The update, released on January 13, 2023, introduced a variety of critical optimizations and content adjustments. A standout feature of this version was the Project-wide Asset Optimization , which significantly reduced the game's storage footprint and improved performance. Key Features and Changes in v1.2.33.106383
: Drastically reduced file sizes for core assets; for example, the title screen keyart was shrunk from 140MB to 12MB , and uncompressed terrain button images dropped from 180MB to 5MB .
: Updated tooltips for the Seed tool and Field Guide , and corrected the description for the Desert Master talent .
: Added the BALLISTIC: EXTERMINATION mission, requiring players to clear hostile wildlife to secure an operations area.
: Enhanced collision on Trough meshes and fixed navigation checks for various deployables to ensure smoother creature movement and placement.
