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==== v0.37 ====
**//In Beta//**

Status: In Beta
Public Release: Not released yet
Current Beta Build: v0.37-b1
Steam Branch: Beta

=== Summary ===
This update refreshes the Streamworks integration for better stability and performance under the hood, and renames the **Build ship** action to **Buy ship** to reflect what it actually does. The Buy ship window has been redesigned with more space and a clearer layout so you can compare ships and make purchasing decisions faster.

=== Beta Builds ===

==== v0.37-b1 ====
**//06.28.2026//**

Status: Beta
Beta Release: 2026-06-28
Steam Branch: Beta

=== Changes ===
  * **Streamworks integration updated:** The Streamworks integration has been updated to improve stability and performance behind the scenes.
  * **Build ship renamed to Buy ship:** The **Build ship** action has been renamed to **Buy ship** to better reflect what it actually does — acquiring new vessels for your fleet.
  * **Buy ship window redesigned:** The window has been redesigned with more space and a clearer layout, so you can compare ships and make purchasing decisions faster.

=== Known Issues ===
  * No known major issues.

=== Notes ===
This build is available on the beta branch and may change before the public release.

=== Savegame Notes ===
  * This beta build may affect existing save data. Use a separate save file when testing.

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==== 0.36 ====
**//06.27.2026//**

This update improves the way ships behave in space. NPC ships now react more dynamically, pirates use more varied behavior patterns, and civilian ships move and respond in a more natural way. The update also adds a new hyperspace arrival effect and expands repair options during exploration.

**New:**

  * **Hyperspace arrival effect:** Added a new effect for ships jumping out of hyperspace.
  * **Sector repairs:** The player ship can now be repaired at space stations inside sectors.
  * **Repair pricing:** Sector-based repairs cost credits and are three times more expensive than repairs at your own station.
  * **NPC hyperspace escape:** NPC ships can now escape into hyperspace when they are heavily damaged in combat.

**Updated:**

  * **NPC behavior:** NPC ships now react more dynamically.
  * **Pirate behavior:** Pirates now use different behavior patterns and react more naturally.
  * **Civilian behavior:** Civilian ships now have more natural behavior.

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==== 0.35 ====
**//06.23.2026//**

**New Features:**

  * **Objects window:** A dedicated UI window lists every object currently detected within your sensor range, updated in real time as contacts enter or leave.
  * **Direct target designation:** Mark a target from the new Objects window and your ship will automatically engage and fire on it.
  * **Automatic red alert:** The red alert state now self-clears as soon as no enemies remain in sensor range.
  * **Sector-based economy:** Each sector maintains its own supply and demand profile, so item prices shift per sector — where you buy and sell now matters.
  * **Localization overhaul:** All translated text was revised for clarity, consistency, and tone across supported languages.
  * **CJK character update:** The Chinese, Japanese, and Korean character sets were refreshed so newly localized strings render correctly.

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==== 0.34 ====
**//04.08.2026//**

**New Features:**

  * **Ship damage persistence:** Ship damage now persists when returning to the station and can be repaired in the Shipyard.
  * **Damage indicator:** Damaged ships are now marked with an icon for better visibility.

**Updated:**

  * Star Map updated; previously selected sectors and ships are now automatically preselected.
  * Improved ship selection and Ship Designer; the Ship Designer now selects the last ship you used.
  * Improved Steam Deck and gamepad support; reworked input mode switching for more consistent controller and keyboard/mouse behavior.
  * Improved gamepad text input.
  * Improved waypoint synchronization between the game world and the sector map.

**Bug Fixes:**

  * Fixed an issue where distant stars were not visible on the Star Map.
  * Fixed a Research UI issue where colors did not update correctly when resources changed.
  * Improved UI closing behavior across several menus.
  * Improved tooltip cleanup and reliability.
  * General bug fixes and stability improvements.

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==== 0.33 ====

**//01.12.2026//  **

**New Features:**

  * UI Scaling option: You can now adjust the overall UI scale in the Options menu.
  * Star Map UI redesign: The Star Map got a complete UI overhaul.
  * Extraction UI redesign: Improved layout for a much better overview while extracting/looting.
  * Controller support (in-sector): You can now control your ship with a controller while flying around in a sector.
  * Delete confirmation popup: Added a confirmation dialog when deleting a sector (to prevent accidental deletes).
  * Tutorial → Tips Window: The previous tutorial has been removed and replaced with a Tips UI window featuring short, mini tutorial-style tips.

**Updated:**

  * Research UI adjustments
  * Tooltips scaling behavior: Tooltips are now +10% larger whenever your global UI scale is set above 100%
  * Sector Map UI adjustments
  * Top UI bar updated and slightly enlarged
  * Updated fonts for Chinese / Japanese / Korean
  * Additional small code improvements and cleanup