Developer posts and news about this game.
This update adds tagging and better searching for blueprints and templates, overhauls how shipyards report problems, and brings a large round of performance and memory improvements, balance tweaks, and bug fixes. Blueprint & Template Tags Blueprints and templates can now be t
This is a smaller, focused update that overhauls how you command your ships' AI and fleets, adds creative-mode server options, and fixes a number of outstanding bugs. It builds directly on the previous "Up to Speed" release. AI & Targeting Overhaul The ship/turret AI configur
This update introduces significant performance improvements in most areas of the game, as well as bumps the game from Java 7 all the way up to Java 21. Java 21 Migration The game now builds and runs using Java 21. This means that the old v1, v2, and v3 launchers will no longer fu
StarMade Launcher v4 Beta Greetings Citizens, In preparation for the next release update coming in the following days, we are putting out a beta for the new StarMade Launcher v4. This new launcher is a multi-platform electron-based application designed to be as robust as possible
This update introduces a complete overhaul of the build tools, designed for versatility and usability. It also addresses some bugs and performance concerns. Note: There may be some rendering issues with the Build Tool previews, but they should be fully working in terms of functio
Changelog Important Note BlockTypes.properties, BlockConfig.xml, blockBehaviorConfig.xml, and factionConfig.xml files have all been significantly changed in this update, so any servers / mods that modify or rely on these files will likely need to be re-configured! Thruster Plume
Refactored UI classes for modularity. Added launcher version label. Fixed potential memory leaks in the C portion of the launcher. Note: If memory leaks still occur, then the issue would likely be within the game itself. Please report any further issues in the discord.
Hi all, this update adds some minor texture updates to existing blocks as well as some fancy new purple forcefields. Energy Cells and Energy Pylons The Decorative Energy Cell and Pylon blocks have had a new cap texture added, as well as had their side texture orientations updated
0.301.101 - Universe Update (Pre-Release 3) New Launcher Notice There is a new launcher available, which is required to run StarMade versions ≥ 0.3. You can obtain this new launcher one of two ways: Via the new launch option on Steam Via the GitHub releases page Please note that
Feature Changelog: Warp Gates are active by default on placement, but can be deactivated with logic. Persistence appears to work but may need more testing. HUD selected ship stats in top left-hand corner now shows reactor level, power output, and power consumption rather than jus
The launcher login has been fixed. There are still a few other bugs, which will be fixed as well.
Community Update Thanks to everyone involved! Feature Changelog: Reduced HP of Basic Hull from 400 HP to 200 HP. Replaced duplicate mod error with a less intrusive warning. AI now has internal support for unfocused fire. AI will now fire salvage beams unfocused during fleet minin
This update makes some minor adjustments to system balance and fixes a whole range of bugs and issues. Feature Changelog: AI can now use Selected Target turrets by firing at the target of the main ship. AI can use Cannon-Missile weapons. Expanded AI firestate system under the hoo
API Changelog: Deprecated old API hooks for block damage and destruction. Bug Fixes: Fixed a salvage beam exploit. Fixed new block damage API hook not applying to missiles. Fixed mod error window potentially being larger than the monitor screen.
This update aims to address many of the bugs and concerns introduced by previous updates. We want to assure you that we are working to fix these issues, and we have adopted a new development pipeline and standards to cut down on bugs introduced in the future. We want to apologize
Fixed icon mismatch issue Fixed mod block icon issue
Decor Update (Community update) Meet Major Update 0.203.147! This update is focused on decor and adding more block variants. Features Changelog: Gravity Logic: Gravity Units can now use logic to activate. Gravity Exit Unit: Similar to a gravity unit, but deactivates all gravity f
Features Changelog Console Sitting: You can now sit in front of consoles without having to put them on a separate entity. Bug Fixes Fixed crash caused by activating an unlinked console. Fixed spacedust particle error. Improved debug logging. Other bug fixes.
Features Changelog New Functions for Decorative Consoles: Added ability for Decorative Consoles to control Thrusters. Added ability for Decorative Consoles to control Transporters. Bug Fixes Fixed chunk-related issue causing Decorative Consoles to not activate properly when outsi
Features Changelog Decorative Console Functionality: This update adds a small new feature to Decorative Consoles - you can now use them as a sort of “Remote Access” for various different blocks by connecting them: Ship Core: Enters the Ship Core. Build Block: Enters the Build Blo