Lantto Games has released a new hotfix for Sandustry, bringing the game to version 0.5.3. This update focuses on technical stability and user experience, addressing memory usage and clarifying in-game goals.
Key Changes in v0.5.3
- Memory Optimizations: The game now consumes less memory when steam condenses into rain. Additionally, instructional videos now unmount properly to prevent decoder exhaustion.
- Objective Clarity: Players will now see clear explanations when a factory tier is blocked by an objective. Special objectives have also received visual updates to make them easier to identify.
- Diagnostic Tools: The update adds improved logging to assist with ongoing investigations into reported crashes.
Technical Adjustments
For players experiencing persistent stability issues, the developer has introduced a new launch option: --sandustry-no-overlay-gpu-flags. You can enable this by right-clicking Sandustry in your Steam Library, selecting Properties, and entering the command into the Launch Options field. Note that this will disable the Steam overlay, though achievements will continue to function normally.
The developer confirmed that work is still in progress on a larger patch intended to resolve the remaining crashes and issues reported by the community since the game's recent launch.