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Stormworks: Build and Rescue — Latest Updates & Patch Notes

Stormworks: Build and Rescue is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 997 playing when sampled at 07:14 UTC on 2026-10-18. Latest official patch in our feed: How Does Our New Game Release Impact On Stormworks? (Sep 18, 2026).

Latest official update

· Steam · Official

How Does Our New Game Release Impact On Stormworks?

Dear Stormworkers, Our new game, Anymaker, has just released. We want to discuss what this means for Stormworks and what our plans are going forward. 9 years ago, Stormworks beta 1 released to a closed group of players by invitation. Since then, we have released hundreds of…

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 18, 2026 · Refreshed daily

Tracking
Daily official updates
Players when sampled
997
Sample date (UTC)
2026-10-18

This game stays in our update tracker even outside the most-played chart. Player counts are a timestamped Steam sample.

Latest updates & patch notes

4 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. Release Steam · Official

    How Does Our New Game Release Impact On Stormworks?

    Dear Stormworkers, Our new game, Anymaker, has just released. We want to discuss what this means for Stormworks and what our plans are going forward. 9 years ago, Stormworks beta 1 released to a closed group of players by invitation. Since then, we have released hundreds of…

    Read on Steam →
  2. Patch Steam · Official

    v1.15.23 - The Multiplayer API Update!

    Dear Stormworkers, This minor update is mostly focused on fixes and quality of life improvements. One significant change is that we have re-written the multiplayer to use the latest version of the Steam P2P networking - previously the game was using the original version of Steam…

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  3. Patch Steam · Official

    V1.15.20 HOTFIX

    Fix - fixed issues spawning very large creations due to file size

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  4. Patch Steam · Official

    v1.15.19 - The Small Train Wheels Update!

    Dear Stormworkers, In this update we have added a new train wheel component with small wheels, useful for smaller train line vehicles. While this is a minor update with just the one new component, there are many fixes and improvements which will benefit many players. We have…

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  5. Patch Steam · Official

    v1.15.18 - The Airburst Update!

    Dear Stormworkers, In this minor update, we have added airburst weapons for the Search and Destroy DLC. Airburst is when ammunition is set to detonate after a timed delay, in order that it can explode at the approximate range of the target. This is useful for anti-air fire…

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  6. News Steam · Official

    Anymaker Demo Available NOW!

    Dear Stormworkers, The Anymaker demo is live now! Anymaker is our new building game, set in a post-apocalyptic zombie survival world. The building is more detailed, and there is also more of a resource management and combat focus. This doesn't affect Stormworks development and…

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  7. Patch Steam · Official

    v1.15.16 - The Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Space Mining Update!

    Dear Stormworkers, In this minor update, we have added hydrogen fuel cells and lunar mining (on the moon for Space DLC owners). The mining is for hydrous ore, which can be used to extract water. You can use the water with hydrolysis to create oxygen and hydrogen, to maintain…

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  8. Patch Steam · Official

    v1.15.12 - The Armour Update!

    Dear Stormworkers, In this minor update, we have made some improvements focused on the Search & Destroy DLC. Armour is introduced by reworking our projectiles and ballistics so that impacts are now calculated considering the density of the object being collided, and by ordering…

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  9. Event Steam · Official

    New Game Announcement Q&A Event!

    Dear Stormworkers, On Saturday, we are announcing our new game, showing the trailer, answering your questions, and playing live. Please join us! Click "Set a reminder" on the side bar and join the live stream here on the Stormworks store page. This is the biggest announcement we…

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  10. Patch Steam · Official

    v1.15.11 - The Buoyancy Blocks Update!

    Dear Stormworkers, In this minor update, we have added some new buoyancy blocks. The existing buoyancy block was just a capsule - these new blocks are some corner and edge pieces, intended for use on medium sized vehicles. A common application for these blocks are sea planes…

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  11. Patch Steam · Official

    v1.15.10 - The Microcontroller Layers Update!

    Dear Stormworkers, In this update, we have added layered microcontroller nodes! This allows nodes of different types to be placed in the same voxel, meaning microcontrollers can be more compact. When designing the node layout on your microcontroller, the interface remains…

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  12. Patch Steam · Official

    V1.15.9 HOTFIX

    Fix - fixed the microcontroller button for saving to a new microcontroller save

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Game overview

Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.

Genre
Simulation
Developer
Geometa
Released
Sep 17, 2020
Price
$24.99
Recommendations
55K

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About Stormworks: Build and Rescue

Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Stormworks: Build and Rescue is a rich and dramatic physics playground. Take your custom-designed, block-based and programmable vehicles into fierce oceanic storms. Plan and execute thrilling rescues in a variety of challenging crisis scenarios. Export and share your meticulously designed vehicles and missions with other players via the Steam workshop. Stormworks: Build and Rescue - create, rescue and release your inner hero! Custom Creative Mode Play the game how you want. Custom mode gives dozens of creative tools and options, suited for players who like to…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 6000 / GeForce 550 / AMD R7 250 (AMD Radeon HD 7750) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space
Languages
English
DLC
3 available on Steam
Official site
geometa.co.uk/stormworks

Frequently asked questions

Is Stormworks: Build and Rescue free to play?
Stormworks: Build and Rescue is listed at $24.99 on Steam.
What is the latest Stormworks: Build and Rescue update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "How Does Our New Game Release Impact On Stormworks?" (Sep 18, 2026), categorized as Release. Dear Stormworkers, Our new game, Anymaker, has just released. We want to discuss what this means for Stormworks and what our plans are going forward. 9 years ago, Stormworks beta 1 released to a closed group of players by invitation. Since then, we have released hundreds of…
When was Stormworks: Build and Rescue released?
Stormworks: Build and Rescue was released on Sep 17, 2020 by Geometa.
What kind of game is Stormworks: Build and Rescue?
Stormworks: Build and Rescue is a Simulation game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.

24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 18, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. Stormworks: Build and Rescue and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.