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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| Game update | New Game Setup Warnings After reading a few instances of players finding it a bit tricky to start a new game and with the release of a demo in the near future, we have redesigned the new game setup. Update: · New Game Setup is now a check on request (Create button pressed) · Warns if the pilot does not have a name input · Warns if the pilot portrait images is not setup · Warns if the pilot's trait setup has not been s… | 20911356 | |
| Game update | Game Loading Fixed for Newer Mounts We got 2 back to back reports after a minor update about Save files with ship mounts not loading. Bugs · Addressed an issue where newer mounts would be saved but not restored when loading the save file | 19462585 | |
| In-game event | New Map Generator Updates Things have been quiet for too, we have a good group of new features and expanding more. While this update is not ground breaking, it is a good foundation for the followup Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports. Updates: · We have rewritten the game map generation system · Allow for faster new games (23% faster on average) · Speeds up loading saved games (13% quicker) · Por… | 19462585 | |
| Game update | New Game Setup Enhancements Portraits are being well received, however there have been reported difficulties. We would like to address them quickly. Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports. Updates: · More Portrait Options · Adjusted the method used to check that a portrait has been selected · Adjusted SFX for some buttons · Improved the background graphics for a few panels and menus, we will be review… | 17595180 | |
| In-game event | Portraits & Trait Updates As part of improving captain customization, we have added portraits. Furthermore, this will mean that crew be more than a name. Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports. Updates: · Portraits have been added: - Currently, only new games can have them - Looking to add a system to identify saves without portrait data and allow for one to be set · New Game Panel have been updated… | 17553927 | |
| Community | Japanese Localization Update 皆さん、こんにちは! 以前のバージョンで英語と日本語が混在していたことについて、まずお詫び申し上げます。シームレスな言語体験の重要性を理解しており、この問題を解決するために一生懸命取り組んできました。バージョン 0.3.1.0 には、多数のローカリゼーション更新が行われています。 しかし、まだ改善が必要な部分があることを認識しており、特に船の名前や星系の名前が英語のままであることについてご承知ください。これらの問題を今後のアップデートで解決するために積極的に取り組んでいます。 皆さんのご理解と引き続きのご支援を感謝申し上げます。皆さんの体験をより良くするために努力してまいります。ありがとうございました! Hello Everyone, We would like to start by apologizing for the mixing of English and Japanes… | — | |
| In-game event | Market Item Improvements We have been hard at work improving the UI, and adding a ton of requested quality of life changes. There are still more to come, but the build is now stable and time to get boarder feedback! Updates: · UI Updates: - Adjusted the scaling of the Market Panel - Adjusted the Captain Information Panel size - More Tooltips · Report Issue System is back! · Localization: - Difficulties - Market Items -… | — | |
| Game update | Scrolling, Settings & Log Fixes UI Scaling is now a complete setting, meaning it will save as you adjust the value and will stay between gaming sessions. Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports. Updates: · UI Scaling value is saved after setting · Adjusted the purchase SFX · Added to the Credits section, thank you! · Improved Localization Bugs · Addressed multiple spelling issues · Addressed multiple issue… | — | |
| Game update | Difficulty Adjustments and Bug Fixes We have added UI Scaling options to allow for more control over how the UI is displayed. We are sure there are edge cases we have missed in this setup, and are ready for feedback. Updates: · UI Scaling: - Warp Panel now scales better - Market Panel now scales better - Currently only scales the UI within the game · Improved Captain Mini Panel Design · Market Panel Logic for Buy and Selling · Imp… | — | |
| Game update | UI Scaling We have added UI Scaling options to allow for more control over how the UI is displayed. We are sure there are edge cases we have missed in this setup, and are ready for feedback. Updates: · UI Scaling: - Can Scale UI from 0.6 to 1.0 - Accessed in the UI Settings Panel - Currently only scales the UI within the game · Improved Localization Bugs · Addressed an issue with Steam Deck Display | 16634930 | |
| In-game event | UI Overhaul! We have been hard at work improving the UI, and adding a ton of requested quality of life changes. There are still more to come, but the build is now stable and time to get boarder feedback! Updates: · UI Overhaul: - Added Star System Navigator Panel - Added Captain Information Panel - More of the IU can be collapsed, allowing great view of the galaxy map - Smaller Selected Star System Informat… | — | |
| In-game event | More Market Commodities Due to a few issue in 0.3.0 update it will be delayed for a bit longer. Therefore, we wanted to share all of the features and fixes we have tested and have ready. A lot about the Early Access process is to get feedback. Updates: · More Market Commodities: - Firearms - Batteries · Improved the menu feedback inside the Shipyard and Outfitter Panels · UI adjustments and tweaks · The display of Bar… | — | |
| In-game event | Outfitter Available! There is a very large update in the works, however we wanted to make sure the systems are working well before opening the flood gates. Therefore, the Outfitter is now available based on a star system's tech level. Updates: · Added Outfitters - Basic: - A few Gadgets available to expand your exploration and profit making - These are the base ones we need to test before the whole collection is re… | 16126849 | |
| In-game event | Keybinding & More SFXs Updates: · There are a good group of re-bindable key shortcuts - They can be accessed from Settings -> Controls - The current system are are using doesn't allow for them to be localized, however we are going to address this short coming · New Game option - Random start, this allows you to play the same seed, but starting in a different location · Added more Sound Effects for the game interface… | 16110917 | |
| Game update | 0.2.1.0 Introducing the Tuna, a new ship type in the game. The Tuna is a predatory ship. This update is being delivered a bit early, as we needed to access a few minor issues that were game breaking if you got into that state. Updates · Added more SFX for buttons and UI · Loads of Quality of Life UI Updates: - Adding Version Info to Main Menu - Update to Create New Game Panel with more information on D… | — | |
| Game update | 0.2.0.1 Bugs · Addressed the issue with the Logs Panel not allowing Scroll · Addressed ship purchases not be logged | — | |
| In-game event | In Game Logs Updates: · Adding in In-Game Logs · Clean up the function a few panel systems, more to come Bugs · Addressed an issue where route path could be left after warp · Addressed the Credits Popup button hidden | — | |
| In-game event | Font Selection and Japanese Added Updates: · Adding the ability to switch fonts: - This is a bit experimental right now - 2 font options for now · Route Path Added - Route is colored for Fuel Range, Yellow no problem, Red out of range · Adding Japanese Localization | 16046667 | |
| In-game event | Warp Panel Updates Updates: · UI Tweaks and Adjustments: - Adjusted several panels size and placement to allow "useful" map space while open - Ship Stat Row is now longer and more flexible for localization sizing · Warp Panel Updates: - Warp Panel gets Idle control - Engine Warm up sounds are now completely sync'ed with the state of the warp engine - Engine Warm Up is now dynamic based on ship type · Market Refre… | — | |
| In-game event | UI Settings Update Updates: · UI Setting Options Expanded: - Added Bar Values Displayed Option - Added Star System Tech Level Display Option · Star System Double Click now opens the Warp Panel to allow a bit more understand on how to travel · Cleaned Up Debug Logs Bugs: · More guard rails for Market Item and their generation | — | |
| In-game event | Fuel Range Update Updates: · UI Updates and Adjustments: - Added UI Settings Panel - Add In Cargo Indication inside the Market Panel · Report Popup Redirect · Starting Camera Zoom Updated · Adding Fuel Range Ring as an optional overlay · Cleaned Up Debug Logs Bugs: · Division by ZERO prevention · Camera Movement Paused while mouse within Market Panel · Fixed Game Data References | — | |
| Game update | Update 0.1.5.1 Updates: · Warp Panel Animation · Updated Save Slot Display · Ensure Qty is a whole number Bugs: · Fixed the hiding of Market Button · Addressed an issue preventing the sale of items when the market had ZERO with more cargo checks | 16018017 | |
| Major update | Graphics Update! Updates: · Graphic Update · More Warp Panel Updates - Added the option to Show and Hide - Engine States now function correctly · Added Save Button & Game Info to the main UI · Localization Update Bugs: · Addressed an issue that had the Save Slots Cleared when once a captain Saved | 16015114 | |
| In-game event | Difficulty Controls Warp Panel Update · Adding Difficulty Selection · Add Metal and Grouper · Minor UI Update · Update to Discovery Mode | — | |
| Game update | Day 1 Patch Fixing a ton of little things that were discovered. Bugs · Addressed an issue limiting the number of ships available to 3 · Addressed an issue with ships having the wrong image · Addressed an issue preventing the display of ship stats in the Shipyard Panel · {0.1.3.1) Addressed an issue where sound manager would lose the ability to control volume levels · {0.1.3.1) Addressed an issue where scro… | — | |
| Steam news | Available Now! Greetings, Spacefarers! We are thrilled to announce that Epic Space Trader is now live on Steam! Embark on an interstellar journey where you command your starship, trade goods across the galaxy, and navigate cosmic threats to build your trading empire. Key Features: · Open-Ended Sandbox Experience: Choose your own path to riches, whether through trading, bounty hunting, or piracy. · Dynamic Mar… | — |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.