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Update 1.8.5 finally brings the join-in-progress feature after two weeks of focus. Join-in-progress is an essential component of the upcoming Expedition mode as players will be able to join a persistent world. The feature is experimental and will undoubtedly require bug fixes.
The new feature allows players to connect to matches marked "in-game". Players reconnecting to a match will reassume the role they left with. Players connecting for the first time may spectate or join another player's crew. Players kicked for griefing will be forced to spectate if they rejoin.
1.8.5
Major Features
- Players can now connect to matches in progress. Players connecting late can join a crew or spectate. If a player is reconnecting, they cannot change from their original position.
Minor Features
- Added aetherium ore deposits to maps.
- AI turrets now have airmen in them.
- You can now join a captain's crew by clicking their crew members.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed enemies quickly hijacking turrets.
- Weapons displayed the wrong particle system when hitting resources.
- Fixed player lobby name plates sometimes not updating.