1.40.3|May 13, 2026
View on Steam↗Patch 1.40.3
2/5 Minor
New Megatech tutorials added to Astropedia alongside faster Mega-Module printing and critical fixes for the Orbital Platform and oxygen systems.
Key Changes
- 1New Megatech tutorials and visual references added to the Astropedia
- 2Reduced print times for Mega-Modules and Construction Anchor Landing Pads
- 3Fixed Orbital Platform becoming invisible after reloading a save
- 4Fixed Unidentified Satellite and Sun Room failing to provide oxygen
- 5Resolved PlayStation host crashes when loading saves during multiplayer
- 6Added visual printing progress effects to Megastructure Component Printers
- 7Fixed resource pulling issues with the Museum and Megastructure Component Printers
All Changes
🏗️Megastructures(18)
- fixMegastructure Component Printers: Fixed expanded control panels on Component Printers and Platforms appearing cut off at 45 FOV
- fixMegastructure Component Printers: Fixed printers pulling resources from used canisters that have fallen off the unit
- fixDLS: Fixed the Print Sprint Mission failing to complete after printing the DLS
- fixOrbital Platform: Fixed holograms for deployed Landing Pads appearing too large
- fixOrbital Platform: Adjusted Orbital Platform launch cutscene to intended volume levels
- fixOrbital Platform: Fixed issue where the platform would become invisible after reloading a save
- fixMega-Terrain Platforms: Fixed Mega-Terrain Platforms losing creative terrain paint patterns upon reloading
- fixOrbital Platform: Fixed multiplayer animation freeze when landing on the platform if another player changed the asteroid shape
- fixBiodome: Fixed Biodome Expansion module placement being allowed when blocked by items
- fixMuseum: Fixed Display Case Platforms not granting Collection Perks in older saves when connected to power
- fixMuseum: Fixed Resource Donation Station pulling from canisters slotted on the Museum Printer
- fixMegastructure Component Printer: Fixed unpowered printers starting to print if a print was cancelled and then power was restored
- fixMuseum: Fixed Museum tooltips not displaying correctly when using a controller
- newMegastructure Component Printers: Added a visual effect showing printing progress
- changeMega-Printer Drone: Added new and improved animations for the Mega-Printer Drone
- buffMegastructure Component Printer: Decreased the time required to print Mega-Modules and Construction Anchor Landing Pads
- changeOrbital Platform: Improved the Shuttle destination icon in the Intermodal Terminal control panel
- changeOrbital Platform: Renamed the Orbital Platform Launch Tube to Orbital Platform Loading Chamber
🚀Gameplay & Items(5)
- fixSolid-Fuel Thrusters: Fixed Solid-Fuel Thrusters automatically transferring to storage or ejecting when exhausted
- fixUnidentified Satellite: Fixed Unidentified Satellite and Sun Room failing to provide oxygen
- fixMusical Mushroom: Fixed Musical Mushroom placement issues in diagonal T2 slots
- changeAuto-Fertilizer: Updated tooltip to explicitly state that Organic is required to function
- changeDisplay Case Platform: Improved wording for Missing Collection Items in tooltips
📖UI & Tutorials(1)
- newAstropedia: Added new visual tutorial entries for Megastructure projects
💻Technical & Performance(4)
- fixXbox for PC App: Fixed Xbox for PC App issue where settings wouldn't save for players with multiple accounts
- fixXbox for PC App: Fixed Xbox for PC App cloud sync issues for game settings
- fixPlayStation: Fixed host crash on PlayStation when loading a save while clients are connected
- fixPlayStation: Fixed inconsistent display of the Megatech Save Icon
📅Coming Soon(4)
- changeIntermodal Terminal: Planned improvements for automated loading/unloading between Rail Cars and Shuttles
- changeIntermodal Terminal: Planned unification of Loading Modes for Rail Stations and Landing Pads
- changeIntermodal Terminal: Planned feature to allow refueling Shuttles and Landing Pad Fuel Tanks via Rail Stations
- changeIntermodal Terminal: Planned update to the Landing Pad Control Panel experience
Summary
The May update for Astroneer focuses on improving the recently introduced Megatech systems. Players now have access to dedicated tutorials in the Astropedia to help master Megastructures. The patch also delivers significant quality-of-life improvements, such as reduced printing times for large modules and visual progress indicators for printers. A large portion of the update is dedicated to resolving bugs related to the Orbital Platform, Museum, and multiplayer stability, while also outlining future plans for the Intermodal Terminal (IMT).