The Last Caretaker Update Tracker
What is coming next, what has already changed, and which tools still need a data check.
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- Update 5.5
Update 6: What's Confirmed
As of October 5, 2026, Channel37 has not announced an exact release date for Update 6.
- Backpacks
A backpack is among the additions previewed for the next update.
Official X preview — October 1- More space
Another official preview points to more space coming with the update.
Official X preview — October 2- Accessibility options
New accessibility settings have also been previewed.
Official X preview — October 4
Update 5.5 Deck Drop (August 31, 2026)
Deck Drop is the seventh Early Access update and the second addition outside the original update schedule. Development of Update 6 was already underway.
Storage
- Eleven new container modules, ranging from portable storage up to large Bulk Battery, petrol and diesel containers.
Quests
- A new quest, MOSES Field Reserve Program, has been added at Warehouse Alpha.
- Memory for Aron adds a new questline.
World changes
- Gyrocopter landing platforms and Gyro Towers add new places to land.
- Container Dispensers have been added at locations across the world, and the Warehouse has been expanded.
- New Memories and HoloMemories can be found, while Transposium Rooms now have surveillance cameras.
Crafting and balance
- Ammunition takes 10 seconds to craft.
- Reactive Core now uses Quantum Crystal in place of Plasma Gel; Grenade Ignition Box now uses Uncommon Part.
- Weapon and attachment crafting has also been adjusted.
Fishing
- The Fishing Module can hold more, and the Fishing Net provides clearer information about the catch.
Performance and usability
- Loading causes fewer stalls.
- Vehicle cameras, forklift controls, weather variety, visibility in fog, collision handling, and interface readability have been improved.
Selected fixes
- Omega Nursery completion status is retained after leaving, and quest-trigger issues have been addressed.
- Fixes cover the Eden water quest, rocket crafting and landing, drifting cables, and incorrect cable recovery counts.
1.0 Release & Xbox
- Release window and platforms
Spring 2027 is the announced window for version 1.0, with PC and Xbox included in the plans.
- Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass is part of the announced plans; an exact availability date is not confirmed here.
As of October 5, 2026, we have not found an official PlayStation announcement.
All Updates Timeline
Dates use the UTC publication dates of the official Steam announcements. Upcoming releases are listed separately above.
| Version | Name | Release date (UTC) | Official announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Access | Early Access launch | Steam announcement | |
| Update 01 | Last Humans | Steam announcement | |
| Update 02 | Ocean – The Final Frontier | Steam announcement | |
| Update 03 | Curiosity Wakes | Steam announcement | |
| Update 3.5 | Shadow Drop | Steam announcement | |
| Update 4 | Below Us Salvage Gyro unlock guide | Steam announcement | |
| Update 5.0 | New Horizons New Horizons guide | Steam announcement | |
| Update 5.5 | Deck Drop | Steam announcement |
Is Our Data Up to Date?
Our site covers Update 5, but verification varies by calculator. Update 5.5 changes have not yet been checked item by item.
Some tools still flag data that has not been re-verified against Update 5. Read each tool's Data Status note and confirm changed recipes and values in-game.
- Power Grid Calculator
Cable mechanics were checked against wiki and community reports in July 2026; obstacle multipliers and material costs remain community estimates.
- Skill Planner
The tree uses an Early Access v0.5.0 baseline. Unlocks introduced in Updates 4 and 5 have not all been added.
- Lazarus Human Calculator
Food stats and thresholds were rebuilt in April 2026 and have not yet been re-verified against Update 5.
- Efficiency Calculator
Generator and matrix values use an Early Access v0.5.0 baseline and have not yet been re-verified against Updates 3.5–5.
- Resource Optimizer
Recycling percentages and ROI ratings are Early Access v0.5.0 community estimates, not official values; they have not yet been re-verified against Updates 3.5–5.