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Full Thrust (v0.7.91)
The graphics are finally getting to where I want them. For the first time I didn't need to create custom artwork for a news post... the header image is just a screenshot taken in-game with the new dynamic lighting effec…
Store44 changes1 numericFix - Star Vortex
Ice and Fire (v0.7.9)
This began as a hotfix, but then I started messing around with some new weapon ideas. So alongside the bug fixes, there are now a load of quality-of-life improvements and some new toys to play with. Ice Fabricator The I…
Patch notes31 changesFixGameplay - Star Vortex
Zombies (v0.7.8)
Ok, so we don’t have actual zombies. Not like the amazing Space Pirates and Zombies. If you haven’t played it, you absolutely should... just don’t ask about the sequel. Anyway, I’m adding a few fun new weapons to keep y…
Patch notes44 changes1 numericFix - Star Vortex
August 27th: Multiplayer
Not many visible changes in this update, but there's a huge amount of work happening behind the scenes. As a result, don't be too surprised if a few strange bugs pop up in single-player... And yes, I just called it sing…
Security24 changesFixGameplay - Star Vortex
Conduits (v0.7.6)
The Summer Sale is in full swing, and with it has come a wave of feedback from players discovering the game for the first time. This update is almost entirely driven by suggestions from the Steam Community. Conduits Con…
Patch notes21 changesFixBalance - Star Vortex
Close Combat (v0.7.5)
This... is a big update. The main feature is Close Combat, a completely new playstyle built around giant space swords, energy torches and aura weapons that reward diving in to groups of enemies. To support it, there's a…
Event95 changesFixPerformance - Star Vortex
Close Combat: Dev Update
Just wanted to give a quick update on progress. The next major update is the Close Combat Update, introducing an entirely new playstyle built around getting up close and personal with enemies. The update adds a variety…
Announcement3 changesFixBalance - Star Vortex
Specialists (v0.7.2)
Another pretty large update for the class system this time. I've posted this as a regular update though, as I don't want to become one of those games that thinks everything is a major update. The Science Vessel has join…
Store37 changesFixBalance - Star Vortex
Hotfix (v0.7.16)
I don't usually post news for hotfixes but yesterday's update broke a few player builds. So, after some reflection and discussion, I've made a couple of changes listed below. Gravity Well Black Holes can be fun, but the…
Patch notes14 changesFixGameplay - Star Vortex
Chain Reactions (v0.7.15)
I've decided to split this next update into two parts, this being the first. Simply because Early Access games can lose trust quickly if they don't get regular updates, so I didn't want to delay this when the second par…
Patch notes45 changes15 numericFix - Star Vortex
Glossary (v0.7.13)
Finally got this thing working so thought I'd throw it out in a quick update. The game now has a built-in Glossary that lets you look up factions, ships, items, and legendary weapons. Glossary In both the main menu and…
Patch notes16 changesFixGameplay - Star Vortex
Sector 4 - Phase 1 (v0.7.11)
Sector 4 is finally here. Well, the first phase of it. I wanted to get as much content into the final part of the storyline as possible, so it has been split into three phases focused on charging the Singularity Key. Th…
Patch notes53 changesFixGameplay - Star Vortex
Balance and Performance (v0.7.05)
This update was supposed to be a hotfix, but I ended up adding so much to it that it’s basically become a set of balance overhauls based on some recent feedback. The abridged version is that you’re no longer allowed to…
Event62 changes1 numericFix - Star Vortex
Mod Support (v0.7.0)
Ok, as mentioned in the last post... I kind of lost track of my plans over the last few weeks. It started when I was trying to figure out how I was ever going to follow through on adding mod support. Once I actually sta…
Patch notes71 changes1 numericFix - Star Vortex
Nebulas + Mod Support Incoming
Ok, so I know I said the next update would be Sector 4... One of the perks of being a solo dev is complete control over my priorities. One of the downsides is that I have complete control over my priorities... Good news…
Announcement2 changesGameplayWorkshop - Star Vortex
Weekend Sale: 15% Discount
Star Vortex is currently 15% off for the week-end! If you missed the Spring Sale, there’s a short window to grab it again at a 15% discount. You’ve got 48 hours to pick it up before it’s gone.
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