v0.5.0-beta (2026-03-11)

New features

For more predictable behavior, adding items to companions' gather list no longer triggers automatic exploration. To force exploration, use the Explore button in the /mtz menu.

• Companion Management UI: A new tabbed management screen accessible via /mtz manage. Includes settings, gather, tether, and inventory tabs for easier companion control.

• Melee blocking: Talos can now block incoming melee attacks.

• Welcome message: First-time players now receive a chat message introducing them to the mod and its key commands.

Improvements

• Exploration bugfixes for more reliable surface and cave exploration.

• Adding items to the Gather list no longer triggers automatic exploration.

• Improved shield-blocking for projectiles.

Bugfixes

• Fixed various bugs relating to Talos erroring or becoming unavailable upon respawn.

• Fixed a bug where tethering did not work correctly during combat.

• Fixed a bug where Talos was unable to pillar up to reach destinations.

• Fixed a bug where the player limit was not enforced correctly.

• Fixed a bug where Talos could die unexpectedly in certain scenarios.