News9 Jun 2026Multiplayer Beta Update #2Attention Captains, We've uploaded v2.1.4 of the Astra Protocol 2 multiplayer / terminal beta. We believe we're now at the stage where all major features and core functionality are in place. From here, our focus is on tracking down any remaining bugs and ensuring everything runs smoothly. We've even found time to fix another couple of extra issues along the way. Here's a brief summary of some o…
Attention Captains, This is not an erroneous transmission. The current beta, Astra Protocol 2 (v2.1.1), contains an early prototype of multiplayer functionality - though not the kind you may be expecting. We are experimenting with remote terminal support, allowing a second user to connect to the pilot's machine and issue commands through a terminal interface. The remote player has access to a s…
Attention Captains, Patch 2.1 of Astra Protocol 2 is now live. This patch brings in a mix of new features and improvements alongside the usual bug fixes. We've added some new exploration options and a few ways of dealing with some tricky situations. Here's all the changes: New Features Achievements We've added eighteen brand new achievements to the game - some simple to obtain, others not so mu…
Attention Captains, We've updated the beta branch to v2.0.5.0. This build should contain all the new features and bug fixes for the v2.1 patch, it just needs further testing and refinement before we release the final version. Here is a summary of the changes in the beta since the last build: New Features Autopilot Limiter You can activate / deactivate a limiter to set a top speed. Once you reac…
Attention Captains, For those of you trying out the Astra Protocol 2 v2.1 beta, we've just uploaded a new build to it. We've still got a couple more features to implement, as well as all the tweaking and refinement. Key features of the update include: · All achievements have been certified as collectable. · Fighters, fighter bays, and torpedo tubes can be replaced when destroyed if the space st…
Hi all, We're working on some new features for the v2.1 update and would appreciate some user feedback. As part of this work, we've also updated the executable to be 64-bit, so there might be some knock on compatibility issues, so user feedback is even more vital for us. To allow for this, we've updated the main 'beta' branch to the newest build, v2.0.3. We've not updated any of the documentati…
Attention Captains, We are in a celebratory mood as Astra Protocol 2 has just turned three years old! To celebrate this occasion, we have brought a gift - a new patch! This patch makes some major changes to Astra Protocol 2 as we've brought in a new renderer and framework (those eagle eyed of you might recognise it as the one we've implemented on the Astra Protocol Remake). These changes mean t…
Ahoy Captains, We've just uploaded a new build to the beta branch. This update makes a small tweak to how the logging works (which should be invisible to the users) and adds a new experimental feature: Telemetry. Telemetry outputs data for your ship and discovered planets. Users can specify how often the data is outputted and where it sent - so those of you with a dot matrix setup could even ou…
Ahoy Captains, Patch 1.8.1 is now live! This patch is a relatively small one which focuses mainly on bug fixes: Improvements · Maintenance craft slow down sooner, which should limit how often they crash into space stations. Bug Fixes · Fixed issue where player could immediately spawn within a planet. · Fixed issue where bad characters in the Captain's Log would crash the game on load. · The cur…
Attention Captains, We have uploaded a new beta branch that focuses on controlling Astra Protocol 2 using a gamepad. Whilst Astra Protocol 2 controls best via a keyboard, there are some circumstances where it might not be practical, or possible to use one. This beta intends to get the proposed control system into users' hands so they can help us work out if it is a control system worth pursuing…
Ahoy Captains, Patch 1.7 is now live! This patch was influenced by feedback from the Astra Protocol 2 community, and includes additional player information, and more options to control the players’ experience. This patch brings a mix of new features, improvements, and bug fixes: New Features · DISABLE ALL command to cut power to all systems in a pinch · ALIAS command to allow for user remapping…
Attention Captains, The upcoming v1.7 patch is currently available in the beta branch. This patch is mainly focusing on some quality of life improvements based on user feedback, featuring new commands, information, and configuration options. Its a relatively small patch compared to some of our other patches, so it may not be too long until it goes live. As usual, please feel free to leave comme…
Attention Captains, Patch 1.6.1.0 is now live. This patch focuses on improving the rendering times and bugfixes. The changes are as follows: · If not running in a window, the game will ask the user on launch whether they want to run in 800x600 mode. This lowers the resolution of the screen that the game is running on to fix issues when running at higher resolutions. Closing the game will return…
Attention Captains, The Patch 1.6 for Astra Protocol 2 is now live! Star-fighters have been overhauled and new features have been programmed into the terminal. This patch brings a mix of new features, improvements, and bug fixes: New Features · Overhauled fighters · Battleships and destroyers launch fighters · Hardcore mode - type a syntax error and the ship explodes · Ships can drop chaff · Pa…
Attention Captains, Work has begun on the v1.6 patch for Astra Protocol 2. Alongside a few bug fixes and improvements, there will be some new features added. The biggest update in this patch however is that we're looking at overhauling the fighters. Fighters will now be distinct from ships, allowing a separation of their logic and behaviour, allowing them to be much more reliable in their usage…
Attention Captains, Minor Patch 1.5.1 has been released for Astra Protocol 2. This patch enables music to be played in game, set up using the config screen. Whilst intended for use with the upcoming Audio Pack DLC, it can be adjusted to play your own music. We're planning to have the free Audio Pack DLC release in the next few days. There was also a fix regarding a missing transmission for a sc…
Attention Captains, Just to let you know that we have two sets of downloadable content planning to be launched in a week or two (pending the approvals process) - an Audio Pack DLC and game soundtrack. The Audio Pack DLC is a collection of six ambient tracks that have been created to play in the background whilst playing Astra Protocol 2, and will tie in with the upcoming v1.5.1.0 minor patch. T…
Attention Captains, The Patch 1.5 for Astra Protocol 2 is now live! Space stations have come online and can provide benefits to you on your exploration and investigation into the Astra Protocol. This patch brings a mix of new features, improvements and bug fixes: New Features · Can request to DRYDOCK with space station - docking will allow ship to be repaired · Can request RESUPPLY from a space…
Attention Captains, The v1.5 patch is currently available in the beta branch. Most major feature changes are present and we're just going through the process of playtesting, ironing out any bugs, and sorting documentation. If you want a peek of what's coming in v1.5 or want to help with any bug hunting, just grab the beta branch. Feel free to leave any feedback here too. If you're happy to wait…
Ahoy Captains, We have reviewed our roadmap for going forward and have started work on the next, 1.5, patch for Astra Protocol 2. Alongside bug-fixes and improvements, this patch will introduce some new, and modified, features themed around Space Stations. We're hoping to keep the scope more focused than previous patches. As usual, please feel free to leave comments here or in the Community Fee…
Attention Captains, We have released a Minor Patch 1.4.3.0. This is a quality of life patch, adding in a few minor features to allow captains to adjust their experience. · Seeding the random number as mentioned in the Patch 1.4.2.0 Beta · Second screen functionality. Allowing certain instrumentation to be displayed on a second screen / monitor. For more information, check out the SECONDARY SCRE…
Attention Captains, We have uploaded a minor version to the beta branch that allows those who are a little more technical minded to tinker with Astra Protocol 2. There are two main components to this patch: · Ability to seed the game's random numbers. · Ability to configure most of the game's variables. The biggest change of this build is that you can set the value that the game uses to seed th…
Minor patch to re-enable logging to a dot-matrix printer which was lost between the v1.3.1 and v1.4 patch. To enable, you need to do some configuring of your computer - DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. In a command prompt, you need to register your printer as a parallel printer: "NET USE LPT1: \\ \Printer /PERSISTENT:YES" Then, in the Terminal Configuration (accessed using the command argument -c) you n…
Attention Captains, Patch 1.4 is now live! This is possibly the biggest patch we've released to date with over 120 tasks and bug-fixes involved. This patch brings in a mix of new features, improvements and bug fixes: New Features · Ships can dock with space stations · Ships now have a life-support you must manage · New failure state - loss of life support · Science missions · Animation when rea…
Attention Captains, Patch 1.4 is nearing completion - all new features have been implemented, but some tweaks, refinement, and bug fixing remains. As this patch has been in development for a while, we've decided to give you a preview of what is to come and upload patch 1.4 as a beta. To opt in to this beta, go to the Astra Protocol 2 properties in the Steam client, select Betas and opt into the…
Minor patch to allow users to enable logging to a dot matrix printer. Disabled by default. Enabled by selecting External Log in the config menu and entering LPT1: in the text box
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