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v0.18.0 Ancestral traditions, Random events and planet generation
Planet generation Exploring the galaxy to find planets to colonize is more rewarding and intriguing. A new algorithm for generating the galaxy's planets and their production bonuses means that each galaxy's planets are…
Event5 changesGameplayUI/audio - Vega Chronicle
Missile Bases
Introducing Missile bases: static defensive structures to protect your civilization during the early game. Other improvements include: Combat salvage rewards Simplified mechanics for Colony bases and Cryo-tunneling Maps…
Patch notes1 changeMaps - Vega Chronicle
Better planets. Cheaper ships. Smarter opponents.
Version 0.15 has major updates: Star systems have more planets and more of those planets are habitable. Ships cost less so you can build a bigger navy sooner. The alien species are smarter. And many other improvements.…
Announcement - Vega Chronicle
Planet descriptions
I added descriptions for each planet based on its type, features, and attributes.
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Vega Chronicle
v0.14.6
Fixed raiders weren't spawning. https://justaddlava.com/vegachronicle/changelog
Announcement1 changeFix - Vega Chronicle
v0.14.3
Fixed crash introduced in v0.14.2 https://justaddlava.com/vegachronicle/changelog
Announcement1 changeFixPerformance - Vega Chronicle
New Website
I'm thrilled to announce that Vega Chronicle has a new website! Check it out at https://justaddlava.com/vegachronicle
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Vega Chronicle
No AI
Vega Chronicle does not include the output of any generative AI technology. The entire project, including graphics music sound effects text box art code scripts promotional materials are made by (a very small number of)…
Announcement1 changeUI/audio - Vega Chronicle
Major updates coming soon!
The recent playtest gave so much helpful feedback and ideas! I've implemented almost all of it; here's what's been done so far that you can expect to see in version 12 in the next playtest: Complete overhaul of alien ci…
Event7 changesFixGameplay - Vega Chronicle
New turn-based combat system
I'm excited to announce a complete overhaul of the combat system. Space combat is now turn-based and gives you much greater control over your fleets! I will start a public playtest soon to get feedback.
Announcement - Vega Chronicle
Challenge Settings
Do you like intense, challenging strategy? Or do you prefer a more relaxed game? I'm thrilled to announce that Vega Chronicle now has adjustable difficulty settings: Casual: Alien civilizations are friendly unless you a…
Announcement3 changesGameplay - Vega Chronicle
Ancestral Virtues Update
We have been updating the game with all the great feedback we got from our last playtest, including improved galaxy generation, more aggressive enemy AI, and new ancestral virtues, such as: Gastronomist: "Excess food pr…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Vega Chronicle
Updated gameplay trailer with epic music
Hi everyone! I'm super excited to show you the updated gameplay trailer featuring an awesome new track by Omer Faran: View store page
Store1 change - Vega Chronicle
Festival report
I'm excited to report that the Debut Festival and the 4X Festival were awesome for building awareness of Vega Chronicle: We more than doubled our wishlist count over about two weeks We received feedback encouraging us t…
Announcement - Vega Chronicle
Steam 4X Fest 2025
I'm thrilled to announce that Vega Chronicle will participate in the Steam 4X Fest 2025, from 8/11 to 8/18, and will run a playtest during the festival with a new game version.
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Vega Chronicle
Debut Festival 2025 on gamedev.ist
I'm excited to announce that Vega Chronicle is participating in Debut Festival 2025 hosted by gamedev.ist, starting on Thursday and continuing through the weekend. It will be awesome.
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