This is the last planned update before release on September 22nd!
Version 0.9.0 brings a bunch of polish to the table. Most of the focus is on a revamp of the new player experience, as well as improvements to the Game Over presentation. There's also a small bit of new content.
Tons more content coming for the launch!
v 0.9.0 Notes:
- Introducing your new frenemy: Guide Bot!
- Ripped out the old tutorial
- Fused together a second beginner ship: the Gerridae
- Crafted a better (and more visible) explanation of the minigame
New Content
- Fuel Line Pressure event
- "Viking Funeral" Achievement
- Game Over events
Polish
- Slight gradient overlay
- Ship naming input now has a red backdrop to match other UI elements
- Talking happens in words and chunks, rather than each letter
- Prettified the Game Over screen
Balance Changes
- Radar now spends twice as much energy over time (doubled chance of burning energy)
- Capped how far you can go off course
Bugs
- Fixed ships being unlocked when they shouldn't be
Beginner Experience Overhaul
