PSS2 February Update Guide

February Feature Update – Two-Part Rollout 🚀

February is a big month for Pixel Starships 2, with two major feature updates rolling out across the month. Our goal this patch cycle is to smooth the early-game experience, improve stability and performance, and introduce fresh mid-to-late game content to keep the galaxy feeling alive.

Below is a breakdown of what’s coming in Part 1 (v0.8.98 – rolling out today) and what you can expect in Part 2 later this month.

🔹 Part 1 – Update v0.8.98 (Rolling Out Today)

This first update focuses heavily on onboarding, polish, and stability, laying a stronger foundation for both new and returning captains.

✨ Improved Onboarding & Tutorials

• Improved tutorials and guide highlights for a smoother, clearer onboarding experience

• Updated onboarding battle, designed to better teach core combat mechanics without overwhelming new players

🎁 UI & Flow Improvements

• Updated Bank gift UI, making rewards clearer and more satisfying to collect

• Revenge battle flow improvements for faster, more intuitive PvP interactions

⚙️ Performance & Stability

• Fixed critical loading issues affecting some players

• For steam platform. Additional assets are now bundled with steam download

• Resolved multiple stability problems and crashes

• General visual and performance improvements, including particle effects and UI layout refinements

🎉 Rewards & Quality of Life

• New daily bonus rewards added

• Fixed various localisation issues across supported languages

This update is all about making the game feel smoother, faster, and more approachable, especially for new players joining the fleet.

🔹 Part 2 – Content Update (Later in February)

The second half of February brings new content and deeper gameplay changes, aimed at veteran captains and collectors.

🛸 New Content

• New Quatrain ship reskin

• 5 brand-new gear sets to expand build diversity

• New Chinese New Year crew, celebrating the season with unique designs and abilities

🧠 AI & Combat Updates

• AI abilities refactor, improving clarity, balance, and long-term expandability of crew behaviors and combat logic

⚖️ Balance Monitoring & Economy Updates

As always, we’re keeping a close eye on the live game.

We’re currently monitoring market and balance conditions, and may make small adjustments to crafting recipes and drop rates during the second half of February if needed to keep progression healthy and fair.

👀 What’s Next?

February sets the stage for bigger things ahead. Expect continued improvements to:

• Early-game clarity

• Mid-game build diversity

• Long-term balance and economy stability

As always, your feedback plays a huge role in shaping Pixel Starships 2—thank you for being part of the journey.

See you in space, Captain. 🧑‍🚀✨