The first release is now available on the new Experimental Branch on Steam.
What is the Experimental Branch?
The Experimental branch is a way for us to get playable builds out for new features and changes that may (or may not) end up in the final release.
Experimental releases will be much faster and looser than the Pre-Release & Release branches with minimal Developer testing and changes that will will be: in-flux, contain bugs and may potentially never make it into final release.
Unlike Pre-Release and Release builds we will not be posting news about updates on the Experimental Branch instead patch notes for Experimental will be posted to this Steam Forums Topic and in Discord
The main purpose of experimental is to gain valuable early player feedback so please let us know what you think.
How do I try out the Experimental Branch?
You can find out how to access the Experimental branch here : https://steamcommunity.com/app/416240/discussions/25/3109143313953708415/
NOTE: WE RECOMMEND A SEPARATE UNIVERSE FOR EXPERIMENTAL AS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE CONTINUED UNIVERSE COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN RELEASE & EXPERIMENTAL [ 2021-02-24 18:57:40 CET ][ Original 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