The update focused on overhaulng the item management and health systems to be more realistic.
: Added a comprehensive health system featuring injuries, medical effects, and new tools/drugs to manage them.
As of April 2026, the game has moved well past the "Taking Inventory" milestone. The most recent major update, , was released on April 21, 2026, introducing ship-to-ship combat and fire simulations. Download Ostranauts Taking Inventory
: Implemented a zoning system, allowing players to designate areas like "Bartering Zones" to facilitate buying and selling. How to Access the Update
: Introduced a new "drag" slot for moving bulky items (like nuclear reactors) that previously fit in pockets. It also added multiple pockets and containers to certain items for better organization. The update focused on overhaulng the item management
Since the game is in Early Access, you can access this content by downloading or updating the base game:
: Updated the career history kiosk to allow editing of skills and traits in one place, while also adding aging effects and family backgrounds. The most recent major update, , was released
: The update is part of the standard Steam version of Ostranauts . If you own the game, it should update automatically to the latest version, which now exceeds v0.15.