Hey Everyone,
...Update 21 is now available in Beta. We expect this update to go live on Wednesday February 19th, after few days of beta testing...
We have a major update today packed with new features. First of all, introducing an all new Clan system – renamed to Crews. Aside from fixing the bugs of the old system, this new system gives a lot more options - different rankings, kicking members, seeing online status and a lot more. More options to customize your Crew is coming soon.
The second major change is Degrading Claims and Base Raiding. All base components now show a health bar, and can be destroyed by any weapon. In addition all base components degrade over time and need to be repaired. Empty Makeshift Claims without a base will degrade in 1 week. All other base components degrade over a month, taking a little damage every 3 days. We will be balancing and improving both systems based on players feedback.
Last but not least the new water and swimming system is finally complete. With beautiful new lake and ocean water, and swimming both over and underwater. All the vehicles and horse is now amphibious as well. This finally opens way for us to start implementing water base construction, rafts, as well as under water exploration mining and gathering. But no rush there - bugs first:)
Important about Reclaim System
It`s time to clean up the game worlds from hundreds of abandoned claims and vehicles all over the system. To do this we set a two week timer from now, during which you will need to approach your claims and vehicle, and press F key when prompted. This is a one time process, and not something you`ll need to do in the future. The vehicle and claims that were not re-claimed during the two weeks will be removed (March 1st will be the day we clean the servers from un re-claimed vehicles and claims.
How to access beta update
You can access the 21st update beta, by right clicking on Stars End in the Steam library, selecting Properties, and then Beta tab. There is a permanent Beta PvP server that doesn`t get reset. Keep in mind Beta has it`s own worldwide server that keeps all the progress and is now reset
And so lets take a look at Update # 21:
Major Additions and Critical Fixes
- RECLAIM SYSTEM - all existing vehicles and claims must be reclaimed during the next two weeks - approach and follow prompt to reclaim. Otherwise these claims and vehicles will be removed in two weeks.
- New Clans system - named Crew, fixes all the bugs of the original system
- Crews show all the members online status, including last login if offline
- Added several ranks for the Crews - from Commander to Recruit
- Anyone in the Crew can recruit new members
- Ower and Commander in the Crew can promote or kick players
- Claims without any building components will decay in 7 days
- All base components degrade over a month, taking a little damage every 3 days
- All base components now display a health bar when standing close to them
- All base components can now be destroyed by using any weapon
- Added repair hammer to repair damaged or decaying base components
- Completely reworked player interaction with objects or characters in TPS mode
- Base item dupe exploit bug is fixed
- Completely redesigned water with amazing visuals and effects
- Major improvements to swimming both by character and vehicles
- Underwater exploration, mining and gathering is ready to be added to the game
Fixes and Additions
- Added dedicated place items mode that fixes a number of issues when playing base components
- System Map is now part of the main in-game menu
- Fixed closing Clans window by using Tab key not working
- Fixed issue opening options in the menu
- Tab Menu header now sits above all windows
- Fixed issue with moving in the System Map
- Steam ID is now required for progressing past the game menu
- Removed navpoint tooltips from Titan and moved it to later in Prologue
- There will no longer be Bears or Trawlers near player spawn points
- Fixed issue with interaction prompt appearing and then disappearing a second later
- Added tooltip near Winter Quest in Prologue about spacesuits and jetpacks
- Moved the 4th package of Winter quest nearer to the 1st one resolving number of issues Renamed JansonOrbitalMission to TigonOrbitalMission.
- Improved NOVA mining laser beam art
- Cancelling placing an item shouldn't open the Esc menu.
Balancing Adjustments
- Most AI creatures are now as aggressive now, get agroed in close proximity
- Fuel Consumption of regular flight fuel for SpacesShips lowered by 30%