We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest update: “Age of Exploration”! 🚀✨ Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and profit. This update brings a host of new features, including advanced exploration tools, an overhaul of the scanning system, and a challenging new credit making method. Get ready to navigate the cosmos and uncover the secrets . The “Age of Exploration” awaits you—download the update now and start scanning! Thank you for all of the feedback, testing, and bug reports. [h2]Game Updates[/h2] [list] [*] Scanning Update: - The scanning feature has been completely overhauled - Scanner can be toggled On / Off with a shortcut (Default: E) - Having the ships scanner on while in orbit of a location will up your chance for encounters - {0.3.17.3} Added a Loot Transfer Screen to the in space event locations that have loot - There is a lot more in the pipeline for scanning, still we want to release this early and get feedback [*] UI Updates! - Main Menu minor adjustment to prepare for a larger update - New Game: Game Modes have new icons to keep the art scale smoother - Star System Map top UI has been adjusted for more button space - Adjusted location icon within Infopedia results [*] Added Ship Outlines - We are trying to get captains' ship to pop out and in that vein we have added a dashed outline that rotates. We will be taking feedback on this [*] Updated the Star System data Modeling: - Updated the method by which Star System data is stored and utilized to allow expanding and upgrading older save files - This has allowed us to test more encounter setups and triggers [*] More tooltips [*] {0.3.17.1} Gadgets found from loot can now be installed from the cargo list [*] {0.3.17.1} Expanded text options for Investigation Encounters [*] {0.3.17.4} Added the ability to select Starting Star System {option is under Advanced Options} [*] {0.3.17.4} Travel Data View: - Updated the warning icon for travel beyond half of the fuel within the captain's ship - Updated the panels that displayed the data to use the same view [*] {0.3.17.4} Localized Mission Types, we are working on the descriptions and more missions [*] {0.3.17.5} Free Move: - The travel mode must be enabled to create or see Manual Travel Route Markers - One Manual Travel Route Marker can be present at any time (we are working on allowing more flexibility via Computer Gadgets) [*] {0.3.17.5} Cargo Display Updates: - Cargo transfer panel columns increase from 3 to 4 - Captain Stats Screen Cargo Display panel columns increase from 5 to 6 - Right Click to see the option to Sort (Stack) items of the same type - Delivery items are not stacked [*] {0.3.17.5} Travel Route Visuals have been updated and will see more in the future [/list] [b]Balance[/b] [list] [*] {0.3.17.1} Adjusted the base amount of Fuel savings for Slow Burn, this still needs an overhaul [*] {0.3.17.2} Adjusted the range loot for the different loot events [/list] [b]Bugs[/b] [list] [*] New Game required inputs order is now much more flexible [*] Fixed some issues with older mission save data [*] {0.3.17.2} Addressed a potential issue were English Captains would see the game launch in French [*] {0.3.17.2} Addressed Location Selection Box being too small on larger objects { Maelstrom } [*] {0.3.17.2} Addressed a few grammar and spelling issues [*] {0.3.17.2} Addressed a minor graphic issue for a button corner [*] {0.3.17.3} Addressed an issue where the markets where not refreshing outside of saving and reloading [*] {0.3.17.3} Addressed an issue with the Distress Beacon not moving time forward on use [*] {0.3.17.3} Addressed an issue where Encounters where not being cleared from save data [/list] [b]Future Work[/b] [list] [*] Reviewing the setup for Steam Cloud Saving [/list]