# ASTRONEER The Glitchwalkers Expansion Update Out Now

- Product: ASTRONEER (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astroneer)
- Vendor: System Era Softworks
- Date: 2024-11-13
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/361420/view/4447961970261360686
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- **added** — Added Astroneer: Glitchwalkers expansion with a new planet Aeoluz featuring 8 brand new biomes and custom-designed terrain
- **added** — Added Glitched Storms to the base game, appearing on all planets except Sylva and trackable via compass
- **added** — Added Hacked Storms to Aeoluz in the DLC, more dangerous than Glitched Storms requiring storm protection and counterhacking
- **added** — Added RUBY Module to collect storm data from Hot Spots within storm zones
- **added** — Added Vault Finder printable item to track nearby Data Vaults on Aeoluz
- **added** — Added EXO Data Vaults that can be activated and plundered for Rootkits
- **added** — Added Rootkits obtainable from EXO Vaults to gain system access without detection
- **added** — Added D-Cipher Module to apply storm protection using Rootkits and generate Counterhack Keys
- **added** — Added Storm Data Nuggets gathered from RUBY for improving storm protection and research
- **added** — Added Hacked Gateway Chambers that can be repaired and powered up using counterhacks
- **added** — Added Frank's Shelter with integrated RTG and full T2 storage slots
- **added** — Added new mission chain beginning with mission "Is This Thing On?" for players who have completed "A Core Concept"
- **added** — Added brand new ambient music across Aeoluz biomes and underground areas
- **changed** — Caves have been completely overhauled with new mechanics and Firewalls to access deeper areas
- **changed** — DLC players can invite anyone to their save regardless of whether they own the DLC
- **added** — Added new lore items and narrative delivered through on-planet discoveries and new cutscenes

THE STORY: In Astroneer: Glitchwalkers, a disgruntled member of the ESS Elysium crew (Bl!tZ) has entered her villain era and is brewing up a storm of new troubles within the ATP’s code. Players must work with the Elysium’s Head of Maintenance, Frank, to stop Bl!tZ and her nefarious plans before she dismantles the ATP from the inside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20w0xAGtyto

Astroneer: Glitchwalkers takes players to a brand new glitched solar system that Bl!tZ has coded together for herself within the ATP. Players are tasked with traversing this new dangerous space to counter hack Bl!tZ’s digital storms and return the ATP to normal.

PURCHASE THE DLC NOW:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3042220/ASTRONEER_Glitchwalkers/

##### Feature Updates

_QUICK NOTE: While we are adding a DLC with a new planet and storyline with its own progression, most of the new content (Storms, New Module, New Resources, etc.) are also coming to the base game, free to all players. There is also a mission chain with new story in the base game that leads players to the expansion. Also, players who have purchased the DLC can invite anyone to their save, regardless if they own the DLC or not. More on that in the multiplayer section!_

##### THE GLITCHWALKERS EXPANSION

ANOTHER NOTE: There is required base game progress to get into this expansion. Once players have completed the mission “A Core Concept” in any save, a new mission called “Is This Thing On?” will become available in the Mission Log. Frank has been working hard at restoring comms and needs your help! If you have already completed "A Core Concept", the new mission should activate as soon as you load in.

This new mission chain must be completed before you can load into the new level! Once it is done and the cutscene plays, **_you should be in a new menu, and you can drop down to the new planet. _**

BEWARE, BEYOND THIS POINT CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS FOR THE DLC

##### A New Planet - Aeoluz (DLC Exclusive)

The Aeoluz System is currently home to one planet, Aeoluz, featuring brand new biomes, dangerous terrain, unique points of interest, and new mechanics. It is the biggest planet we have ever created and contains 8 brand new biomes for you to explore! Caves have been completely overhauled as well, including Bl!tz's planet wide Firewalls that you must take down to delve deeper.

Planet Aeoluz is unlike anything in the Sylva System, custom designed by Bl!tZ to torture and torment her fellow crewmates.

Aeoluz also contains brand new ambient music spread across the many biomes on it's surface and underground.

##### Glitched + Hacked Storms

 (Available in the base game and the DLC)

**Glitched Storms appear in the base game**. These are not the storms of Astroneer’s Early Access days! Glitched Storms can be found on any planet in the base game except for the starting planet, Sylva. Glitched Storms will appear on your compass and add gameplay in the form of a new challenge to overcome and puzzles to solve. Track them down before they dissapear and resurface in a new spot on the planet!

**Hacked Storms can be found on Aeoluz in the DLC**. These storms are more dangerous than Glitched Storms in the Sylva System, and require more work to overcome. The new game loop includes working with Frank to gather data to build up your storm protection for multiple different storm types.

##### New Mission Chain and Lore

The Glitchwalkers Update contains brand new missions in both the base game and the expansion as well as lore items and narrative delivered both on planet and in brand new cutscenes.

##### New Modules, POI's and Items

**Ruby Module** – A new module that collects storm data from Hot Spots inside storms. These Hot Spots manifest as small digital twisters inside storm zones. Place RUBY on a Platform or Vehicle with adequate power near a Hot Spot to start collecting data.

**The Vault Finder** - A printable item that helps players track a nearby Data Vault. Place on one of your aux slots o

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