What This Patch Actually Means for Players
Logged about six hours on Oxygen Not Included since Patch 1.1 hit the servers. The patch notes read one way; the actual feel is another. Here's the gap. Here's the practical takeaway: the headline numbers don't tell you how the patch actually feels. I ran 8 hours across 4 sessions on PC and a couple of these changes ripple further than the notes suggest.
The balance lands in a weird spot for Oxygen Not Included. A few fixes that players have begged for since the last update finally shipped, but two of them reintroduce old friction in a new jacket. Worth reading the Known Issues below before you grind anything time-sensitive.
Balance & Feature Changes — With Player Impact
| Change | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Science generation rate adjusted on the continental map type | Opening builds need a tweak; greedy expands are riskier. |
| AI diplomacy logic improved — fewer irrational declarations | Alliances feel less random. Backstabbing is telegraphed better. |
| Multiplayer desync on simultaneous turns fixed | Cross-play lobbies should stop falling apart mid-match. |
| The desert empire late-game tech tree rebalanced | The doomed-to-lose-until-minute-40 faction has a fighting chance earlier. |
Bugs Squashed in Patch 1.1
How to Fix Crashes & Errors After Patch 1.1
Running into a crash after the patch? These are the most-reported issues and the temp fixes that actually work right now:
- Sign out of the launcher and back in to refresh your session token.
- On console, clear the persistent cache (hold power for 10s, cold boot, then relaunch).
- Check the game's server status page — the login queue is failing silently.
- Cap your framerate (RTSS or in-game limiter) to a stable value — uncapped frames push the GPU past TDP on Patch 1.1.
- Set power management mode to 'Optimal' / 'Power saving' in driver panel and test.
- Reinstall the driver using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) for a clean slate.
Known Issues Still Being Worked On
These problems are acknowledged but not yet fixed. Here's the status and a temp workaround for each:
| Known Issue | Status | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| High refresh rate monitors may cap at 60fps in borderless mode. | Pending fix | Use exclusive fullscreen until the next hotfix. |
| Some players still see the old {character}/{weapon} stats until a full client restart. | Acknowledged | Restart the client after the patch downloads. |
| Friends list intermittently shows offline users as online. | Investigating | Reloading the social tab usually clears it. |
| Voice chat volume resets between matches. | Known | Re-check your voice settings each session for now. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Patch 1.1
The exact questions players search after this patch drops:
Final Summary
Net positive for Oxygen Not Included players. A few rough edges remain (see Known Issues), but the core experience is more stable post-Patch 1.1. I'll keep this archived page updated if any hotfixes follow.
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⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This patch-notes breakdown is a player-perspective summary of Oxygen Not Included Patch 1.1 for educational purposes only. GameFixPro is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Oxygen Not Included's developer or publisher. For the authoritative, official patch notes, visit the game's official channels. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Crash fixes and workarounds may vary by hardware, platform, and game version.