Hi guys,

This week's update is a real allrounder, improving various areas of the game and fixing issues here and there.

We've added new images for the Derelicts floating in space. They look more visually interesting and varied now. Also, Asteroids got a touch up, although this is just a interim step, as we're planning on redoing them completely once we have the time.

Derelict salvaging got a touch up, with more Magazines you can find, some improved images, and changes to some of the loot. We've also made the in-world magazine image match the close-up shown on the top right more closely.

There are various smaller fixes, some requested, some by our own volition. Buoys are now visible on the map, and their HUD icons have been replaced for clarity. As we were at it, we fixed police map markers as well, so they're more easily visible now. Other smaller issues, like the white edges that might occur on upscaled resolutions, have also been fixed. It's possible you might notice some changes in the intro, but one you'll definitely notice are some added visuals to the opening Splash Screen.

As always, here's a full list of changes:

Features / Gameplay

• Added new derelicts for more variety in Space
• Modified Look for Asteroids
• Added more variation and new derelict magazines
• Made magazine in-world and close-up images match better
• Added hydrogen fuel cannisters to find on Derelicts
• Adjusted space backgrounds, for more depth effect
• Added buoys showing on map (yellow marker)
• Added extra effects to intro cutscenes
• Made only non-Ore Asteroids color marked
• Added descriptive images to Splash Screen

Fixes / Improvements

• Fixed duplicate ships appearing occasionally
• Improved blending for Daphice station
• Replaced HUD images for buoys for clarity
• Some tutorial timing tweaks
• Added more information to F1 help screen
• Fixed invisible (un)docking ships being targeted
• Fixed some image edges for upscaled resolutions
• Made police ships' marker more noticeable on map
• Fixed HUD faction colors, and added Pirate info

This week we had one especially frequent contributor on the forums, so a big Thanks to jpdoulos for some great feedback and suggestions for improvements!

Enjoy the update everyone!