Single Asteroid Clusters

Single Asteroid Clusters

Oxygen Not Included
Single Asteroid Clusters — screenshot 1

Explore Vast Single Asteroids in Oxygen Not Included

Are you looking for a fresh start in Oxygen Not Included? This mod introduces a compelling new way to begin your colony management journey by consolidating all essential elements onto a single, expansive asteroid. Forget the scattered biomes of traditional clusters; this mod offers a streamlined, yet incredibly deep, gameplay experience focused on a unified starting world.

A New Frontier for Your Duplicants

The core of this modification lies in its reimagining of starting clusters. Instead of multiple smaller asteroids, you’ll now find ten unique starting options, each featuring a single, significantly larger asteroid. These mega-asteroids are designed to provide an area comparable to a fully explored traditional cluster, offering ample space for expansion without the need for complex inter-asteroid travel early on. You’ll still encounter familiar elements like graphite, niobium, Beetas, and Gassy Moos, alongside the relocated Experiment 52B and Temporal Tear opener. Gravitas buildings are also more prevalent on the surface, adding a touch of mystery and potential discovery.

Enhanced Biome Integration and DLC Support

This mod is not just about size; it’s about integration. It’s been updated to seamlessly work with the Frosty and Prehistoric planet packs, allowing you to incorporate their unique biomes and associated Space POIs directly into your single asteroid experience. If you own these DLCs, you can choose to scramble in biomes like the Ice Cave, Cool Pool, Nectar, Garden, Feather, and Wetlands, creating truly bespoke starting conditions. Furthermore, support has been added for the Scramble DLCs feature, enabling the inclusion of extra biomes if you have the requisite DLCs. The Whatta Blast! update also brings the Classic Start showers to all asteroids, showering your new home with a variety of meteors, and incorporates support for the new archaeology story trait.

Key Features at a Glance

  • Ten new starting cluster options, each featuring a single, large asteroid.
  • Consolidated gameplay area equivalent to a fully explored traditional cluster.
  • Full integration with Frosty and Prehistoric planet packs, including their unique biomes and Space POIs.
  • Support for Scramble DLCs feature for customizable biome inclusion.
  • Whatta Blast! update adds Classic Start showers and archaeology story trait support.
  • Gravitas buildings and key experiments relocated to the main asteroid.
  • Rockets and starmap remain in the game, but early-game resource gathering is focused on the primary asteroid.
  • New traits can appear on your main asteroid, adding further variety.

While traditional rocketry for resource acquisition from other asteroids is no longer the primary focus, the starmap and research via Data Banks are still essential. This mod offers a compelling alternative for players seeking a more focused and expansive start to their Oxygen Not Included adventures, without sacrificing the depth and challenge the game is known for.

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