Drill Core news & patch notes

• Fixed a bug where a flying guard could fly out of the mine after a teleport-retreat.

• Potentially fixed a bug that could not start drilling on the morning when drilling was supposed to start.

• The spawn mechanics of terrabor have been changed.

• Increased the maximum number of orders for all platforms. Each living miner now grants additional orders.

• Competitor contracts are a bit easier now.

• HP and speed of all night enemies are a bit lower on all difficulties(by 5-15%).

• Higher difficulties are a bit easier now.

• Explosive blocks in Caves biome doent's damage workers anymore.

• Blastbeard sprite and portrait are now look the same (beard and helmet color, glasses)

• The Mini Drill ability now remembers the angle at which the ability was used.

Today, Hungry Couch turns 7 years old!

We’ve been through a lot over the years, and we’re truly happy that you’ve been with us. Playing our games, supporting us and being part of this journey.

To mark the occasion, we’ve prepared a small update for the Drill Core, and it’s available now so you can celebrate with us!

We’re excited to keep making games.

Thank you!

Patch notes:

• Added balloons and fireworks to celebrate Hungry Couch's birthday (available only on May 7). Try to pop up balloons.

• Electrical storm event. Time between lightning strikes has been increased (from 5 to 7 sec). The stun time has been reduced (from 8 to 6 sec).

• Terrabor Repeller now also works on terrabors that were in the mine before the activation.

• Potentially fixed a performance issue where the game could launch without using the GPU.
• Fixed a longer initial video skip.
• Fixed a bug that could crash the game when loading a the Dwarves Platform save.
• Fixed a bug that allowed the Teleportation event to teleport the Resolit Blocks sometimes.
• Fixed a bug where the animation of the black hole did not follow the block when falling.

• Potentially fixed a performance issue where the game could launch without using the GPU.
• Fixed a bug that crashed the game if the Projector Block had to be moved.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

We’re pleased to share that The Machine World DLC is out now, alongside a brand new Specialists Update available for free to all players. 

New Biome 

Welcome to the Tech Biome, recently discovered by our traumatized enthusiastic R ‘n’ D Department; here you’ll discover planets unlike any you’ve seen before; littered with discarded machinery and home to treacherous new Aliens, you’ll want to utilize the new buildings, new Core, and new Turrets that have been discovered here to best prepare yourself…

New Aliens 

The Tech Biome is home to 14 new Night species and 2 new underground species of Alien that may prove challenging enemies for even the most diligent Platform Managers; these include the Holoformer, which creates illusions to protect itself from damage; the Teleporter, which as the name suggests can teleport itself and nearby units closer to the Core; the Overclocker, which moves faster the more damage it takes; and the Repair Drone, which will repair friendly units when able. 

However, the most formidable of these new species is by far the Overseer, considered to be the Apex predator (or as close as machines get to one); with both the ability to teleport and to spawn some of its own minions, you’ll need to be diligent if you spot this one, Platform Managers!

New Blocks 

Unsurprisingly, an entirely new biome also means entirely new blocks; you’ll discover 16 new Blocks on these planets, including the Wires Block, which periodically connects to other Blocks within range and increases their durability; the EMP Block, which shocks a number of surrounding tiles when destroyed, damaging them; the Short-Circuit Block, which periodically stuns creatures within its range; and the Hologram Block, which hides nearby Blocks within its range until destroyed. 

New Events 

The R’n’D Department has also observed several strange new phenomena on Tech planets which may alter strategies for any diligent Platform Manager; there are 5 new events to be dealt with accordingly, including Restoration System, where Drones will create new Blocks in the mine during the day; Spontaneous Teleportation, during which Blocks and Workers will be teleported throughout the day; and System Malfunction, within which building and turret prices are doubled until the end of the day. 

…and so much more! 

The new Tech Biome also includes a brand new Core to discover, 2 new buildings, and 3 new Turrets to help mitigate the harsh conditions of these planets. We’d encourage you to head to the DLC page, below, for more of an overview of what this optional upgrade contains. 

Specialists Update 

Of course, the Board of Directors does not pay staff a very menial generous sum undeservingly, so there are plenty of new improvements on the way for all Platform Managers in the latest free update, the Specialists Update. You’ll be able to see the full changelog below, but if you’re particularly industrious and would prefer to jump right in, simply update your game! 

Expansion of Oversight Departments

Each Oversight Department now boasts its own Department Head, so that when you select the relevant Oversight Department for your current contract, they will be able to provide you with 3-5 Department Bonuses for that particular contract. You’ll now be able to do this from the Platform Preset menu ahead of beginning your contract, meaning each mining operation will require partnering more strategically with the best Department. 

New Specialists

You’ll now be able to unlock one of four new Specialists through both gaining relevant Oversight Department experience and selecting them through your Upgrade console; these competent workers will each have their own unique abilities to greatly enhance your contracts, and may be selected from the Platform Preset menu ahead of all missions. 

Distortions

The R’n’D Department has also discovered a new type of block that seems to be appearing in all biomes; they’ve coined the term ‘Distortion Blocks’ to describe these, as they seem to cause distortions in reality that could easily impact mining operations. There have been 25 Distortions discovered, and each will come with its own bonus and malus, so you’ll want to be careful in strategizing which one is right for your contract…for example, the Thick Bark Distortion increases Core durability to +25%, but also gives all underground enemies +100% HP; the Overclocked Coils Distortion increases Turret fire rate by 70%, but also gives each of them a 5% chance to overheat and shut down for 5 seconds after each shot. 

New Technologies and Developments

When it comes to business, the Board of Directors are big supporters of the phrase ‘big risks for workers, big rewards for investors’, and have asked the R’n’D Department to implement 10 new difficulty levels  for the most seasoned of Platform Managers to challenge themselves with. To accommodate this, you’ll notice that there are around 60 new permanent upgrades to unlock from the Upgrade console, including a new Laboratory branch introducing a range of technologies (including being able to drill through resolit!) that will enhance the way you manage your contracts. You’ll also be able to build up to 6 of the same building to help deal with these new challenges. 

Naturally, this far from encompasses everything the R’n’D Department has developed for these latest updates, so read the full changelog below for more details! 

For real-time corporate updates, follow Drill Core Inc. on Twitter and TikTok, or join our corporate communications channel on Discord, where we can discuss together how to best build a better galaxy, one core at a time!

Best regards,

Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors

Full Changelog:

• Added 5 specialists: enhanced characters with abilities. You can bring one specialists at a time to help you complete a contract.

• Added 20+ new permanent upgrades, including a new branch of laboratory upgrades. They are unlocked through branches after completing certain difficulty levels.

• Some old permanent upgrades have been replaced with new ones.

• Added 10 new difficulty levels.

• Added the Distortions mechanic, which can significantly alter gameplay. 25 Distortions have been added.

• Added the Shop building, whose inventory refreshes after each drilling.

• Platform bonuses have been replaced with Department bonuses. Each Department now has a unique set of bonuses, from 3 to 5.

• Added the Supply Hub building, which is available by default on all platforms. It allows you to purchase various temporary upgrades that can help during the day, at night, or on the next depth. Its inventory refreshes after each drilling.

• Ore and some special blocks are now distributed in more clustered patterns across levels.

• Added a setting that restores the old gamepad controls.

• Added a setting that disables Competition contracts. It can be toggled in the settings menu.

• The maximum number of identical buildings is now limited to 6 instead of 5.

• Added the option to enable automatic ability use when possible.

• Added the ability to remap the Info button.

• Increased the number of collectible items in mines.

• Increased the maximum number of orders for all platforms by +5.

• Core changes:

  • Titan Core:

    • The fire rate bonus for all turrets now activates when durability drops below 40% instead of 20%. Invulnerability duration increased from 15 to 30 seconds. Durability reduced from 4900 to 4000.

  • Plasma Core:

    •  Stun duration reduced from 5 to 3 seconds.

    • Maximum time between shots reduced from 3 to 2 seconds.

    • Durability increased from 1900 to 2500.

  • Ion Core:

    • Stun duration after shields run out increased from 8 to 10 seconds. Number of shields increased from 12 to 15. Durability increased from 1900 to 2800.

  • Phoenix Core:

    • After rebirth, it now shoots fire at enemies within a radius around itself.

• Fixed an issue where the Healtower could heal a healthy worker even when a wounded worker was under the cursor.

• During the Polar Night event, night abilities are now unavailable only for the first 30 seconds of the night.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Board of Directors is pleased to share that the R’n’D Department of Drill Core Inc. has been hard at work in developing new technologies to better improve Platform Managers’ profits ‘working conditions’.

New Specialists

The ‘HR Department’ has finalised their new Specialist initiative, and you will now find yourself able to recruit one of four Specialists at the beginning of each mining operation. Each will have their own unique abilities to greatly enhance your profits results, so choosing the correct Specialist depending on the objective will be paramount to the success of the contract. 

You’ll unlock these Specialists through both gaining relevant Oversight Department experience and selecting them through your Upgrade console, and will be able to select them alongside your Platform Presets before beginning a new contract. 

Please note that any Specialists killed during the course of a contract will not be able to be recruited again. The HR Department referenced something about the ‘value’ of workers.

Expansion of Oversight Departments

Due to the recent hiring incentives of the Oversight Departments at Drill Core Inc., they have now greatly expanded in their running of day-to-day operations. Each Oversight Department now boasts its own Department Head, so that when you select the relevant Oversight Department for your current contract, they will be able to provide you with 3-5 Department Bonuses for that particular contract. We look forward to seeing how this improves both your mining operations and your profits, Platform Managers! 

Distortions 

The R’n’D Department has also discovered a new type of block that seems to be appearing in all biomes; they’ve coined the term ‘Distortion Blocks’ to describe these, as they seem to cause distortions in reality that could easily impact mining operations. There have been 25 Distortions discovered, and each will come with its own bonus and malus, so you’ll want to be careful in strategizing which one is right for your contract…for example, the Thick Bark Distortion increases Core durability to +25%, but also gives all underground enemies +100% HP; the Overclocked Coils Distortion increases Turret fire rate by 70%, but also gives each of them a 5% chance to overheat and shut down for 5 seconds after each shot. 

These new Distortions are currently subject to further research, but we expect to have more to share with you as soon as the R’n’D Department is appropriately incentivized soon! 

New Technologies and Upgrades

Astute Platform Managers will also soon notice that a new Laboratory branch will be available from the central console; this new set of technologies will introduce brand new ways to build and drill during your operations, including the ability to drill through resolite. 

You’ll also notice that there are around 60 new permanent upgrades to unlock, giving you more ability than ever to profit for the company work efficiently! To accommodate these upgrades effectively, there will also be 10 new difficulty levels for the most seasoned of Platform Managers to challenge themselves with. Stay safe, Drill Core Inc. still doesn’t offer medical insurance!

You’ll also be able to build up to 6 of the same building or turret, to help deal with these new challenges.

Naturally, this far from encompasses everything that the R’n’D Department is working on, but we look forward to sharing further information when these updates go live on April 28. 

For real-time corporate updates, follow Drill Core Inc. on Twitter and TikTok, or join our corporate communications channel on Discord, where we can discuss together how to best build a better galaxy, one core at a time!

Regards, 

The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors. 

The Specialist Update will be available on April 28th for free to all players. The Machine World DLC will also be available on April 28th. 

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The R’n’D Department has been hard at work on several new initiatives to enable Platform Managers to profit for the Board of Directors like never before! 

Introducing The Machine World DLC. 

Invest in your future as a Platform Manager with a journey to the Tech Biome, where you’ll discover a new boss, new blocks, a new core, and a couple more things that the R’n’D Department refuse to disclose despite numerous threats. Shall we take a closer look?

New Aliens

As part of Drill Core Inc.’s continued dedication to biodiversity, several members of the R’n’D Department were sent to ‘research’ the new species of aliens that are present in this new biome; from the ones that made it back, there have been several new insights into what Platform Managers may face on these planets. 

These new species include the Holoformer, which creates illusions to protect itself from damage; the Teleporter, which as the name suggests can teleport itself and nearby units closer to the Core; the Overclocker, which moves faster the more damage it takes; and the Repair Drone, which will repair friendly units when able. 

Please note that several of the units mentioned above have the ability to teleport once their health gets to a dangerous level, which could lead to a frenzy if not managed properly. Consider this during your operations, as there will be no compensation for frivolous death. 

The traumatised recovering scouts were also able to share that one Alien appears larger than the others; The Overseer, who appears to be the ultimate defender of Tech Biome planets. With both the ability to teleport and to spawn some of its own minions, you’ll need to be diligent around this enemy. 

New Blocks 

Naturally, this entirely new biome is also home to several new types of Block to mine, each with their own properties and potential effects. 

The Wires Block periodically connects to other Blocks within range and increases their durability; the EMP Block shocks a number of surrounding tiles when destroyed, damaging them; the Short-Circuit Block periodically stuns creatures within its range; and the Hologram Block, which hides nearby Blocks within its range until destroyed. 

Of course, this is far from the full range of new Blocks to be discovered, but the R’n’D Department will continue updating the control console, which all Platform Managers can access by pressing the ‘ctrl’ button during operations and hovering over the relevant Block. 

New Events

The R’n’D Department has also observed several strange new phenomena on Tech planets which may alter strategies for any diligent Platform Manager. 

Some of these Events include Restoration System, where Drones will create new Blocks in the mine during the day; Spontaneous Teleportation, during which Blocks and Workers will be teleported throughout the day; and System Malfunction, within which building and turret prices are doubled until the end of the day. 

Please note that these events are considered ‘natural disasters’ and as such are not eligible for compensation or company healthcare. 

This is far from the full range of new discoveries found within the Tech Biome; you’ll also discover new buildings, a new Core, and new Turrets. To be best prepared for these developments, we strongly encourage all Platform Managers to head to the dedicated DLC page below to learn more. 

This optional upgrade, The Machine World DLC, will be available from April 28, alongside a free update; we’ll have more to share with you regarding that soon. 

For real-time corporate updates, follow Drill Core Inc. on Twitter and TikTok, or join our corporate communications channel on Discord, where we can discuss together how to best build a better galaxy, one core at a time!

Best regards,

Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The R’n’D Department has been hard at work on several new initiatives to enable Platform Managers to profit for the Board of Directors like never before! 

The Machine World DLC 

Invest in your future as a Platform Manager with a journey to the Tech Biome, where you’ll discover a new boss, new blocks, a new core, and a couple more things that the R’n’D Department refuse to disclose despite numerous threats.

Please check future Internal Memos for further details; we remind all Drill Core Inc. staff that these are mandatory.

Specialist Update 

Of course, the Board of Directors does not pay staff a very menial generous sum undeservingly, so there are plenty of new improvements on the way for all Platform Managers in a free update.

Firstly, the ‘HR Department’ has finalised their new Specialists initiative, and you will now find yourself able to recruit one of five Specialists at the beginning of each mining operation. Each will have their own unique abilities to greatly enhance your profits results. 

Please note that any Specialists killed during the course of an operation will not be able to be recruited again. The HR Department referenced something about the ‘value’ of workers. 

The R’n’D Department has also discovered a new type of block that seems to be appearing in all biomes; they’ve coined the term ‘Distortion Blocks’ to describe these, as they seem to cause distortions in reality that could easily impact mining operations. Proceed with caution, Platform Managers!

Astute Platform Managers will also notice that new upgrades are also available from the central console, introducing brand new ways to build and drill during your operations. The Lab after the upgrade will provide to research during the run the ability to drill through resolite. And, btw, you can now build up to 6 of the same building. 

Naturally, this far from encompasses everything that the R’n’D Department is working on, but we look forward to sharing further information in future internal memos. 

Console Release Date 

We’re also pleased to share that Drill Core will be available for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles on 28th April. 

Both the Machine World DLC and free Specialist update will be available on April 28th, alongside console releases.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce two brand-new inter-company collaborations to help you strategize your way to success: the Towers, Turrets & Tactics Bundle and the Drill Core X ITER-8 Bundle. 

Towers, Turrets & Tactics Bundle

Build smart in a bundle where every strategic decision counts. Defend against enemies in whichever form they appear, and prioritize growth as best you can. In Nordhold, you’ll earn your way to Valhalla through building your city, growing your economy, and battling enemy waves; in Drill Core, you’ll earn pure profit by mining a planet for resources and defending yourself against alien attacks. In both, you’ll need to weigh every choice to reach success, and you can save 15% by purchasing as a bundle.

Drill Core X ITER-8 Bundle

How far would you go for quarterly growth? Employees may be expendable, but resources certainly aren’t! In ITER-8, mine the Pillar for your benevolent corporate overlords, upgrading your tools and strengthening your base as you work your way to the top; in Drill Core, manage and defend a high-risk, medium-reward mining operation on a hostile planet. 

Earn your resources and become the best employee you can be, saving 10% when you purchase both games in the bundle! 

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

An important corporate initiative approaches: the Steam Awards 2025! 

Naturally, like any good corporation, Drill Core Inc. longs for accolades, and that’s why this year, we’d appreciate if all our mediocre industrious employees would consider nominating Drill Core for Best Game on Steam Deck in this year’s Steam Awards. 

If you’d like to show your support for Drill Core and our visionary Board of Directors, you can use the box above to nominate us, or do so on the Steam Awards 2025 page, here. Just be sure to do so before the nominations close on December 1 at 10am PT!

As a token of thanks, we will even allow the time spent sending your nomination to be counted as personal leave. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors 

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Board of Directors is pleased to share two exciting company updates with you today: our brand new Mining Mastery 2 Bundle, and Steam Community Items!

Mining Mastery 2 Bundle

Drill Core Inc. is pleased to share a new corporate partnership with Wall World 2, the Mining Mastery 2 Bundle. This groundbreaking incentive will allow you to purchase both Wall World 2 and Drill Core as a Steam bundle, saving up to 10% when you purchase them together. Whether you're piloting a Robospider or managing a Platform, explore the depths of new planets and discover artifacts and technologies to help you defend yourself.

Steam Community Items

At Drill Core Inc., we highly support all Platform Managers becoming fully indoctrinated invested in the company mission, and we welcome your mindless devotion loyalty; that’s why we’re pleased to share an in-depth overview of the R ‘n’ D Department’s latest development: Steam Community Items!

Profile Backgrounds

Highlight your prowess as a Platform Manager with one of five new profile backgrounds featuring a range of species: Aliens, humans, Dwarves, and even…bureaucrats! 

Animated Stickers

Share your joy at being a valued employee with a range of new Animated Stickers featuring our beloved Drill Core mascot!

This is a reminder to all staff that there is no time allocation for ‘socializing’ and anyone found doing so will be terminated.

This is far from a comprehensive view of all the Steam Community Items available, so head to the Points Shop to see the full selection, which includes:

• 1 Badge 

• 10 Trading Cards

• 5 Profile Backgrounds

• 10 Emoticons

• 5 Stickers

We strongly encourage all employees follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also join the corporate Discord server to take part in company-wide conversations. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors

• The GUI now displays recently died workers.
• Added a new zone for gamepad that activates a cursor in the upper mine.
• Added visual notification of nightfall.
• Changes for how some tutorials close automatically.
• Achievement "Survive 100 nights" changed to "Survive 70 nights"
• Achievement "Survive 150 nights" changed to "Survive 100 nights"
• Camera now follows cursor better when using abilities with a gamepad.
• Changes for how camera works during zone switching while using a gamepad.

• Fixed a bug that sometimes crashed the game when moving turrets.
• Fixed a bug with cursor when closing the action/ability wheel.
• Fixed a bug where the radar did not show a collection item.
• Minor GUI fixes.
• The boulder block description has been corrected.
• The sand block description has been corrected.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Board of Directors would like to take a brief moment to thank all employees for their continued mandatory overtime hard work in the wake of the Contracts Expanded update. 

We’re pleased to be able to share the below Key Performance Indicators from this most recent quarter: 

• Over 140,000 Platform Managers are now employed by Drill Core Inc. from launch.

• Around 30,000 new Contract Types have been completed.

• Average logged time per Platform Manager is 18 hours. 

• No competitor company has outperformed Drill Core Inc. even once during Competitive Contracts (according to our PR Department, at least). 

Naturally, these results are incredibly encouraging in our mission for world domination further expansion for Drill Core Inc., and the HR Department insists that we let all esteemed employees know how greatly we appreciate them. 

We strongly encourage all employees follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also join the corporate Discord server to take part in company-wide conversations. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors

• Fixed a bug where the Core Express button would not deactivate after sending resources and crash the game when pressed.
• Fixed a bug that prevented new floors from being built in single-floor saves.
• Swiftbase building now affects buildings at the top, bottom left and right.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Contracts Expanded Update is now live! 

As always, you’re welcome to consult the full patch notes from the R ‘n’ D Department at the conclusion of this post, or simply update your game to experience these changes firsthand. Drill Core Inc. and its partners, collaborators, or derivatives will not be held liable for any loss of life, wellbeing, or ‘emotional distress’ caused by any recent technological developments or discoveries. 

Contracts Expanded 

Previously, every contract at Drill Core Inc. had one singular goal: to reach a specific depth on the Planet you’re mining, and detonate the Core. We know, however, that our esteemed Platform Managers are capable of much more than simply depleting a planet’s resources and blowing it up, which is why there are now three new contract types to truly encapsulate your skills:

• Competitive Contracts: Faced with a rival Platform Manager from one of Drill Core Inc.’s competitors, and will be tasked with completing the contract before they do. You’ll have access to a brand new Competition Office to help you gain a tactical advantage through whichever means necessary. Note from the R ‘n’ D Department: this rival Platform Manager is not a multiplayer feature.

• Resource Shipment Contracts: Assist various Drill Core Inc. internal initiatives by providing a designated amount of a specific resource - simply mine the Planet for all you can, and leave the hollow husk behind in the name of Drill Core’s unstoppable expansion. 

• Field Trials: Assist the Department of ‘Useful’ Constructions with sketchy invaluable research by constructing buildings and turrets from a selected pool made available to you. Platform Managers will only need to construct the set amount in order to complete the contract, but will not be able to unlock any other building or turret types, and nothing can be demolished. We have a budget to adhere to, you know! 

Diligent employees will need to consider these new objectives carefully when planning their strategy for undertaking these new contracts, but we’re sure you’re up to the challenge. 

These new responsibilities in the Platform Manager role will not be compensated.

Accelerated Gameplay Mode 

Of course, the Board of Directors highly approves of any employee looking to maximize their profits; that’s why the R ‘n’ D Department has worked hard to provide a brand new Accelerated Gameplay Mode to all Platform Managers. In this mode, events unfold at a much faster rate, and you’ll likely find yourself with a greater number of constructions by the time you’re ready to detonate your Core.

Naturally, this doesn’t necessarily mean that contracts will be easier to complete; in fact, you’ll need to keep a much closer eye on how your Platform is developing in order to adjust to this expedited timespan. Here’s an overview of how Contracts will differ in this mode:

• Building costs do not increase with each additional floor 

• New floors, Turrets, Turret Upgrades, and Buildings will have a greatly reduced cost 

• The required depth for most Contracts is significantly reduced

• Technology bonuses are around two times as impactful 

• Block durability is reduced by 30% 

• Factory efficiency is increased 

• Days are 30% shorter in duration 

• Daytime Ability cooldowns are reduced by 40% 

• Some Daytime Abilities are rebalanced 

Whilst Accelerated Gameplay Mode is not without its challenges, it should offer all Platform Managers the chance to optimize their profits productivity. 

Elite Aliens 

Speaking of new challenges, the R ‘n’ D Department has demanded suggested we advise Platform Managers that recent reports suggest that new forms of Aliens have begun to evolve on some planets: Elites. Whilst they are not quite as powerful as some of the Bosses that experienced Platform Managers may have encountered, they do pose an increased threat level and are much more resilient than their younger counterparts. 

We are of course confident in all employees’ ability to handle these new threats, but we do remind you that Drill Core Inc. does not offer compensation, health insurance, or life insurance for work undertaken on behalf of the company.

Collectibles 

Due to the HR Department’s insistence that a sense of ‘pride and accomplishment’ is integral to employee profitability productivity, the Board of Directors has elected to allow Platform Managers to accumulate small Collectibles during the completion of contracts. Accessible from the Findings Archive in the main console, these Collectibles consist of over 80 helmets, weapons, and gadgets that the most diligent of Platform Managers may recognize…

Please note that these Collectibles are not to be used for monetary gain. Any Platform Managers found to be attempting to profit from Drill Core Inc.’s generosity in any way will be terminated. 

Platform Skins 

In keeping with the HR Department’s insistence informed reasoning, they have also suggested that allowing employees to better customize their workspace may improve ‘morale’; therefore, you will now be able to select new Platform Skins from the upgrade console, with one cosmetic upgrade per Platform Type. 

Any damage to Drill Core Inc. Platforms will be invoiced to employees directly, with a 6580% APR on all repayments.

New Gamepad Controls 

The R’n’D Department has been hard at work in creating a new control scheme for all Platform Managers currently utilising a gamepad in their mining operations, allowing for significantly more control, and therefore profits, during contracts. 

Radial menus are now in place for frequent actions and abilities, with cursor-style pointing a thing of the past. 

The R ‘n’ D Department would like to inform all employees that this is currently an experimental feature, and any feedback on these new controls is welcomed. 

New Steam Community Items 

We’re also excited to share that our most dedicated Platform Managers will be able to show their commitment to Drill Core Inc. with brand new Steam Community Items that are now available! Find them here. 

Of course, this is far from the full extent of everything that’s included in the Contracts Expanded Update, and we welcome all employees to review the full changelog at the end of this memo for additional details, or to update Drill Core now to begin ‘enjoying’ them. 

We strongly encourage all employees follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also join the corporate Discord server to take part in company-wide conversations. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors 

Full Changelog:

Features:

• New Mission Types (Competitive Contract, Resource Shipment to Headquarters, Field Trials).

• Faster Gameplay Mode has been added.

• New Platform Skins has been added (2 for each platform).

• Collectables added (80+ different accessories from sсi-fi culture). They can be found on all planets in blocks.

• Elite enemies will appear during gameplay.

• New gamepad controls.

Other:

• When drilling down becomes available, a small reminder will now appear in the interface.

• Visuals of all lasers have been updated (they no longer look like stretched images).

• Updated HUD.

• Added steam community items (cards, emoticons, backgrounds).

Balance:

• Boss HP reduced on higher difficulties.

• Bosses will appear more often now. Required depth lowered for most difficulties.

• Factory performance in Swarmlite production mode increased by 10%.

• Explodrone no longer damages workers.

• Number of positive planetary conditions for contracts increased by 1 on most difficulties.

• Ion Core shields increased from 5 to 12.

• Ion Core stun duration increased from 5 to 8 seconds.

• Ball Watchtower ball size increased by 25%.

• Lucky Number upgrade now reduces the cost of buildings on 3-6-9-etc. floors by 2 iron in normal mode and by 1 in faster gameplay mode.

• Most of the blocks that used to kill workers immediately now do a lot of damage, and workers can get stuck in them if they survive.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Drill Core Inc. R ‘n’ D Department is hard at work in their unventilated basement on the impending upgrades soon to be made available to all employees, and as such we’re pleased to be able to share a little more about these improvements, which will be rolled out as part of the Contracts Expanded Update.

Elite Aliens

Surveillance by expired former employees suggests that new forms of Aliens have begun to evolve on some planets: Elites. These Aliens will begin to appear on all Planets during mining operations, and whilst they are not quite as powerful as some of the Bosses that experienced employees may have encountered, they do pose an increased threat level and are much more resilient than their younger counterparts. 

You’ll need to be incredibly diligent, Platform Managers, but we’re of course confident that you will rise to the occasion! 

Please note that repeated requests for ‘life insurance’ or ‘critical injury cover’ to the Drill Core Inc. HR Department will be considered harassment, and employees will be dealt with accordingly. 

Contracts, Expanded 

As mentioned in our previous internal memos, new contract types will soon be made available to all Platform Managers, with three new contract types in total. Each of these will offer a range of new challenges for your mining operations, but we are, of course, expecting you to hit the ground running. 

These 3 contract types are:

• Competitive Contracts: You’ll be faced with a rival Platform Manager from one of Drill Core Inc.’s mortal enemies competitors, and will be tasked with completing the contract before they do. You’ll have access to a brand new Competition Office to help you gain a tactical advantage through whichever means necessary. Note from the R ‘n’ D Department: this rival Platform Manager is not a multiplayer feature.

• Resource Shipment Contracts: In this new contract type, you’ll be tasked with aiding the success of Drill Core Inc. through providing the designated amount of a specific resource - simply mine the Planet for all you can and leave the hollow husk behind. 

• Field Trials Contracts: In order to assist the Department of ‘Useful’ Constructions with invaluable research, you’ll be required to perform vital research by constructing buildings and turrets from a selected pool made available to you. You only need to construct the set amount in order to complete the contract, but you will not be able to unlock any other building or turret types, and you may not demolish anything once built…do you think we’re made of money?

These new contract types will provide a range of new objectives and Platform Managers will need to strategize appropriately to best meet the challenge. 

Please note that no additional financial reward will be provided to employees in regards to these new responsibilities. 

Projected Update Timeline 

Whilst the Board of Directors find outcry for ‘transparency’ within Drill Core Inc. to be highly contentious, we have decided to graciously share the projected timeline for the company-wide release of the Contracts Expanded Update: all Platform Managers should notice these changes go live on their central systems on October 29. We will of course share the R ‘n’ D Department’s full Changelog and an overview of the changes at this time. 

We look forward to seeing the increase in profits productivity that these upgrades will bring to all employees. 

We strongly encourage all employees follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also join the corporate Discord server to take part in company-wide conversations. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors 

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

As you’ll know from our previous Internal Memos, the Drill Core Inc. R ‘n’ D Department is hard at work on various new developments coming to all Platform Managers later in October, but we’ve temporarily unchained them from their basement dungeon workstations to share a little more about some of these developments with you, today.

Collectibles

The Board of Directors appreciates a few all Platform Managers, but especially those who are most dedicated to Drill Core Inc.’s profits mission. To help foster a sense of pride and accomplishment whilst completing contracts (which the HR Department insists is ‘important’, for some reason), you’ll now be able to accumulate Collectibles during your contracts. 

Accessible from the Findings Archive in the main console, these Collectibles consist of over 80 helmets, weapons, and gadgets that the most diligent of Platform Managers just might recognize…

*Please note that any Platform Managers found attempting to profit or in any way benefit from these Collectibles will be terminated immediately. Also, you’ll be fired. 

Field Trials Contracts 

Those employees who have been keeping up with the Board of Directors’ Internal Memos will know that the impending update will introduce 3 new contract types available for Platform Managers; we previously mentioned Competitive Contracts and Resource Shipment Contracts, and today we’ll be sharing more about the final new contract type: Field Trials Contracts. 

All Platform Managers should, by now, be familiar with the Department of ‘Useful’ Constructions and how they impact the important profits work of Drill Core Inc., which is why the Board of Directors is allowing them to utilize all employees as a resource for Field Trials. 

In this contract type, Platform Managers will start with only certain building and turret types available, and no more shall be made available during operations. Instead, your task will be to construct the required number of buildings in order to complete the contract successfully. Of course, in order to best optimize the value of these contracts, you won’t be able to demolish any buildings once they’re constructed, but we’re sure you’ll be diligent with your resources! 

We’re sure that this Internal Memo has proven beneficial to all Platform Managers, but as always, please forward any and all feedback or concerns with the HR Department’s employee complaint incinerator. 

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We strongly encourage all employees follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also join the corporate Discord server to take part in company-wide conversations. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors 

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Board of Directors is pleased to be able to share further updates regarding the developments currently underway at Drill Core Inc., which will come into fruition later this month for all employees (and we’re not even charging you for them!).

Platform Skins

The most dedicated employees treat their Platform as if it were their only second home; as such, the HR Department has suggested that allowing Platform Managers to better customize their workspace is the route to true profits ‘employee satisfaction’, whatever that means. To best support this, you will now be able to select new Platform Skins from the upgrade console, with one cosmetic upgrade per Platform Type. 

The Board of Directors would like to remind all employees that any damage caused to Platforms is considered destruction of company property, and Platform Managers will be invoiced for such liabilities. 

Gamepad Controls 

The R’n’D Department has been hard at work in creating a new control scheme for all Platform Managers currently utilising a gamepad in their mining operations, allowing for greater control - and therefore, profits. 

Cursor-style pointing will now be a thing of the past, with radial menus in place for frequent actions and abilities, allowing you to switch from element to element as seamlessly as if you were playing a game*! 

*The Board of Directors would like to remind all employees that Drill Core Inc. does not support employee down-time or ‘recreation’; any such ‘free periods’ should simply be used for undertaking further Contracts.

Resource Shipment Contracts 

As mentioned in our previous internal memo, 3 new contract types will be available to all Platform Managers in the upcoming update. Today, we’d like to share the second of these new contract types with you: Resource Shipment Contracts.

Sometimes, resources are needed by Drill Core Inc. for specific initiatives; for example, the HR Department may need to build a secondary Employee Complaints Incinerator when the first one simply cannot handle all the incoming…’feedback’. In cases such as these, the Board of Directors may require Platform Managers to acquire these necessary resources and ship them back to Headquarters. Naturally, we expect that all employees will be glad to contribute to Drill Core Inc.’s mission in any way asked of them, and won’t be offering additional compensation for these endeavours. 

We trust that this latest memo has been beneficial to all employees, and look forward to continuing to share more about what’s coming in the late October update soon. 

As always, we strongly encourage all employees to follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also to take part in company-wide conversations on the corporate Discord server. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors 

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Board of Directors is pleased to share some insight into upcoming developments which will be impacting all employees in the near future. 

Thanks to an inspired collaboration between the R’n’D and HR departments at Drill Core Inc., we’re now able to share two new ways of working: Accelerated Gameplay Mode and Competitive Contracts. 

Accelerated Gameplay Mode

We greatly support any Platform Managers who show the initiative to maximize their profits; for this reason, we’re introducing a brand new gameplay mode that will allow you to complete Contracts much faster than ever before. In Accelerated Gameplay Mode, events unfold at a much faster rate, and you’ll likely find yourself with a greater number of constructions by the time you’re ready to detonate your Core. 

However, the HR Department has asked us to remind you that this doesn’t necessarily mean Contracts will be easier, just that they’ll be expedited. You’ll need to keep a close eye on how your Platform is developing in order to survive the shorter timespan.  

Here’s an overview of how Contracts will differ in this mode:

• Building costs do not increase with each additional floor 

• New floors, Turrets, Turret Upgrades, and Buildings will have a greatly reduced cost 

• The required depth for most Contracts is significantly reduced

• Technology bonuses are around two times as impactful 

• Block durability is reduced by 30% 

• Factory efficiency is increased 

• Days are 30% shorter in duration 

• Daytime Ability cooldowns are reduced by 40% 

• Some Daytime Abilities are rebalanced 

Of course, this list doesn’t reflect all of the changes you might experience in this new mode, but you know how secretive the R’n’D Department can be. 

Whilst Accelerated Gameplay Mode is not without its challenges, it should offer all Platform Managers the chance to optimize their profits productivity*. 

*Please note that Drill Core Inc. will not be held liable for any increased injury rates that may occur during the implementation of Accelerated Gameplay Mode. 

Competitive Contracts 

Currently, every Contract has one singular goal: to reach a specific depth on the Planet you’re mining, and detonate the Core. However, we know our astute employees are capable of more than just depleting a Planet’s resources and blowing it up. That’s why we’re pleased to be able to share with you one of the 3 new contract types coming in the next update: Competitive Contracts. 

Naturally, due to unprecedented success, Drill Core Inc. is not without its copycats competitors, so we’re encouraging all Platform Managers to get out there and prove that our mining operations are unmatched! In this new Contract Type, you’ll be faced with a rival Platform Manager; your goal is simply to complete the contract before they can. 

Don’t worry though, the HR Department has been hard at work on ways to help dissuade the competition: you’ll have access to your very own Competition Office to help you gain a tactical advantage, perhaps through sending a bomb demoralizing flyers over to their side of the mine? Of course, they may attempt to do the same thing to you, but Drill Core Inc. employees are expected to have a strong enough constitution not to let such dirty tricks get in the way of profits. 

We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about these new ways of working which will be implemented in late October, and of course, if you have any queries or concerns, please keep them to yourself. The HR Department is busy enough with all these frivolous ‘inhumane working conditions’ claims. 

As always, we strongly encourage all employees to follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also to take part in company-wide conversations on the corporate Discord server. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Board of Directors would like to thank you for your continued diligence since Drill Core’s official launch. We remain firm in our dedication to expanding, one planet at a time, and as such, would like to take a moment to inform our industrious employees of what the future holds for Drill Core Inc.. 

The R’n’D Department is hard at work during their mandatory overtime to produce new upgrades and innovations for all Platform Managers, including developments to the types of contracts available, new items to discover and collect during contracts, and a new mode for those employees that may wish to complete their contracts in a more accelerated manner. 

Of course, these developments are completely confidential for the time being, but we’ll be sharing more about them in the coming weeks, and can confirm they will be available for free for all Platform Managers in late October. 

As always, we strongly encourage all employees to follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also to take part in company-wide conversations on the corporate Discord server. 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors 

Greetings, Platform Managers!

The Board of Directors is pleased to share that Drill Core is taking part in Serbian Games Week, which starts right now. As part of this event, Drill Core will have a 20% discount, meaning you can now join Drill Core Inc. at a reduced start-up cost. 

We look forward to having you on-board as we capitalize develop the galaxy, one planet at a time! 

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors 

• Fixed a bug where carriers could sometimes ignore ore dropped from a crumbling block.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the game to issue an error when launching version 1.0 if the player played the game in an early release.
• The Voidwheel turret’s radius is now displayed when hovering the cursor over it.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to implore upon you our deepest gratitude for your dedication to the continued expansion of our mining operations, and to share a topline overview of some of the results from this most recent update. 

We’re proud to reveal that:

• Drill Core Inc. now has over 115k Platform Managers 

• Average logged time per Platform Manager is 17 hours and 20 minutes 

• More than 1000 Platform Managers have logged onto their workstation for over 100 hours (we remind you that we will not be introducing ‘overtime’)

What’s next for Drill Core Inc.? We don’t usually approve of employee questions, but on this one occasion, we’ll graciously allow it. 

We remain dedicated to expanding, one planet at a time, and are pleased to share that the R’n’D Department is hard at work on significant developments which will provide new solutions to maximizing profits and productivity within the company. They provided a short statement, below:

‘We’re excited to let you know that a big content update will be coming later in the year (Q4 2025), which will be completely free for all Drill Core players - keep an eye on our page and follow us in all the usual places to learn more about what’s coming!’

• The Developers 

We’ll look forward to sharing news regarding these upcoming developments soon.

With lukewarm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors

Features: You can now see in the pause menu if the selected qualifications are potentially completed or not. https://i.postimg.cc/9QKV2NGB/Qualifications-info.png Bug fixes: Left mouse button now cannot be assigned to the "Back" control binding. Qualification for Shield Drone now requires miner-type workers occupying 15 population slots. Fixed a bug with Swarnids enhanced guard not shooting the enemies. Balance: Swarnids max orders amount increased from 20 to 30.

• Fixed a bug where a live block in its active state could sometimes remain stuck in place, preventing miners from mining it.
• Fixed a bug where a live block could disappear.
• Fixed a bug that could sometimes crash the game when issuing orders on blocks during platform drilling.
• Husker block description updated.
• Localization fixes.
• Solar eclipse sound group changed from sfx to music.
• Fixed a bug when game might freeze if dwarf exploded live block.
• Fixed a bug where visual effects from the night enemies Shockshrouder and Rootbinder could appear on non-firing turrets after purchasing upgrades.
• Fixed a bug where turrets would keep shooting at Arachnore and whole Icewarden after their death animation had started.
• Fixed a bug where workers and resources dropped from a slime block could remain stuck after the block was destroyed.
• The Abyssal Lance ability's damage now increases properly with more buildings.
• The Orbital Annihilator ability's cooldown is now correct.
• The Voidwheel Turret now can be frozen.
• Fixed text placement in the Choose One Technology window (when selecting a bonus).
• Probably fixed the issue with a game window (in fullscreen mode) not starting at 0, 0 coordinates of the monitor.
• Pulse generator description fixed.
• Pulse generator increased effect (from 30% weakness to 40%) and decreased reloading time (from 22 to 20).
• Fixed additional images not aligning properly in the info screen for some blocks and enemies.

Bugfixes:

• Fixed some Russian and Chinese localization errors
• Fixed a crash with the Behemoth turret shooting at certain enemies
• Fixed a bug where workers in a slime block would recover from a stuck state upon the block landing.
• Fixed a bug that could rarely cause a crash when mining a Сling block.
• Fixed a bug where spores from the spore block could sometimes spawn blocks outside the level boundaries.
• Fixed tip text wrapping in the main menu with Chinese or Japanese language active.
• Fixed exclamation marks shown in the Contracts or Platform Select screens when no new skins are available.

Other:

• Tutorial for the Info button added.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Drill Core is out now! Please consult the full changelog at the conclusion of this memo for an overview of all the changes, or simply update your game now to experience them firsthand. As always, Drill Core Inc. would like to remind all Platform Managers that the company is in no way liable for, or sympathetic to, resulting loss of life or damages. 

Swarnids Join Drill Core Inc. 

To combat the extraneous food, sleep, and sanitation costs of both human and Dwarven workers, the Board of Directors sanctioned the creation of a temporary Minimally Demanding Bioform Search Committee, who were able to find ‘Swarnids’, a species that hatch from larvae, and importantly, are legally classified as non-sentient, to assist with all mining operations.

Platform Managers will now be able to unlock the Swarnid Platform from the main Upgrade console, which will allow you to utilize this new species. The starting buildings for the Swarnid Platform include:

• Swarnid Nest: Produces Larvae which can then be incubated to specific Worker types

• Laboratory

• Laser Turret

• Swarnid Watchtower: Fires flies around itself every so often that latch onto targets and cause damage

The Swarnid Platform also boasts an additional 20% damage to Night Enemies, owing to their superior experience of living in near-total darkness.

Three types of Workers will be available to select from the Swarnid Nest; upon selection, Larvae will fly to a random Block, where they’ll incubate for a short period of time before emerging as a fully operational Swarnid. 

Each of these Workers count as 0.5 of your Worker allocation, and these Worker types include:

• Swarnid Gnawlers: Dig earth with their teeth to extract resources

• Swarnid Lumpers: Carry resources back to the platform

• Swarnid Wardens: Defend the Swarm from attacks

We look forward to the increased profits as you utilize this new species for your contracts, Platform Managers! 

Turret Innovations

The R’n’D Department has been hard at work during their mandated overtime to provide various upgrades to Turret technology; all Platform Managers will have the option to select the Improved Turret Assembly upgrade in the main upgrade console, which will permit the installation of upgrade modules on all Turrets. 

These upgrade modules will provide you with access to an individual upgrade tree for each Turret, and will vary based on the type of Turret, but may include a boost to shooting speed, attack radius, or even double damage chance! There are multiple levels to each of these upgrades, each offering an increase in percentage for their designated stat.  

Platform Managers will also notice a new Turret Focus Priority available for each turret. This new setting will allow you to select the priority for each individual turret’s defensive actions, and will allow you to target various attributes of alien species, including those closest or furthest from the turret, those with the lowest or highest health within range, and those closest or furthest from the core itself.

Finally, you’ll notice that all turrets now show basic parameters before building, allowing for more visibility on the impact each turret will have before spending those precious resources on building it.

We look forward to seeing how you utilize these new innovations in turret management to optimize success on each contract, Platform Managers!

Management Optimizations and Quality of Life Changes

Drill Core Inc., under the advisement of legal representatives, is introducing a range of new features designed to make Platform Management more streamlined. Firstly, Platform Managers will note that there are new Resource Management options available during contracts; these will allow you to prioritize specific resources for your Workers to collect. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your turrets, or need a specific resource for an upgrade, you’ll be able to globally assign a resource to be prioritized - or de-prioritized - as needed, letting your Workers know where to best use their time. 

There are now 10 new qualifications available to unlock during contracts for the most diligent of managers, which include:

• Blocker: Active daytime ability. Select an empty area where a foam Block will be created. 

• Swarnid Incubator Turret: Incubates Swarnubs during the day and releases them to fly around the Mine. 

• Solaris Lens: Active daytime ability. Select a Block zone at which lasers will shoot over a period of time, damaging both Enemies and Blocks. 

Spot an unfamiliar Block or Enemy? Now managing those threats is easier than ever, as Platform Managers will have access to the Drill Core Wiki entries for all Blocks and Aliens they encounter during a contract; simply holding the ‘ctrl’ button and hovering over the Block or Alien will bring up the relevant Wiki entry, giving you a quick insight into any necessary changes in strategy. 

You’ll now be able to see the impact your defenses are having on keeping Aliens at bay with the option to Show Damage Numbers making its way into this update. Gain valuable insights into which turrets and abilities are making the most significant impacts, so you can best-optimize your strategy during your contracts. 

Platform Managers will now have the option to ban certain buildings from the Technology pool for the duration of a contract, allowing you to preserve your precious Technology Rerolls if there’s a Building you don’t feel will be useful for the particular contract you’re completing. 

However, be careful with this option, Platform Managers - once a Building has been banned, you won’t be able to use it for the duration of the contract! 

Of course, there are plenty of additional Quality of Life improvements incorporated into the update, including improved gamepad controls to make both adding orders and moving the camera easier, and new gameplay tips on the main menu. For the full list of all improvements, the complete Changelog is below. 

As a sign of appreciation from the Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors to those who joined our workforce during Early Access, you’ll be able to download a small free DLC of cosmetic items, the Shareholder Pack, which showcases our gratitude, including a unique Testing Unit Platform Skin for the Earthcrusher platform, and a badge showing the Platform Manager’s nickname and avatar on the main menu. We have also added a unique new Cyberpunk Platform Skin as an additional bonus to our Supporters Pack, which will be available there for all previous and new owners forever. We hope this effectively communicates the value we place on your early contributions to our profit margins.

That brings us to the end of the topline overview of everything that’s included in the 1.0 Release; for those Platform Managers who are particularly diligent, you may review the full Changelog at the end of this post. 

As always, we strongly encourage all Platform Managers to follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also to take part in company-wide conversations on the corporate Discord server. 

Rarely warm regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors

Changelog:

• Added the Swarnid Platform, which includes:

  • The unique Swarnid Watchtower building (available only to Swarnids).

  • A unique Swarnid larva mechanic.

  • 10 unique Swarnid Platform upgrades, including the upgrade that allows you to move turrets.

• Added the ability to change turret target focus.

• Each turret now has between 3 and 15 upgrades, including unique ones.

• Turrets now display more detailed stats (including damage, rate of fire, firing range, etc.).

• Added a global ore-priority setting for couriers.

• Added an upgrade that lets you ban technologies so they won’t appear again until the end of the contract.

• Added 10 new qualifications, which include new turrets and abilities.

• Improved gamepad controls: giving orders is now easier, and camera control has been enhanced.

• Added in-game wiki. You can hover any block or enemy to get information about it.

• Added gameplay tips to the main menu.

• Division statistics window added to the main menu. This allows you to compare your division performance with others.

• Initial maximum number of orders increased from 15 to 20.

• Cave Biome chance of spawning two cracks is greatly reduced.

• Last Bastion building redesigned. Now each such building reduces the damage received by the core by 7%.

• Dwarves orders now can be given in the block even if it is not potentially destroyed. In this case two orders will be added.

• Dwarves orders that has no potential damage are automatically deleted.

• New settings were added:

  • Screen distortion.

  • Camera shake.

  • Camera edge-scrolling.

  • Show damage numbers.

• For players who purchased the game during Early Access, in the 'Shareholder Pack':

• A badge showing the player’s nickname and avatar as a shareholder has been added to the main menu.

• A unique Testing Unit platform skin for the Earthcrusher platform has been added.

Greetings, Platform Managers! 

With the full launch of Drill Core on July 17 fast approaching, the Board of Directors has generously allowed the R’n’D Department a brief break from their mandatory uncompensated overtime to share some of the upcoming developments you can expect from the full 1.0 release. These improvements are expected to allow for streamlined management of all mining contracts, and we look forward to seeing the expected increase in output from all Platform Managers.

Streamlined Resource Management 

Whether you’re needing to upgrade your Turrets to handle those Aliens at night, or trying to upgrade your Technology so you can unlock a much-needed building, there are various reasons you may need to prioritize specific resources for your Workers to collect; and now, you’ll be able to! 

Using the new Resource Management menu that will appear during your contracts, you will be able to select to prioritize specific resources globally for all Workers, making them easier to manage during your contracts.

In-Game Wiki 

Platform Managers will now have access to the Drill Core Wiki entries for all Blocks and Aliens they encounter during a contract; simply holding down the Wiki button will allow you to access the specific entry for that Block or Alien type, allowing you to better-manage how your Miners and Guards respond to threats and challenges from unfamiliar sources. 

We expect to see a significant increase in the profits of completed contracts due to the decreased loss of life in the wake of these changes! 

Technology Management 

Strategic Platform Management is an integral part of any successful mining contract, and the R’n’D Department is introducing a new mechanic that will make this easier than ever before; Platform Managers will now have the option to ban certain buildings from the Technology pool for the duration of a contract. This means those Buildings will no longer be an option, and you’ll be able to preserve your precious Technology Rerolls if there’s a Building you don’t feel will be useful for the particular contract you’re completing. 

Use this new option wisely, Platform Managers - once a Building has been banned, you won’t be able to use it for the duration of the contract! 

Additional Management Improvements 

Of course, the developments mentioned above are far from the full scope of everything Platform Managers can expect from the full 1.0 release; among the new features you’ll be able to enjoy on July 17 are 10 new qualifications, Turret Parameters which show various parameters depending on the Turret type like damage and range of Turrets before building, and the option to View Damage Numbers for your defenses on Aliens. 

We’ll look forward to sharing the full range of changes with you when 1.0 launches on July 17th. 

As always, we strongly encourage all Platform Managers to follow the corporate TikTok and Twitter accounts for a clear line of communication with Drill Core Inc., and also to take part in company-wide conversations on the corporate Discord server. 

Moderate regards, The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors