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Beta 0.16 Now Available on Opt-in Branch

Update 0.16 is now available as an opt-in Beta.

Assuming no major problems, that version will become the default branch sometime next week.

To opt-in now, you just need to right-click on the game in your library, choose properties and go to the Betas tab. There is no password.

Click here to see detailed instructions.

If you are playing 0.14 (the current default build) there are quite a few changes, particularly in the late game. This is the first version with an ending to the story line.

Non-spoilery list of changes since 0.14:

  • End game scenario
  • New technologies
  • New anomalies, now totaling over 200 unique
  • New space artifacts and discoveries
  • New side missions/side-quests
  • New alien races
  • Improvements to mission log system
  • Changes to early game/tutorial
  • Havok more powerful, also targets asteroids and debris
  • Changes to music tracks
  • Objective indicators on map
  • Improvements to controller support
  • Players can now mod the stat modifiers from techs (See StarcomNexus_Data/StreamingAssets/Mods/readme.txt in your game install folder)
  • Various minor gameplay adjustments
  • Numerous bug fixes.

As always, if you encounter any bugs or have any questions or suggestions, submit them via F8, post in the discussion forum or join the game's Discord.

Note that save games are not compatible across content updates, but you always have the option of switching to a previous build to keep playing an older save.

Build and release context

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  • Build 4203877 · beta_0_16_preview branch

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