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	'''Version 0.26''' is the '''"Foliage & Save System"''' update for ''Out of Ore''.		'''Version 0.26''' is the '''"Foliage & Save System"''' update for ''Out of Ore''.
	It introduces two new foliage-heavy maps, improves multiplayer joining through Steam friends, and delivers a major rework of the save/autosave system to make saves more robust and less prone to corruption. It also tweaks XP, quests, workbenches and various systems introduced in [[Version/0.25]].		It introduces two new foliage-heavy maps, improves multiplayer joining through Steam friends, and delivers a major rework of the save/autosave system to make saves more robust and less prone to corruption. It also tweaks XP, quests, workbenches and various systems introduced in [[Version/0.25]].


	= Development and Beta Cycle =		= Development and Beta Cycle =

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{{Version infobox
| version = 0.26
| type = Update
| date = 2024-11-26
| steam = https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2009350/view/4442333105001335637
| summary = New foliage maps, improved save system, Steam friends joining and a wide range of fixes and QoL improvements.
}}
'''Version 0.26''' is the '''"Foliage & Save System"''' update for ''Out of Ore''.
It introduces two new foliage-heavy maps, improves multiplayer joining through Steam friends, and delivers a major rework of the save/autosave system to make saves more robust and less prone to corruption. It also tweaks XP, quests, workbenches and various systems introduced in [[Version/0.25]].

= Development and Beta Cycle =

Version 0.26 went through several beta patches before being released to the main branch.

== Early 0.26 Beta (0.26.2662) ==
Released to the beta branch on '''17 October 2024'''.

Key points from the Friday News and patch notes:

* New foliage passes and environment work for upcoming maps.
* '''New maps:'''
** '''Scandinavian map'''
** '''Iron mountain pit''' (temporarily replacing Northern Open Pit due to save/load performance issues with the old huge pit)
* New maps use updated deposit shapes.
* Changed default network packet size to reduce desync in multiplayer.
* Fixed local profile duplication issues.
* Added a '''Community''' category in the main menu.
* Added '''Bug report''' and '''Discord''' buttons to the menu.
* Fixed issues with the drone.
* Tweaked XP gain for ore selling.
* Fixed uncontrolled FPS at startup causing some clients to fail to launch.
* Fixed quests in multiplayer.
* Tweaked excavator hydraulic speed and corrected FS excavator bucket controls.

Known issues at this stage included:
* High CPU usage at times.
* Some sessions not visible in the session browser.

== Save System Rework & Workbench Improvements (0.26.2702) ==
On '''15 November 2024''' a new beta (with a separate beta branch) was released due to a **save system rework**.

Highlights:

* More reliable autosave with extra redundancy.
* New save metadata and reorganised save structure (all related files per save in a single folder).
* Workbenches can now queue up to '''999''' items.
* Several inventory fixes and XP gain adjustments.
* Floating bushes now get removed correctly.
* New trees can be cut down properly.
* Grader articulation added.
* Company menu settings fixed.
* Fuel tank on the Scandinavian map fixed.
* Store icon fixes.
* Workbench items now refunded correctly; workbench animations fixed in MP.

Known issues remained:
* High CPU usage at times.
* Some sessions still not visible for everyone.

== Steam Friends Joining & Stability (0.26.2704–2705) ==
On '''22 November 2024''' further beta patches refined multiplayer and stability:

* Added the ability to **join sessions via Steam friends** (with password protection still active).
* Fixed a grayed-out Load Save button.
* Fixed fuel collision issues.
* Fixed tunneler controls.
* Fixed save-game crashes.
* Other smaller issues and crash fixes.

This led directly into the final 0.26 release build.

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= Patch Notes (0.26.2706 – Main Release) =

Released to the **main branch** on '''26 November 2024'''.

''From the Steam announcement:''

* Added ability to join through Steam friends.
* Added bushes and other smaller foliage to the new maps.
* Added '''Scandinavian''' map.
* Added '''Iron mountain pit''' map.
* New maps have new deposit shapes.
* Fixed a couple of multiplayer crash reasons.
* Fixed quest XP gain.
* Fixed local profile duplicating issue.
* Added Community category to menu.
* Added bug report button to menu.
* Added Discord button to menu.
* Fixed issues with the drone.
* XP is now tweaked for ore selling.
* Fixed uncontrolled FPS at startup causing a no-start for some players.
* Fixed quests for multiplayer.
* Tweaked excavator hydraulics speed.
* FS excavators bucket controls now correct.
* Floating bushes now get removed.
* New trees can now be cut down.
* Several inventory fixes.
* 999 stacks for workbenches.
* More reliable autosave.
* Metadata for saves added.
* Grader articulation added.
* Menu company settings fixed.
* Fuel tank fixed on Scandinavian map.
* Icon fixes for store.
* Workbench items now refunded.
* Workbench animations MP fixes.
* XP gain fixes.
* Drill now has its own controls.
* Other smaller issues.

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= Hotfixes =

== Hotfix (27 November 2024) ==
''Steam: [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2009350/view/4442333738951508036 Hotfix for update 0.26]''

* Fixed quests not completing.
* Rephrased several quest descriptions to be clearer.

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''See also: [[Version/0.25]] (Multiplayer & Next-Gen Vehicles) and [[Version/0.27]] (Asphalt & Hoppers).''

Version/0.26 - Revision history

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