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StellarcraftNewsCommunity & Quality-of-Life Update
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Community & Quality-of-Life Update

Stellarcraft · published 17 Mar 2026, 18:29 UTC

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🎉 Quality of Life Update

Hey everyone!

Today we’re bringing you a new update focused on improving and optimizing many aspects of the game.
This update is heavily based on your feedback, thank you for that! ❤️

We’re also already working on the next update. It will be a bigger content update, but this time not just for late game, there will be something cool for everyone.
Stay tuned, it won’t be long, we’ll share more details in a few days!


✨ Highlights

  • 🆕 New build animations

  • 📡 Improved tower range visualization

  • 💥 Reworked damage number display

  • 🗺️ Improved ping system (now visible across the entire map)

  • 🎮 New setting: choose which monitor the game starts on

  • 📦 Clearer item pickup feedback

  • 🔧 Multiple multiplayer and UI improvements

  • 🗺️ Endless Mode maps fully fixed and selectable again


🛠️ Changelog

Gameplay & Balance

  • Fixed level up issues

  • Level 1 fire now deals damage again

  • Endless mode after Level 5 now works correctly

  • Fixed an issue where the cactus enemy was incorrectly prioritized

Endless Mode

  • Fixed issues with Endless Mode maps all maps can now be selected again

  • Fixed hover animations on Endless Mode maps (now play correctly when hovering with the mouse)

UI & Visuals

  • Fixed minimap drone view flickering

  • Translated solar panel power display

  • Improved tower range visualization

  • Reworked damage number display

  • Improved ping visuals (now visible across the whole map)

  • Improved item pickup visuals

  • Added health bar to the Stamper Tower

Animations & Feedback

  • Added new build animations

  • Improved ore pickup feedback

Multiplayer

  • Fixed issue where objects could be placed multiple times

  • Deposit Terminal is now properly synchronized

  • Fixed double click issue in drone configuration

Controls & Quality of Life

  • Tower upgrades no longer require double-clicking

  • Chat is now instantly focused when opened

  • Minimap can no longer be opened while chatting

  • Returning to base via teleporter now closes the pause menu automatically

Drones & Terminology

  • Fixed drone translations

  • Renamed “Crate” to “Base” for better clarity

  • Removed duplicate “collect” text on Mk2 drone

Black Market

  • Fixed incorrect price display

  • Adjusted size of the wood pallet

  • Increased size of other items

  • Fixed reroll issue during sales

Tutorial & Achievements

  • Fixed multiple tutorial issues

  • Achievements are now working correctly

Misc

  • Fixed duplicate tower selection at the base upgrade table

We’re already hard at work on the next big update.

Expect new content for all players we can’t wait to share more with you!

Thanks for your continued support! ❤️

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