Lakehopper — Patch 0.3.9

Released: 7/15/2026, 11:11:50 PM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4209010/view/669497052089024676

Summary (AI)

Patch 0.3.9 introduces new aircraft options at Manypeaks, where players can now find disassembled Lakehopper and Glacier fuselages to build and fly. The Glacier features like quick start and recoloring options have been added, though some visual inconsistencies remain. Save file compatibility has been improved to automatically secure attached Magnoprop Cores when loading older saves. Minor adjustments include a less distracting propeller sprite and UI enhancements for plane selection. Some issues with part recovery near Manypeaks and visual mismatches on the Glacier are acknowledged and slated for future fixes.

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A Lakehopper and a Glacier fuselage now spawn at Manypeaks, and will be available for players to build and fly
Loading a save file from a previous version will now automatically secure any attached but unsecured Magnoprop Cores.Behind the scenes, I developed a way for me to do these sort of save file compatibility updates. It should reduce the number of times I need to fully break saves across versions, though I can't promise it'll never happen. In fact, I can guarantee that it definitely will, but hopefully only when there's major changes to the core game, such as new game modes.
Behind the scenes, I developed a way for me to do these sort of save file compatibility updates. It should reduce the number of times I need to fully break saves across versions, though I can't promise it'll never happen. In fact, I can guarantee that it definitely will, but hopefully only when there's major changes to the core game, such as new game modes.
Tweaked the propeller spinning sprite to make it more transparent and less distracting. This was critical for the Glacier, since you're looking straight through it the whole time you're flying.
Hello pilots!
Here's what's new in this beta update! A full changelog is at the bottom of this post.
You're now able to select the Quick Start option for the Glacier plane, providing the option for a faster build at the start of the game. I've also updated the UI on the main menu to make picking how you start clearer and it also adds the ability for me to expand on it in the future!
You can now recolor the Glacier like you can with the Lakehopper. It's the same UI and works in the same way. I still consider this a placeholder, and more advanced livery customization will be added at some point.
As you may notice, the float hatches and engine cowl don't match properly. I know about this issue and will fix it soon, but it ended up being a more involved fix than I'd hoped and got pushed back.
For the first time, you'll have access to more than one plane at a time! No matter what plane you start with, a Lakehopper and a Glacier will be available at Manypeaks for you to use!
Both planes are completely disassembled, so be starting from scratch on them! Pull parts from the part spawners in the parts shack down the dock. There's no complete "set" of parts spawned for each plane, so you'll have to pay attention to complete the builds. Note that this may cause issues with the "Recover Plane" option in the pause menu in the vicinity of Manypeaks. Standing closer to the plane you want to recover should pick the correct one.
There's other smaller polishing tasks to complete, since I don't want the Glacier to feel like an afterthought. Once the Glacier update moves to the main branch, it should make as good of a first impression as the Lakehopper has done for other players.
Thanks again for checking out this beta update. Here's the full changelog.
Loading a save file from a previous version will now automatically secure any attached but unsecured Magnoprop Cores.
Happy skies!