V41.5 introduced subtle but impactful changes to how "Caves" (the side-objectives found while digging) generate.
Critics praised how these small changes reduced "unfair" deaths, as players could now better read the chaos of a late-game wave. 4. The "Prestige" Grind Dome Keeper v41.5
Before this patch, the Assessor was often seen as high-skill but inconsistent. v41.5 smoothed out the "Sphere" mechanics, making the kinetic mining feel more predictable. Dome Keeper v41.5