update · August 13, 2026

Icarus Week 245 Update Introduces Tusker Breeding and Phenotypes

Icarus Week 245 brings Tusker breeding and seven distinct phenotypes to the game, alongside projectile damage attachment fixes and accumulation quest improvements.

Animal husbandry expands in Icarus with Week 245, allowing players to breed frosty Tuskers and collect wild phenotypes.

Tusker Breeding and Phenotypes

Prospectors can now breed Tuskers using the Tusker Fertility Serum crafted at the Ranching Station. Seven distinct phenotypes, including one legendary variant, are now available to discover in the wild and breed into custom herds.

Quest and Progression Fixes

Olympus scan missions no longer break if the radar is picked up early. Accumulation quests feature clearer equipment requirements, map icons, and hints. Livewire search areas now correctly reappear after player reconnections.

Combat and Balance Adjustments

Projectile damage and extended ammo attachments now correctly unlock via ranged weapons instead of armor. Grenade damage falloff is increased from 1x to 2x to reduce edge damage. The legendary launcher receives base explosive damage resistance, while launcher guard C explosive resistance drops from 100 to 50 percent.

Why this patch matters

Week 245 deepens animal husbandry systems while resolving long-standing mission logic traps on Olympus and Livewire.