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Void WarNewsPatch #15: The Second Contact Update
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Patch #15: The Second Contact Update

Void War · published 14 Mar 2026, 22:44 UTC

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Greetings Commander,

The latest update has been released: Release v1.2.4a - Second Contact

This update adds a second set of new encounters to further build on our quest encounter roster. Similar to the quests from The Holiday Update, these new encounters can be found in their respective faction’s special sectors. We are also introducing several encounters from our newest writer Scott, who may be familiar to some of you in the community as Ciggy.

Lastly, this update includes fixes to some long-standing bugs.

Version Number: Release v1.2.4a

Content

  • Added 12 new encounters

Stability

  • Fixed autosave migration crash from certain projectiles that apply effects to crew

  • Provisional fix for rare crash when enemy crew are waiting in room to fight incoming player crew

Gameplay

  • Fixed Translocator appearing in psychomancy item pools

  • Fixed ionization dialogue failing to return reactor power

  • Fixed quest destinations spawning on untraversable nodes

  • Fixed Ruin nodes sometimes overriding Miniboss nodes

UI

  • Improved quest marker hover feedback

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