Aether & Iron — Patch 0.6.158

Released: 2/19/2026, 9:37:50 AM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1836560/view/509605417596224012

Summary (AI)

Patch 0.6.158 for Aether & Iron improves early game balance in combat by tuning HP, AP, and encounter flow, while enhancing aura and hazard tooltips for clearer effect communication. Vehicle customization now defaults to a more intuitive part map, with improved storage upgrade comparisons and better widescreen support. The update also fixes multiple issues causing progress blocks in the demo, addresses visual and audio bugs, and adds a new accessibility warning for motion sickness and flashing lights. Additional fixes enhance controller navigation, save reliability, and localization in early-game areas. Voiced dialogue has been expanded, though some voice-over mismatches remain.

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More voiced dialogue in the demo (plus fixes for VO that fired at the wrong time or didn’t match subtitles).
More robust save support (including behind-the-scenes improvements so saves behave more reliably between updates).
Better enemy/vehicle consistency so bystanders and enemies are easier to identify.
Storage upgrades are easier to compare, with clearer slot counts and “net gain/loss” info.
More readable POI outlines across key early locations, making it easier to spot what’s interactable.
Better handling of widescreen monitors.
MiscellaneousCampaign sorting order now matches your save file sorting order, so your most recently updated campaign appears at the top.Repairing vehicles at The Hole is now free.Improved translations in several key early-game areas.
Campaign sorting order now matches your save file sorting order, so your most recently updated campaign appears at the top.
Repairing vehicles at The Hole is now free.
Improved translations in several key early-game areas.
Getting stuck in certain conversations or mission states.
Edge cases around leaving/returning to hubs and key locations.
Several cases where interactions or POIs didn’t appear when they should.
There are still instances of missing and/or mismatched VO.