Steam app 1677110 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:30 UTC
In Lightyear Frontier you use your powerful trusty mech to farm on a large beautiful alien planet. Settle your homestead, farm and deliver produce to remote colonies, gather and manage resources, build, craft, explore, expand, improve your mech, meet neighbors, and make a place to call your own.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
31 months, March 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 280 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Lightyear Frontier was released on 19 Mar, 2024.
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50 developer announcements, Jun 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
For a long time, automation has been among our most requested features. We released the Automation Update earlier this year, and for 1.0 we're returning with some highly requested additions to take it to the next level! Automation Pipes and…
FBr_WHey Exofarmers! Hope y'all are enjoying the 1.0 beta. The launch is getting closer and we're all getting real excited over here. With the launch comes changes, not only in the game itself but outside as well. Ever since the start of Early…
FBr_WThe 1.0 beta test starts today! Here's how to get in and what to expect. What's the purpose of the test?The main goal of this test is to gather feedback about the game's balance and how progression feels. It's also an opportunity to try out…
FBr_WMorning, Exofarmers! Work on 1.0 is progressing nicely. We are done with adding the bulk of new content and features, and will spend the remaining time until launch polishing the experience and fixing bugs. That's where we need your help!We…
FBr_WHowdy, Exofarmers! Today we're talking about stuff that can happen to you while out and about exploring the world. The goal of these changes and additions is to give you more reasons to get out there and explore, and also to make the…
FBr_WMech customization has gone through a lot of changes as the game has evolved. The current version can feel awkward and hard to navigate, and you have to do a lot of it to feel a noteworthy difference in your mech. Since it's such a big part…
FBr_WHowdy, Exofarmers! We've got a lot of gameplay additions and improvements coming in 1.0, but we also have new story stuff! Let's get into it. New story content and endingThe 1.0 release will wrap up the main story of the game with a bang!…
FBr_WHowdy, Exofarmers! We're in the dog days of summer, so how about taking a break from the sun to read about what's coming in 1.0?Today, we're talking map marker improvements! We've got a big world with a lot to keep track of, so we've wanted…
FBr_WHowdy, Exofarmers! We're back with another look at what's coming in 1.0 later this year. This next change is one many of y'all have been asking for since day one, so we're excited to announce... We are removing the day transitions!That's…
FBr_WHowdy, Exofarmers! In the words of a certain early 2000's band, it's been a while. After the launch of the Automation Update we've been heads down working hard on the 1.0 release. We're making good progress and are on track to release…
FBr_WOh don't mind us, we're just dropping off a lil' fix on the way to the weekend. ːsteamthumbsupːFull Patch Notesv. 0.8.2176 Bug fixesGameplayFixed an issue where the game would crash for clients joining multiplayer sessions if there were two…
Patch notesWe have risen, Exofarmers! We return from our Easter break with our batteries recharged and our bellies full of chocolate. We've started working on the 1.0 update, but there are some things left over from the Automation update that we'd…
Patch notesEverybody's patching for the weekend! ChangesUIMech stat values now turn red when exceeding the maximumCraftingCrafting buildings now attempt to split created item stacks into separate payloads between all connected pipe-endsReduced the…
Patch notesHey Exofarmers! We'll be part of the Earth Appreciation Festival on Steam between April 17 - 24, including the Showcase livestream - more details on that as we get closer!Earth Appreciation Festival is all about games that show nature at…
FBr_WIt's time for another hotfix patch! Why aren't we calling them hotfixes anymore? Patch simply feels more accurate, as hotfix implies a level of duct-tape and panic that's not accurate to what we're doing. ChangesSeed pickups can now merge…
Patch notesHey Exofarmers!Since announcing that we'll be leaving Xbox Game Pass on March 15th, we've seen a lot y'all making the jump to the Steam version of the game. We've had many questions about transferring save files, so we thought we'd put…
FBr_WThis hotfix addresses the problems we've seen with pipe-related crashing. Full Patch Notesv. 0.8.2136 New contentAdded Y-shaped Pipe junctions to Lola's shopMech mods in the "Mods Crafting" menu with identical effects are now consolidated…
Patch notesHowdy Exofarmers!This hotfix fixes the issue where Connector Pipe Blueprints weren't saving, and adds a bunch of new Build Pieces that we weren't able to get in for the Automation Update! Full Patch Notesv 0.8.2131New contentNew Build…
Patch notesHowdy, Exofarmers! The day you've all been waiting for is here: it's the next big update! Read on to learn what's new and what's coming in the future!Automation Update Out Now!The Automation update is all about improving your day-to-day…
FBr_WThe Automation Update is coming!We're gonna be running a stream to show off all the new stuff in the Automation Update. Come hang out and watch a developer play the game! Read all about the update here! The stream will go live alongside the…
FBr_WThe day is almost here, Exofarmers! The Automation Update releases on 5 March!This update is all about improving your day-to-day work and quality of life, and is is heavily focused on the mid- to late-game.It includes:Automation for item…
FBr_WHeya, Exofarmers! We've now fixed the issue where the latest Research Initiative reward did not appear for everyone. If you update the game and check your Mailbox, you should now find the recipe for: Spike Saw Careful Sweep - Makes the…
Patch notesHowdy, Exofarmers! Do you like trying out new things? Do you enjoy seeing weird bugs? Well have we got just the thing for you!We will be holding a beta test for the next update, where you will be able to try out new features and content.…
FBr_WWell ain't this a son of a gun of an unfortunate situation. While we were testing the latest build of the beta we encountered an unforeseen and severe progression-blocking issue. We don't want to disappoint y'all with a beta that doesn't…
FBr_WHowdy, Exofarmers! Do you like trying out new things? Do you enjoy seeing weird bugs? Well have we got just the thing for you!We will be holding a beta test for the next update, where you will be able to try out new features and content.…
FBr_WNew year, new hotfix! We're back, baby!Full Patch Notesv.0.7.2015Bug fixesImproved CPU performance of grass renderingUpdated online backend plugin and libraries, potentially fixing some network issues and rare crashesReduced strength of…
Patch notesOn the first day of fix-mas, the dev team sent to me / Some patch notes in a pear tree...Full Patch Notesv 0.7.1961.0Bug fixesLowered intensity of lightning flashes and increased the time between lightning strikesFixed multiplayer issue…
Patch notesThe Mineral Extractors work properly again, just in time for the weekend!Full Patch Notesv 0.7.1955Bug fixesFixed issue where Mineral Extractors appeared full despite being emptyDev comment: "This made it so that you could not break off…
Patch notesHey y'all! This hotfix focuses largely on the Mineral Extractor. Full Patch Notesv 0.7.1946Bug fixesFixed Mineral Extractors sometimes not producing resourcesFixed discovered minerals not appearing under "Resources" list on the world…
Patch notesThe Steam Awards are upon us, Exofarmers! Make sure to nominate us for the Labor of Love Award if you're liking Lightyear Frontier and the three big updates we released in 2025. You have until December 1 at 19:00 CET/13:00 EST/10:00 PST to…
FBr_WThe Country Roads update is out now!💪🤖Haul large objects using your Mech and Trailers🛣️Pave the way to prosperity with roads and bridges ⛏️Get extra minerals using the Mineral Extractor 📦💫New progression content - new Milestone ⛽Craft…
FBr_WHowdy Exofarmers! Are you ready for our next big update? Read ahead for more details, roadmap changes, and full patch notes!Country Roads Update Out Now! Country Roads is all about evolving how you gather, transport, and process resources.…
FBr_WHey y'all! The next update is almost here!💪🤖Haul large objects using your Mech and Trailers🛣️Pave the way to prosperity with roads and bridges ⛏️Get extra minerals using the Mineral Extractor 📦💫New progression content - new Milestone with…
FBr_WHey gang! This hotfix addresses some crashing issues, so I guess you could call it the ...crashout ...update..? Or whatever the kids say these days, we're on TikTok and we still don't understand half this stuff. Where were we? Oh yes…
Patch notesHere comes a fix for you Mech Depot woes! Full Patch Notesv 0.6.1842Fixed an issue where mech parts and mod chips were sometimes inaccessible when loading saves while offlineThanks to our community for reporting this. We still have our beta…
Patch notesFirst Research Initiative completed! You did it, Exofarmers! Thanks to your hard work, the first Research Initiative has been completed.Together, you contributed:1,002,000 Polyberries1,073,845 Copper Wires5,459,880 Wheat Seeds Impressive…
FBr_WYou've been rootin', you've been tootin', and now it's time to get Seed shootin'!Full Patch Notesv 0.6.1839Mod Chips unlocked via Research Initiatives now correctly appear in the Mech Depot menu after being claimed in the MailboxGet out…
Patch notesHowdy, Exofarmers! Do you like trying new things? Do you enjoy seeing weird bugs? Well have we got just the thing for you! We’re rolling out our next update later this year, and we want your input!We will be holding a beta test for the next…
FBr_WHey gang, another teeny tiny hotfix for y'all!Full Patch Notesv 0.6.1806Fixed an issue where the new ability Mod Chip for the Resource Vacuum that allows it to harvest plants wouldn't unlock properlyIt now unlocks by completing milestone…
Patch notesHowdy! Hope y'all are enjoying Greater Cause so far, we're just stopping on by with a quick fix for some issues we've been seeing. Full Patch Notesv 0.6.1804Fixed an issue where players who had done all available milestones weren’t able to…
Patch notesHowdy Exofarmers! A new update, changes to the roadmap, patch notes, sneak peeks - hunker down, because we've got a lot of news to share today. Let's get into it!Greater Cause Update Out Now!It’s been a while since the Shifting Gears update…
FBr_WHey gang! We've got a fresh hotfix to adress some Mod Chip issues. Thanks to everyone who reported these.Full Patch Notesv 0.5.1770Bug fixesFixed loadouts incorrectly tracking and manipulating data about other players' Parts and Mod…
Patch notesNew week, new patch! The Vacuum’s range has been restored to its intended length. This was an unforeseen issue caused by changes made to mech part handling, so thanks to our eagle-eyed players for catching it! Full Patch Notesv 0.5.1723Bug…
Patch notesHey everyone! We have one (1) patch note for y'all today. Are you ready? Here it comes!!Full Patch NoteBug fixRemoved small lake creatures that were causing crashesAaand that’s about it. Yes, seriously. We saw this was causing a bunch of…
Patch notesHowdy y’all! Fall is here, the leaves are dropping, and so is a new patch! We’ve made a lot of tweaks and improvements based on your feedback over the summer. We appreciate the bug reports and comments, so keep ‘em coming. HighlightsFixed…
Patch notesA huge shoutout to our players who immediately reported and informed us of the craft max glitch! Thanks to you we were able to resolve it quickly. 💪🪲 Bug FixesFixed some crafting recipes being able to bypass component limits via craft max…
Patch notesHowdy Exofarmers! Summer is here, and we're about to take a long-awaited break from our hard work to get a proper farmer's sunburn, but before we crawl out of our little indie studio, we've got some things to share with ya! As the big…
my.antonssonHowdy! We cleaned up the field from some new bugs and made some changes for ya! 🧑🌾🔁 ChangesFarm Center & Resource Delivery Cannon construction costs changed from later game resources to Copper OreRecycling the Farmech Ship now yields 30…
Patch notesHowdy Exofarmers!In this week's Hotfix, we've added some new content, like an upgraded Seed Extractor in direct response to your feedback wishing for more efficient seed production, but also made various changes and bug fixes! 🌱⚙️ A change…
Patch notesA new week with more bug squashing, and we're back with some improvements! ✨ Check out below what we caught and cleaned up thanks to our community's diligent bug reports 🦾🐛 🚀 NEW FEATUREThe game will now automatically save every 5 minutes…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
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| Lightyear Frontier Soundtrack | Windows | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Lightyear Frontier - Pioneer's Bundle | Windows | 19 Mar 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Lightyear Frontier (DX11) | LightyearFrontier.exe | -d3d11 | windows 64 | |
| Lightyear Frontier (DX12) | LightyearFrontier.exe | -d3d12 | windows 64 |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocal | FarMech/Saved/SaveGames | *.sav |
gameinstall | Farmech/Saved/SaveGames | *.sav |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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