[b]v1.70.0 Patch Notes[/b] June 27th, 2024 Daily Challenge Runs w/ leaderboard, Steam Sign-in, new regions, beach outfits, and more! [b]Note[/b]: Twitch login is NO LONGER required with this build. You can now log in using your Steam ID! [b]New Features:[/b] [list] [*]Proteus Daily Challenge Run - compete with other captains for the top score! [list] [*]In the new Proteus region, every captain gets one daily attempt on an identical one-sector map. [*]Each day’s run includes 1-3 random pre-set Techs and a random bonus XP multiplier between 10-90%. [*]Runs are scored based on these factors: run time, battle difficulty, map clearance, final hull damage, maxed techs, and run outcome. [*]Every attempt is ranked on a leaderboard using run score. The leaderboard resets each day, but a full history is viewable. The leaderboard includes the captain’s name and crew MVP name. [*]The Challenge leaderboard is accessible to all players from the main menu and aboard ships - check back to see where you end up each day! [/list] [*]Custom captain messages [list] [*]Captains can type and send custom messages from the Helm [*]Messages appear as notifications for all crew aboard, like battle alerts [*]Can be used in both streamed and offline runs [/list] [*]Steam Sign-in on Desktop [list] [*]All desktop players launching the game with Steam can now sign-in with a Steam ID instead of Twitch. [*]In-game name and avatar will come from your Steam profile [*]The Steam account is separate from existing Twitch accounts; they do not merge. Can be used as an alt account if desired. [*]Steam users can be captains, just like Twitch users. However, we still recommend Twitch sign-in if you plan to stream on Twitch so that players can find your channel. [/list] [*]Google Sign-in on Android [list] [*]Android players no longer need a Twitch account to play; Google sign-in can be used instead of Twitch, or as an alt account. [*]In-game name and avatar will come from Google Play Games [*]This was released in a prior hotfix to Android, but noting here for the record. [/list] [/list] [b]Enhancements:[/b] [list] [*]Resume runs: captains can now rejoin runs in progress if they are disconnected due to internet outage or crash. [list] [*]Captains must rejoin their ships within 15 minutes or the ship will be auto-docked. [*]This is designed to help in cases where, for example, a captain has made deep progress on a run when their internet suddenly goes down. [*]Overall run progress and resources should match upon return, but minor details (like nodes revealed by scans) may be reset [*]This is not a “save and resume later” feature; it’s just meant to help in case of catastrophic crashes/outages. [/list] [*]Hovering on map locations revealed by Intel rewards will now show path connections to other nearby nodes on the map. [*]The sector map now scales based on window size, which should make it a bit more usable. [*]The Tech “Upgrade Ready” button in the helm now includes the option to auto-navigate your character to the Engineering Station with a single click. [*]In the Space Dock, captain names are now linked to their Twitch channels so you can view the stream before joining. [*]Battle XP and Level-up notifications now auto-expire after 30 seconds, like all other notifs. [/list] [b]Content:[/b] [list] [*]Region map updates: [list] [*]New Proteus Challenge region [list] [*]See New Features section above [/list] [*]New Eris Training Run: [list] [*]A single-sector training simulation in friendly space. [*]Battle, Encounter, and Outpost text focus on teaching core tips and tricks. [*]Combat is scaled down to very easy; this run is targeting new captains or those looking for a refresher. But, all are welcome to play! [/list] [*]Neptune region refresh: [list] [*]Now one sector only [*]Difficulty reduced to medium [*]The goal is a quick but fun experience for captains with limited time [/list] [/list] [*]New outfits: [list] [*]6 new premium outfits in the Slip Shop: Beach Bums! Summer has arrived…in space. [*]Special limited-time outfit: a Pride 2024 Croc, available for 20 data keys until July 14th. Happy Pride Month! [/list] [/list] [b]Bug Fixes:[/b] [list] [*]All credit balance displays in the Loot Shop should now update appropriately after a purchase [*]Default display mode is now properly set to Windowed for new installs [*]Better error handling on purchases that are delayed or fail within the app [list] [*]Added a new “Sync” button to the purchase flow in case of a failed purchase; this may help to finalize a purchase that was completed on Steam but didn’t make it into the Slipstream app [/list] [*]Double-click on “Back” in the Engineering Hub should no longer cause UI issues [*]Various error fixes and optimizations [/list] See you aboard!