Update for 4/26/26

Bug Fixes

• Scanning SFX now stops if subject moves out of range while scanning

• Fixed a shader issue where a grass texture appeared much too dark in low light

• Fixed Day/night transition when loading from save.

• Fixed 3D viewers causing issues on ultrawide

• Fixed Camera behavior while underwater, now correctly adapts to underwater visual effects.

Feature Changes

• Added a sprint function to help escape hostile critters and travel faster on foot.

• Adjusted Swimming logic, works much better transitioning between walking and swimming.

• Added map markers and rudimentary fast travel.

• Added GuideBook functionality to better track tasks and discoverables

• Re-added limited climbing: Stepping up small obstacles, climbing up short walls.

• Revamped Archaeology mini-game.

• Replaced old fossil cleaning mini game with new version.

• Fossils automatically display when donating a fossil at the station.

• Added mirror to player quarters. Enables players to change their Character appearance.

• Updated flashlight: Now has 3 modes of brightness.

Controls

• Added dynamic button prompt switching for Keyboard & Mouse / Controller

• Button prompts for Xbox, and PS5 controllers added.

Gameplay

• Added several story quests and events

• Added new NPC's with quests and dialogue to the Station and Mycera

• Updated tutorials for tool use

Optimizations

• Implemented new LOD impostors system to dramatically increase performance.

  • This allowed me to greatly increase object density without sacrificing frame rates or visual quality.

  • Some pop-in and LOD swapping is still apparent in some areas, adjustments to this system is ongoing as new objects are added to the game.

• DLSS 4 upscaling re-introduced. Anti-aliasing only, no frame generation.

  • No other AA types are present at this time. Will be added in the future.