- Map, Co-op & QoL Improvements (v0.11.1) - 18 September 2026
Survivors, Thank you for the amazing feedback on the Explorer's Update! This update (v0.11.1) focuses on refining some of the new features and polishing the overall gameplay experience. Alongside the requested zoom function for the map and some new snapping points for base building, the main focus of this patch is significantly better co-op stability and numerous quality-of-life improvements. Below is the full list of changes included in this update. Update to v0.11.1: New Features & Improvements The map can now be zoomed in and out Adjusted the size of map markers to better accommodate the new zoomable map Added center snapping points on floors for wall placement The shipyard can now be snapped directly to piers The coal oven now operates faster than a regular fire The coal oven now provides a higher yield when fully loaded Campfires now last longer than crude fires The air tank refill…
- Explorer's Update - Out Now! - 31 August 2026
Survivors, grab your gear, the Explorer's Update for Under A New Sun is now live! Tracking & exploring during your journey are getting a boost thanks to the brand-new in-game journal system and interactive, customizable map markers, all while diving in the sea is now even more immersive with a procedural update to the underwater world. Plus, you will feel an immediate difference with some highly requested inventory improvements, featuring 20% more space, an upgraded layout, and a dedicated map slot so you can carry more of what matters! This update took a bit longer than anticipated because I was moving, but I am absolutely thrilled to finally share it with you! Update to v0.11.0: Added procedural generation to the underwater world Added procedural fish and underwater life generation across the world (you can find marine life in every corner of the ocean now) Added a new island to disco…
- Hotfix Patch - 1 July 2026
Hey everyone, a new patch is now available. Bug fixed that iron lanterns built on the ship would reload as regular torches Added possibility to turn the plank window 180° when building Fixed some spelling mistakes Thanks everyone for the feedback and support!
- Building Additions & New Settings (v0.10.1) - 26 June 2026
Survivors, A new update has arrived, bringing even more additions to the recent building update, alongside the requested gamma slider and an experimental day length setting to Under A New Sun! This update focuses on giving you further architectural freedom with new structural pieces while allowing you to customize your visual and gameplay experience even more. Below you’ll find the full list of changes and additions included in this update. Update to v0.10.1: Added plank pillar building Connectors can now be placed on a pillar to work as an electricity pole Torches and lanterns can now be placed on a pillar Added plank beam building Added plank window building Wires can now be changed to tight routing when placing it down instead of the regular (loose) routing Adjusted some physic settings of wires The Space Boom radio can now be built on the ship Broodwax deposits in caves can now be m…
- Building Update - Out Now! - 5 June 2026
Survivors, the Building Update is finally here! This update introduces a massive expansion to your construction options with brand-new building sets, advanced shapes for creative freedom, and a variety of gameplay improvements and additions to refine your survival experience. It’s been exciting to bring these structural systems to life, and I can’t wait to see the incredible bases you will design. Below you’ll find the full list of changes and additions included with this update. Update to v0.10.0 Triangular Building Pieces Added triangular foundation buildings to every set (Sticks, Bricks, Planks) Added triangular floor buildings to every set (Sticks, Bricks, Planks) Added triangular roof buildings to every set (Sticks, Bricks, Planks) Added triangular roof I buildings to every set (Sticks, Bricks, Planks) Added triangular roof flat buildings to every set (Sticks, Bricks, Planks) Plank…
- Building Update - Release Date - 26 May 2026
Survivors, Get ready to expand and refine your base - the Building Update is arriving on June 5th! This upcoming update focuses on expanding your construction options, giving you more creative freedom to design your home together with a completely new building set as well as multiple other gameplay additions and adjustments. Here is a quick look at some of the things included in this update: New Building Pieces Break away from standard square designs and create more complex, unique base layouts. Every building set now features multiple new options to construct rounded or triangular houses. Plank Buildings A new set of fully modular, plank-based building pieces. Furniture, Tools & Other Build new and more refined furniture New Iron & Novillium shovel and pickaxe tiers Longer daytime and brighter nights Crafting & Building UI updates ...and much more Stay tuned! New Horizon Games
- Hotfix Patch - 13 March 2026
Hey everyone, a new patch is now available. Added a second place to build an electrical device on the ship Increased head movement range when controlling a vessel Scanner can now be build on the ship Fabricator can now be build on the ship Adjusted underwater shader for better visibility Adjusted underwater shader inside wrecks for better visibility Fixed stick planter not receiving rain Fixed brick planter not receiving rain Fixed drones not able to shoot Fixed debris around the Horizon 7 wreck not floating The player will no longer switch to swimming while standing on a boat that is hit by tall wave or partially submerged (only when fully underwater) Adjusted sea sounds Adjusted shore waves to be slightly slower Added 3840x1080 resolution Thanks everyone for the feedback and support!
- Hotfix Patch - 5 March 2026
Hey everyone, a new patch is now available. Fixed spears getting stuck in mid-air when thrown Fixed arrows flying through objects instead of colliding Thanks everyone for the feedback and support!
- Sea & Graphics Update, Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), Customization & QoL (v0.9.1) - 4 March 2026
Survivors, A new wave of improvements has arrived in Under A New Sun! This update focuses on a massive overhaul of the ocean, expanded character customization as well as QoL and visual enhancements. A Transformed Ocean The water system has been completely rebuilt to be more immersive than ever. The sea now features realistic shore waves, improved sound effects and real-time interactions; vessels leave clear traces in their path through the water, and swimming creates ripples across the surface. Along with these visual changes, the buoyancy and driving behavior for rafts, boats, and ships have been reworked. (Old on the left, new on the right) Enhanced Visuals & Performance Graphics take a leap forward with the addition of Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), providing a new upscaling alternative to FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), while the world looks sharper and more detailed due to improved s…
- Hotfix Patch - 22 December 2025
Hey everyone, a new patch is now available. Fixed an issue where the fabricator was not being saved and reloaded correctly Fixed an issue where the wind turbine dropped incorrect items when dismantled Fixed a problem where some save games did not appear because they were stored in the wrong folder when the game was not connected to Steam Missing or outdated save files If you were affected by an issue where you played for some time, saved the game, and later found that your save was missing or outdated, please check the following folder on your PC: C:\Users\%YourUsername%\AppData\Local\UnderANewSun\Saved\SaveGames You may find a folder there named “ERROR, BAD UNIQUE NET ID”. This folder was created when the game was saved while it was unable to detect your Steam ID - usually because the game was not connected to Steam at the time. How to restore your progress Open the folder named “ERROR…
- Hotfix Patch - 20 December 2025
Hey everyone, a new patch is now available. Temporarily disabled the new function that creates a backup of the previous save files before overwriting them with new ones, after multiple users reported that the game freezes when trying to save (other solutions will be worked on) Fixed scanner not dropping items when dismantled Fixed fabricator not dropping items when dismantled Improved some replication settings for the ship's extra cargo doors (sometimes not showing up for co-op players) Improved some replication settings for chests and the fridge attached to a boat or ship (sometimes not showing up for co-op players) Fixed snake sounds not being affected by sound settings Adjusted one quartz location (not reachable) Added a huge box under the game world that teleports the player back onto the map (if one somehow manages to fall through or off the map) Thanks everyone for the feedback an…
- Tech Update - Out Now! - 18 December 2025
Survivors, the Tech Update is finally here! Alongside the start of the Steam Winter Sale, this update introduces a wide range of new technology, gameplay improvements, and new locations to explore. It’s been exciting to bring these additions to life, and I can’t wait to see how you’ll use them in your adventures. Below you’ll find the full list of changes and additions included in this update. Update to v0.9.0: Added new language: Brazilian Portuguese Added new island group Added new wrecks around the world Added one new accessible wreck site Added wind turbine (generates electricity) Added scanner building (will scan tech items to reproduce) Added fabricator building (fabricates tech items out of resources) Added tube light building (artificial light source with different choosable colors) Added broken air tank connector item Added air tank connector item Added double air tank item Add…
- Brazilian Portuguese - Available December 18th - 15 December 2025
Hey everyone, With the release of the upcoming Tech Update on December 18th, Under A New Sun will officially support Brazilian Portuguese as an additional language! With full localization, even more players will be able to join the experience in their native language. Stay tuned! New Horizon Games
- Tech Update - Release Date - 8 December 2025
Survivors, the upcoming Tech Update will release alongside the start of the Steam Winter Sale on December 18th. It brings a good amount of new tech to play around with, several Gameplay improvements, new places to discover and many more features that I think you will enjoy. It’s been fun to work on, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what you’ll do with the new additions. To give you a little taste of what’s coming, here’s a sneak peek at some of the new content included in the upcoming update: Stay tuned! New Horizon Games
- Thank You for Two Amazing Years! - 13 November 2025
Today marks exactly two years since Under A New Sun first launched into Early Access! It’s been an amazing journey so far, watching the game grow and seeing the community bring in feedback & ideas to shape it into the best possible adventure. Every bit of support along the way has made a difference and continues to guide the direction of Under A New Sun. Every bug report, suggestion, review, or kind message helps push things forward - so truly, thank you all for being part of this journey. ❤️ And for those of you waiting - the Tech Update is almost ready! This update will introduce plenty of new tech to find, build and play around with, along with a new language option, graphical improvements, gameplay additions and much more, but I don't want to spoil too much just yet. Thanks again for sticking with me and being a part of Under A New Sun. New Horizon Games
- Hotfix Patch - 19 September 2025
Hey everyone, a new patch is now available. New swing axe animation New swing pickaxe animation New swing hammer animation Added a subtle camera shake when an axe, knife, or similar tool hits something Added a subtle camera shake when the hammer hits something to build Decreased durability of the container latches (one hit with a novillium axe is now enough) Harvesting a tree may now drop a few more sticks Bird nests now reappear from time to time Adjusted collision on stick wall door frame (for easier roof building) Adjusted collision on stick wall window (for easier roof building) Adjusted collision on stick wall half (for easier roof building) Added torch building locations on stick wall 2x1m Added torch building locations on brick wall 2x1m Added torch building locations on the outside of brick walls Added torch building locations on the outside of stick wall pillars Fixed deconstru…
- Under A New Sun - Current Roadmap - 18 September 2025
Hey everyone, after 10 days the community survey has wrapped up – thanks a lot to everyone who voted! Here are the results: Tech update: 35.6% Fauna update: 22.2% Building update: 21.3% Flora & cooking: 20.9% With the tech update clearly taking the top spot, this will be the next big update. The other three categories ended up in a surprisingly close race, with the fauna update landing in second place. I've also read through all of your added comments and taken lots of notes for further additions or improvements. Based on that, here’s a breakdown of what’s coming next for Under A New Sun: Tech update: 3D printer for crafting electrical components and other gear (some new and some that could previously only be found), electrical lights, wind turbine Fauna update: a livelier world with more animals and new drone variations Building update: general improvements for the building system, new…
- Roadmap - Community Survey - 8 September 2025
Hey everyone, I’m currently planning the next steps for Under A New Sun. Since the last roadmap from February 2024 is almost fully completed, it’s time for a fresh, updated one! There are already a bunch of things on the list, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can let me know which features you’d like to see first—or suggest new ideas—via this survey: https://forms.gle/JsVGJ8sHL7D5hiQm9 The items in the survey are mainly about when things get released. There are plenty of other ongoing plans, like story progression and world expansions, that aren’t included here. To avoid any confusion: this survey is completely anonymous. No personal data or email addresses are collected, even if you’re signed in to Google (you can also fill it out without being logged in). Thanks for helping shape the future of Under A New Sun! New Horizon Games
- Hotfix Patch - 5 September 2025
Hey everyone, a new patch is now available. Added debris floating over the Horizon 7 underwater wreck Added graphic settings option to to disable head bobbing for walking / running Added a warning message to the co-op menu when the game is not properly connected to Steam Localized co-op menu in all available languages Opening the game for co-op will now unpause the game The game can no longer be paused once co-op is active (even if only the host is currently playing) Adjusted displayed text for the radio to show that it can be toggled on/off Fixed cooked food always spawns with 70% durability and not increasing with the cooking still after the last update Fixed snake spawn rate on one part of the big island was too high Fixed achievement 'I'm Back' not working retrospectively Fixed achievement 'I don't feel very well' not working Fixed achievement 'Stone age' not working in games where…
- Achievements, faster loading times, progression during sleep and more (v0.8.1) - 1 September 2025
Survivors, A new update has arrived, bringing exciting improvements and features to Under A New Sun! A total of 28 achievements have been added, offering new goals to pursue while playing. The save and reload system has been reworked to allow much faster loading times – to benefit from this change, each existing save needs to be loaded by you once and saved again. In addition, the world will now also progress further during sleep, which is depending on the total sleep time. Life on the sailing ship has become more convenient as well: it is now possible to build an air tank refill station, a water generator or a fridge directly on the ship, powered by the already existing solar array that can be built on the ships deck. For smoother gameplay, the watch is now visible while diving underwater, a crouch ability has been added (making it easier to reach certain spots or build with more preci…
