We've taken note of some minor issues that have been reported by fellow streamers playing the game on some YouTube and Twitch channels, and we've fixed them with this update.
Meanwhile, we have released the first stage of the new weapon/equipment/loot update we have been working on to Early Access.
At this stage, players will only be able to try out the 40 random weapons we loaded into the mothership's cargo at the start of the game, and change the weapons on the mothership. In the new updates to the game, players will be able to obtain these weapons, equipment, and other items either by looting them in combat, crafting them in the mothership's workshops, or finding them by trading with factions on planets.
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Please note that:
Now your weapons spend "bullets" and your ammunition is not infinite.
The logistic resources of the mother ship will decrease every time your guns fire. Also, every missile you fire will mean a reduction of your logistic skis.
When fighters return from combat and land on the mothership, their ammunition will be slowly replenished and the mothership's logistics resources will be used.
If you run out of ammo, your guns won't fire. You will need to visit planets to replenish your logistics depot.
In future updates, this will be done through transactions such as trading or looting, but for now, simply entering a planet's orbit is enough to repair your damage and replenish your supplies.
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So the 40 weapons that we are currently giving players are actually a temporary solution that we have implemented to test the weapon exchange system and, of course, to provide a more enjoyable experience for Early Access players.
During this experience, we want to analyse the effects of the weapons and make adjustments. Some weapons may be very powerful, others may be pointlessly weak. With 40 new weapons appearing in each new game, we will have the opportunity to test this system and get feedback.
We also want to implement the loot system before the end of April. Thank you for your support.
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In the meantime, we've prepared a small screenshot to help you understand the gameplay. For those who didn't read the last update, we've also included it here:
