Indie base-building simulation Space Architect just received its biggest update yet - and to celebrate, the game is now 60% off for a limited time.
The new patch introduces a completely reworked temperature system: instead of a single station-wide temperature, each grid cell now tracks heat independently. This brings a new level of challenge and realism, with devices capable of overheating and shutting down if not managed properly.
To help players tackle the new heat mechanics, the update adds advanced cooling tools, including cooling pipes and the powerful Active Cooler, capable of reaching -50°C. Combined with a reworked pipe-laying system, building complex and efficient bases has never been smoother.
Technical improvements are also front and center - most notably, a complete rewrite of the save/load system has reduced load times from 26 seconds to just 2.9 seconds, a 9x speed increase!
Additional features and enhancements include:
- Doubled transport pipe speed
- Over 20 new ambient music tracks
- Persistent device panels and overlays
- Scrollable image sections in the knowledgebase
- Updated storage visuals with real-time fill bars
- In-world device naming
- UI and localization improvements
- Dozens of quality-of-life tweaks and polish
This update was built directly from community feedback. The developers extend their thanks to all players who reported bugs, suggested features, and helped shape the game's development.
Space Architect continues to evolve, with even more planned for the future - including new devices, interactions, and potentially dynamic crew responses to temperature.
The 60% discount is live now on Steam.
🛰️ Press & Influencers: Review Keys Now Available! 🔬
Ready to engineer your own orbital outpost? Space Architect just received its biggest systems overhaul yet - and we’re inviting press and creators to experience the update firsthand.
Reply to this message to request your review key and start designing smarter, cooler (literally) space stations today.
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Useful links:
🎮 Full game Steam page - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403740/
🎥 Watch the Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnxB02fTyNk
🏢 PlayWay Steam profile - https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/playway
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