WarpedSpace Small Patch - Build 856.1d

🚀 Warped Space Update – Patch Notes Build 856.1x

“Everything Takes Damage Now”

A major step toward deeper ship systems, smarter AI, and a more dynamic universe.
This update introduces module damage gameplay loop, improved NPC behavior, and continued expansion of the early game experience.

⚠️ New Feature: Module Damage

• Collision and Weapon damage can now impact ship modules

• Ships are no longer just hull — systems can fail and malfunction independently

• New Ship Status Readout:

  • Engine / Weapons / Shields

  • Status indicators: Green / Yellow / Red

• Added Module Repair Button

🤖 AI & NPC Improvements

• Added NPC Spawn Manager for streamable POIs

• Updated NPC ships/hostiles now active in various POi's

• Improved AI:

  • Navigation, Obstacle avoidance and Return to position/location logic

• Reduced unintended collisions and self-destruction

🌌 World & Streaming

• Start Area now partially converted to streamable content (5/8)

• Added POI 4,5 and final POI for Early Access (Iteration still in progress)

• Improved content streaming performance

• Fixed issues with universe positioning system (Testing Phase : New Tech [x] in settings)

• POI doors now remain unlocked where appropriate

• General polish and system integration

🛡️ Shield System Update

• Added Shield Upgrade Path

• Introduced Shield Fragments

• Reworked shield behavior for better consistency

• Updated Shield Schematics

⛏️ Resources & Crafting

• Updated:

  • Geodes

  • Mineable Crystals

  • Mineable Sulphur

• Added Field Emitter Item + Schematic

🎨 UI & Polish

• Cleaned up hints & debug info

• Added New Ship Status Panel and Added Repair Ui to ship setup

• General UI improvements

⚙️ Other Changes

• Minor progression balancing

• Updated Loot Pools

🧭 Dev Note

This update begins the shift toward a fully modular damage system. Your ship’s survival now depends on how well you manage and repair individual systems—not just your hull.