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Distant Flux: System Initializing

Also known as Distant Flux: System Initializing, dfsi, distant flux system initializing

A magitech, post-apocalyptic, turn-based RPG. Assist your faction with exploration, resource gathering, construction, research, item fabrication, and monster extermination, while absorbing ambient mana and leveling up your System drone.

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22 May 2026

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AnnouncementPublished 26 Apr 2026

Update on the map update

I've decided that the map update should be the 1.0 version. I don't plan to immediately switch to full release with the map update (I'll want to allow time to patch bugs), but 1.0 means I'm going through all the changes…

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March 2026
The map update will break saves!The next update should introduce a new map-based world interface and remove the old interface. This will break savegames from the old versions, both demo and full-release. I don't have a hard ETA on the map interface up…Announcement3 changesMapsUI/audio08 Mar 2026
January 2026
Bugfix r27Auto-level should now properly proc perk, ability, and path choices without causing the execute button to hang.Announcement30 Jan 2026
Bugfix r26Starting consumables are now initialized properly, so their abilities should work at game start without a save/load cycle. If you have an existing game with this issue, a reload should work around it.Announcement14 Jan 2026
Approachability The point of this update was to make it easier for new players to get into the game, and I hope it helps. :) There are also some content updates, mainly involving character customization. Tutorial The pr…25 changesFixGameplayStore04 Jan 2026
November 2025
Gameplay Content UpdateIntroduction This update rounds out most of what I wanted in the game, but couldn't include in the initial release. It also includes changes made to accommodate feedback from players. I hope you all enjoy it! :) Single-…Event95 changesFixGameplay12 Nov 2025
October 2025
Changes: Added eight new music tracks to the full game (the demo tracks are unchanged); Can now configure in options a music delay for starting the next song; The hacker and thief explorer presets now have light armor a…v0.9.14 changesGameplayBalancePatch notes15 Oct 2025
I'm very happy to announce that early access is available. :) I'm hoping you'll enjoy the game! The Campaign The campaign is four sectors long, and continues past the first scenario (the current demo), including 597 add…9 changesBalanceUI/audioStore12 Oct 2025
Overview This week I tested all weapons in the endgame environment, to balance for general viability. I also adjusted them such that I hope they all provide an interesting choice, and nothing too obviously good (althoug…12 changesBalanceCompatibilityStore05 Oct 2025
July 2025
Content Changes: Bugfix for environments without a power stat. Renamed mana cells to mana gems. Piles no longer have a critical difficulty stat (since you can't crit a pile). The magic abilities that did physical damage…v0.9.110 changesGameplayBalancePatch notes01 Jul 2025
June 2025
Content Changes: Monster corpses no longer produce leather, and leather is no longer used in armor crafting. (This is due to a decision to not implement the Nexus room for early access release. The Nexus room idea was t…v0.9.14 changesBalanceGameplayPatch notes22 Jun 2025
Content Changes: Strength now boosts physical resists, to replace max encumbrance. Paths no longer boost max encumbrance. Stunned and Shocked conditions now affect stats other than max encumbrance. Jetpack flight buff n…v0.9.19 changesGameplayStore18 Jun 2025

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