirements.
Fixed
- Updated Wood types’ collision accuracy allowing projectiles through them; removed unused assets accordingly.
Future Content
- A plethora of exciting future adjustments lined up including balancing tweaks across various weapon functionalities!
If you want even more details on what’s coming next or any specific issues you’ve encountered while playing Icarus, feel free to drop your thoughts below! Until the next time, see you around! Angel out.
