AETHUS has just received its Version 1.021 patch, a final round of quality-of-life fixes and balance tweaks before the solo developer takes a well-earned break.
The star of this update is the Quakemaker device, which now triggers earthquakes much more rapidly after activation. Previously, players could leave the surface before the quake effects kicked in, missing the intended chaos. Now, the tremors hit almost instantly, ensuring you feel every rumble.
Quality-of-Life Improvements
The team has also streamlined base management with a simple but smart change:
- Harvest All buttons now appear in both Hydroponics and Aquaculture panels, letting you collect all finished produce with a single click instead of harvesting each slot individually.
Critical Bug Fixes
Three notable fixes address stability and inventory management:
- Fixed the Omicron level transition causing a keycard failsafe to trigger incorrectly
- Fixed emergency floor lights reverting to standard floor lights when moved
- Fixed Data Drives becoming unplaceable in storage containers
“I’ll be back to more improvements about halfway through the following week (8th/9th).”
This means players can expect a stable, polished experience during the developer’s downtime. While no new content is promised for the next week, these fixes smooth out some frustrating edge cases—especially the Data Drive issue that could brick inventory management.
It’s refreshing to see a solo dev prioritize rest after launch. The 8th/9th April return date gives us something to look forward to, and these last-minute tweaks show AETHUS is in good hands.
