update · July 24, 2026
Planetbase 2 Dev Update 08 Details Bots, Vehicles, and Manufacturing
Planetbase 2 Dev Update 08 outlines returning and new bots, multi-step vehicle assembly structures, and advanced fabrication plants.
Development on Planetbase 2 continues with a deep dive into automated labor, vehicle manufacturing lines, and advanced resource fabrication facilities.
Bots and Aerial Drones
Returning bots from Planetbase—Carrier, Constructor, and Miner—reappear with updated designs and functional changes. They are joined by the Scout Drone, a specialized air bot equipped with a resource-scanning sensor, alongside an unrevealed surprise air drone. Bot production now utilizes a multi-step workflow requiring parts built in the Bot Workshop to be assembled in the Bot Assembler or Aero Assembler.
Vehicle Manufacturing Chains
Players can construct Rovers, Harvesters, Tankers, and Trucks using two specialized structures. The Automotive Plant manufactures vehicle parts like tires, engines, and chassis components, which are subsequently delivered to the Vehicle Assembler for final assembly.
Advanced Fabrication and Testing
The Fabrication Plant serves as an advanced production facility for creating solar cells, blade parts, battery cells, electrolytic cells, and semiconductors. Production testing is scaling up on large bases packed with numerous entities, accompanied by user interface refinements including customizable panels and storage filters.
Why this patch matters
Update 08 establishes deep logistical loops for automation and vehicle production, setting a robust foundation for large-scale base building.