1.0 now available on the default branch

Last week, we released a new 1.0.0 version on the beta channel with many changes:

New artifact system to earn research points through exploration
New Anomaly & Pharos sectors
New economy model
New auto-trading technology to let fleets work automatically
Trade route & contracts upgrades
Lots of bugs fixed !

We haven't seen major issues with 1.0.0, and we're publicly releasing 1.0.01 today with some minor text changes, and a nerf on the amount of research points earned through artifacts. This version is now available on the default branch for the game ! Be sure to tell us of any issue that you see - we'll do our best to fix any problem that pops up.

Looking back on a year of Early Access

Helium Rain was released in Early Access in August 2017 - around 13 months ago. Here's a sample of everything that was added to the game since it released...

Modular stations to create your own complex station
Economy changes, contracts changes
Upgraded space station models
Upgraded user interface
Upgraded combat with the Skirmish quick-play system
Full gamepad & joystick support
Full Linux support

We fixed no less than hundreds of bugs - the first few updates alone account for half of that number.

We also didn't add some things we wanted to add. In particular, we planned on adding a storyline to the game - other features took priority - and fuel systems to make fuel and engines a more advanced mechanism - that simply didn't end up interesting and was dropped. There is still a lot of content and features we would have loved to add, but after more than four years in development, we wanted to complete the project, make every existing system as good as it could, and make sure the game works smoothly. This has been a long and wild ride, with a great community. We're happy to have brought Helium Rain to where it is now. We will now release the game out of Early Access on October 11 this year, a few weeks from now. We'll try getting some attention - make sure you tell your friends about Helium Rain if you enjoy it !

[ 2018-09-22 11:32:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Helium Rain is a single-player space simulation that places you at the helm of a spacefaring company. Exploration, trading, station-building, piracy are all options. You will need to master both real-time action and long-term strategy: destroying a freighter has a direct impact on the economy, while declaring war will make your spaceflight environment slightly more hostile...

12 playable ships with weapon and engine upgrades
Play fighters, bombers, cargos, corvettes or capital ships.
Realistic economy model
Take advantage of an accurate simulation of space trade to be the most competitive company. If diplomacy fails, blockades are in order.
Fast-paced combat with a Newtonian flight model
There is no speed limit in Helium Rain. You can fly at half a mile a second while aiming backwards !
Localized damage model for spacecrafts
Aim for critical systems in order to disable ships, kill their crew or capture targets.
Procedural contracts, world exploration, technology upgrades
Pick contracts and build your empire.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 16.04
Processor: Intel Core i3Memory: 4000 MB RAM
Memory: 4000 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 / DX10 compatible GPU with at least 1GB VRAM
Storage: 5000 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Linux are supported. Check the Linux support thread in the forums !
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 17.10
Processor: Intel Core i7Memory: 8000 MB RAM
Memory: 8000 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Storage: 5000 MB available spaceAdditional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Linux are supported. Check the Linux support thread in the forums !

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