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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...

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addedInstead of more content, I ended up doing a full rework of the Nebula system. It’s no longer just "can’t see anything." It now has volumetric clouds you can actively clear to hunt enemies with your exhaust vents, or hide inside to ambush them if you like being sneaky.
addedAlso... I may have accidentally added Mod Support with full asset replacement, HarmonyX and Steam Workshop support.

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 though, I hope!

Instead of more content, I ended up doing a full rework of the Nebula system. It’s no longer just "can’t see anything." It now has volumetric clouds you can actively clear to hunt enemies with your exhaust vents, or hide inside to ambush them if you like being sneaky.

Steam post image Fox-02 Design by Yo (https://star-vortex.com/ships.php?view=152)

Also... I may have accidentally added Mod Support with full asset replacement, HarmonyX and Steam Workshop support.

So... this next update is turning out to be pretty massive, which means it’s currently held together with thoughts and prayers. There is going to need to be a lot more testing.

Sorry for the delay. I didn’t want you guys thinking I'd vanished. If anything I've actually done too much work that I'm a little bit scared of what I've created.

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Steam News / 5 April 2026

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