After a much longer wait than what I wanted, a preview of the Physics Update is now available on a new branch called "beta-build". Technically, this is preview is the same as the new demo version (which has also been updated). I published the demo to the beta branch just in case those who have bought the game are unable to run the Demo. Over the next few weeks, I intend to update the beta branch to the full version as I reimplement the features for the full version. There will be another announcement once the Physics Update goes onto the main branch.
Change Highlights:
- New Terrain Generation for more natural-looking Terrain.
- Superstructure Assembly no longer uses Unity's joint system, which should allow for smoother rotation around larger distances.
- Gravity simulation below planet's radius reduces gravity linearly with ratio towards center. Gravity above planet's radius is unchanged.
- Hopefully a bunch of performance enhancements.
- In-game axis assignments!
- Input response viewer.
- More control assignments (eg: custom zoom controls).
- Can disable joysticks in-game.
Demo Changes:
- Reduced number of planets for progression to just one.
Bonus Changes:
- Visual orbit indicator now draws the entire orbit (unless the orbit is an ejection orbit).
- Docking port on command module modified for easier docking.
NOTE: The demo version doesn't have the Steamworks API implemented.