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Starrupture Major Update 1: 6 Building Upgrades and Zipline Added!StarRupture's first major content update has been deployed to the Public Test Server. This update is set to bring revolutionary changes to gameplay by adding extensive production chain expansions, new resources, efficient transportation methods, and powerful new buildings. It also introduces the ability to upgrade existing bases without needing to dismantle them, alongside new areas to explore.
1. 🛠️ Development Station & 6 Building V2 Upgrades
· The Development Station is a core building that allows you to directly upgrade existing buildings to V2 (Tier 2).
· Now you can upgrade factories you've painstakingly built without having to dismantle and rebuild them, saving significant time and effort.
· Currently, 6 buildings support V2 upgrades.
· Now you can upgrade factories you've painstakingly built without having to dismantle and rebuild them, saving significant time and effort.
· Currently, 6 buildings support V2 upgrades.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Ore Extractor V2 | Produces more raw materials per minute |
| Orbital Cargo Launcher V2 | Increases export speed |
| Assembly Unit V2 | Produces more complex parts |
| Storage Container V2 | Provides more storage space |
| Small/Medium Turret Platform V2 | Increases defensive efficiency and space utilization |
00:59 - 02:11
1. 🛠️ Development Station & 6 Building V2 Upgrades
· The Development Station is a core building that allows you to directly upgrade existing buildings to V2 (Tier 2).
· Now you can upgrade factories you've painstakingly built without having to dismantle and rebuild them, saving significant time and effort.
· Currently, 6 buildings support V2 upgrades.
· Now you can upgrade factories you've painstakingly built without having to dismantle and rebuild them, saving significant time and effort.
· Currently, 6 buildings support V2 upgrades.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Ore Extractor V2 | Produces more raw materials per minute |
| Orbital Cargo Launcher V2 | Increases export speed |
| Assembly Unit V2 | Produces more complex parts |
| Storage Container V2 | Provides more storage space |
| Small/Medium Turret Platform V2 | Increases defensive efficiency and space utilization |
02:14 - 03:07
2. 🏭 New Factory Buildings: Extraction & Processing
· New buildings have been added to further expand your production chain.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Extraction | |
| Oil Extractor (Oil Extractor) | Starts oil production |
| Laser Drill (Laser Drill) | Efficiently mines new hard ore deposits |
| Processing | |
| Refinery (Refinery) | Handles liquid processing |
| Pyroforge (Pyroforge) | Specializes in complex metal processing |
03:10 - 03:49
3. ⚡ New Production, Energy & Utility Buildings
· New buildings have been added for large-scale production and energy supply.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Production | |
| Constructorizer (Constructorizer) | Assembles large components |
| Facturer (Facturer) | Assembles large components |
| Energy | |
| Chemical Generator (Chemical Generator) | New power source |
| Logistics & Utility | |
| Radial Rail Connector (Radiale Rail Connector) | Improves rail connectivity |
| Recycler (Recycler) | Breaks down unwanted items into valuable raw materials |
03:50 - 04:34
4. 🗺️ New Regions, Resources & Transportation
· Arcadia-7's radiation barrier has shifted, opening up new areas for exploration.
· In these new regions, you can discover two crucial resources.
· Ziplines, a new mode of transportation, have been added, making movement within and outside your base much more convenient.
· In these new regions, you can discover two crucial resources.
· Ziplines, a new mode of transportation, have been added, making movement within and outside your base much more convenient.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| New Resources | |
| Goethit (Goethit) | A new mineral |
| Powerium (Powerium) | A core resource essential for Tier 2 technology |
| Transportation | |
| Ziplines (Ziplines) | Can be freely installed across the world and within your base Significantly reduces travel time |
04:35 - 05:09
5. 🐾 New Wildlife & Performance Improvements
· New wildlife has been added, requiring caution during exploration.
· Performance improvements have also been made.
· Performance improvements have also been made.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| New Wildlife | |
| Coralon (Coralon) | Inhabits watersides |
| Vulpier (Vulpier) | Agile creature |
| Stingtail (Stingtail) | A particularly dangerous-looking creature |
| Performance Improvements | |
| Dismantling large structures | Proceeds more smoothly |
| Subtitle readability | Improved |
05:10 - 07:59
6. 💡 Update Installation & Important Information
· This update is currently available on the Public Test Branch (PTB) and is in a testing phase before its official release.
· Existing save files may be unstable, so it is recommended to start a new save file to experience the new biomes and resources without bugs.
· Here's how to activate the PTB on Steam:
· Right-click StarRupture in your Steam Library.
· Go to 'Properties'.
· Select the 'Betas' tab and choose 'Public Test Branch'.
· The game will download a new version, after which you can play.
· To revert to the stable version, repeat the same steps and select 'None' in the 'Betas' tab.
· The PTB is expected to run for 1-2 weeks before being released as an official update.
· Existing save files may be unstable, so it is recommended to start a new save file to experience the new biomes and resources without bugs.
· Here's how to activate the PTB on Steam:
· Right-click StarRupture in your Steam Library.
· Go to 'Properties'.
· Select the 'Betas' tab and choose 'Public Test Branch'.
· The game will download a new version, after which you can play.
· To revert to the stable version, repeat the same steps and select 'None' in the 'Betas' tab.
· The PTB is expected to run for 1-2 weeks before being released as an official update.