

Discovered creatures now have a different shaped icon in the Analysis Visor, to better distinguish them from undiscovered creatures.

The particle effects emanating from creature dung have been improved.Creature locomotion animations have been improved.Creatures no longer require advanced bait to unlock harvesting functions – any creature that has been fed may now be milked.The stack size of Creature Pellets has been increased.The construction cost of Creature Pellets has been increased.New creature and companion-related titles have been added to the Appearance Modifier.Overdosing eggs in the Sequencer may cause dramatic creature reconfigurations….

The Egg Sequencer allows players to remix the genetic material of their growing eggs to produce unique, never-before-seen creatures.Creature eggs can be taken to the Egg Sequencer aboard the Space Anomaly.Players may trade eggs from their prized companions with other players.Baby creatures have different proportions from adult creatures and will grow to maturity over time.After a short time, creature eggs will hatch into a brand new creature, related to but distinct from the parent creature.Creatures that have been well-cared for will lay eggs.VR players can point directly to send their companion to a destination.As well as acting on their own initiative, companions may be given specific instructions via gestures from the Quick Menu.While exploring, companions will assist their owners in a number of ways, including: scouting for resources and buildings digging up minerals and special items hunting other creatures and marking hazards.Companions will need to be cared for over a long period of time in order to win their trust.They will periodically require food or attention if they are to thrive. Companions will assist their owners during planetary exploration, but have needs of their own.The creature harness has a neural link with the Exosuit, enabling rudimentary translation of your new companion’s thoughts and wishes.Some species are more likely to have certain traits than others, but each creature is unique. Each companion has their own personality, which will influence how they behave and think.Some accessories, such as the torch or mining lasers, will be used by your companion as they explore the planet.Your companions can be renamed, and then customised with a new range of accessories and decals.New companion slots are available to be purchased with nanites. Players may adopt up to six creatures at any one time.Creatures that have been fed can now be interacted with to access options for milking, riding and adoption.
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