Alpha 6.0 Preview Now On Beta Branch!

Due to several personal events the Alpha 6 full release will be out in the next update. However, those who opt into the beta branch can now get a preview of some of the features that will be added in the next update focused around the power armor system. Of course opting in is available to everyone and there will of course be bugs with the system but at least it will give a sneak peak and you can provide feedback if you so choose.

Along with the updates on the beta branch there were also many additional fixes that were causing corrupt save file issues as well as random issues where new ships would not load and play properly.

The power armor system and additional ships are meant for mid to late game mechanics. Too often you can do everything within a game within minutes. Often times this can lead to no real need to push forward and feel a sense of accomplishment over the long run.

The power armor system does not work like this and does not promote users who prefer to play a game for an hour or two and quickly get a refund so I know this may cause some users to be upset but the idea is to get a much greater feel of accomplishment in playing when you gain research hours in.

That being said it will take a bit longer to get to the next ships as intended however old save files will work for now and you can continue with the research you have already obtained.

ALPHA V6.0 PREVIEW PATCH NOTES

BATTLESHIP

• Docking bay should once again be properly displayed.
• Fixed an issue where battleship could be invulnerable to attacks.
• Fixed an issue where weapon slots were not set properly on the bigger ships.

BUILD MENU

• For ships with a Hangar the power armor is now available.

CREW

• Additional fixes for crew "floating in space"
• Mechanics should once again be able to maintain fighters in the hangar if a hangar is available.

DOORS

• Fixed an issue where doors would not animate and open when crew members suddenly decide to enter a door when in front of it.

POWER ARMOR

• Light, medium, and heavy armor can now be researched.
• Laser, Plasma, and Ion Rifles can now be researched.
• Mechanics can now change the weaponry of the power armor assuming the technology is unlocked.

RESEARCH

• Begin Research button will no longer show when traveling to Earth. Only when actually docked.
• Fixed research loading issues due to next available features.
• Can no longer acquire the next ship unless pilots have been researched.
• The battleship now requires pilot training and power armor found in the weapons section.

SAVE/LOAD GAME

• Fixed a save issue when crew member is lost due to an event during an autosave.

UI

• Powered armor should now be displayed.