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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…
Event83 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…
Store33 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 notes11 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…
Store44 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…
Store15 changesFixMaps - 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…
Store50 changes1 numericFix - 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…
Event54 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 notes65 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.
Announcement - Star Vortex
Hotfix (v0.6.22)
A lot of testing for Star Vortex happens on Steam Deck, and I recently noticed the framerate taking a dive. This update improves performance there, along with gains on all lower-end systems. This is ongoing work, so if…
Patch notes21 changes1 numericFix - Star Vortex
Spring Sale: 15% Discount
Star Vortex is currently 15% off for the Spring Sale! Sector 4 - Phase 1 Development on Sector 4 - Phase 1 is nearly complete, bringing 5 new levels, fresh loot, expanded story content, and two new bosses. New Game+ is…
Patch notes1 changeGameplay - Star Vortex
Improvements (v0.6.21)
This update marks the longest gap we've had between updates since Star Vortex launched into Early Access, so I’ll start by apologizing for that. The reason is a bit strange. I’ve made a lot of changes recently, and many…
Store47 changes3 numericFix - Star Vortex
Broodnests (v0.6.20)
This one hits a lot of systems. I’ve been moving across the project, revisiting older feature requests and fixing things that have quietly annoyed me for a while. Broodnests Main highlight from the roadmap this update i…
Store56 changes14 numericFix - Star Vortex
Nebulas (v0.6.19)
This update is here a little earlier than planned. Once the performance gains started stacking up and the visual upgrades came together, it felt wrong to delay it though. Nebulas They’ve been on the roadmap for a long t…
Patch notes38 changes1 numericFix
