Steam News25 March 20263mo ago

Star Explorers Version 6.0 Ready for Testing!

Star Explorers version 6.0 is just about ready! Most of the new features are described in my previous post here: [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.

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addedStar Explorers version 6.0 is just about ready!Most of the new features are described in my previous post here:

changedStar Explorers version 6.0 is just about ready![dynamiclink href=" https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/502720/view/499455725539428140 "]

addedStar Explorers version 6.0 is just about ready!In addition to these new features the game has a new look as well, with a limited color palette and retro looking dither effect. I am still working on getting the game to revert to the original look for those who are not interested in this effect. Once that is done, I will be making 6.0 the default version.

addedNew Game RequiredCompared the current default game (version 5.4.4d) there are a ton of major changes, and it will require starting a new game. Once again, as in any previous major updates, I will be providing the older version of the game in the betas section on Steam, so existing players can continue their current games. It's not ideal, but that's what it is.

fixedTesting BranchI have spent a lot of time testing and tweaking the game, and I am hoping that some of the stability issues have been resolved. Despite this, I imagine there are bugs I missed. In many cases, players have reported bug that I was never able to reproduce. So if you notice any bugs, please let me know.

Star Explorers version 6.0 is just about ready!

Most of the new features are described in my previous post here:

[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/502720/view/499455725539428140"]

In addition to these new features the game has a new look as well, with a limited color palette and retro looking dither effect. I am still working on getting the game to revert to the original look for those who are not interested in this effect. Once that is done, I will be making 6.0 the default version.

New Game Required

Compared the current default game (version 5.4.4d) there are a ton of major changes, and it will require starting a new game. Once again, as in any previous major updates, I will be providing the older version of the game in the betas section on Steam, so existing players can continue their current games. It's not ideal, but that's what it is.

Testing Branch

If you are interested in taking version 6.0 for a spin, you can activate the "testing branch" right now. Under "Star Explorers > Properties > Game Versions and Betas" and select "testing" from the list. This should prompt Steam to update the game.

I have spent a lot of time testing and tweaking the game, and I am hoping that some of the stability issues have been resolved. Despite this, I imagine there are bugs I missed. In many cases, players have reported bug that I was never able to reproduce. So if you notice any bugs, please let me know.

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