1.44.4|Sep 16, 2026
View on Steam↗Astroneer Patch 1.44.4: Data Circuit Changes
2/5 Minor
Data Circuits are scrappable again and immune to Dynamite, while Vehicle Port interaction is refined and several Custom Game Mode launch issues are fixed.
Key Changes
- 1Data Circuits are scrappable again and can no longer be destroyed with Dynamite.
- 2Only 1 reclaimed Data Circuit can exist at a time per POI that generated it.
- 3The SES Hardcore, Supersphere, Stranded and Unbeatable Custom Game Modes now launch correctly.
- 4Vehicle Port Reclaim access now requires hovering over its pillars or canopy.
- 5A multiplayer issue that could leave a client stuck on the Orbital Platform transition screen was fixed.
All Changes
🔌Data Circuits(3)
- changeData Circuits: All Data Circuits are scrappable again.
- changeData Circuits: All Data Circuits can no longer be destroyed with Dynamite.
- changeReclaimed Data Circuits: Only 1 reclaimed Data Circuit can exist at a time per POI that generated it; generating another deletes the previous one.
🚗Vehicle Ports(3)
- changeVehicle Port: The Vehicle Port outline is less bright.
- fixVehicle Port: The Vehicle Port outline and Reclaim action now appear when hovering over its pillars or canopy, addressing an issue that made the Terrain Tool unusable over the port.
- fixVehicle Ports and Mega-X Platforms now generate missing hard terrain underneath them in saves created after Update 43.
🐛Bug Fixes(12)
- fixOrbital Platform: Fixed a multiplayer issue that could leave a client stuck on the transition screen after moving the Orbital Platform while the host was elsewhere.
- fixMEGA-Mini Asteroid: Fixed MEGA-Mini Asteroid changes made from the Control Panel not being fully visible until moving away and returning.
- fixGlitch Shelter: Fixed the Glitch Shelter’s Oxygenator not being visible.
- fixFixed SES Hardcore, Supersphere, Stranded and Unbeatable Custom Game Modes not launching correctly.
- fixDeluxe Edition: Fixed Deluxe Edition cosmetics not unlocking after purchase on Xbox or the Xbox for PC App.
- fixThrusters: Fixed packaged Thrusters moving from storage to the Thruster slot on Small, Medium and Large Shuttles.
- fixMega-Mini Training Shuttle: Fixed the Mega-Mini Training Shuttle fuel tooltip not updating until entering or exiting it.
- fixSmelting Furnace: Fixed the slots on the bottom of the Smelting Furnace showing a green outline instead of red.
- fixMega X-Platform: Fixed incorrect sound effects when reclaiming a Data Circuit from the Mega X-Platform.
- fixStorms: Fixed Storms not spawning in a new game until saving and reloading.
- fixLarge Rover Seat B: Fixed the Headlights on Large Rover Seat B facing the wrong way.
- fixFixed foliage and rocks removed by terrain flattening around structures and POIs respawning when loading a save.
🌍Environment and Equipment(3)
- changeIntermodal Terminal: The Intermodal Terminal’s Fluid Canisters were remodeled, and their item description now makes clear that they can only hold Hydrazine.
- changeReduced the frequency of dust and falling-rock visual effects in caves.
- changeStorms: Storms no longer spawn on top of Gateway Chambers in new saves.
📖EXO Archive(1)
- newEXO Archive: The EXO Archive launches as a collection of Astroneer stories and comics, with the short story “Snail Tales: Enoki” available now.
📅Coming Soon(3)
- newNew save file management features are still in development.
- newAn anniversary update with new content is planned for the end of the year.
- newEXO Archive: More written works and comics are planned for the EXO Archive.
Summary
Patch 1.44.4 limits reclaimed Data Circuits to one at a time per generating POI. Vehicle Port outlines are dimmer, and their Reclaim hover areas have been narrowed; missing hard terrain beneath ports and Mega-X Platforms is also restored in affected saves.
Fixes address a multiplayer transition screen, Deluxe Edition cosmetics on Xbox and the Xbox for PC App, Storm spawning, and other issues. The EXO Archive launches with the “Snail Tales: Enoki” short story. Save file management features and an anniversary update are planned for later.
Nintendo Switch uses version 1.44.3 for the same patch.