[EDIT 2] It's confirmed! Update 3 will launch on Friday, February 16.
[EDIT] We're having to delay Update 3 a little bit due to some issues. Don't worry, though! If everything works out the way it's going right now, we should have it ready for tomorrow (Friday February 16).
We know you're all hyped about the update (and we are as well!), so we can't wait to get it out to you and hear your feedback.
We will confirm this later today, so stay tuned!
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We are dropping our next major update with loads of stuff this Thursday (15th of February 2024)!
Here’s a sneak preview of what’s to come:
Extend the Game
METEMs R&D department has gone all in this time around, ensuring various modules can now be upgraded when a Ship System Upgrader comes your way. This will surely help you battle the newly discovered Elite versions of the HOLLOW Sniper and Bomber.
Included in the upgradeable modules are - amongst favorites - the monstrous Recuser Beamcaster Mk III, the Quad barrelled Litany Minigun MK III, the relentless B.R.A.I.N. Mk III and even the unquelching Gravity Scoop* Mk III with 6 scoop-slots!
* Also, we totally reworked and improved how the scoop scoops.
Community First (always)
Freedom Loadout
With the CQB II being retired by the introduction of the Ship System Upgrader, we saw an opportunity to do something "Experimental". So, yes, rejoice, now high ranked members of staff are now able to select the "Freedom"-class Frigate or Destroyer ships with no modules installed! This is a community request we see as something we are going to try out together.
Loot overhaul
We've reworked how we reward players: We've improved control on how we give loot (ie cosmetics) to players, adding duplicate protection logic and drop chance (introducing proper rarity). And also, we added more stuff.
Uncapped FPS
You read it right. We've rewritten how the character interacts with the ship physics making their movement uncapped from the tick-rate of the physics engine. The ship itself will still need a bit more work for its movement to also be uncapped, but rest assured it is something we will also address in one of the upcoming updates. Give it a spin and let us know! Read more about the topic here.
Lore collectibles
Scattered around on derelict wrecks hold secrets and stories untold. If you do run into any of these, do grab that floppy ... I mean, Datashard and get it back to the astral terminal to unlock one of many lore snippets scattered around the solar systems!
Month of Stars and Love
With so much love from the community, there is no chance we could resist the time-limited opportunity - Go hunt for the rare and illusive Lovelorn Collectors to get the themed cosmetic while available!
What else?
We admit it. We feature creeped a lot on this update. Not only did we do all the above, we also did a TON of fixes. We can sleep when we are old.
Since this is only a PREVIEW, stay tuned for the FULL LIST of changes and bug fixes in the Update article we release on the day of the update!
Join our Discord for more news, and don’t forget to tune in on Thursday 15th of February to read the full changelog.
With Love,
Hutlihut Games Crew
