Update 4 Patch Notes

(*Work environment may vary. Survival not guaranteed.)

[h3]New Features[/h3]

• Employee Journal and Handbook! Your comprehensive guide to life on Atlas
  
  
  
  • Jukebox music controls and some new musical tracks
    
  • Settings menu moved from pause menu to journal for easier access
    
  • Complete structures database
    
  • Tutorial tips and milestones database for tracking progress
    
• Introduction Scene: New opening sequence to better introduce you to Atlas
  
• Welding Torch: A new "weapon" used for repairing structures, replacing the old repair hotkey
  
• Flexible Round Timer:
  
  • The round timer is now much longer, and descent is permitted during rounds
    
  • Timer pauses during descent, but you cannot rest until your goal is completed
    
• Navigation Aids: Onscreen compass and waypoint system to help you find your way
  
• Relocated Fuse Switch: Now has its own underground hangout spot, with the generator to keep it company
  

[h3]New Structures[/h3]

• Point Defense Cannon: Protect your base from incoming debris
  
• Redirector: Control and manipulate the flow of resources
  
• Wall: Basic defensive structure to protect your installations
  

[h3]Quality-of-Life Improvements[/h3]

• Improved Repair System: Repair bar now behaves more consistently
  
• Enhanced Build Interface: Better interaction between selecting structures and build menu
  
• Smarter Resource Collection: Adjusted loot pickup so you only collect nearby resources of the type you're highlighting
  
• Clearer Interactions: Onscreen text to indicate what you're interacting with
  
• Streamlined Start: The Begin Round Button has been retired(🪦) - the elevator opens on its own and round begins automatically when you exit to the surface
  
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[h3]Known Issues[/h3]

• For some users, the first time you use the NAV it will be dark on the surface
  
• In rare circumstances, PDC Turrets may start spinning aimlessly; this will resolve at the end of the wave, or the next time they encounter debris
  
• Sometimes the crosshair may vanish. Don't panic! It'll be back (after resting, or at worst quitting and reloading)
  
• You maybe able to complete the round with the Anomalous Debris without completing the collection goal. You're welcome.
  

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—The Atlas Problem Development Team