Update notes for 28th September 2023

Hi everyone,

Liberation came out a week ago and I'm pleased to upload the first big post-release patch. This is largely based on feedback from the community at Space Game Junkie . Thanks for your suggestions!

Please note, gamepad support is really only for xbox one (or similar) controllers at moment. It might not work with other type of controllers/layouts. This is the next big issue I want to tackle. Delivering better gamepad support (maybe even remapping) is the dream but it is not something I can rush.

Fixes

• make entering jumpspace cancel boost and target and docking computer

• make menus be on top of the galfed map when opened

• prevent player entering or exiting atmosphere when traversing jumpspace

• fix tutorial popup from showing each time you enter Penhryn

• make cooldown buttons reset on reset game

• reset system information between games

• reset galfed map update between games

• stop delayed comms opening when game over

• make menu exit manual and control sub menus correctly

• make docking computer understand how to approach liners and dradus relay

• fix nasty bug with invisible message box blocking buy and embark buttons

• fix reactor boost text

• fix docking computer text

• fix Muturoa and Ecrondal jumpgate connections

• fix jumpgate connection between Apostilico and Laveesti

• hide map labels when closing galfed map

• fix gamepad echoing when activating toggle buttons

• fix reset game when abandoning game

• fix missile avoid radius issue when avoid radius is zero

Changes

• make shields and battery drain and charge when docking computer active

• make blast weapon gives bounty

• make it so limpet mines can be destroyed with missiles

• double size of limpet mines so they are easier to see and shoot

• improve spacestation ultra docking and collision shapes

• prevent player boosting in jumpspace

• fade ship chatter when ship is behind player

• make Penryhn launch point no longer depend on initial mission being unfinished

• add docking nodes to liners and dradus relay

• remove unused worlds

• remove WIP from market title

• improve game over

• make blast weapon less effective during egg mission

• update egg mission and void mission (no spoilers)

• stop reactor boost system boosting when in cooldown lol

• rename Vantinov system to Vantinov Clouds

• now have The Endurance visit Vantinov

• make Vantinov clouds less dense

• reduce speed and roll and pitch when comms panel is open

• reduce speed of first guard in first mission

• give zero bounty when cruisers destroy

• give no experience or money from zero bounties

• make is so during escape from mining station command cruiser will now fire on player

• change planetary descriptions to Bellian and Apostilico

• change it so that player can not save game while docked with The Endurance

• change galaxy map so label and lock do not scale

Additions

• improve hull repair in market place, price now depends on damage, price is zero if hull is pristine

• display an icon when opening market item

• add icons to items in market

• flash dock upgrade buttons when upgrade points available in market

• add a confirmation popup when players goes to abandon game

• add death animation and sounds to egg mission

• update credits

• rework pacing of Muturoa void mission

• add particles and sfx to egg when attacked

• avoid repeated signals when destroying a body or loading a scene on low performance machines

• make crime boss mention Tycho jumpgate in first mission

• add three new music tracks

• hide hidden systems on galfed map

• arm command cruiser with turrets

• add animation so command cruiser now explodes

• add no saving message when save not available at dock

• add article about The Clarke

• add some new civilian ship names

• make it so docking ports can be inactive

• scramble scanner when at Vantinov

• update hunter and post hunter missions (no spoilers)

• add custom model for The Clarke ship

• offer tutorial on start

• update shipyard mission (no spoilers)

• add new shipyard reactor mission

• add shipyard reactor model

• add more wreckage orbiting Laveesti

• add careening cruiser to Laveesti