update · February 5, 2026
Icarus Patch Prepares for Husbandry With Chick and Lamb Changes
Icarus updates workshop purchases for chickens and sheep to arrive as juveniles, improves water tank mechanics, and previews the Dangerous Horizons expansion.
Recent updates for Icarus transition workshop chickens and sheep to arrive as juveniles, fix water tank consistency issues, and introduce new horse riding animations. Developers also shared detailed previews of the upcoming Dangerous Horizons expansion and free Kepler update.
Workshop Animal Changes
Chickens and sheep purchased from the workshop arrive as juveniles, specifically chicks and lambs, rather than adults. Players must raise these animals to adulthood before they produce eggs or wool, preparing the game for animal husbandry and genetics systems.
Quality of Life Improvements
Portable water tanks retain correct water quality modifiers when drinking, filling canteens, or pouring water. The Carbonweave Backpack functions as a powered backpack that provides a fall-damage reduction aura when charged at a charging station. New riding animations address jumpy movement for horses, terranuses, zebras, and woolly zebras.
Navigation and Building Fixes
Creatures no longer attempt to path through damaged structures, preventing them from becoming trapped. Buildings retain their navigation blockers until completely destroyed. The snow roof system was refactored to reduce network calls and expand to support future environmental buildup like sand or ash.
Why this patch matters
These updates lay foundational systems for upcoming expansions while cleaning up creature pathing and inventory mechanics.