update · December 19, 2024
Icarus Week 159 Update Introduces the C0NT4CT Radio for Remote Operations
Icarus Week 159 adds the craftable C0NT4CT Radio, letting players launch SMPL3 missions and operations remotely away from base. A ranged weapon firing bug on older prospects is also noted.
Icarus receives a quality-of-life focused patch in Week 159, introducing a craftable device designed to cut down on base-returning travel time during narrative quest lines.
C0NT4CT Radio Integration
Players can now unlock and craft the C0NT4CT Radio at the fabricator. When activated, the device links to the nearest C0NT4CT node, enabling players to launch SMPL3 missions and operations while on the move without returning to base between steps.
Known Issues
An active bug prevents clients from firing ranged weapons on older prospects when connected to a host or dedicated server. Newly crafted weapons work temporarily until session reconnection. An experimental branch build containing a preliminary fix is currently available.
Why this patch matters
The C0NT4CT Radio provides a reduction in travel friction for players progressing through multi-step narrative objectives.