Cozy mech based farming simulator, Lightyear Frontier, is set to get its first post launch content in the upcoming “Making it Home” update, as a part of celebrating the game reaching 1 million players since it launched into early access on Xbox Game Pass.
This new update brings with it a whole host of player requested features – from additions like wall decorations and map markers, in addition to what the developer describes as ‘substantial’ quality-of-life improvements to the game, from extended day and night cycles and various emotes players can use to express themselves.
It’s always been the developers intent to expand and enhance the game throughout its time in early access, and the ‘Making it Home‘ update marks the beginning of that journey.
The ‘Making it Home‘ update arrives on June 26th. The full press release is below:
Press Release
Lightyear Frontier unveils new Making it Home update, celebrating one million players
Lightyear Frontier’s latest update brings emotes, map updates, and more on June 26th
Skövde, Sweden – 18th June 2024: Lightyear Frontier, the intergalactic open-world farming adventure from FRAME BREAK and Amplifier Studios, is thrilled to announce its Making it Home update, arriving on June 26th. After launching into Early Access in March, Lightyear Frontier has continued to capture the hearts of players across the globe with its unique blend of mech-based gameplay and open-world farming exploration, celebrating over 1 million unique players across all storefront platforms.
The Making it Home update introduces an array of new and fan-requested enhancements, providing players with fresh ways to customise and interact with their farmsteads. Extended day cycles and shortened night cycles allow players more time to soak in the sunlight, whilst the addition of wall decorations will allow exofarmers the chance to add even more personality to their constructions. With an assortment of banners, posters, stickers, benches, lights, and more, available to craft or purchase from the merchant, there’s never been a better time to get decorating.
For those looking to venture into pastures new, exploration is also set to become a whole lot easier and more enjoyable with the introduction of a new map marker system. With 1,000 stamps available between players on one server, key locations such as caves, water sources, animals, or mysterious ruins can be highlighted on the map for all to see. Further improvements to region restoration data will also provide exoframers with more clarity on upgrades required to cleanse and rejuvenate polluted lands, simplifying and streamlining the restoration process.
For those who enjoy multiplayer farming, or simply want new ways to express themselves, emotes have been integrated into Lightyear Frontier, offering players fresh avenues for self-expression. Now, both farmers and mechs can engage in a range of gestures such as waving, pointing, or displaying a heart emoji to other players. These emotes can be captured in action within photo mode, which also boasts brand-new stamps and frames, providing players with more tools than ever to personalise and share their Lightyear Frontier experience.
In addition to these features, the Making it Home update introduces several highly requested features from the community to further enrich the Lightyear Frontier experience. From the introduction of new foliage sprouts and auto collection for storage boxes and holograms to the ability to relocate existing constructs and much, much more. Players will find their farming endeavours smoother and more enjoyable than ever before as Lightyear Frontier continues to evolve, providing endless possibilities for exploration, customization, and camaraderie.
Lightyear Frontier is available now on PC via Steam and the Xbox Store for $24.99/ £20.99/€24,99, and through Game Pass on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
