Alpha 13.1 is now available. Alpha 13.1 continues the transit point (wormholes/jumpgates) development from ALPHA 13. The main feature of this release is the new ability to create and link your own jumpgates allowing you to create your own personalized transit networks.
Alongside the usual bug fixes bug fixes as well as improvements to the universe map, ALPHA 13.1 also includes a new way to share templates using simple text strings. Below is the string for the ship in the gif, so try it out!
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For a full list of all the additions and changes as well as how they all work please check out the forum post here forum post
On another note for all those who are interested and haven't checked the forums we have setup a discord to hang out, chat about the game and find others to play multiplayer with here: https://discord.gg/4ayjymM
Take the helm of a starship as you explore, blast or trade your way through the cosmos in a procedurally generated sandbox universe where every tile matters. Use your ship to explore unknown star systems, become a pirate preying on trade routes or do work for the military as your fate is in your own hands.
Key Features:
Every object is made up of tiles, which can be destroyed, created or changed allowing for very tactical combat
Procedurally generated universe — Enter a different seed and each universe is different
Multiple factions — Each with a dozen or more starships
Near-real Newtonian physics allowing for a better space-like experience — Use a tractored ship as a shield against attacks or use it to smash into the enemy
Ship customization — Change the color of the tiles of your ship for the ultimate in self-expression (coming soon)
Trade system — Have a bunch of stuff you don't want? Travel to a nearby tradepost and sell it, or buy that crucial upgrade you need (coming soon)
Manufacturing system — Gather key materials and use it, along with specialty labs, to create new ships and components, or upgrade existing ones
Single Player and Multiplayer — Play singleplayer or multiplayer on LAN or Internet
Cross Platform — Windows, Mac (coming soon) and Linux (coming soon)
Ongoing Free Updates — Continue to receive updates as features and content are added
MINIMAL SETUP
OS: Ubuntu 14.04
Processor: 1.7 Ghz Core 2 DuoMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB VRAM. SM 2
Storage: 300 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Requires 64bit operating system