[img]http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25339032/938386b4ba8eabd8364612aba4bbeda1f95a71bb.jpg[/img] Hello friends! We've been hard at work refining the game, trying to make the next logical move, and after 4 weeks and several minor soldering burns, we've got something! Presenting: [b]The Automation Upgrade[/b]. With the inevitable discovery of [b]refined metals[/b], the Duplicants have set their sights on [b]upgraded base automation[/b], and even have begun trying to build their own supercomputer using nothing but [b]logic gates[/b]. If you're interested, you can help us test this new content for the next two weeks before the update goes live. As always, we appreciate your feedback! [h1]What does this preview contain so far?[/h1] The following content is available in the Automation Upgrade preview: [list][*]New Automation Overlay [*]Automation wiring and inputs on existing buildings [*]Automate liquid, gas, and temperature sensors which replace the power switches [*]Automated manual, time-of-day, and floor sensors [*]Automated Power Shutoffs [*]Automated Liquid and Gas Shutoffs [*]AND, OR, XOR, NOT and BUFFER Gates [*]Mini Liquid and Gas Pumps [*]Duplicant Checkpoints [*]Rock Granulator [*]Metal Refinery [*]Pure metal Electrical Wires [*]Metal Tiles [*]Thermo-Shift Plate [*]Fire Pole [*]New Ruins setpieces[/list] Check the [url=https://forums.kleientertainment.com/game-updates/oni-alpha/]patch notes[/url] for the most up-to-date changes! Check out the post on the official forums for more details: https://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/83684-automation-upgrade-preview-available [h1]How do I play the open testing build?[/h1] Just switch your branch on Steam using the instructions below: [list][*]In Steam, click on Library > Games. [*]Scroll down to Oxygen Not Included. [*]Right-click and select Properties. [*]Go to the BETAS tab. [*]In the dropdown, select the name of the branch you want to play. In this case, the branch name is "automation_upgrade_preview" [list][*]This branch does not require a password.[/list] [*]In that same Properties window, go to the Local Files tab and press "Verify [*]Integrity Of Game Cache." [*]Your game will be updated to the the previous branch. [*]Launch and play Oxygen Not Included[/list] That's it! We hope you'll enjoy this preview of what's to come, and thank-you for your help testing out the new Upgrade! [img]http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25339032/cd1b8e0be8ca44637904fb071cf674dc36b24615.png[/img]