Hello, Engineers!
We’re excited to announce the upcoming Contact Update for Space Engineers, arriving this October!
Building on the solid foundation laid by previous updates like Automatons and Signal, Contact brings new gameplay features, blocks and enhancements to expand the PvE experience even further. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to Space Engineers, there’s plenty to look forward to in this update.
Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the release!
Factorum
As the world shifted from the Military Industrial Complex to the Aerospace Industrial Complex, those who made their money in defense were at a crossroads.
Some adapted to the times. They turned their intercontinental missiles into space ships, their swords into plowshares.
Some retired. They decided there were fates worse than watching your billions become millions.
But some fought against change, against Modularity. They fought unimpeded by morality, consequences be damned. They created a unique Prototech.
And they call themselves The Factorum.
Prototech Explained
In 1.205 we’re adding Prototech blocks. These are powerful, “end-game” blocks, found in new “Global Encounters”. Prototech is a powerful technology created by the secretive Factorum faction. They have gone to great lengths to ensure components cannot be reverse engineered!
This means you cannot simply grind these blocks down and take their components, like you can with ordinary blocks. Instead, you’ll have to extract them intact, and then add them onto existing grids using merge blocks.
Alternatively, if you’ve acquired a Prototech Assembler, you can manufacture new components from Prototech scrap. But take note: The Prototech Frame component, which is at the foundation of every Prototech block, cannot be manufactured!
Finally, lucky explorers can find Prototech components (including Prototech Frames) in the cargo storages in the various new NPC encounters. Collect enough of these, and you may be able to construct a new Prototech block without an Assembler.
Prototech Jump Drive
Prototech marks a major technological leap, giving The Factorum a clear advantage over the rest of humanity.
One such breakthrough is the miniaturization of jump technology. The Prototech Jump Drive is available for both large and small grids, allowing small grids to instantly travel vast distances without needing a carrier vessel.
Once freed from The Factorum, this block can upgrade your scout craft, extend the range of your shuttle, or transform your ship into the perfect ambush fighter. The choice is yours!
Space Engineers: Official Server Wipes
From Tuesday October 8, all official servers will undergo a full wipe to ensure smooth performance and apply the latest changes. This means all progress on these servers will be reset.
Be sure to save your blueprints and get ready!
For more details about the downtime and when the servers will be back online, follow our official Discord for updates.
Thank you for your continued support!
