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Asteroid Mining EmpireNewsUpdate 1.2.0
Game update

Update 1.2.0

Asteroid Mining Empire · published 8 Apr 2026, 00:55 UTC · build 22687404

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Update 1.2.0 is live.

This update focuses on smoother visuals, stronger drone behavior, improved customization, and clearer progression.

Highlights

  • Background planets now move more smoothly.

  • Smuggler Run couriers use proper ship-style flyby movement and can be intercepted by attack drones.

  • Nanite Swarm visuals have been upgraded with tiny drone-like ships and live particle trails.

  • Attack drones can now defend space ads from hacks and engage more event targets.

  • Rebirth is now always visible in-game and can be purchased directly from the HUD for 1.0M current credits.

  • Overlay hotkeys can now be remapped from settings with click-to-bind controls.

Ship Designer Updates

  • Separate cosmetic customization for the player ship, mining drones, and attack drones.

  • Drone customization now uses dedicated drone hull sets.

  • Added a much larger set of drone designs.

  • Attack drone color preview now better reflects live combat visuals.

  • Multiple spacing and layout fixes across the designer UI.

UI and Quality of Life

  • Main menu spacing has been cleaned up.

  • Rebirth menu layout has been improved for better readability.

  • Main menu stats no longer show rebirth progress.

  • Pause-on-defocus remains optional, while background play is the default.

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