Greetings Captains! After 6 months of development we are happy to announce Beta 2 is now beta-testing live on Beta Branch (now that's a lotta beta...). There are some issues we are still working through, including saves but we would love to get any feedback you have.

HOW TO ACTIVATE 'BETA BRANCH' IN STEAM:

- Right Click 'Star Command Galaxies' in your Steam Library and go to 'Properties' - Under the 'BETAS' tab, activate 'betatesting' branch - Let the update finish - Play Beta 2 - Leave quality, detailed, perhaps even angry feedback on the Discussion Forums

WHAT IS NEW?

With so much new we have too many features to list - the shortlist is: - All New Missions (every mission is redone or brand spanking new) - New Combat AI - New Weapons - New Bad Guys - New Combat UI - New Ship Augments Upgrades(very beta) - Removed: food & energy, happiness, day timer, crew pay, and stores all to make a more streamlined game. - Thousands of bug fixes and optimizations. - Save game fixes (still beta)

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:.

- Beta 2 is features only the main missions of the game. Random encounters will be coming with release. - Some of our later missions are still a work in progress. - Numbers/balance is rough - help us balance! - Last few missions are placeholder dialog - but the idea is there - we want to verify the missions are completable. - Some maps are placeholder - Augments are still very much in beta and we will be finishing those up for launch. What we need from you are impressions, suggestions, bugs, feedback, and whatever else. We will be on the forums reading every post to make sure the final launch is as great a game as we can make it - WITH YOUR HELP!

WHAT IS NEXT?!

Launch! Our next release will be the formal launch of Star Command Galaxies. It will feature: - Much better progression for you ship and crew - Random encounters around the galaxy - New loot and other gear - Polish polish polish - S.C.I.E.N.C.E. - our ship and map maker so that you can mod the game to your hearts delight. It is our goal to have that integrated with Steam Workshop as well. Post-launch We have 90% of the assets done for our first planned expansion the Midorians, and then it will be onto Antorians and Trilax after that as we add in new gameplay and continue to support Star Command. AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!! Warballoon

[ 2018-07-11 03:44:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Star Command Galaxies is the ultimate starship simulator. Become Captain and recruit your crew, build your ship, explore a randomly generated universe and battle alien ships across the galaxy.

You start from humble beginnings in your very own shuttle, taking on various missions at starbases located on the galactic map. As you complete your tasks you will earn money, xp and equipment to help you hire new crew members and purchase a larger ship. Continue cleaning the stars of the vermin that inhabit it including zombies and space pirates.

With your success comes more challenges. Keeping your crew happy is critical to your success. You must keep them fed, well rested and entertained or they will pick up new "quirks" to their personality. A good captain will see their crew earn "perks" - personality bonuses that will help you battle your foes.

New enemies will arrive to challenge you and your crew and it will be up to you to create the ultimate vessel to defeat them.

Star Command Galaxies will be regularly updated with new races, missions, planets, equipment, ships and much more!