Previously an asteroid field could be generated on map creation. This has been a bit limiting, as it always appeared in the same position, meaning you had to build to the same leftside location if you wanted to use tractor beams to grab asteroids from it. I've now removed that asteroid field (apart from existing saves), and now asteroid fields can appear in multiple locations around the map. They behave like the scrap fields, although generating asteroids (not scrap) every so often. Think this gives much more variety to maps, and gives more ore resources for tractor beam usage. Patch notes:-

• New asteroid fields created across the level on map generation.
• New asteroid fields generate asteroids depending on size.
• Old asteroid field generation removed (except for previous saves).

Nick

[ 2025-02-21 13:22:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

"Welcome commander to your first non simulated mission. You are in control of our mining startup station, which has just reached our licensed territory in this sector. Mission begins now."

Deep Space Outpost is a sci-fi base builder with resource gathering and base management. Create your space station, mine asteroids for resources and make your mission a success.

Features:-

• Build your own space station tile by tile. Start with a small startup craft and expand to achieve your mission.
  
• Current game modes:- sandbox, several scenarios and station builder.
  
• Gather resources by mining asteroids or capturing passing meteoroids/scrap. Refine into building materials, water, fuel and oxygen.
  
• Manage your power production and usage. Watch out for solar storms and electrical damage.
  
• Build defense turrets to protect your station from space threats such as pirates and meteoroids.
  
• Trade resources by bartering with passing trader ships.
  
• Job management - Prioritize worker droids to repair, build, transport or deal with emergencies.

We want to expand this list greatly, take a look at the Early Access section for details of our roadmap and Steam discussions to see what we're currently working on.