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Early Access
Is Settlement Zero still being updated?
Not really. It's slowing down. Last updated 5 months ago, with about one update every 6 months.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
About the game
Settlement Zero is a first-person VR adventure using free movement, mixing open exploration with frantic combat as you defend yourself against autonomous spacecraft and robots.
Update history
Recent updates
May 14, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 23220983
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
May 10, 2026 · Patch note
Update 0.14.0 (opens in new tab)
The humanoid robots have been totally remodelled. They are now much more detailed but also better optimized. A few of the original blue humanoid ( GX93a ) robots have been left in the game with their bulkier replacements now slightly harder to destroy. In order to improve performance and reduce stuttering during gameplay, the game now waits for shaders PSO…
Nov 30, 2025 · Patch note
Update 0.13.0 (opens in new tab)
· Settlement Zero has been upgraded to Unreal Engine 5! Currently using version 5.7.0 · Ray tracing and Dynamic Global Illumination ( Lumen ) is now supported for those with graphics cards that support hardware raytracing feature, and both are enabled by default. These features can be disabled in the graphics quality settings menu, for increased framerates.…
Feb 22, 2024 · Patch note
Update 0.12.5 (opens in new tab)
· The player now has to pass through the underground area to get to the main central area. The underground area has been extended and connects with the large circular building. This includes a new large interior space that the player passes through. · Global game events can now occur sooner and now depend on player progress. · Enemy robots now inflict much…
Jan 19, 2024 · Patch note
Update 0.12.0.5 (opens in new tab)
· Various minor graphics and lighting tweaks. Increased the shadow quality for the high end graphics setting, which now has a much further draw distance and fewer artefacts. · Some minor improvements and fixes to surrounding apartment buildings in the start area.
Questions
When was the last Settlement Zero update?
Settlement Zero last shipped a public branch build 5 months ago (May 14, 2026).
How often does Settlement Zero update?
It got about one update every 6 months over the last year and is sporadic (21/100). 2 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are uneven.
Is Settlement Zero abandoned?
Not yet, but it is slowing down. The last build or patch note is between 90 and 180 days old.


