update · May 9, 2025

Icarus Week 179 Update Brings Stone Signs and UX Fixes

Week 179 introduces Stone Signs to the Tier 2 tech tree in Icarus, alongside critical engine crash fixes and improved inventory management for exotic drop pods.

The latest Icarus update expands early-to-mid-game base organization options with Stone Signs while addressing significant crash issues and drop pod mechanics.

Stone Signs

Crafted at the Tier 2 Masonry Bench using stone and iron nails, Stone Signs offer a rugged alternative to wood and brick variants. Available in floor-mounted and wall-mounted versions with tall and angled designs, these fully customizable signs allow players to display personal text or icons to label storage and outposts.

Inventory and Drop Pod Mechanics

Workshop items with missing ownership correctly have their ownership restored when placed into an exotic delivery pod by the player who originally brought them down. Items placed in exotic drop pods that cannot be transported to space are placed into an overflow bag instead of being destroyed.

Stability and Readability

An Unreal Engine crash that occurred when active particle systems were cleaned up is resolved. The mission objectives widget received a readability pass to improve visibility across various lighting conditions, particularly in the Arctic.

Why this patch matters

This update shores up game stability and fixes drop pod inventory loss while adding practical base labeling tools.