System Upgrades Update now live!
Hey everybody,
I'm excited to announce that the System Upgrades Update is now live on the default branch after performing well on the beta branch!
Ancient Gates
We've added a second system of gates to the game: Ancient gates that are a lot bigger and go a lot further than the current existing gate system. These gates are meant for easier and farther fast-traveling and will also support transportation of bigger ships, but you'll need to find a key to activate them.
Permanent Installation of Upgrades
Upgrades can now be installed 'permanently' for additional bonuses on ships. Most upgrades give a +50% boost in stats when installed permanently. In order to remove permanently installed upgrades you have to either destroy them or remove them safely next to an Equipment Dock.
Reworked Xsotan Artifacts
We reworked the way the Xsotan Artifacts work in order to give them some more character (and to be completely honest: Them giving +unspecified turrest was just an oversight that we left in there). Each upgrade will give a boost resembling the boss or quest that dropped it, so for example the AI artifact will give you AIs and you won't need any more gunners and pilots.
Check out the full patch notes here:
https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791456780049/announcements/detail/1692681328248706470
https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791456780049/announcements/detail/3026873541070707815