Steam News17 January 20265mo ago

Patch Notes: v.0.81.1

v.0.81.1 Patch Overview This is a small bugfix update that also makes a small gameplay change regarding fire damage, which now mutates the target into Fire rather than creating a new Fire.

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5 fixes2 additions3 changes1 removal

Server
Balance
Gameplay
UI and audio
Fixes
Events

addedPatch OverviewThis is a small bugfix update that also makes a small gameplay change regarding fire damage, which now mutates the target into Fire rather than creating a new Fire. This fixes a few bugs related to the order events are processed in on the server, speeds up the game a bit and introduces some additional strategies as the resulting Fire will inherit the target's status effects.

addedGameplayFire damage now mutates target into Fire rather than creating a new Fire.

changedBug FixesIf a card references another card it will now swap with explainers on a timer for better visibility.

fixedBug FixesFixed card explainer copy not fitting properly across different languages.

fixedBug FixesFixed incorrect card rollover areas.

changedBug FixesShip repair option in stations will now not be visible when not needed.

Star Scum changes

addedThis is a small bugfix update that also makes a small gameplay change regarding fire damage, which now mutates the target into Fire rather than creating a new Fire. This fixes a few bugs related to the order events are processed in on the server, speeds up the game a bit and introduces some additional strategies as the resulting Fire will inherit the target's status effects.

addedFire damage now mutates target into Fire rather than creating a new Fire.

changedIf a card references another card it will now swap with explainers on a timer for better visibility.

fixedFixed card explainer copy not fitting properly across different languages.

fixedFixed incorrect card rollover areas.

v.0.81.1

Patch Overview

This is a small bugfix update that also makes a small gameplay change regarding fire damage, which now mutates the target into Fire rather than creating a new Fire. This fixes a few bugs related to the order events are processed in on the server, speeds up the game a bit and introduces some additional strategies as the resulting Fire will inherit the target's status effects.

Change List

Gameplay

Fire damage now mutates target into Fire rather than creating a new Fire.

Bug Fixes

If a card references another card it will now swap with explainers on a timer for better visibility.
Fixed card explainer copy not fitting properly across different languages.
Fixed incorrect card rollover areas.
Ship repair option in stations will now not be visible when not needed.
Ship repair cost in stations no longer overlaps copy.
Fixed some missing localizations in event screens.
Fixed flickering warning icon on the overworld.
Updated localization copy to be more concise and fit better in some places.
Fixed tutorial popups conflicting with card previews.

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Steam News / 17 January 2026

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