Core Keeper update 1.000.038 (1.2.1.3) is rolling out on PS5 and PC (Steam). According to the official Core Keeper v1.35 patch notes, the latest update adds easier pickup options for sensors and the Materializer, blocks achievement progress after console command use, fixes major Nimruza issues. Apart from this, Core Keeper patch 1.35 also removes an explosive item duplication exploit.
Core Keeper Patch 1.000.038 Notes – May 20, 2026
Update Summary
- Explorer and Enemy Proximity Sensors plus the Materializer can now be picked up using a hoe or shovel.
- Steam Achievements now stay disabled when console commands are used during a session.
- Switch memory handling and save file issues received fixes.
- Multiple gameplay fixes resolved Nimruza behavior, duplication bugs, and placement issues.
Patch Notes
Gameplay
- Explorer Proximity Sensor can now be collected with a hoe or shovel.
- Enemy Proximity Sensor can now be collected with a hoe or shovel.
- Materializer can now be collected with a hoe or shovel.
- Steam Achievements will no longer unlock when console commands are detected during a session.
Modding
- New Pooled Mod Graphical Object Bank instances now use updated default values:
- Initial Size: 8
- Max Free Size: 8
- Max Size: 1024
- Quantum Console help pop-up now appears only once after the console has been opened.
- The Quantum Console no longer opens accidentally from specific gamepad inputs.
Performance
- [Switch 1] Updated selected texture resolutions to improve memory usage.
Bug Fixes
- Titan Breath buff icon now shows the correct percentage while hovering.
- Enemies that destroy tiles on spawn can no longer break immune tiles.
- Walls can now be placed on Explorer Proximity Sensor and Enemy Proximity Sensor.
- Beds now paint correctly regardless of pillow or sheet selection.
- The “Skip” cookie can no longer be stored in Potion Pouches.
- Long pasted text in input boxes now adds the section that fits instead of failing entirely.
- Gamepad users can now properly navigate to Sign text fields.
- Fixed Nimruza spawning too many Cicada Nymphs.
- Fixed Nimruza failing to heal while players were far away.
- Fixed missing key binding display for shortcut window toggles.
- Locked item slots no longer stay locked after item drops caused by player death.
- Stone Lantern now emits light correctly when painted black.
- Wall Light Bulb can now be painted using a Teal Paint Brush.
- Fixed a duplication issue involving Dynamite Pack and Remote Explosive Pack.
- [Switch] Fixed save file size growth that could trigger crashes.
- [PlayStation] Improved Cartography Table functionality and resolved related issues.
Recently, a major Core Keeper update added new NPCs, new Mechanics, new items, and much more. Unfortunately, players have been experiencing issues with the game since the last patch. Today’s Core Keeper update 1.35 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Core Keeper update 1.35 on PC (Steam).
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