In this BETA patch we see a continuation of the saving and loading mechanics introduced in 5.3, one handy item is the 'emergency save' feature which will automatically save your game if there is a crash.
Otherwise we continue the combat mechanics focus of Update 5 in general preparing to switch on unit veterancy and experience, and adding in idle shield recharge when not in combat.
In addition there are a bunch of fixes and tweaks as suggested by the community - keep them coming!
Update 5.3.1 Change Log
- Added emergency save-game on crash
- Added Officer/experience framework
- Added ranks to sample ships
- Added shield recharge when ship out of combat for 45 seconds
- Added shield recharge rolling HUD text
- Added ship tooltip to targetbox, and tactical and fleet icons
- Added save message to notification panel
- Fixed crash on ship UI animation
- Fixed issue with fleet icons not appearing for sighted enemy
- Fixed Space Object text no longer affected by time scaling
- Fixed issues clearing down refinery dialog options
- Fixed crash switching zones if mouseover Space Object
- Fixed correct behavior on ESC press when save/load window shown
- Updated Space Object tooltips
Note this patch is currently in BETA, but you can access it if you own the game:
- Right click on the game in your Steam library
- Select 'Properties'
- Select 'BETAS' tab
- Select 'testing - Overhaul Beta' from the list
BETA patches are only available on Windows and Linux.