0.4.0 Now LIVE! Major Reworks, QOL, and more!

🚀 AEXXOS 0.4.0 – NOW LIVE

The wait is over — AEXXOS 0.4.0 is now live.

This is the largest update to the game so far, introducing core system reworks, new progression mechanics, and major improvements across the board.

🔧 CORE SYSTEM REWORKS

⚙️ Progression Overhaul

Progression has been fully reworked to support long-term gameplay and better build variety.

• Schematics introduced Unlock factory build options through progression

• Improved overall progression flow and pacing

📦 Inventory System Rework

A major structural change to how inventory works:

• ❌ Removed: Weight-based system

• ✅ Added: Slot-based storage system

This creates a cleaner, more predictable inventory experience and supports future expansion.

⚠️ Progression Wipe

To support these changes, all characters have been wiped.

This ensures a clean and balanced starting point for everyone under the new systems.

🚀 NEW CONTENT

🔩 Upgrade Expansion

New stat categories have been added:

• Critical Chance

• Critical Damage

• Healing Buffs

18 new upgrades added:

• Accuracy I–VI

• Penetration I–VI

• Engineer I–VI

🚢 Ship Specializations (NEW)

Ships now have defined roles that impact gameplay:

• ⚡ Lightweight → Speed

• 🎯 Ranger → Range

• 💥 Firepower → Crit Chance & Damage

• 📦 Cargo → Bonus Slots

• 🛡️ Tank → Hitpoints

Crafting Update:

• Ships now require specific parts

• Extra part requirements determine specialization

This system adds real build diversity and decision-making.

🖥️ UI IMPROVEMENTS

• Larger, more readable UI scaling

• Player & Mob labels added

• Squadron identification added

• 🟢 Green minimap indicators

• 🟢 Green HUD labels

• Tutorial improvements

🎮 QUALITY OF LIFE

• 🗺️ Fullscreen Minimap hotkey

• 📍 Waypoint Travel System

  • Right-click to set destination (RTS-style movement)

  • Click waypoint to remove

• Removed long right-click hold for movement

🛠️ BUG FIXES

• Extensive fixes across multiple systems

• General gameplay stability improvements

⚡ PERFORMANCE

• Backend optimizations

• Improved server stability and handling

🔚 FINAL NOTES

This update lays the foundation for the future of AEXXOS:

• More meaningful progression

• Greater build diversity

• Cleaner UI and usability

• Stronger performance and stability

Not going to sugarcoat it — this update took longer than expected. There was a lot of scope creep, backend work, and new systems that grew bigger than planned.

But it’s here now — and it’s a major step forward.

Thanks to everyone who’s been playing, testing, and sticking with the game so far.

I’m looking forward to seeing what builds and strategies you all come up with next. 🚀