Under A New Sun

Explorer's Update - Out Now!

New Horizon Games

Survivors, grab your gear, the Explorer's Update for Under A New Sun is now live!

Tracking & exploring during your journey are getting a boost thanks to the brand-new in-game journal system and interactive, customizable map markers, all while diving in the sea is now even more immersive with a procedural update to the underwater world. Plus, you will feel an immediate difference with some highly requested inventory improvements, featuring 20% more space, an upgraded layout, and a dedicated map slot so you can carry more of what matters!

This update took a bit longer than anticipated because I was moving, but I am absolutely thrilled to finally share it with you!

Update to v0.11.0:

  • Added procedural generation to the underwater world
  • Added procedural fish and underwater life generation across the world (you can find marine life in every corner of the ocean now)
  • Added a new island to discover and explore
  • Added a new wreck site
  • Increased inventory space by 20% (10 -> 12 with no upgrade, 15 -> 18 with the first upgrade, etc.)
  • The map now has a separate equipment slot and no longer takes up main inventory space
  • Updated the inventory layout with improved graphic elements and added a dedicated button to open the Journal
  • Added the Journal system to track questlines, notes, and tutorials
  • Added a new story note and updated some already existing notes
  • Added how-to entries for workstation handling in the journal
  • Added a dedicated keybind option to open the Journal (Default: J Key)
  • Players can now add different kinds of custom markers to the map, some featuring checkbox functionality to track progress
  • Updated map UI (coordinates) and added the new island to the map
  • Overhauled the tutorial system
  • Skipping the tutorial now automatically unlocks all tutorial guide steps in the journal
  • Overall UI Layout improvements: Background graphics now scale correctly across different screen aspect ratios
  • Reorganized the Fridge inventory UI layout from 3x2 to 2x3
  • The Death Loot chest interface is now scrollable
  • Double air tanks can now be dismantled
  • Standing in fire now inflicts repeating damage
  • Updated controls layout reference graphic for keyboard users
  • Improved gamepad joystick cursor precision (cursor slows down when the stick is not fully tilted - UI only)
  • Ladders can now snap directly below other ladders when positioned above ground
  • Wires now immediately occupy connector slots without waiting for wire physics simulation
  • Increased maximum energy transfer rate per wire connection
  • Energy storage units no longer passively draw power when completely full
  • Fixed power loss issues between connectors when distributing excess energy
  • Hanging Iron Lanterns now return resources when dismantled
  • Fixed an issue where items in the 4th inventory row would not have their info screen opened
  • Fixed wrong or missing footstep sound effects on certain foundations and floors
  • Removed footstep sound effects when walking through ghost placeholder building pieces
  • Fixed thrown spears floating in mid-air when targeting fish or crabs
  • Fixed buoyant items not floating in the ocean
  • Fixed drone error where wings remained stuck in an upward state, causing movement problems
  • Adjusted collision on drone back wings to prevent getting stuck on trees
  • Added info & notifications for co-op players that only the host can save the game

Enjoy the adventure! New Horizon Games

This announcement was originally published by New Horizon Games on Steam on Aug 31, 2026.

Open the original on Steam
Under A New Sun

$11.69base-building · crafting

View game

More from Under A New Sun

See more

Announcements come from each game's Steam news feed. ©2026 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. slopranks is not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve. Steam News