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Update 0.12 is now available as an opt-in Beta.
Assuming no major problems, that version will become the default branch next week.
To opt-in now, you just need to right-click on the game in your library, choose properties and go to the Betas tab. There is no password.
[url=http://www.starcomnexus.com/early-access-updates-and-save-games/]Click here to see detailed instructions.[/url]
If you're playing 0.10.3 (the current default build) there are quite a few changes. Non-spoiler list of the major changes since 0.10.3:
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[*] Universe is now generated with a hybrid procedural/designed system. Some sectors are procedurally generated, some are designed, some are a combination.
[*] Bigger universe. There are now close to 100 star systems with over 300 planets, over half of which have some kind of anomaly or discovery.
[*] 130+ unique planetary anomalies/scan discoveries.
[*] New technologies.
[*] New weapons.
[*] New missions/side-quests.
[*] New achievements.
[*] Updated trade system.
[*] Experimental difficulty settings.
[*] Improved controller support.
[*] Players can now leave notes on the map by right-clicking.
[*] Improvements to the mission log including search function.
[*] Updates to localization.
[*] Various balances changes.
[*] Misc. bug fixes.
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As always, if you encounter any bugs or have any questions or suggestions, submit them via F8, post in the discussion forum or [url=https://discord.gg/uddMTC5]join the game's Discord[/url].
[b]Note that during Early Access save games are not compatible across content updates, but you always have the option of switching to a previous build to keep playing an older save.[/b]