Portraits are being well received, however there have been reported difficulties. We would like to address them quickly. Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports.

Updates:

• More Portrait Options
• Adjusted the method used to check that a portrait has been selected
• Adjusted SFX for some buttons
• Improved the background graphics for a few panels and menus, we will be review all of them in game to see if there are more updates required

Bugs

• Addressed an issue where the fuel range was displayed as the galaxy was being generated

[ 2025-03-04 21:51:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

As part of improving captain customization, we have added portraits. Furthermore, this will mean that crew be more than a name. Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports.

Updates:

• Portraits have been added: - Currently, only new games can have them - Looking to add a system to identify saves without portrait data and allow for one to be set
• New Game Panel have been updated to include the portrait creation
• Trait system overhauled
• Add Effects System: - The way effects from Traits and Items are now routed through this new system to keep them active when added - Previous save files will be able to utilize this system - Will be expanding this to allow for text summaries to be provided from here
• Localization updated for new features and working on the names list
• Added another Time Stamp Format. If there are more suggestions, please send them to us.

Balance

• Auto Repair Bot - Price 7500 -> 8500 credits

Bugs

• Addressed an issue that prevented Trade Computer bonuses from being calculated
• Addressed an issue where Merchant Level was not effecting the resale of mounts

Future Work

• Tutorial text polishing and visuals
• Game Intro
• Job board overhaul to combine the tasks and crew options
• Crew role controls. Currently, the highest trait value takes the role
• More help on using the Market Compare mode (delta information)
• Flight route improvements

[ 2025-02-28 22:49:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

0.3.1.0 Hello Everyone, We would like to start by apologizing for the mixing of English and Japanese in our previous builds. We understand the importance of a seamless language experience, and we have been working diligently to address this issue. Version 0.3.1.0 has had a large number of localization updates. However, we acknowledge that there are still areas that need improvement, specifically the ship names and star system names, which remain in English. We are actively working to resolve these issues in future updates. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we strive to make your experience better. Thank you!

[ 2025-02-19 20:06:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

We have been hard at work improving the UI, and adding a ton of requested quality of life changes. There are still more to come, but the build is now stable and time to get boarder feedback!

Updates:

• UI Updates: - Adjusted the scaling of the Market Panel - Adjusted the Captain Information Panel size - More Tooltips
• Report Issue System is back!
• Localization: - Difficulties - Market Items - Activity Levels - Log events - Gadgets and Descriptions

Bugs

• Addressed a large list of UI Issues
• Addressed a fair number of middle mouse hover trigger issues

Future Work

• Tutorial, currently the UI is in place just need to polish the text
• Game Intro
• Allow for improved captain customization
• More help on using the Market Compare mode (delta information)
• Flight route improvements

[ 2025-02-19 20:03:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

UI Scaling is now a complete setting, meaning it will save as you adjust the value and will stay between gaming sessions. Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports.

Updates:

• UI Scaling value is saved after setting
• Adjusted the purchase SFX
• Added to the Credits section, thank you!
• Improved Localization

Bugs

• Addressed multiple spelling issues
• Addressed multiple issues with scrolling inside of panels and the map moving
• Addressed an issue with Log item ordering
• Addressed an issue with Log purchase item data
• Addressed an issue with Reporting Issues edge cases

[ 2024-12-07 05:01:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

We have added UI Scaling options to allow for more control over how the UI is displayed. We are sure there are edge cases we have missed in this setup, and are ready for feedback.

Updates:

• UI Scaling: - Warp Panel now scales better - Market Panel now scales better - Currently only scales the UI within the game
• Improved Captain Mini Panel Design
• Market Panel Logic for Buy and Selling
• Improved Reporting Issues upload system
• Improved Localization

Bugs

• Addressed an issue with Difficulty below Normal
• Addressed an issue with Commodity Quantity calculation for some Star Systems
• Addressed an issue with Reporting Issues edge cases

[ 2024-12-06 21:47:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

We have added UI Scaling options to allow for more control over how the UI is displayed. We are sure there are edge cases we have missed in this setup, and are ready for feedback.

Updates:

• UI Scaling: - Can Scale UI from 0.6 to 1.0 - Accessed in the UI Settings Panel - Currently only scales the UI within the game
• Improved Localization

Bugs

• Addressed an issue with Steam Deck Display

[ 2024-12-04 21:39:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

We have been hard at work improving the UI, and adding a ton of requested quality of life changes. There are still more to come, but the build is now stable and time to get boarder feedback!

Updates:

• UI Overhaul: - Added Star System Navigator Panel - Added Captain Information Panel - More of the IU can be collapsed, allowing great view of the galaxy map - Smaller Selected Star System Information Panel - Improved Ship Information display - New Default Font. Still hunting for the perfect one, however this is closer - More Tooltips
• Captain Customization: - Naming - Traits
• Report Issue System is back!
• Font Selection has been widened
• Keyboard Shortcuts: - Warm the engines - Engage Warp - Center Map on Captain
• Localized Shipyard Names

Bugs

• Addressed a lot of UI issues
• Addressed a few Outfitter issues
• Addressed Steam Deck Video Resolution issue

Future Work

• Game Intro
• Allow for improved captain customization
• More help on using the Market Compare mode (delta information)
• Flight route improvements

[ 2024-11-16 17:18:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Due to a few issue in 0.3.0 update it will be delayed for a bit longer. Therefore, we wanted to share all of the features and fixes we have tested and have ready. A lot about the Early Access process is to get feedback.

Updates:

• More Market Commodities: - Firearms - Batteries
• Improved the menu feedback inside the Shipyard and Outfitter Panels
• UI adjustments and tweaks
• The display of Bar Values is now default on - Thank you for the feedback
• Improved Localization

Balance

• Gadgets have been balanced a bit in value to align with expanded selection

Bugs

• Addressed a fuel issue after trading in a ship
• Addressed Gadget sell values, and quantity display

[ 2024-10-22 17:46:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

There is a very large update in the works, however we wanted to make sure the systems are working well before opening the flood gates. Therefore, the Outfitter is now available based on a star system's tech level.

Updates:

• Added Outfitters - Basic: - A few Gadgets available to expand your exploration and profit making - These are the base ones we need to test before the whole collection is released
• Ship Info Mouse Hover - a few captains hadn't found the Ship Stats Panel and this should help
• Localized Keybindings

Bugs

• Addressed a few odd UI issues
• Addressed a host of Fuel Range Ring display issues

[ 2024-10-21 19:40:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Updates:

• There are a good group of re-bindable key shortcuts - They can be accessed from Settings -> Controls - The current system are are using doesn't allow for them to be localized, however we are going to address this short coming
• New Game option - Random start, this allows you to play the same seed, but starting in a different location
• Added more Sound Effects for the game interface and actions

Bugs

• Addressed a few odd UI issues

[ 2024-10-20 03:21:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Introducing the Tuna, a new ship type in the game. The Tuna is a predatory ship. This update is being delivered a bit early, as we needed to access a few minor issues that were game breaking if you got into that state.

Updates

• Added more SFX for buttons and UI
• Loads of Quality of Life UI Updates: - Adding Version Info to Main Menu - Update to Create New Game Panel with more information on Discover Mode - Market Panel Opens to Sell Auto - Added a Close Option to the Purchase Panel - Added more options to dismiss UI Settings Popup
• New Ship - Tuna

Bugs

• Addressed some of the mouse camera movement for Logs Panel
• Fixed a Pressed Button graphic issue

[ 2024-10-16 18:03:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Bugs

• Addressed the issue with the Logs Panel not allowing Scroll
• Addressed ship purchases not be logged

[ 2024-10-16 04:48:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Updates:

• Adding in In-Game Logs
• Clean up the function a few panel systems, more to come

Bugs

• Addressed an issue where route path could be left after warp
• Addressed the Credits Popup button hidden

[ 2024-10-16 03:56:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Updates:

• Adding the ability to switch fonts: - This is a bit experimental right now - 2 font options for now
• Route Path Added - Route is colored for Fuel Range, Yellow no problem, Red out of range
• Adding Japanese Localization

[ 2024-10-15 04:28:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Updates:

• UI Tweaks and Adjustments: - Adjusted several panels size and placement to allow "useful" map space while open - Ship Stat Row is now longer and more flexible for localization sizing
• Warp Panel Updates: - Warp Panel gets Idle control - Engine Warm up sounds are now completely sync'ed with the state of the warp engine - Engine Warm Up is now dynamic based on ship type
• Market Refresh has had a complete overhaul and is now more reactive to market items
• Audio system overhaul - now supports Pausing and Resuming audio

Bugs:

• UI Setting Bug Fixes
• Warp Panel Collapse Update and Fixes

[ 2024-10-14 19:50:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Updates:

• UI Setting Options Expanded: - Added Bar Values Displayed Option - Added Star System Tech Level Display Option
• Star System Double Click now opens the Warp Panel to allow a bit more understand on how to travel
• Cleaned Up Debug Logs

Bugs:

• More guard rails for Market Item and their generation

[ 2024-10-14 03:18:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Updates:

• UI Updates and Adjustments: - Added UI Settings Panel - Add In Cargo Indication inside the Market Panel
• Report Popup Redirect
• Starting Camera Zoom Updated
• Adding Fuel Range Ring as an optional overlay
• Cleaned Up Debug Logs

Bugs:

• Division by ZERO prevention
• Camera Movement Paused while mouse within Market Panel
• Fixed Game Data References

[ 2024-10-12 21:53:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Updates:

• Warp Panel Animation
• Updated Save Slot Display
• Ensure Qty is a whole number

Bugs:

• Fixed the hiding of Market Button
• Addressed an issue preventing the sale of items when the market had ZERO with more cargo checks

[ 2024-10-12 04:19:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Updates:

• Graphic Update
• More Warp Panel Updates - Added the option to Show and Hide - Engine States now function correctly
• Added Save Button & Game Info to the main UI
• Localization Update

Bugs:

• Addressed an issue that had the Save Slots Cleared when once a captain Saved

[ 2024-10-11 23:26:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

• Warp Panel Update
• Adding Difficulty Selection
• Add Metal and Grouper
• Minor UI Update
• Update to Discovery Mode

[ 2024-10-11 21:14:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fixing a ton of little things that were discovered. Bugs

• Addressed an issue limiting the number of ships available to 3
• Addressed an issue with ships having the wrong image
• Addressed an issue preventing the display of ship stats in the Shipyard Panel
• {0.1.3.1) Addressed an issue where sound manager would lose the ability to control volume levels
• {0.1.3.1) Addressed an issue where scrolling with the middle mouse wheel would select Star Systems

[ 2024-10-10 20:51:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Greetings, Spacefarers!

We are thrilled to announce that Epic Space Trader is now live on Steam! Embark on an interstellar journey where you command your starship, trade goods across the galaxy, and navigate cosmic threats to build your trading empire.

Key Features:

• Open-Ended Sandbox Experience: Choose your own path to riches, whether through trading, bounty hunting, or piracy.
• Dynamic Markets: Exploit fluctuating prices to maximize your profits.
• Space Hazards: Navigate asteroid fields, dodge pirates, and encounter unexpected challenges.
• Procedurally Generated Galaxy: No two playthroughs are the same, with more than 8,000 galaxies to view, offering endless replayability.

Join us in shaping the future of Epic Space Trader during our Early Access phase. Your feedback is invaluable in refining the game and ensuring it delivers an experience that transcends the celestial limits. Chart your course, forge alliances, and carve your legend among the stars. Are you ready to trade your way to the top?

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[ 2024-10-10 20:42:27 CET ] [ Original post ]