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{{Version infobox
 | version = 0.16/0.17
 | type    = Major update
 | date    = 2023-08-13
 | steam   = https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2009350/view/7160213079736261270
 | summary = Open-pit equipment, progression system, levels 1–70, new money/bank system, new map and major HUD rework.
}}
'''Version 0.16/0.17''' was a combined release delivering two major updates at once:
* '''0.16 – Open Pit Equipment'''
* '''0.17 – Leveling & Progression'''

This update introduced larger mining machinery, a new economy and progression system, a new HUD, and the game's first proper in-world map.  
It marked one of the largest leaps in ''Out of Ore'' during 2023.

== Highlights ==
* New stationary selling point (coal plant)
* Brand-new map featuring the new selling point
* Haul trucks
* Larger wheel loaders
* Larger excavators
* Updated HUD and UI design
* Progression system with '''levels 1–70'''
* XP for digging and selling ore
* Vehicles and buildings unlock as you level
* New bank system with loans & interest
* Money moved from inventory into a bank account
* Vehicles moved from inventory into a virtual garage
* Full-screen in-world '''map''' added (first version)

== Full changelog ==
* Stationary selling point / coal plant  
* New map with the selling point  
* Haultrucks  
* Bigger loaders  
* Bigger excavators  
* General improvements to the game/dirt/vehicles  
* Leveling and XP for digging & selling ore  
* 1–70 different levels that unlock vehicles and building parts as you progress  
* New updated HUD  
* New bank system (loans + interest)  
* Money moved to a bank account  
* Vehicles moved into a virtual garage  
* Added full world map (no minimap yet)

== Hotfix ==
(Released without an official version number)  
'''Date: 2023-08-15'''  
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2009350/view/7160213079745993713

* Negative balance issues fixed  
* Wall building offset placement fixed  
* Fixed fatal crash when demolishing buildings

== Related versions ==
This update includes and supersedes both:
* '''[[Version/0.16]]''' (Open Pit Equipment)  
* '''[[Version/0.17]]''' (Leveling & Progression)

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