2.3 Nebula Update has been released today, February 11, marking the game’s 5th anniversary!
The following video highlights the major new features in this update.
Below is a brief overview of the features and changes included in this major update.
Nebulas
Update 2.3 introduces a new world type: the Nebula. Nebula Worlds are breathtaking expanses of glowing gas and dust, illuminated by shifting light and charged particles. Beneath their beauty lies danger: powerful radiation and dangerous lightning discharges. Explorers can undertake a new study task focused on collecting nebular plasma.
Codex
The Codex is a new knowledge system that rewards exploration. By collecting stones and artifacts, explorers unlock Codex entries on a wide range of topics, such as ocean worlds and asteroids, and earn badges for their discoveries.
Claim Highest Elevation
Explorers can now claim the highest elevation in a system. Record-breaking peaks are stored globally under the discoverer’s name.
Cockpit Lighting
The cockpit now uses physically correct lighting with dynamic shadows for a more immersive experience.
Auto-Build
With Auto-Build, the game automatically places the necessary blocks to assemble a blueprint, making construction faster and more accessible.
Proxima Centauri b
The starting world, Proxima Centauri b, has been revamped with more dramatic terrain, improved vegetation, and an enhanced tutorial experience.
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Alongside these major features, the update delivers numerous smaller improvements, added polish, and a wide range of bug fixes.
We hope you’ll enjoy the new features introduced in this update. More exciting updates will follow soon.
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Full Change Log
new: nebula world type.
new: Codex gameplay mechanic.
new: highest peak can be claimed for a system and is stored in a global online data base.
new: plasma collection study task.
new: cockpit shadowing & lighting.
new: auto-build for constructing from blueprints.
new: blueprint progress indication when constructing blueprints.
new: the game will auto-save to an additional auto-save slot whenever the ship enters a system.
new: Help: Scanning section.
new: third person camera movement smoothing.
new: primary action control for most screen.
new: -nojoy command line argument to disable use of joystick devices.
changed: fog algorithm.
changed: Proxima Centauri B improvements: higher, more alpine terrain, improved vegetation and improved details up close.
changed: dark energy spots are now hidden when on foot.
changed: drilling mini game: earn extra resources for perfect drilling. Also adds new sound effects.
changed: increased font size
changed: general quest tweaks and improvements.
changed: reduced UI scanline & chromatic abberation effect.
changed: resource icons.
changed: moved Radio Scanner output to the bottom of the screen.
changed: Radio Scanner output now slowly fades out.
changed: added cryo jump HUD effects.
changed: Map Screen: system info will not count pylons in other dimensions than the current one.
changed: improved hints.
changed: lights now go out while in cryo sleep.
changed: game now defaults to display resolution for screen and internal resolutions.
changed: the Neutron Star's core is now solid, which means one can crash into it.
changed: reduced distance between celestial bodies.
changed: black holes now emit extreme heat and radiation. Additionally they will cause full sensor loss.
changed: changed graviton crystals to Epic rarity. They are only Common near black holes.
changed: increased frequency of Molten worlds.
changed: Asteroid Gem's now also spawn on Molten worlds.
changed: decreased rocket jump power by 50%.
changed: Map system colors for Arid and Gas Giants.
removed: Choose Your Path dialog, which caused confusion.
removed: anomaly timer on Proxima Centauri b.
removed: auto-exposure.
fixed: issue that allowed one to press the screen buttons while the Verdict dialog was open.
fixed: grass rooting issues on some planets.
fixed: floating vegetation issues.
fixed: Inventory did not show item EP value based on knowledge level.
fixed: GJ 669 b: unreachable floating artifact issue.
fixed: construction selection issue.
fixed: drifting geometry issue when in the ship.
fixed: no collision shapes issue for beacons.
fixed: flickering issue in Inventory screen.
fixed: vegetation not showing up on Tau ceti f.
fixed: overlapping radio distance labels.
fixed: issue that caused Evan to be unlocked from the beginning.
fixed: issue that caused non-working jump events.
fixed: Neutron Star: invalid lens flare was used.
fixed: issue that caused random system state not being saved.