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Demo Update 06/16/2026
This will likely be the last demo update as I push toward the retail release. All the systems for release are now set, and I will begin further polish of missions and existing systems. The permanent demo will be updated…
Announcement7 changesGameplayUI/audio - Blackstar Ranger
Demo Update 04/14/2026
Added a slight delay to reactivating weapons after using the RESUME button from the pause menu. This keeps the weapons from firing when resuming the game when your fire button is the same as your menu select button. Fix…
Store14 changesFixGameplay - Blackstar Ranger
Demo Update 02/15/2026
Fixed a bug in the Nanite Repair System logic that incorrectly detected the proper damage level that allows the system to be activated. Fixed an issue when using mouse steering and trying to rearm. Letting off the throt…
Announcement8 changesFixBalance - Blackstar Ranger
Demo Update 10/03/2025
This is mostly a security update for the Unity Engine. Recompiled the demo after an engine level vulnerability was disclosed by Unity and subsequently fixed with a Unity editor update. Reduced the holographic HUD bright…
Security3 changesFix - Blackstar Ranger
Demo Update 09/22/2025
This may be the largest demo update yet, so here goes. Thruster control can now be bound to an axis. This was actually in the last update but missed the release notes. NOTE: Currently the axis works just like a button,…
Announcement7 changesGameplayMaps - Blackstar Ranger
Demo Update 06/23/2025
Time for a new demo update. I want to keep the demo in-line (as much as possible) with internal changes that I think would allow a potential buyer to get an accurate assessment of the game. Progress has been slow since…
Announcement7 changesGameplayUI/audio - Blackstar Ranger
Demo Update 01/25/2025
This is a small QOL update: Continued refinement to the mouse steering system for those without joysticks. The combat in BSR is geared toward HOTAS control, but the game has a mouse steering system as well that I haven'…
Announcement2 changesBalanceGameplay - Blackstar Ranger
EMERGENCY HOTFIX
Fixed an option menu bug in the demo that caused all radio button options not to save their state on menu exit. This was accidently introduced in the update build a week ago. Thanks to Steam user "Dating" for bringing t…
Announcement1 changeFix - Blackstar Ranger
DEMO UPDATE 3
RELEASE NOTES: This "should" be the final build before the February Steam Next-Fest. Removed the old target arrow system that relied on an overlay canvas and wrote a new system. The new system moves the pointer into 3D…
Announcement5 changesUI/audioGameplay - Blackstar Ranger
Demo Update 2
The second mission has been permanently unlocked in the demo. This will give players a chance to experience what it's like to battle a single enemy cruiser. At player request, the throttle system has had some changes. N…
Announcement5 changesFixBalance - Blackstar Ranger
Demo Update 1
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You will need to update your difficulty selection in the options menu for this build. Reworked and added difficulty levels to include AI scaling for those not using HOTAS controls. Fixed incorrect scal…
Announcement3 changesFixGameplay
