The Crust Patch Notes: Updates & Hotfixes up to 1.0.30

Complete Post-Launch Patch History & Cadence

Following its 1.0 launch on September 11, 2026, developer Point Motion maintained continuous post-release development for The Crust. Early patches (1.0.6 through 1.0.12) addressed day-one balance, road demolition refunds, research costs, and the landmark Solar Flare underground battery rework.

Subsequent major updates (1.0.13 through 1.0.30) expanded mid-game logistics, added Large Gas Storage infrastructure, introduced deep Helium-3 extraction, and eliminated multiple client memory leaks.

Patch Version	Release Date	Core Additions & Fixes	Key Balance & Performance
Hotfix 1.0.30	October 2026	Manufacturer encyclopedia page, Kitchen workplace assignment fix	Eliminates negative gas bug, locks gas pipes on roads
Update 1.0.26	October 2026	Large Gas Storage module, dynamic POI spawning	Patrol mode truck collection fix, colonist count fix
Hotfix 1.0.22	October 2026	Regolith processing encyclopedia, loading artwork	Module UI memory leak fix, calculation optimization
Hotfix 1.0.21	October 2026	Vehicle pre-purchase upgrade fix	Completed timer memory leak fix
Hotfix 1.0.20	October 2026	Save restriction during quarter marking	Paused conveyor movement fix, meteorite collision fix
Update 1.0.19	September 2026	Outpost management, Helium-3 extraction guide	Truck passenger status, Cargo Dock gas counter
Update 1.0.13	September 2026	Excavation mode memory, distributor drop button	Cargo Dock & Expedition Center navigation fix
Update 1.0.12	September 19, 2026	Recipe copying on modules and storage	Large Capsule capacity 9800, research cost cuts
Hotfix 1.0.11	September 18, 2026	Leaderboard integrity, conveyor edge cases	Drone priority distribution optimization
Hotfix 1.0.10	September 17, 2026	Truck store purchase fix, road demolition	macOS screen flicker fix
Hotfix 1.0.9	September 15, 2026	Solar Flare underground battery immunity	Road data save-load crash fix
Hotfix 1.0.8	September 14, 2026	Load game crash fix, Mk.2 indicator fix	Hydroponic Farm upgrade cost 45k to 35k
Hotfix 1.0.6	September 11, 2026	Road demolition credit refunds	Universal Demolition tool support for roads

Hotfix 1.0.30: Logistics Safety & Workplace Tracking

Hotfix 1.0.30 focuses on base operational hygiene, eliminating edge cases where colonists or utility conduits conflicted with surface transport:

System Category	Modification Details
Encyclopedia	Added a dedicated encyclopedia entry for Manufacturer logistics and production loops.
Colony Management	Fixed a bug where colonists remained assigned to deleted workplaces inside the Kitchen.
Resource Logic	Resolved an edge case where negative gas values could be calculated in storage buffers.
Vehicle Pathing	Fixed an issue where surface transport trucks could get trapped inside the Expedition Center.
Construction Safety	Removed the ability to construct gas pipe supports directly on roads; hologram turns red to indicate invalid placement.

Update 1.0.26: Large Gas Storage & Dynamic POIs

Update 1.0.26 represents a major logistics expansion for lunar industrial infrastructure:

• Large Gas Storage Module: Introduces a high-capacity bulk gas storage facility, enabling players to stockpile massive reserves of Oxygen and Helium-3 for export contracts and life support.
• Dynamic Points of Interest: Mid-game exploration now spawns emergent surface anomalies and resource veins dynamically based on play duration and scanned sectors.
• Encyclopedia Expansions: Comprehensive guide entries added covering the Gas Extractor module and the combined Shower-Toilet facility.
• Patrol Truck Fix: Fixed an issue where automated transport trucks assigned to Patrol mode failed to collect all surface drop containers.
• Colonist Census Correction: Fixed total personnel metrics failing to register colonists currently travelling inside transport vehicles.

Hotfixes 1.0.20 through 1.0.22: Memory Leaks & Stability Pass

This cluster of rapid stability patches eliminated critical engine degradation issues during extended lunar sessions:

• Module Interface Leak (1.0.22): Fixed a memory leak where closing building management windows left UI instances in system memory.
• Timer Retention Leak (1.0.21): Resolved a persistent memory leak caused by completed background event timers accumulating in the game loop.
• Vehicle Upgrade Timing (1.0.21): Ensured vehicle chassis upgrades apply immediately even if purchased before the rover departs the assembly bay.
• Conveyor Physics on Save Load (1.0.20): Fixed a bug where ore on conveyor belts continued moving while the simulation remained paused after loading a save.
• Meteorite Impact Trajectory (1.0.20): Prevented surface meteorites from erroneously penetrating into subterranean base caverns upon impact.

Update 1.0.19: Helium-3 Extraction & Outpost Expansion

Update 1.0.19 expanded the late-game resource economy:

• Helium-3 Processing Guide: Added in-game encyclopedia chapters covering automated outpost setup, Helium-3 gas extraction, and remote colonist deployment.
• In-Transit Passenger HUD: Introduced dedicated status indicators identifying colonists currently seated in transport trucks during remote expeditions.
• Cargo Dock Contract Check: Added an automated verification check ensuring a functional Cargo Dock is built before initiating the Echo-7 story questline.
• Real-Time Gas Metrics: Implemented automatic gas counter updates in the primary Cargo Dock shipping interface.

Update 1.0.13: Excavation & Logistics Refinements

Update 1.0.13 streamlined automated mining and conveyor routing:

• Excavation Memory: The mining interface now remembers your last selected excavation depth profile across sessions.
• Distributor Drop Command: Added an emergency manual button in the distributor window to drop jammed resources onto the ground.
• Expedition Navigation Mesh: Corrected vehicle navigation zones around the Cargo Dock and Expedition Center, eliminating erratic truck routing.

Update 1.0.12: Recipe Copying & Tech Tree Rebalance

Update 1.0.12 reduced research point friction across the primary lunar tech tree:

• Recipe Copying Tool: Players can copy production settings directly between processing facilities and storage silos.
• Large Shipping Capsule: Increased capacity from 9000 to 9800 units, with construction cost adjusted to 6400 credits.
• Tech Tree Research Cost Cuts: Reduced required Science Points for the Medical Center, Large Storage, Small Vehicle Assembly Facility, Cargo Dock, Robot Manufacturing, and Roads.
• Press CPU Requirement: Reduced from 4 CPU units to 3 CPU units.

Earlier Hotfixes (1.0.6 to 1.0.11)

For reference, earlier launch-week patches resolved the following foundational mechanics:

• Hotfix 1.0.11: Filtered modded runs from global leaderboards and fixed conveyors between directly adjacent modules.
• Hotfix 1.0.10: Resolved store purchase issues with the surface Truck and fixed macOS resource rendering flicker.
• Hotfix 1.0.9: Made subterranean batteries immune to Solar Flare EMP events and fixed road data save corruption.
• Hotfix 1.0.8: Reduced Hydroponic Farm upgrade cost from 45k to 35k credits.
• Hotfix 1.0.6: Enabled full credit refunds when demolishing roads and added Universal Demolition tool road removal.

For first-hour base planning, review our beginner guide. For automated transport design, consult the roads and logistics guide.

Methodology & Data Attribution: All patch version notes, changelogs, and gameplay modifications are compiled directly from Point Motion’s official Steam announcements for The Crust (Steam AppID 1465470).