update · November 22, 2024
Icarus Update v2.2.30.130308 Introduces the Light Automatic Carbine
Icarus patch v2.2.30.130308 adds the first automatic firearm, the Light Automatic Carbine, craftable at Tier 4.
Firepower takes center stage in Icarus update v2.2.30.130308, which brings the first fully automatic weapon to the game. The release also rolls out chicken coop automation upgrades and preparations for upcoming boss encounters.
Light Automatic Carbine Added
The Light Automatic Carbine is unlockable and craftable at Tier 4 on the Fabricator. Originally designed as an assault rifle using rifle ammo, testing revealed it was overpowered for its tier, prompting developers to switch it to small pistol caliber ammo with a 20-round magazine and rename it. Players using the automatic weapon should plan to carry extra ammo reserves compared to standard single-fire pistols.
Base and Animal Management Tweaks
Chicken coops receive an automation boost, doubling the range at which chickens search for a nearby coop to automatically deposit laid eggs from 10 meters to 20 meters. The unreachable modifier that previously applied to coops placed off navigable terrain is removed, though chickens still walk into coops if a path exists. Basic fertilizer can now be crafted directly on the chemistry bench, and wall torches are added to machining and fabricator tiers.
Ashlands and Quest Fixes
Ashlands sidequests receive backend updates so NPCs and trucks attempt to spawn on reload if they were removed during quest cleanup steps. The update also eliminates redundant error states and cleans up mount icon displays when transferring tames down from orbit.
Why this patch matters
This update expands late-game combat options with an automatic carbine while introducing quality-of-life adjustments for farming and base logistics.