Version 1.7 Alpha 2 is now available on Steam! Go to the Beta tab under the game properties to opt-in to the development release.
1.7 is designed to support Part II, but also to improve the core game experience based on feedback from Steam players. We've added the following new features:
- Workshop integration: This pre-release version supports Steam Workshop, allowing you to download mods created by the community. See the Workshop tab for more information.
- Mouse controls: You can now fly your ship with the mouse! Try it out and see if it gives you better control.
- Keyboard mapping UI: Although it's possible to re-map key controls by editing the Settings.xml file, it's much better to provide a friendly user interface for it. Version 1.7 let's you configure keys to whatever you desire.
- Improved galactic map. Check out the new galactic map interface. In addition to incorporating beautiful star graphics, it also lets you see the stations you encountered in previous systems. This makes it easier to remember what you've encountered before.
- Improved weapon balance. Thanks to lots of feedback from the forums, we've rebalanced many weapons in the game. In addition, most weapon effects have been overhauled.
Although 1.7 is technically compatible with 1.6 save game file, we recommend that you start a new game because not all features will be available to old save files.
For more details on the changes, please consult the Multiverse:
https://multiverse.kronosaur.com/news.hexm?id=1609
https://multiverse.kronosaur.com/news.hexm?id=1684