Approximately Up Patch Notes: Every Update
Approximately Up is developed by one person, and the release cadence shows it in a good way: 14 posts in the first 26 days after the August 6, 2026 launch, of which 12 carry a version number. On August 17 the developer answered the question people kept asking — the game will keep receiving significant updates for at least the next three to five years. Everything below is condensed from the official Steam news feed.
- 1.0.110
Update: 1.0.110 (Undo/Redo)
- Added Undo/Redo with history (up to 200 steps)!
- Added an option to swap Undo/Redo keys (Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y). Since key bindings are tied to physical keys, some keyboard layouts may prefer them swapped (for example, QWERTZ vs. QWERTY).
- Added small transparent "FAST FORWARD 3x" text at the top-center of the screen while Fast Forward is active.
- Improved the stability of packages on windy planets. Packages are now unaffected by wind or other forces before their first touch, so they should no longer glitch underground or get accidentally blown away by wind until you reach them.
- Fixed a physics bug where moving a package in front of a running thruster could launch it away with insane force.
- Updated hints for the Baobara Interference mission.
- Reduced Magnetometer power usage from 15 P/s to 5 P/s.
- Fixed electric circuits sometimes working even when cables were burned, or cables not burning when they should under high power usage.
- 1.0.105
Micro update: 1.0.105
- Fixed being unable to jump on the surface of planets without an atmosphere after recent patch changes.
- Fixed key bindings sometimes not being saved. They now save immediately whenever you edit them instead of only when exiting a seat. Previously, for example, entering a seat, changing a key binding, and then quitting to the Main Menu could cause the change to be lost.
- Fixed the Thermometer.
- Improved close-range collision detection for the Long Range Distance Meter and Distance Meter.
- Fixed missing localization for the new Space Scanner Manual page.
- When picking a block from the Inventory with RMB, the Inventory will now automatically close.
- 1.0.104
Small update: 1.0.104 (Space GPS, Massmeter!)
- Added a new block: Space GPS - must be mounted outside the spaceship with at least 60% free space around it to work properly. When placed correctly, it outputs space coordinates relative to the center of the universe (the Sun): distance, longitude, and latitude.
- Added a new block: Massmeter - measures the mass of the spaceship it is mounted on. Its output updates automatically, for example after decoupling.
- Added 1x Space GPS as a reward for the "Tree Lid" mission on Baobara.
- Added 3x Massmeter as a reward for the "Operation Ghostfire" mission on the Moon.
- Added a new manual entry for the Space Scanner.
- Added a new manual entry for Solar Storms, explaining how they work and how to tell when you enter their deadly zone.
- Fixed Delay internal values not being saved to Time Rewind savepoints.
- Fixed the 3D model of Lever Vertical Half.
- 1.0.100
Update: 1.0.100 (Fast Forward, Pause, ...)
- Added Pause and Fast Forward to the Time Controls menu (default: P), alongside Time Rewind.
- Both Pause and Fast Forward work in singleplayer and multiplayer.
- Fast Forward speeds up the entire simulation by 3x. Nothing is skipped or simplified—the whole simulation simply runs faster.
- Because the game has to simulate 3x as much, Fast Forward uses more CPU resources and may reduce FPS.
- Added a blinking sound when you are about to complete an objective, when the required item starts glowing.
- QoL: Right-clicking an item in the inventory list now puts it directly into your hand without needing to assign it to the hotbar first.
- Highlighted the middle line of the Gyro-Line to make the center of the screen easier to see.
- Changed Fullstar/Halfstar into 3 individual stars. Performance & Simulation:
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More Updates Are Coming!
- Hey everyone! Many of you have been asking and wondering the same thing: “ Will this game receive more updates, or is the 1.0 release final ?” My answer is straightforward: YES! APPROXIMATELY UP WILL KEEP RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT UPDATES FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT 3–5 YEARS! This is just the beginning! I’ve
- 1.0.012
Micro update: 1.0.012
- Changed all integer/float switches to default to Float instead of Integer, since the majority of components output values in the 0–1 range.
- 1.0.011
Small update: 1.0.011
- Added labels to Wireless Transmitters
- Added contact areas to the ports on Frame Quarter With Ports, allowing you to attach components directly to them
- Added switches to Camera Overlay inputs to toggle between displaying integer and float values
- Added a switch to Datameter and Large Datameter to toggle between displaying integer and float values
- When unlocking a new manual, a highlighted green tip will now appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen (so you know you have something new to check)
- When unlocking a new objective, a highlighted green tip will now appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen (so you know you have something new to check)
- 1.0.010
Small update: 1.0.010
- Fixed the Workshop "Most Popular" sorting filter, page loading, missing results, and improved overall search clarity. Previously, when searching for new results, it often looked like the first page was skipped and pages 2, 3, 4, 5... were loaded instead, causing incorrect-looking results. This should now work properly.
- Fixed incorrectly assigned renderers on Nanoframe Quarter With Ports, which could cause visually connected ports to mismatch.
- Removed the white-noise overlay from monitors when using an unpowered source as the Secondary Input. The Primary Input will still display white noise when unpowered, but if, for example, you connect a Camera Overlay that is turned off as the Secondary Input, it will now simply be ignored instead of displaying white noise over the Primary Input.
- 1.0.009
Small update: 1.0.009
- Improved Frame Quarter With Ports — when you connect a cable to a port on one side, the same port will now appear on the opposite side of the entire connected frame chain. Port labels A, B, C, D will also stay consistent and match on both sides.
- Fixed the geometry of the Middle Window.
- Fixed the geometry of the Small Switch, Small Button, and Stick Switch.
- Fixed an incorrect collider on the huge satellite at the Void Watcher base.
- Updated the Medium Fuel Thruster paintable area to match the Small and Large Fuel Thrusters.
- Fixed the description of Wireless Transmitters — their actual range is 2000m, not the previously stated 100m (it was 100m in the Demo).
- Fixed the camera being locked in Cinematic Mode while seated.
- 1.0.008
Small update: 1.0.008
- Fixed the Axis Rotometer hitbox
- Fixed the remaining Axis Rotometer issues — it should now work as intended
- Fixed Plasma Cables not being paintable
- Fixed Autohemisphere Solar Panels not returning to their original position after leaving Fly Mode
- Added painting support for cable holders — when you paint a cable, its holder (the small stick connecting it to the nearest frame) will now be painted as well
- Swapped Yaw and Roll on the front panel of the RCS Controller to match the layout of the output ports on the back and reduce confusion
- You can now open the Manual while sitting in a seat
- Added support for inputting negative speed values into the BPS (will be interpreted as absolute value)
- 1.0.007
Small update: 1.0.007
- Fixed compatibility issues with Metal devices
- Fixed the incorrect default keybind for "Pick the component you're looking at into your hand". It was accidentally set to the mouse side button due to a typo (`Mouse3` instead of `Mouse2`). The default is now correctly set to the middle mouse button
- Fixed a typo in the pipe descriptions
- Added more hints for the Drop The Depth Diver and Trial By Thrust objectives
- Fixed the Fuel Analyzer mode knob not being saved in blueprints
- Added options to invert the mouse X and Y axes while seated
- 1.0.006
Small update: 1.0.006
- Fixed the Fuse Box being unable to turn back on
- Fixed the Axis Rotometer outputting incorrect values - it now correctly outputs signed values for the local axes
- Fixed the preview of the Large Disposable Battery
- Added credits and a short startup screen
- Added "Objectives Completion: XX%" to the bottom of the Objectives Log, so you can easily track how much of the full game you've completed and get a better idea of the game's overall size
- 1.0.005
Small update: 1.0.005
- Added customizable hotbar keybinds. You can now rebind the default 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 hotbar keys to anything you prefer. Fixed the "Logic Gate OR" incorrectly behaving like an AND gate. Added a message when connecting to a host with a different game version, indicating whether you or the
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Play Now!
- Hey guys! APPROXIMATELY UP IS LIVE! I’m incredibly happy to finally announce that the wait is over — you can play Approximately Up right now ! The full game is packed with tons of new features, content, and surprises waiting for you to discover. Thank you all so much for your support, and fly safe!
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The Demo Will Be Removed Before Release
- First of all, thank you to everyone who participated in the demo events and helped Fred with all his problems! I hope you had fun completing his tasks, and I really appreciate everyone who joined these events. The Approximately Up Demo will be removed from Steam shortly before the full game releases
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Launch Price: $24.99 USD → $19.99 (First 10 Days Intro Discount)
- I can’t wait for you to finally get your hands on the game on launch day!
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EVENT: Fred's Star
- Fred Hey guys! 👋 Something big is coming very soon! This time, it’s not exactly an event, but the great finale of the Approximately Up Demo . A brand-new mission featuring a massive finale will be added on June 6 at 19:00 CEST ! This will be the last update before the full version is released, so don’t miss it. Stay tuned and get ready to help Fred save the world!
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EVENT: Fred's Quest
- "Hey, stranger. Curious what happened to me? Don’t ask. See that water planet behind me? There are eel eggs there - very valuable to me. Bring me some. I’m done with that place... there’s something... never mind. Just go." - Fred Hey guys! 👋 April’s event is here, starting on April 11 at 19:00 CET
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Demo continues until full release!
- Hey everyone! Good news! The demo is going to remain LIVE until the full release! Even though the original plan was to keep the demo available only until March 10, I’ve decided to keep it live until the full release. Our community is growing surprisingly well - much better than I expected - so thank
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#NoFrameChallenge
- Hey guys! 👋 The Demo of Approximately Up is coming to an end , and in just few days we’ve grown from a couple of people to almost 2000 members on our Discord! I would like to thank and appreciate every single one of you for joining and trying my game. Together we’ve flown billions of kilometers, co
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Play the Demo on February 23!
- Hello everyone! We’re excited to announce that our public Demo launches on February 23, 2026 , as part of Steam Next Fest! Build your own spaceships and explore part of the Approximately Up Universe. This content-packed demo delivers tens of hours of gameplay and the freedom to experiment with anyth
Update history checked against the Steam news feed:
Patches keep changing what blocks do — the parts reference carries the version number next to each change, and controls tracks the keybind ones.