: The tech tree was entirely rebuilt from scratch. This includes new science unlocks and milestones that dictate the pace of gameplay.
: Developers moved to 3D models with vertex painting (previously used only for items like torches) to create more detailed monster and colonist designs.
: The terrain generation system was drastically changed and enhanced, leading to the necessity of new world saves. Visual and Unit Updates : File: Colony.Survival.v0.9.0.39.zip ...
The file refers to a specific version of the Colony Survival 0.9.0 update, which is documented as the largest overhaul in the game's history since its 2017 launch. Released on December 22, 2022 , this update fundamentally changed core mechanics, rendering save games from previous versions (pre-0.9.0) incompatible. Key Overhauls in Update 0.9.0
: Introduced four unique zombie types—Grey, Green, Red, and Armored—each with distinct health pools. : The tech tree was entirely rebuilt from scratch
The 0.9.0 update was designed to shift the game's focus from minimizing colonist counts to encouraging rapid colony expansion.
: The update introduced "realistic logistics" and an economic system involving Colony Points , which are earned by selling goods to Merchants. Version Context Release Date : December 22, 2022. : The terrain generation system was drastically changed
: In previous versions, the monster threat was based on the number of colonists. In 0.9.0, threat is primarily tied to scientific and technological progress . Scientific milestones, such as reaching the Bronze or Iron Age, now add specific amounts to the "monster threat" visible in the UI.