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IRON NEST Patch 1.0 (1683) Adds GeForce NOW and Fixes Save Bugs

Published September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Heavy turret control interface with dual red steering wheels, multiple dials, and mechanical levers in an industrial setting.

Version 1.0 (1683) Bug Fixes

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Heavy turret control interface with dual red steering wheels, multiple dials, and mechanical levers in an industrial setting.
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Heavy turret control interface with dual red steering wheels, multiple dials, and mechanical levers in an industrial setting. Official game screenshot (version not specified).

The latest update, identified as Version 1.0 with build number 1683, addresses specific stability issues in IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator. The changelog confirms that loading from a save file no longer prevents the player from going to sleep. Additionally, the patch fixes a bug where guns would become jammed if the player saved or loaded during a reload sequence.

GeForce NOW and Log Improvements

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Heavy turret control panel with distance, powder charge, and elevation settings; clipboard with tactical notes and map in background
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Heavy turret control panel with distance, powder charge, and elevation settings; clipboard with tactical notes and map in background Official game screenshot (version not specified).

Version 1.0 (1683) introduces support for NVIDIA GeForce NOW, allowing players to access the game through that cloud gaming service. The update also includes an improvement to reduce the size of log files generated by the game.

Steam Community Items

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Tactical map interface from IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator, displaying distance measurements, bearing indicators, and marker deletion options.
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Tactical map interface from IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator, displaying distance measurements, bearing indicators, and marker deletion options. Official game screenshot (version not specified).

The developer announced that IRON NEST has gained the ability to support Steam Trading Cards and additional community items. These new features include animated avatars, profile backgrounds, and stickers for players.

Unresolved Achievement and Model Issues

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Control panel with dials, credit counter, and game cards on a wooden surface under green lighting.
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator — Control panel with dials, credit counter, and game cards on a wooden surface under green lighting. Official game screenshot (version not specified).

Forum reports indicate that certain bugs remain unfixed in the current version. Players have reported issues with the Dead Reckoning gold medal, where 13 enemies spawn instead of the required 15. Additionally, visual model sections near barrels are missing, and barrel collision behavior is disputed; a developer response clarified that crouching does not change the collision box rather than collision being absent.

Game Release Context

IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator was released on August 6, 2026. It is described as a first-person heavy-artillery experience that blends tactical problem-solving with war-machine management. A source lists the prices as -25% ₩ 19,900 ₩ 14,920.

Gamescom 2026 Meetup and Phantom Battery Mechanics

The update announcement includes a thank-you note to attendees of the official IRON NEST meetup held at Gamescom 2026. A forum post reports that on the backend, phantom battery shots work by spawning your own shots, which triggers all other effects. A forum post reports that phantom battery shots are currently implemented by literally spawning the player's own shots, which triggers all the other effects. This specific coding approach means that phantom shots trigger all standard effects associated with regular gunfire, a detail relevant to players analyzing in-game mechanics or troubleshooting unexpected interactions.

Patch 1558 Fixes and Developer Credits

Prior to the current version, Patch 1.0 (build 1558) addressed save file corruption and issues preventing players from entering missions after a crash. That earlier patch also resolved a visual bug where cat’s eyes disappeared on Very Low graphics settings. The game is developed by Nick Talmers Nieuwoudt, who has accumulated 2,891 followers on the platform.