Changelog

Version: 2.3.0
Date: 2025-09-27
  Changes:
    - The dependencies of this mod are now optional to allow for better control.

Version: 2.2.11
Date: 2025-09-23
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed that the setting to disable coal liquefaction changes did not work.
  Changes:
    - The nerf to coal liquefaction recipes is now disabled by default.

Version: 2.2.10
Date: 2025-09-14
  Changes:
    - -50% products and +50% crafting time for coal liquefaction and simple coal liquefaction.

Version: 2.2.9
Date: 2025-09-08
  Balancing:
    - Cargo pods tech cost dropped to 1k.

Version: 2.2.8
Date: 2025-09-06
  Changes:
    - Added optional dependency Hide Demolisher Territory.

Version: 2.2.7
Date: 2025-09-06
  Changes:
    - Added setting to remove space science from the Vulcanus cargo drops technology.

Version: 2.2.6
Date: 2025-09-06
  Changes:
    - Added setting 'Disable Molten Metals restriction' to cancel out the 'No Molten Metals in Pumps' mod.
    - Fixed that toggling the 'Disable No Lava In Pipes mod' setting from off to on would not restore pumps on lava to working order.

Version: 2.2.4-2.2.5
Date: 2025-09-04
  Changes:
    - Metallurgy recipe clones are now hidden in Factoriopedia.

Version: 2.2.3
Date: 2025-09-02
  Changes:
    - Added optional dependency Explosive Biters.

Version: 2.2.2
Date: 2025-08-14
  Changes:
    - New dependency: No Molten Liquids in Pumps

Version: 2.2.1
Date: 2025-08-09
  Changes:
    - Construction robots are now always whitelisted for cargo drops.

Version: 2.2.0
Date: 2025-05-31
  Changes:
    - No Lava In Pipes is now back to being a mandatory dependency, but a checkbox setting has been added to disable it.

Version: 2.1.18
Date: 2025-05-31
  Info:
    - Information update.

Version: 2.1.17
Date: 2025-05-31
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed a crash.

Version: 2.1.15
Date: 2025-05-29
  Info:
    - Information update.

Version: 2.1.14
Date: 2025-05-29
  Changes:
    - The dependency NoLavaInPipes is no longer mandatory.

Version: 2.1.13
Date: 2025-05-23
  Changes:
    - From this version onwards, the first time a save is loaded, any lava pumps are replaced with regular offshore pumps. This makes existing factories prior to 2.1.12 forwards-compatible.

Version: 2.1.12
Date: 2025-05-22
  Changes:
    - New dependency NoLavaInPipes means that foundries must be connected directly to lava.

Version: 2.1.11
Date: 2025-04-22
  Changes:
    - Mod renamed.

Version: 2.1.8
Date: 2025-03-16
  Changes:
    - The setting 'Demolishers are tougher' has been replaced by 'Demolishers are faster when disturbed' and is now true by default.

Version: 2.1.7
Date: 2025-03-16
  Bugfixes:
    - Fixed load order issue with Rocs-Hardcore-Cargo-Drops.

Version: 2.1.6
Date: 2025-03-15
  Changes:
    - Migration for new saves regarding the Advanced casting technology: if the player's save has already researched its successor 'turbo transport belts', advanced casting is also unlocked.

Version: 2.1.4
Date: 2025-03-11
  Changes:
    - Description update.

Version: 2.1.3
Date: 2025-03-11
  Changes:
    - Description update.

Version: 2.1.2
Date: 2025-03-11
  Changes:
    - Name changed to just 'Hardcore Vulcanus'.

Version: 2.1.1
Date: 2025-03-09
  Changes:
    - Reduced the temperature of steam produced by acid neutralisation to 165 degrees (matching the temperature of steam produced by boilers).

Version: 2.1.0
Date: 2025-03-08
  Changes:
    - Demolishers are no longer tougher by default. This effect is now locked behind a setting.
    - Folded the setting for higher rock yields into the setting for a condensed map.

Version: 2.0.4
Date: 2025-02-03
  Changes:
    - Cargo drop tech now requires space science.

Version: 2.0.3
Date: 2025-02-01
  Changes:
    - Incompatibility with Burning Cargo Pods removed. You may wish to disable the 'Dropping cargo requires technology' checkbox setting if you use it.

Version: 2.0.2
Date: 2025-01-22
  Changes:
    - Added setting to control whether cargo drops require research.

Version: 2.0.1
Date: 2025-01-22
  Bugfixes:
    - Added missing dependency.

Version: 2.0.0
Date: 2025-01-22
  Changes:
    - Added new technology necessary for dropping cargo on Vulcanus.
    - Burning Cargo Pods marked as incompatible.

Version: 1.2.2
Date: 2025-01-02
  Locale:
    - Added Russian localization.

Version: 1.2.1
Date: 2024-12-12
  Modding:
    - Compatibility with the 'enable mod' setting for Rocs-Hardcore-Cargo-Drops.

Version: 1.2.0
Date: ????
  Changes:
    - Ore generation on Vulcanus adjusted to match the reduced scale of the terrain: patches are smaller and more numerous.
    - Starting resources on Vulcanus reduced, particularly calcite. Intersections amongst starting patches and lava made less likely.

Version: 1.1.11
Date: 2024-11-30
  Changes:
    - Information update.

Version: 1.1.10
Date: 2024-11-30
  Graphics:
    - New technology icon.

Version: 1.1.9
Date: 2024-11-30
  Info:
    - Description updated.

Version: 1.1.8
Date: 2024-11-29
  Features:
    - Like Gleba and Fulgora, Vulcanus now has a technology that encourages a small science build before the first rocket: Advanced casting, a new technology that gates advanced foundry recipes.

Version: 1.1.7
Date: 2024-11-28
  Changes:
    - Added full configuration options.

Version: 1.1.6
Date: 2024-11-28
  Changes:
    - Increased rock ore yields due to their lesser number.

Version: 1.1.5
Date: 25.11.2024
  Changes:
    - Now compatible with 2.0.21.

Version: 1.1.4
Date: 25.11.2024
  Info:
    - Description update.

Version: 1.1.3
Date: 24.11.2024
  Info:
    - Marked behemoth-enemies as an optional dependency.

Version: 1.1.2
Date: 24.11.2024
  Info:
    - Fixes to attempt to solve lag on MP.

Version: 1.1.0
Date: 20.11.2024
  Info:
    - Moved the Vulcanus starting area change into this mod from the modpack.
    - Nerfed stat boosts by a tad.

Version: 1.0.2
Date: 20.11.2024
  Info:
    - Removed an unused image

Version: 1.0.1
Date: 20.11.2024
  Features:
    - Patrolling speeds are now boosted by a small factor.

Version: 1.0.0
Date: 19.11.2024
  Features:
    - Setting for segmented unit speed multiplier.
    - Setting for segmented unit health multiplier.
    - Setting for smaller demolisher territory radius.