Please make sure to leave New Atlantis before installing this update (e.g., travel to Mars or another system). This will help ensure that all changes load correctly and avoid potential bugs.
Changes and Additions:
Several new areas and locations have been added to the city.
Many more NPCs now have daily routines and assigned roles throughout the city.
New Locations Include:
Unity Square – A redesigned city center featuring:
Checkers Cup Café
Ryujin Industries Mini Branch
Gala Bank
Temple of Silence (a mysterious monolith site)
Beautiful scenic views, becoming the city's central gathering space
Unity Gardens – A peaceful public park adjacent to the square, offering a natural escape within the urban environment.
Lumen Lakefront – A scenic lakeside promenade and leisure area, perfect for relaxing and enjoying immersive views.
Neon Crossroads – A lively district influenced by Neon, featuring:
Awaits Nightclub, built in collaboration with the Astral Lounge
A vibrant 24/7 lifestyle and entertainment zone (Note: Aurora remains illegal in New Atlantis)
The Lookout – A high-altitude platform above the city with panoramic views and a landing pad.
Fully landable using the Ship Management Tools mod
Perfect for players who want their Home Ship docked in style
Additional Features:
Each new location includes a map marker and fast travel point.
Groundwork has been laid for upcoming expansions in future updates.
Most of the terrain work is nearing completion.
The city’s atmosphere has been adjusted, with:
Wind-driven particle effects (e.g., falling leaves in the direction of wind)
Ambient smoke added where appropriate
Numerous new NPCs have been introduced, with plans for new companions in future versions.
Many smaller details have been added, such as environmental clutter and trash in specific areas.
Much more content has been added behind the scenes. A full, comprehensive changelog will arrive with version 1.0, once we exit beta.
Version 0.61.3
New Atlantis Awaits – Update Changelog
New Locations and Exploration
Three fully integrated, lore-friendly locations now have official names, map markers, and fast travel points:
Unity Square – A central plaza with new buildings and gathering points.
Unity Gardens – A natural park space adjacent to the square.
Lumen Lakefront – A peaceful lakeside viewable area.
A new fourth location has been added near the waterfall – name coming soon.
Expanded City Layout and Landmarks
A new building has been added in Unity Square, now housing:
A small Ryujin Industries representative office.
A GalBank branch.
Multiple new structures and scenery elements have been added across the city to enhance world-building and immersion.
Narrative and Mystery Elements
A mysterious new site has been introduced in Unity Square. This location will later serve as the starting point for a custom quest storyline in future updates.
Improved AI and City Dynamics
Additional NPCs now populate various areas and follow set routines.
New NavMesh work ensures smoother navigation for NPCs around added content.
Performance and Compatibility
Improved compatibility with a wide range of mods, including lighting and environmental overhauls.
Cleaned and optimized layout to reduce clipping, pathing issues, and visual bugs from previous versions.
Map and UX Enhancements
Updated map visuals with enhanced layout for orientation.
Fast travel points placed with logic and accessibility in mind.
Some atmospheric details and ambient effects have been tweaked for a better immersive experience.
Behind the Scenes
Several key areas have been prepared for upcoming expansions.
Work has begun on deeper city-wide environmental storytelling.
If you enjoy this mod and want to support continued development, please consider giving it a Like and a Vote.
– Checker90, your friend on this journey.
Version 0.58.1
Made a few changes in preparation for the upcoming Falkland patch.
The patch will be available very soon on the newly opened New Atlantis Awaits Patch HUB page.
Version 0.57.8
CHANGELOG V 0.57.8 Beta
The river has been completely fixed and is now swimmable
Added visual and sound effects to the river
The mad scientist lurking near The Lodge has been fixed
Added workers around The Lodge
Landing pads have been cleaned up and ship landing markers were added
More lights and environmental details have been added throughout New Atlantis
