Mindustry

This release brings a new system for adding arbitrary content (sounds, music, images, blocks, items, etc.) to maps or servers. In terms of functionality, this is very close to what JSON mods can provide, except without any manual downloads necessary. Any maps/saves with assets in them must be exported through the in-game UI to work properly; for performance reasons, assets are not embedded in map/save files unless exported in this way. This system will likely have serious bugs, so expect hotfix releases after this one. Added 'LOD-like' system for hiding various details like power lasers when zoomed out Removed rounding of camera zoom levels Optimized rendering of various static blocks (e.g. walls) Made sounds load when played instead of at game startup (saves around ~150mb of RAM) Added a key for teleporting to the cursor in sandbox mode Added Developer Options settings tab Added option/hotkey to see performance stats Moved dedicated server rules config to a separate file Shuffled dedicated server fetch order on game start to prevent unfair ping resolution Improved performance of server snapshot packet serialization Improved performance of `Call.label` (for plugins) Impro

Fixed save corruption caused by large build queues Fixed use of `@queries` world logic variable causing save corruption Fixed message block content limits being inconsistently enforced (now always 400) Fixed patched message blocks causing network issues; the length limit is non-patchable Fixed some sync issues with payload control Fixed Quell bullet not tracking cursor correctly Fixed liquids under walls counting towards sector resources Fixed containers dropped adjacent to cores clearing their items Fixed several issues relating to data patch map softlocks Fixed specially crafted logic code causing silent disconnects; processors are now limited to 16kb of compressed code Fixed a launch pad item import exploit Fixed naval/flying units sometimes circling patrol points forever Increased max map size to 800x800 Removed the deprecated unit ammo rule/system completely; any mods that used this system will break Improved performance of block removal/team change events (reduces campaign core destruction lag) Improved performance of logic block link changes (fixes some lag machines) Added more stats of Mass Driver to database Added shield bar to HUD when controlling a unit with shields Adde

Mindustry is a free and open source open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements, with a major new update finally out. Read the full article here:

After a long wait, v8 has finally been released. For those coming from v7, here's a rundown of the major changes. Serpulo Campaign The entire Serpulo campaign has been overhauled; most maps have been completely reworked All sectors from the tech tree now have unique icons Launch pads have been reworked, and now require landing pads at destinations Difficulty modifiers have been added, for those who find the new campaign too difficult (or too easy) All procedurally generated base sectors on Serpulo have been replaced with player-submitted ones Core zones have been added to several maps, allowing for multiple cores to be placed, like in Erekir QoL Building plans are now synced to other players in multiplayer Locations can now be pinged on the map (Default key: P) The camera can now be "detached" from the unit if enabled in the settings Buildings like sorters and unit factories can now be configured as plans before placement by ctrl+clicking the plan Improved unit pathfinding Added queuing of command for units Stances for boosting, patrolling, holding fire and more New commands for mining specific resources or moving unit payloads continuously Multiple unit factory bloc