A fair number of new captains are selecting Career Mode as their first adventure and having some slow progress issues. Therefore, we are pushing this update to address it. Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports. Updates

• Steam Deck Updates: - Report Issue will now use the virtual keyboard automatically - Report Issue will now check for more edge cases
• Career Mode: - Added Intro - Intro is now based on Career option selected
• Setting up the required systems to allow for Scaling UI

• Explorer Career Option Starting Funds adjusted to 3,750 credits
• Missions got a minor nerf due to performing Orbital Actions now has time move forward compared to before

• Addressed an issue with Settings and Restore Defaults
• Addressed a few issue with Difficulties above Normal
• Addressed an issue with Orbital Actions are not using Localized names
• Addressed an issue with time movement while performing Orbital Actions

• Working on a way to adjust mission time consumption: - Allow for fixed time length - Allow for time speed modifiers
• Complete a first draft of the Scaling UI
• Remove all hardcoded Galaxy Map Elements to prevent issues with mods
  
  [ 2024-12-10 22:32:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Overview

Strategic Gameplay

• Strategic Time: Time only advances when you move or perform an action. A ticking clock is not a source of pressure for selecting what you want to buy.
  
• Experience: Every action you perform earns you experience. Meeting a new contact, trading, flying around, all earn you experience.

Key Features

• Epic Spacefaring: Traverse a beautifully crafted universe (demo will only have a single star system) filled with stunning planets, space stations, and celestial phenomena.
  
  
• Economic Simulation: Immerse yourself in a living, breathing economy that responds to your actions and market trends. Influence prices and trade dynamics with your decisions.
  
  
• Dynamic Trading: Buy and sell a wide array of commodities, from minerals and technology to exotic artifacts and more. Prices fluctuate based on supply and demand, making every trade a strategic decision.
  
  
• Reputation Matters: Your actions shape your reputation with different factions, affecting your access to lucrative trade deals, contracts, and even your safety in the galaxy.
  
  
• Player Progression: Earn experience points and credits as you successfully complete trades, quests, and contracts. Level up, unlock new ship upgrades, and gain special abilities to enhance your trading prowess.
  
  
• Engaging Quests: Take on jobs, missions and quests from various factions, adding depth to the narrative and providing unique challenges and rewards.
  
  
• Random Events: Encounter unexpected events, such as space anomalies, market crashes, and opportunities for unique trades, keeping your journey dynamic and unpredictable.

• OS: SteamOS 3.3
• Processor: AMD CUSTOM APU 0405Memory: 250 MB RAM
• Memory: 250 MB RAM
• Graphics: RADV VANGOGH
• Storage: 275 MB available space

• OS: SteamOS 3.4.9
• Processor: AMD CUSTOM APU 0405Memory: 512 MB RAM
• Memory: 512 MB RAM
• Graphics: RADV VANGOGH
• Storage: 512 MB available space