Star Nomad 2

Released: Dec 14, 2015
Platforms: WindowsmacOS
Last updated: 06 Sep 2026, 16:14 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

14 Dec 2018Developer post
Introducing: Nomads of the Fallen Star
Edit: The steam page is now live! A happy holidays greetings to all, I've been toiling away the past 2 years or so on the next game project and it's finally nearing completion. It's a post-apocalypse, dynamic sandbox and squad turn-based RPG. The setting is in the Star Nomad 2 un
22 Dec 2016Developer post
Holiday Greetings & Video Tutorial
Greetings Pilots, It's been a year already since release, how time flies! I just wanted to give a heads up, the game will go on a 50% sale for the holiday season. If you've been on the fence, it's a good time to give it a go. I was thinking of doing a series of video tutorials to
22 Dec 2016Developer post
Holiday Greetings & Video Tutorial
Greetings Pilots, It's been a year already since release, how time flies! I just wanted to give a heads up, the game will go on a 50% sale for the holiday season. If you've been on the fence, it's a good time to give it a go. I was thinking of doing a series of video tutorials to
23 Oct 2016Developer post
OSX/MAC Build Ready!
It was always my intention to port the game over for MAC gamers too (I also get some Escape Velocity fans contacting me about it!), but there were some major incompatibility within my game engine with OSX that made it impossible for awhile. But it was recently resolved and I've b
23 Oct 2016Developer post
OSX/MAC Build Ready!
It was always my intention to port the game over for MAC gamers too (I also get some Escape Velocity fans contacting me about it!), but there were some major incompatibility within my game engine with OSX that made it impossible for awhile. But it was recently resolved and I've b
19 Jul 2016Developer post
Android release!
The launch on iOS last month provided some much needed feedback on the mobile port, and I’ve taken in the responses and suggestions to improve the game further. There’s now two modes of flight controls, giving players a choice to get comfortable in space. Bugs were killed and som
19 Jul 2016Developer post
Android release!
The launch on iOS last month provided some much needed feedback on the mobile port, and I’ve taken in the responses and suggestions to improve the game further. There’s now two modes of flight controls, giving players a choice to get comfortable in space. Bugs were killed and som
12 Jul 2016Developer post
Update 1.20: Engine optimizations & Steam Achievements!
A recent engine update has fixed some compatibility issues with Steam SDK, so I've finally been able to enable Steam Achievements! Worry not, the game has been monitoring your progress separately, via the Achievements menu (bottom right, Title Screen), so any prior progress will
12 Jul 2016Developer post
Update 1.20: Engine optimizations & Steam Achievements!
A recent engine update has fixed some compatibility issues with Steam SDK, so I've finally been able to enable Steam Achievements! Worry not, the game has been monitoring your progress separately, via the Achievements menu (bottom right, Title Screen), so any prior progress will
01 Jun 2016Developer post
Be a Space Pilot away from your PC, now available on iOS!
After a number of months spent porting over the PC build, Star Nomad 2 is finally out on Apple iOS, for iPad Mini 2, Air, iPhone 6 Plus or newer. This iOS version includes many feature adds that the PC build has received on Steam since the release in December last year. This incl
01 Jun 2016Developer post
Be a Space Pilot away from your PC, now available on iOS!
After a number of months spent porting over the PC build, Star Nomad 2 is finally out on Apple iOS, for iPad Mini 2, Air, iPhone 6 Plus or newer. This iOS version includes many feature adds that the PC build has received on Steam since the release in December last year. This incl
20 Feb 2016Developer post
Linux build available for free!
I've configured my game engine to export to Linux, in theory, it should work as I've followed the protocols. But I am not a Linux guy, ashamed to admit, I have zero experience with Linux and so I cannot provide support for that platform. I hope that it works. You may download it
20 Feb 2016Developer post
Linux build available for free!
I've configured my game engine to export to Linux, in theory, it should work as I've followed the protocols. But I am not a Linux guy, ashamed to admit, I have zero experience with Linux and so I cannot provide support for that platform. I hope that it works. You may download it
20 Feb 2016Developer post
Update 1.16: Improved AI Pilots, HUD & Economic Sim
Update 20/02/2016 (v1.16) Notes: A new HUD for hull, energy and shield status, floating besides your ship. This should improve visual cues of your current status without taking the eyes away from the action. Thanks for the suggestion! I made it minimal to avoid UI clutter. All AI
Update 20/02/2016 (v1.16) Notes:

A new HUD for hull, energy and shield status, floating besides your ship. This should improve visual cues of your current status without taking the eyes away from the action. Thanks for the suggestion! I made it minimal to avoid UI clutter.
All AI Pilots (except Hunters & Combat Drones) have been re-schooled in the art of flying. They will now avoid the edge of the map during battles and react sooner if the fight drags them to the edges.
Improved economic sim that occurs in the background for dynamic supply & demand of trade-goods for all systems. Overall less extreme lows or highs, unless it is impacted by a trade crisis event.
NPC Merchants are no longer allowed to randomly smuggle drugs to Betelgeuse's Starport. They were caught drugging up the population there making the Omni Collective weaker.
Changed stellar background for several Free Union systems.
Always back up your save folder in case Steam corrupts some files in the update process (re-validate game files after updating). Save folder is located here: C:\Users\yourusername\StarNomad2 Fly safe out there Pilots! Regards, -Huy
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20 Feb 2016Developer post
Update 1.16: Improved AI Pilots, HUD & Economic Sim
Update 20/02/2016 (v1.16) Notes: A new HUD for hull, energy and shield status, floating besides your ship. This should improve visual cues of your current status without taking the eyes away from the action. Thanks for the suggestion! I made it minimal to avoid UI clutter. All AI
Update 20/02/2016 (v1.16) Notes:

A new HUD for hull, energy and shield status, floating besides your ship. This should improve visual cues of your current status without taking the eyes away from the action. Thanks for the suggestion! I made it minimal to avoid UI clutter.
All AI Pilots (except Hunters & Combat Drones) have been re-schooled in the art of flying. They will now avoid the edge of the map during battles and react sooner if the fight drags them to the edges.
Improved economic sim that occurs in the background for dynamic supply & demand of trade-goods for all systems. Overall less extreme lows or highs, unless it is impacted by a trade crisis event.
NPC Merchants are no longer allowed to randomly smuggle drugs to Betelgeuse's Starport. They were caught drugging up the population there making the Omni Collective weaker.
Changed stellar background for several Free Union systems.
Always back up your save folder in case Steam corrupts some files in the update process (re-validate game files after updating). Save folder is located here: C:\Users\yourusername\StarNomad2 Fly safe out there Pilots! Regards, -Huy
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02 Feb 2016Developer post
Hotfix Update 2nd Feb 2016
A small update hotfix (v1.152) with changes to the Pilot creation process as to not cause a conflict with the new engine data.
02 Feb 2016Developer post
Hotfix Update 2nd Feb 2016
A small update hotfix (v1.152) with changes to the Pilot creation process as to not cause a conflict with the new engine data.
30 Jan 2016Developer post
Update 1.15: New Ships, New Engine & Save, Hangar
Update 31/01/2016 New data engine & save-format activated. New Ships & Storage Hangar feature. The Free Union is secretly building large vessels that exceed the Treaty which prevents them from having Cruisers & Capital Class ships. Those Pilots who are renowned (Heroi
Update 31/01/2016 New data engine & save-format activated. New Ships & Storage Hangar feature.

The Free Union is secretly building large vessels that exceed the Treaty which prevents them from having Cruisers & Capital Class ships. Those Pilots who are renowned (Heroic Ace+) and in great standing with the Union & Merchant Guild may talk to the Guild NPC to get access to prototype vessels for field trials. The Polaris Cruiser is available in all modes, while the Tannhauser Capital is unlocked in Roguelike. More info on the ships are here: http://steamcommunity.com/games/414950/announcements/detail/65667809839009739
The game engine is overhauled to read text data, in 4 separate files in the installed folder; A_Ships.txt, A_Modules.txt, A_Tradegoods.txt & A_Engine.txt. This was done for two reasons, firstly, it allows myself to expand on the game in the future more easier and new features are likely to be save-compatible. Secondly, it allows players who are not experienced in JavaScript to have some modding potential. I will document in more detail the data in those files on the forum thread here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/414950/discussions/0/458607699612873312/
The save-engine is improved to be more streamlined and efficient, as well as outputting the save-game in a user-friendly format as text files. This is required along with the game engine changes to enable future features to be added & to make them save-compatible. For the past 2 updates, the new save-engine is active in parallel with the older one. If you've played recently with these updates, your Pilot data will be compatible with the new format. If you have not played in awhile, it is possible your progress is loss. My sincere apologies if it occurs. However, due to the new text-file save format, it is very easy to edit the save to regain any progress you had. More info is available in the thread above.
New Feature: Storage Hangar. Up to 3 ships can be stored in Hangars at major ports. Access depends on the player standing with the local port authorities. Please read the text carefully, un-equip your modules first before sending a ship into perma-storage.
Due to the above and potential for players to need bigger modules storage capacity, I've increased all Ship Storage Hold space to 25 slots. Consider it an "Items Vault" that is always accessible.
Resolving a trade crisis now grants ~25% more XP, Standing and Reputation. Merchant players had too tough a time earning these progression metrics.
Increased the upper limit of Free Union Standing gains for Hunters who claim Pirate or Zerker bounties.
Change NPC Ship Upgrade bonuses: Removed resistance gains. Seeing your own damage drop is counter-rewarding. Instead, they will gain extra Hull & Shields to improve durability.
Added a "Return to Title Screen" option in the Escape Menu! Sorry it took awhile, it's only possible (without bugs) with the engine changes I've made.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for playing Star Nomad 2, you all make it possible for me to remain a game-dev and I am very grateful! :) What's next? I have to port to iOS, to help fund the next project: Nuclear Nomad. SN2 itself was funded by the first SN sales on iOS so I am grateful for gamers on that platform too. Nuclear Nomad is a mix of genres, Harvest Moon/Rune Factory, Fallout 1/2, Survival, Mount & Blade, all built around an even more dynamic and detailed economic simulation. If that sounds like something you like, feel free to drop in the forum and post suggestions and ideas. http://steamcommunity.com/app/414950/discussions/0/458605613407512827/ It's early days so there's a good chance your ideas will make it into the game! Thanks, -Huy
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30 Jan 2016Developer post
Update 1.15: New Ships, New Engine & Save, Hangar
Update 31/01/2016 New data engine & save-format activated. New Ships & Storage Hangar feature. The Free Union is secretly building large vessels that exceed the Treaty which prevents them from having Cruisers & Capital Class ships. Those Pilots who are renowned (Heroi
Update 31/01/2016 New data engine & save-format activated. New Ships & Storage Hangar feature.

The Free Union is secretly building large vessels that exceed the Treaty which prevents them from having Cruisers & Capital Class ships. Those Pilots who are renowned (Heroic Ace+) and in great standing with the Union & Merchant Guild may talk to the Guild NPC to get access to prototype vessels for field trials. The Polaris Cruiser is available in all modes, while the Tannhauser Capital is unlocked in Roguelike. More info on the ships are here: http://steamcommunity.com/games/414950/announcements/detail/65667809839009739
The game engine is overhauled to read text data, in 4 separate files in the installed folder; A_Ships.txt, A_Modules.txt, A_Tradegoods.txt & A_Engine.txt. This was done for two reasons, firstly, it allows myself to expand on the game in the future more easier and new features are likely to be save-compatible. Secondly, it allows players who are not experienced in JavaScript to have some modding potential. I will document in more detail the data in those files on the forum thread here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/414950/discussions/0/458607699612873312/
The save-engine is improved to be more streamlined and efficient, as well as outputting the save-game in a user-friendly format as text files. This is required along with the game engine changes to enable future features to be added & to make them save-compatible. For the past 2 updates, the new save-engine is active in parallel with the older one. If you've played recently with these updates, your Pilot data will be compatible with the new format. If you have not played in awhile, it is possible your progress is loss. My sincere apologies if it occurs. However, due to the new text-file save format, it is very easy to edit the save to regain any progress you had. More info is available in the thread above.
New Feature: Storage Hangar. Up to 3 ships can be stored in Hangars at major ports. Access depends on the player standing with the local port authorities. Please read the text carefully, un-equip your modules first before sending a ship into perma-storage.
Due to the above and potential for players to need bigger modules storage capacity, I've increased all Ship Storage Hold space to 25 slots. Consider it an "Items Vault" that is always accessible.
Resolving a trade crisis now grants ~25% more XP, Standing and Reputation. Merchant players had too tough a time earning these progression metrics.
Increased the upper limit of Free Union Standing gains for Hunters who claim Pirate or Zerker bounties.
Change NPC Ship Upgrade bonuses: Removed resistance gains. Seeing your own damage drop is counter-rewarding. Instead, they will gain extra Hull & Shields to improve durability.
Added a "Return to Title Screen" option in the Escape Menu! Sorry it took awhile, it's only possible (without bugs) with the engine changes I've made.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for playing Star Nomad 2, you all make it possible for me to remain a game-dev and I am very grateful! :) What's next? I have to port to iOS, to help fund the next project: Nuclear Nomad. SN2 itself was funded by the first SN sales on iOS so I am grateful for gamers on that platform too. Nuclear Nomad is a mix of genres, Harvest Moon/Rune Factory, Fallout 1/2, Survival, Mount & Blade, all built around an even more dynamic and detailed economic simulation. If that sounds like something you like, feel free to drop in the forum and post suggestions and ideas. http://steamcommunity.com/app/414950/discussions/0/458605613407512827/ It's early days so there's a good chance your ideas will make it into the game! Thanks, -Huy
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28 Jan 2016Developer post
Last call before transitioning to new engine & save-data format!
I'm testing the next update (1.15) and it's so far so good. As you may be aware, I've re-worked the engine to be easily expandable and mod-able, via text files, and the save system is improved to be very light-weight and editable. It's going to be live in a few days. I do not wan