Update 1.2 is live in the experimental branch and it adds new systems, reworks old ones, and introduces some surprisingly powerful tools. The main focus of the update is on vehicles and weather but there are some advanced game modes that completely change how the game feels
So let’s go through the biggest changes — and why they matter.
🌩️Weather System
Dynamic weather added: rain, wind, thunderstorms
Fully visual (no gameplay impact), but greatly improves immersion
Rain now respects buildings (no more indoor rain)
Can be customized or disabled via presets
🚗 Vehicle System Overhaul (Biggest Change)
Vehicles fully reworked → now a viable alternative to belts and trains
New Path System
Buildable paths for each vehicle type + universal path
Vehicles behave like trains (station-based routes + self-driving)
Much better control, especially around corners
Can ride vehicles in autopilot
Built-in intersection system → vehicles yield automatically
No collisions between automated vehicles
Limitations
Requires stations to function
Works best on flat terrain
Paths break if foundations are removed
🚛 New Vehicle
Added Fluid Truck
Dedicated fluid station
3200 m³ capacity (higher than train wagons)
Designed for fluid transport across long distances
⚙️ Gameplay & Building Improvements
Direct Machine Connections
Machines can connect directly (no power poles needed)
Unlockable in MAM (Caterium tree)
Greatly cleans up factory layouts
Game Mode Customization
New settings without disabling achievements:
Adjust costs
Increase difficulty (e.g. power usage)
Randomize resource nodes
Enables entirely new playstyles
🧠 Quality of Life Changes
Game now pauses in menu
Advanced settings renamed to Creative Mode
Signs are now zoopable
Flying manta updated (model + more presence)
🎮 Controller & Console Support
Seamless keyboard ↔ controller switching
Custom controller keybindings
Full parity between PC and consoles for updates
🏗️ New Buildings & Items
SPWN (Respawn Toilet)
Lets you respawn at nearest placed unit
Pipe T-Junction added
Cross beams added
📸 Photo Mode Upgrade
New filters
Selfie mode
Fog control slider
💡 Overall Impact
Vehicles are much easier to set up and scale up with your factory. And with the addition of the fluid truck, they will actually be an integral part of your logistics system.
Game mode customization adds huge replayability and will provide entirely new challenges to the game. Honestly , it’s one of those small changes that has huge impact
Overall improvements in the QOL side , with the new SPWN toilet and other buildables but also with the new power daisy chaining upgrade
Console players get some love in this updated as they have fully customizable buttons now.
Visual and immersion upgrades make the world feel more alive. It’s a huge step up in atmosphere