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Why Is Your Oxygen Not Included Polluted Oxygen Turning Your Duplicants Into Stone?
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Why Is Your Oxygen Not Included Polluted Oxygen Turning Your Duplicants Into Stone? is contaminated air that hardens your dupes into statues. This issue, also called polluted oxygen or sour gas, creates a harsh environment. Research shows new players often spot this threat late.
How This Mechanic Works
Exposure happens when dupes breathe dirty oxygen in tiles or rooms. Studies indicate the gas adds a stress layer, causing stone skin over time. Overcrowding and poor ventilation speed up the process.
Simple Fix
Seal contaminated zones or add clean oxygen filters. One-line takeaway: isolate or scrub sour gas to keep your colony solid.
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Q: Can dupes turn to stone outside?
A: Yes, polluted oxygen outdoors works the same if the air is dirty.
Q: Is this still a threat in late game?
A: Late game, machines remove it, but early neglect still causes petrification.
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