ALPHA 14 is now available. For ALPHA 14 we have finally re-introduced trading, one of the last key features from early alphas and this time we think we have done a much better job. There is still a ways to go to fully realize and integrate trading with the rest of the game but we hope you like it.
Throughout systems you will now find stations willing to trade as well as traders traversing "Trade Lanes". Starting trade is simply a matter of hailing a trader and then interacting with them in a manner very similar to regular inventory. Construction now requires trading/money when using other factions stations.
Alongside all of the modifications associated with trade we have as usual fixed a number of bugs and added some small secondary features.
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
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