PATCH NOTES 0.26 (Stormrock)

Species: Unknown · published · build 26293638

Added

- New map “HGC Stormrock”: A brand new and mysterious destination is now available for your contracts.
- Progression system “Challenges”: An entire progression system has been added with tiered groups of in-game challenges to complete (find them in the “Challenges” tab of the Pause menu). Climbing the ranks progressively unlock the shop items.
- Rank rewards: Unlocking a new rank grants a corresponding emblem to display on your suit, available in the customization menu. More cosmetic rewards will be added in future updates.
- Steam Achievements: 72 achievements are now available on Steam (part of them tied to the new in-game “Challenges”).
- ”Pioneer” exclusive emblem: Players who have played before this update receive an exclusive emblem to display on their suit. Thank you for being with us during this first year of Early Access!

Changed

- Save wipe: Player progression has been reset, to allow for the new progression system.
- Improved private session security to prevent unauthorized access
- Display player rank on ID card on main menu and in session list
- Display color (same as communication wheel color) and rank for each player in the Crew members menu
- Updated the in-game news text
- Updated the post-first mission popup text to match the new rank naming system

Fixed

- Fixed a spot in the HSS Hawking’s hydroponic farm where colored cannisters could be inaccessible.
- Fixed a softlock that could occur after the first mission popup when opening the pause menu during the return cinematic.
- Fixed HUD remaining visible in Game Over state after a disconnect/reconnect.