Hi everyone, we're releasing a small patch to address some issues and do some fine-tuning.
Additionally, on the preview branch, we've uploaded an experimental version of this patch that might fix the crashes some of you are experiencing.
Gameplay
- New weapon: Flamethrower for Warships and Sentry, with updated visuals and tuned size/rotation.
- Navigation Targeting no longer has horizontal limits.
- Plasma Turret now consumes 4 energy.
- Mortar: +5% area damage, increased range, and longer lifetime for cluster projectiles.
- Heavy Ion Cannon: +10% damage.
- Autocannon: +5% damage.
- Missiles, Micro Nukes, and Mines: +10% lifetime.
- Asteroid Miner health increased by 100%.
- Pirate torpedo turrets: wider target angle.
- Dust cloud hiding strength reduced by 10%.
- Fixed Recycle units sometimes not working as expected with multiple facilities
Maps & Scenery
- Training map improvements and polish.
- Fixed atmosphere glitch on Alya’s Moon.
User Interface and Settings
- Button text visibility toggle now cycles through three modes (All, Names Only, Off) with clear colors.
- Tooltip numbers no longer wrap to a new line unexpectedly.
- Added in‑game chat bubble overlay to audio responses;
Graphics and Visual Effects
- Radioactive Nebula lighting simplified to improve performance.
- Flamethrower visual effects updated.
Audio
- Improved SFX for scouts and bombers special weapons.
- Radio chatter tuning: fewer “Request/Provide Support” messages; more “Under Attack” alerts.
- Distress responses will no longer play after excessive delay.
Localization
- Various localization fixes.
Known Issues
- Frigates with Flamethrowers will try to attack even when the flamethrower is out of range.
- Missile based weapons will sometimes fire into friendly modules when target is moving, this will be improved in the next releases.
- Some people are still experiencing crashes, this is being actively monitored, we'll provide more info and help as soon as possible.