ALPHA 18 Pre-Release 2 is now available. This Pre-Release Build adds some more new weapons as well as fixes for a number of bugs and other issues.
This is a pre-release build so all the usual things apply, it will have problems (some of which we know about) and it may break your universe.
If you still wish to give it a try check out all the changes and details here : https://steamcommunity.com/app/416240/discussions/17/1681441347879213087/ and how to access it here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/416240/discussions/17/1814296907961057935/