• Fixed vault-related save reload item duplication bug
• Fixed occasional crash caused by logic-controlled landing pads
• Fixed health never being visible when controlling shielded payload units (e.g. Oct)
• Fixed infinite-duration status effects displaying long numbers instead of the infinity symbol
• Fixed certain status effects not being displayed

• Fixed save corruption caused by large build queues
• Fixed use of @queries world logic variable causing save corruption
• Fixed message block content limits being inconsistently enforced (now always 400)
• Fixed patched message blocks causing network issues; the length limit is non-patchable
• Fixed some sync issues with payload control
• Fixed Quell bullet not tracking cursor correctly
• Fixed liquids under walls counting towards sector resources
• Fixed containers dropped adjacent to cores clearing their items
• Fixed several issues relating to data patch map softlocks
• Fixed specially crafted logic code causing silent disconnects; processors are now limited to 16kb of compressed code
• Fixed a launch pad item import exploit
• Fixed naval/flying units sometimes circling patrol points forever
• Increased max map size to 800x800
• Removed the deprecated unit ammo rule/system completely; any mods that used this system will break
• Improved performance of block removal/team change events (reduces campaign core destruction lag)
• Improved performance of logic block link changes (fixes some lag machines)
• Added more stats of Mass Driver to database
• Added shield bar to HUD when controlling a unit with shields
• Added schematic descriptions to schematic info dialog
• Added 'fill under liquids' bucket tool mode
• Added option to filter maps by planet
• Added option to clear saves/research by planet
• Made Scathe display different missiles in itself depending on ammo type used
• Many various Serpulo/Erekir rebalancing changes

• Fixed spawn bullet instruction causing save issues
• Fixed sensor name conflict with bullet properties
• Fixed minor issues with guardian hints & initial arc research in Serpulo campaign
• Made players respawn instantly upon joining a server, even when the host paused it
• Added a world logic spatial query instruction
• Made "core is under attack" warning clickable; pans to last attacked core
• Minor map submission fixes

• Added a processor instruction for spawning bullets
• Added sensors for player ping text/position
• Added a global steam ban system for known griefers
• Fixed Horizon units not being able to circle large blocks
• Fixed bullets fired from core units while moving backwards lasting longer

• Fixed waves spawning in Ground Zero before the tutorial is completed
• Fixed incorrect sounds being spammed in a specific submitted sector
• Translation updates

After a long wait, v8 has finally been released. For those coming from v7, here's a brief summary of the major changes:

• A complete overhaul of the Serpulo campaign maps, along with replacement of all procedural base sectors
• Difficulty modifiers for the campaign
• Many unit control improvements, including a new stance and group system
• New ammo types for Erekir turrets
• Countless additions to world processor scripting in maps
• A data patch system to change stats, weapons and behavior of blocks or units per-map
• Rendering performance optimizations
• New decorative metal & colored blocks
• Various QoL features, like a detachable camera, pinging locations, viewing other player's build plans, and more
• Completely reworked most sound effects, as well as the audio engine

Note that this release does not include any Neoplasm-related content; that will be worked on in v9.

Changes since Build 157:

• Fixed empty packets causing UDP errors and server disconnects
• Fixed naval units not pathfinding around destructible blocks on water properly
• Fixed some minor JSON and data patcher bugs
• Made core unit projectiles inherit unit speed as before, but keep range the same
• Re-ordered some tech tree requirements in Serpulo
• Reverted changes related to display scaling on Windows

If all goes well, this will be the final version before v8 leaves beta. After build 157 is deployed, I will wait a few days to fix any major bugs present, then release 157.1 as a "full" non-beta version.

• Changed desktop fullscreen implementation - it should always use borderless fullscreen now
• Removed redundant "borderless fullscreen" setting
• Added the Javascript console to mobile (it must be enabled in the settings first)
• Made glowing red wire blocks turn dark when nearby cores are destroyed or the sector is captured on Serpulo
• Added a sector migration warning to users upgrading from build 146
• Added descriptions to sectors that were missing them
• Changed layout of megabase on Serpulo; added a map submission for the center
• Made several Serpulo sectors hidden
• Fixed various issues relating to window scaling on Windows
• Fixed ambient sounds restarting when paused
• Fixed location pings not being filter-able on servers
• Fixed remote units exploding near walls on non-headless servers under certain conditions
• Fixed player units teleporting when controlled under specific circumstances

• Blacklisted older versions of the mod 'scheme-size' due to very common startup crashes
• Updated Littoral Shipyard sector submission
• Fixed holding of payload pickup/drop key causing rate limit issues on servers
• Fixed status effects not scaling correctly in UI
• Allowed 'occasional' UDP errors on clients, which may lead to a more stable experience when low-priority packets do not arrive correctly

• Fixed server player data being wiped on startup
• Fixed "disable pausing" rule not working properly on mobile
• Fixed some minor transparency bugs with other player's build plans
• Fixed ping location on minimap being offset on some phones
• Fixed maps not being sorted properly
• Fixed world processors and related blocks being healed by menders
• Locked Pyratite behind Cratered Battlegrounds
• Updated a few sector submissions
• Minor optimizations to in-world schematic plan rendering

• Fixed schematics having a blank thumbnail on Steam
• Fixed wait time not saving in processors
• Fixed many various data patcher bugs
• Fixed a server memory usage exploit
• Fixed Japanese font not displaying correctly
• Fixed many languages (e.g. Chinese) not being displayed in monospace font
• Fixed some UI layout/overlap issues on mobile
• Optimized build plan rendering
• Updated a large amount of Serpulo sector submissions
• Enabled animated shields and planet atmosphere on Android by default
• Made boosting a stance instead of a command
• Improved filtering options for map UI
• Added a "hold position" stance for repair/rebuild units
• Added a new 3x3 canvas block
• Added canvas image import/export options
• Added a button for pausing building on mobile
• Added a 'ping location' button (P on desktop, triple tap screen/double tap full-screen minimap on mobile)
• Added sync of other player's build queues
• Added a setting for adding padding to the top/bottom of the screen on mobile
• Added a unit factory activation delay rule, enabled by default in the Serpulo campaign
• Added a variant of labels for plugins that use an ID, to prevent flickering
• Added Littoral Shipyard sector
• Added an additional basic gameplay tutorial to Frozen Forest