Changes
Version 1.0.35
Released November 30th, 2023
Gameplay
Organics extraction rate increased from 2 to 3 organics per tick.
Gameplay
Ore extraction rate increased from 2 to 3 organics per tick.
Enhancement
Added additional colony construction icons.
Fix
Resolved an issue which could cause targets to appear incorrectly.
Changes
Version 1.0.34
Released November 29th, 2023
Feature
Added new buildings colony management screen which shows buildings sorted by function.
Feature
Added production status tooltips for buildings.
Feature
Added animated flags for all static factions.
Enhancement
Added new colony construction icons.
Fix
Eliminated framerate hitching caused by synchronous loading of audio tracks.
Changes
Version 1.0.33
Released November 22nd, 2023
Feature
Added new commodities: food, water, polymers, cores.
Feature
Added new colonist metrics for growth: food, shelter, health, and housing.
Feature
Added colonist morale, which determines overall planet productivity.
Feature
Added planet revenue, expenses, and net metrics for tracking planet profitability.
Feature
Added planet habitability metric for population growth.
Feature
Added new colony management system and user interface.
Feature
Added interstellar market building for buying and selling resources.
Feature
Added terraformer building for improving a planet's habitability.
Feature
Added medical complex building for improving colonist's health.
Feature
Added habitat building for growing a colony's population.
Feature
Added entertainment building to create ammenities.
Feature
Added water pump for water extraction.
Enhancement
Camera motion blur effects are now disabled by default.
Enhancement
Added improved vector-based graphics for space station user interfaces.
Enhancement
Holding the left mouse button now continues harvesting actions (chopping, breaking).
Enhancement
Single-left clicking in exploration mode now shows the cursor.
Fix
Fixed an issue which caused blueprints to save only 65535 parts per unique material.
Fix
Fixed an issue which caused blueprints to open in read-only mode.
Fix
Fixed an issue which caused player chop animations to advance a player forward.
Fix
Fixed an issue which caused incorrect lighting after undocking from a space station.
Fix
Switching from building placement to planet exploration no longer prevents tree harvesting.
Fix
Fixed an issue which caused UI blur to appear differently than intended.
Fix
Decreased friction of harvested ore and crystals, which may roll down surfaces.
Changes
Version 1.0.32
Released November 2nd, 2023
Feature
Added first officer selection during player creation.
Feature
NPC memories are now stored and retrieved from the cloud on-demand.
Feature
NPC speech is now generated in advance of companion selection.
Enhancement
Added letterboxing effect during NPC interactions.
Enhancement
Ambient sound volume decreases while NPCs are talking.
Enhancement
The inline chat window now scrolls to most recent text when reopened.
Enhancement
Added performance improvements to the Corsair lighting integration.
Enhancement
Tutorial pop-ups now intelligently wait before reappearing.
Enhancement
Character creation now shows starting class illustrations.
Enhancement
Added capability to disable generative AI text and audio for publishing to Steam.
Enhancement
Administrative dashboard now shows real-time AI interactions.
Fix
Scanning NPCs now shows a waist-up profile of the scanned NPC.
Fix
Previously created blueprints may now be resaved.
Fix
Designer camera controls now allows simultaneous forward and lateral movement.
Fix
Resolved an issue which caused tooltips to appear at an incorrect resolution.
Fix
Displaying the FPS counter via the console no longer displays an error.
Fix
Resolved issue which could cause audio to pop during screen transitions.
Fix
Resolved issue which could cause the ship to spin after planet take-off.
Platform
Continued development and support for Xbox platform.
Changes
Version 1.0.31
Released October 17th, 2023
Enhancement
Ambient sound volume is now adjustable.
Fix
Resolved issue which could cause the tutorial to appear while engaged in NPC conversation.
Changes
Version 1.0.30
Released October 13th, 2023
Enhancement
Added new soundtracks for planet and space environments.
Platform
Continued development and support for Xbox platform.
Changes
Version 1.0.29
Released October 4th, 2023
Enhancement
Added NPC speech audio processing.
Fix
Repaired physics settings for planetside game objects (trees, drones).
Changes
Version 1.0.28
Released September 29th, 2023
Enhancement
Improved NPC speech to text quality.
Enhancement
Increased range of NPC voices.
Fix
Resolved an issue which prevented NPC responses from appearing.
Fix
Resolved an issue which caused NPCs to fall through ground.
Changes
Version 1.0.27
Released September 26th, 2023
Enhancement
Gamepad input may now be disabled from the settings screen.
Enhancement
Added improved vector-based graphics for weapons and stellar targeting.
Enhancement
Jump beacons show destination details, including system name and star configuration.
Fix
Addressed memory leaks in voice over workflows.
Fix
Addressed memory leaks in NPC animation workflows.
Fix
Resolved issue which could prevent starship callsigns from appearing.
Changes
Version 1.0.26
Released September 22nd, 2023
Enhancement
Added improved vector-based graphics for clothing and weapons.
Enhancement
Added starship medium and large thrusters.
Changes
Version 1.0.25
Released September 19th, 2023
Feature
Added an inline chat window which combines chatting with emotes.
Enhancement
Added improved vector-based graphics for inventory assets.
Fix
Resolved an issue which negatively impacted realtime shadow quality.
Fix
Aborting the Settler mission no longer blocks offworld progression.
Changes
Version 1.0.24
Released September 15th, 2023
Feature
Added blueprint sharing options (everyone, faction, party, contest)
Fix
Resolved a bug which could cause the cursor to not appear on the main title screen.
Fix
Users are no longer prompted to save a blueprint if the blueprint is unchanged.
Fix
Saving an unnamed blueprint no longer results in a save-as operation.
Changes
Version 1.0.23
Released September 12th, 2023
Feature
Introduced blueprint designer for crafting unique starships, stations, and buildings.
Feature
Added sixty-seven voxel shapes for blueprint creation.
Feature
Enabled voxelization import to streamline creation of blueprints from existing 3d models.
Feature
Introduced a user interface for easy selection of player emotes.
Feature
Added an ownership UI to show which faction or player territory ownership.
Enhancement
Improved navigation waypoints with improved user interace.
Enhancement
Eliminated heap memory allocations in client and server network code.
Fix
Resolved an issue which could cause phantom gamepad input on systems with virtualization enabled.
Fix
Fixed an issue which could prevent starship callsigns from appearing.
Fix
Addressed an issue which prevented AI defender strategies from working as expected.
Changes
Version 1.0.22
Released July 11th, 2023
Feature
Targeting now shows whether the currently selected weapon is within range.
Enhancement
Improved formatting of server-side scripting output.
Enhancement
AI players no longer multicast threats directed to other AI players.
Enhancement
Combat status messages are now sent only to direct combatants.
Fix
Targets which are occluded by planets or stars are no longer displayed.
Fix
Resolved an issue which could cause an AI to attack itself.
Fix
The cursor is now shown or hidden based on connected peripherals.
Changes
Version 1.0.21
Released July 7th, 2023
Enhancement
Added visually improved targeting system.
Enhancement
Added new and improved vector-based graphics for in-game actions.
Enhancement
Improved rigid body interpolation for smoother camera movement.
Enhancement
The planet resources summary now shows a warning if there is insufficient power.
Enhancement
Harvesting progress bars now show the resource harvested.
Fix
Resolved an issue which blocked asteroid mining.
Fix
Resolved an issue which caused AI players to disembark from starships.
Fix
AI players no longer receive mission rewards intended for human players.
Fix
Resolved issue which caused keyboard UI navigation to fail.
Fix
The player's backback no longer shows planetary resources.
Fix
AI players will no longer attack or hail players engaged in the tutorial.
Changes
Version 1.0.20
Released June 23rd, 2023
Enhancement
Dialog options for AI opponents engaged in combat improved.
Enhancement
Organized server commands by target (i.e. ship, planet, star system.
Enhancement
Added server command for listing AI pathfinding state.
Gameplay
Frequency of damage caused by star proximity decreased.
Fix
Resolved in issue which caused weapon hit behavior to not reflect game server state.
Fix
Improved keyboard and mouse targeting behavior during combat.
Fix
Armor and shield repair sound effects restored.
Fix
Chat console is now cleared when a player logs out.
Changes
Version 1.0.19
Released June 21st, 2023
Enhancement
Continued user interface enhancements.
Enhancement
Tutorial missions may now be cancelled.
Fix
AI pathfinding no longer blocks an AI from subsequent planet landings.
Fix
Random AIs no longer attack players during an active tutorial.
Fix
Notifications no longer block pop-up user interface interactions.
Fix
Scan operations are now visible to the mission scripting system.
Fix
Screenshot capture functionality has been restored.
Changes
Version 1.0.16
Released June 17th, 2023
Feature
The improvement of user interface aesthetics continues.
Feature
News is now shown in the faction screen.
Feature
Faction banners now appear on the character selection screen (WIP).
Feature
Player level and title now appears on the character selection screen.
Enhancement
Resources may now be transferred via cargo and backpack screens.
Enhancement
Added additional tooltips throughout user interface.
Enhancement
The cockpit camera field of view (vertical FOV) is now configurable.
Enhancement
The player camera field of view (vertical FOV) is now configurable.
Enhancement
Starship target selection may now be cycled using the keyboard (F/G Key)
Enhancement
Starship target selection may now be cancelled using the keyboard (Hold B Key)
Fix
Starship landing sequence now disables prior follow instructions.
Fix
Starship weapon fire now reflect server-side hit/miss mechanics.
Fix
Resolved a scenario in which planetside terrain deformation is not reset.
Changes
Version 1.0.15
Released May 30th, 2023
Feature
Added new user interface for login, character creation, and tutorials.
Feature
Exploration and territorial expansion missions are now available at stardocks.
Feature
Active missions are now shown in the missions screen. This is a work in progress.
Fix
Station UI and menus update accordingly after a repair, recharge, or refuel action.
Fix
Removed allocations in Corsair integration logic.
Fix
Removed allocations in color sampling logic.
Fix
Removed an issue which could cause a subsequent login to fail after exiting a play session.
Changes
Version 1.0.14
Released May 5th, 2023
Fix
Resolved an issue which could cause the licensing screen to reappear after license acceptance.
Feature
Added just in time voice generation for GPT NPCs.
Feature
Added ability to configure planet access rights.
Changes
Version 1.0.13
Released Apr 25th, 2023
Fix
Screen resolution settings are now persisted properly when Unity misreports refresh rate.
Fix
Improved gamepad user interface actions when item popups appear.
Game Balance
Decreased the amount of oil required to produce equipment by 1/2.
Changes
Version 1.0.12
Released Apr 21st, 2023
Fix
Environmental damage for a player's starship is no longer multicast to other players.
Fix
Repairing a starship at a station no longer triggers a security warning.
Fix
Network telemetry update frequency has changed to once per second.
Changes
Version 1.0.11
Released Apr 19th, 2023
Feature
Added additional command interpreter features.
Fix
The cursor is no longer improperly hidden on title screen.
Fix
Horde players that are controlled by humans may now hail other species.
Fix
Starship orientation no longer affects the orientation of a disembarked player.
Fix
Starship autopilot waypoint navigation is now reset upon completion of a jump.
Fix
Fixed two broken settler mission tutorial voice overs.
Fix
On gamepads, the default harvesting button is now right trigger.
Changes
Version 1.0.10
Released Apr 14th, 2023
Feature
Added generative AI NPCs
Feature
Added generative AI News Editor
Fix
Fixed an issue relating to foot placement and animation baking.
Fix
Hats no longer cast incorrect shadows on players.
Fix
Building placement no longer fails if a gamepad is connected.
Fix
Characters no longer jump when building is placed.
Fix
Planetside character camera clipping plane adjusted to show distant mountains.
Game Balance
Hydrogen crystal to processed hydrogen crystal ratio changed to 80:1.
Changes
Version 1.0.9
Released Feb 27, 2023
Feature
PvP ship combat has been added.
Feature
PvP ship to building combat has been added.
Fix
Scan and salvage distance calculations are now accurate for moving planetary objects.
Fix
Players no longer fall through ground when disembarking from a landed starship.
Fix
External players are now visible from a starship's cockpit.
Fix
Colonists are no longer included in random cargo drops.
Fix
Mining a planet that is unowned by a player causes resources to go to starship open cargo holds.
Game Balance
Increased equipment drops in Settler mission.
Game Balance
Planetary citadel targeting reticles are now visible regardless of visible obstruction.
Changes
Version 1.0.8
Released Feb 24, 2023
Enhancement
Added environment selection (developer, preview, release) in settings.
Fix
Global kills leaderboard has been restored.
Fix
Networked players no longer jump or crouch in a loop.
Fix
Fixed an issue involving debris and loot drops colliders.
Fix
Increased the range of stellar salvage operations.
Fix
It is no longer possible to place overlapping buildings.
Fix
Waypoint distance is now shown when plotting a route using nearby services.
Fix
AI players will not target distant starships at the fringes of a star system.
Fix
AI players will not open a hailing channel with players engaged in a system jump.
Changes
Version 1.0.7
Released Feb 22, 2023
Feature
Homeworld planets now show an industrialized city background scene.
Enhancement
Added game setting and hotkey (F5) to toggle display of the UI.
Enhancement
Added sound effects for canopy open/close and door open/close.
Enhancement
Added a targeting indicator for planetside players.
Enhancement
Jump beacon targeting is now obscured by stars and planets.
Enhancement
All new players now receive a torch in their inventory.
Fix
Floors and building foundations no longer float when placed by a separate networked player.
Fix
Unlocked doors now open for networked players.
Fix
Restored functionality of two emotes, cough and relief.
Fix
Stellar debris is dropped as starships are damaged.
Fix
It is no longer possible to land on homeworlds.
Fix
Resolved networking issue when equiping tools and clothing.
Fix
The Settler mission no longer fails if the Horde starship is destroyed.
Fix
Resolved an issue with certain planet names having a hidden end-of-line character.
Fix
Entering orbit from a planet no longer disables targeting if a citadel is not built.
Fix
Resolved an issue which could cause allies to attack a friendly player.
Fix
When display is set to windowed mode window position and size is remembered.
Changes
Version 1.0.6
Released Feb 11, 2023
Feature
Game sound tracks are now adaptive and respond to in-game action.
Feature
Introduced new stellar, planet, and action soundtracks.
Feature
Added interaction with AI players (request, demands, story).
Feature
Added first pass of star system ownership user interface.
Feature
Characters may now emote actions using /emote.
Feature
Added jump beacons for jump navigation guidance.
Feature
Improved AI ship navigation (attack, retreat, avoidance).
Feature
Added custom Corsair iCUE lighting integration.
Enhancement
Improved controls for thrust and automatic engine engagement.
Enhancement
Added Human settler introduction voice over.
Enhancement
Introduced numerous improvements to starship HUD.
Fix
Resolved a bug relating to player hair customization.
Fix
Resolved a bug which caused resource asset prices to list below market value.
Fix
Fixed an issue relating to starship map orientation.
Fix
Fixed an issue affecting starship jump calculations and fuel management.
Fix
Addressed many issues affecting player synchronziation and network performance.
Fix
Addressed many issues relating to planetside combat.
Changes
Version 1.0.5
Enhancement
Improved quality of user-interface anti-aliasing.
Enhancement
Network communication now prioritizes TCP/IP socket connections over HTTP.
Fix
Targeting user interface now scales with display resolution.
Changes
Version 1.0.4
Feature
Added planetside turrets now fire upon enemy invaders.
Feature
Added ships, stations, and buildings now show armor and shield levels.
Enhancement
Improved visual quality of icon rendering
Game Balance
Decreased armor of planetary citadels.
Changes
Version 1.0.3
Feature
Added new temperate planet environment.
Feature
Added campfire construction for nighttime lighting before base construction begins.
Feature
Added light construction parts.
Feature
Added door construction parts.
Feature
Added window construction parts.
Feature
Added ramp construction parts.
Feature
Added wedge construction parts.
Feature
Added stairs construction part.
Feature
Added door lock and unlock capability for planetary governors.
Feature
Added reinforced version of construction parts with added hit points.
Feature
Added color picker to allow light colors to be changed.
Feature
Added shield building for automated planet defensive capability.
Feature
Added turret building for automated planet offensive capability.
Feature
Added starships can now vertically land or take-off on command.
Fix
The planet construction UI is now right-aligned with wide-screen resolutions.
Fix
Showing the settings screen (F1) from explore mode now shows a cursor.
Fix
Construction placement now detects and avoids collisions with neighboring parts.
Fix
Characters sit properly in rotated chairs.
Game Balance
Horde starships now randomly attack player bases while player is logged in.
Changes
Version 1.0.2
Fix
Done flight pathing and performance improved.
Fix
Reloading a planetside environment no longer causes light probe corruption.
Fix
The Settler Mission no longer spawns pirates with unavailable weapons.
Version 1.0.1
Feature
Added rank (levels) for character experience increases. Each rank has unique insignia.
Feature
Added 70 trainable character skills. Characters gain skill points for each rank gained.
Feature
Added initial support for props, including soccer balls and chairs.
Feature
Added character clothing options. Initial items include hats, eye patch, scarfs, pouches, and backpack.
Feature
Added pick axe and associated animation for ore and crystal mining.
Feature
Added ship communicator to allow characters to recall distant starships.
Feature
Added resource drops for clothing, props, weapons, and basic technology.
Feature
Added artifact resource drops for experience, skill points, and rare technology.
Feature
Added highly important ability to sit in chair.
Feature
Added playable character, the Synthetic. Synths are loyal to the AI Core.
Feature
Added non-playable character, the Horde. He will hurt you.
Feature
Added additional world physics. e.g. soccer balls roll down hills and may be picked up.
Feature
Added Starships may now affect the environment, including the ability to known down trees.
Feature
Added initial in-game achievements for successful mission completion.
Enhancement
Enemy starships now enter planetary atmospheres from a random heading.
Enhancement
The planet status screen now shows icons for underpowered or disabled buildings.
Enhancement
Cursor color changes when hovering above interactive 2D and 3D objects.
Enhancement
Buildings now burn when severely damaged.
Enhancement
Planetside wreckage now shows a targeting (radar) icon.
Enhancement
User interface scaling may now be changed during gameplay.
Enhancement
Gamepad support has been improved across many screens.
Fix
Character interaction, including harvesting, is significantly improved.
Fix
Avatar eyes no longer disappear when distance to camera is small.
Fix
Improved handling of input when 3D world and 2D user interfaces receive simultaneous input.
Fix
User interfaces with embedded render targets (profile, ship, shipyard, and tutorial) now render simultaneously.
Fix
Gamepad input may now advance inventory selection beyond disabled items.
Fix
Settler Mission now acknowledges early construction of buildings.
Fix
Settler Mission colonist starship can no longer crash outside the playable area.
Fix
Reflections shown at night no longer severely impact rendering performance.
Fix
Constructing a building at close range no longer clips characters through terrain.
Game Balance
Settlers no longer receive experience for planet creation during tutorial.
Game Balance
Settlers receive a lumber axe, pick axe, and starship communicator.
Game Balance
Starship attack damage randomizes based on equipped weapons.
Game Balance
Some enemy combatants use hit and fade tacticts while others fight to the death.
Game Balance
Commodity production scales as additional refineries are added.