Colony Points

 were introduced in version 0.8.0 and measure the progress of the player by rewarding points based on growth. These points replace the happiness mechanic and incentivize growing a colony more so than the previous mechanic. Recruiting more colonists makes it easier to produce and distribute lots of Meals & Luxury Items, resulting in many more Colony Points. These Points can be spent on a range of upgrades. These upgrades have many levels, with rapidly escalating costs. Colony Points are also required for certain unlocks in the tech tree.

Food and luxury items can be consumed to reward Colony Points. These points can be used to purchase upgrades.