The development team behind Captain Of Industry has announced a significant expansion for the COI Hub, the game's centralized community platform. The Hub now supports mod hosting and integrated forums, alongside the release of update v0.8.4, which brings performance improvements and new tools.
COI Hub Expands with Mod Support
The COI Hub, previously used for sharing blueprints, maps, and translations, now serves as the official repository for game modifications. The developers chose to build their own hosting system rather than rely on third-party platforms like Steam Workshop or Nexus Mods. Key reasons include avoiding platform lock-in, maintaining tighter game integration, and providing better security and moderation tools.
Mod authors can now create dedicated pages for their work, complete with thumbnails, detailed descriptions, version archives, and changelog support. Each mod also receives its own forum board for community discussion and support. The system tracks dependencies and game version compatibility, helping players install mods correctly.
Update v0.8.4 Brings Performance Gains
Alongside the Hub updates, the game received patch v0.8.4, which introduces several technical improvements. Train state synchronization has been optimized, yielding up to a 10% FPS increase in sessions with heavy rail networks. The update also adds recovery saves, a terrain inspector tool, and new zoom-to-cursor options with a revised default setting.
Forums and Community Features
The new forums are integrated directly into the COI Hub, allowing players to discuss strategies, report issues, and share creations. Mod authors can create sub-boards, moderate discussions, or disable their forum entirely. The developers emphasized that mods can still exist on other platforms, but the Hub aims to be the reliable, official destination for finding quality modifications.
Looking Ahead
With the Hub now hosting mods and forums, the development team plans to deepen game integration over time. Future updates may include in-game browsing, automatic mod updates, and security warnings for potentially harmful content. The v0.8.4 update is available now for all players.
