There’s fairly a broad choice for followers of voxel sandbox video games full of mining and base constructing on Steam, and Hydroneer is a superb such choice. With a ‘very optimistic’ Steam score of 87% from virtually 20,000 evaluations, there’s loads of causes to test it out, and that listing simply received even greater with a brand new DLC enlargement, an enormous free replace to the bottom recreation, and a hefty Steam sale low cost. For those who’re a fan of the likes of Astroneer, Terraria, Minecraft, and Valheim, and within the temper for one thing totally different, Hydroneer could be simply what you’re after.
Hydroneer DLC Journey to Volcalidus takes us to the eponymous new area throughout the ocean that’s six instances the scale of the unique island within the sandbox recreation, and comes with a quite daunting restriction – there aren’t any pure water sources, so that you’ll must soften ice down as a way to energy your builds. You’ll even have to begin recent, as your previous objects and automobiles can’t be introduced throughout “as a result of distinctive new options and mechanics” of Volcalidus.
The excellent news is that the volcano giving the island its title opens up the potential for all method of lava-powered equipment, which you’ll must dig up all method of sources beneath the earth. You’ll additionally get your palms on new automobiles that will help you rebuild the capital of New Glade, together with an enormous crane truck that can be utilized to move a number of the heavier equipment you’ll be coping with.
There are much more causes to return, nonetheless, as the bottom recreation has additionally been given a “mega patch” improve with a ton of tweaks, fixes, quality-of-life updates, and far more in addition to. It contains the likes of a build-snapping function to assist make placement simpler, storage enhancements, optimizations to assist water pipes and logic cables work extra easily, and a car overhaul that ought to enhance their dealing with throughout the board.
“We’re actually happy with what we’ve performed right here over the past 12 months with this DLC,” developer Foulball Hangover says of Journey to Volcalidus. “The purpose was to revamp the bottom mechanics of Hydroneer and apply it in its personal distinctive package deal.” The developer says its subsequent venture might be an all-new recreation, which we are able to count on to listen to extra about “within the subsequent few months.” For now, nonetheless, it’s time to verify in with Hydroneer – and a hefty Steam sale low cost is the proper complement.
Hydroneer DLC Journey to Volcalidus is out now. Anticipate to pay $9.99/£8.50 for the enlargement, which requires you to already personal the bottom recreation. In the meantime, Hydroneer is on sale on Steam for 50% off till Friday, April 12. Meaning in the event you haven’t but given it a attempt to wish to accomplish that, you may get it for simply $7.49/£6.39, down from its standard worth of $14.99/£12.79.
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