Install Size<\/strong>: 3.2GB.
O\/S: Windows 10 or later. The game will also run on most Linux installs under Proton, but we do not officially support that option.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Will it also be in VR<\/h2>\n
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Yes, we’ll be putting out a basic VR concept in the next few months.<\/p>\n
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Is it multiplayer only?<\/h2>\n
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First and foremost the game is single-player, the player will choose the crew role that they wish to play when they start the game ( this can be changed mid-game) and the NPC will play all other crew roles.
We also have multiplayer accessible from the main menu. We don’t know yet how many people can join a game but we regularly run 14-16 player games with no issues ( other than regular alpha bugs).<\/p>\n
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Are you planning to release on any other O\/S or consoles?<\/h2>\n
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Right now we are focusing on Windows PC until the game is finished, but once all major content milestones have been achieved, we will look into other platforms.<\/p>\n
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Is this game based on an existing sci-fi IP or franchise?<\/h2>\n
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No, everything in this game is based on real or theoretical science. Any named characters or places are of our own design, as is the game’s lore and any future story missions.<\/span>
Any similarity between our game and any other well-known sci-fi property is purely due to working from similar source material.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Will you support modding, either directly or via the Steam workshop?<\/h2>\n
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At some point in the future, we would like to build a mission\/story creation tool that would likely be attached to the Steam workshop, but that is currently a distant target.<\/span>
In the short term, we do expect modders to create mods for the game, and while this isn’t officially supported, we don’t have any problem with it, as long as it’s tasteful and doesn’t infringe on any intellectual property.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Will you be adding controller support, particularly for HOTAS?<\/h2>\n
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Yes, full controller support is being added soon, and that will include HOTAS devices when you are sitting in the Helm chair on the bridge.<\/p>\n
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Can we build our own ships?<\/h2>\n
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Right now the process of building ships is extremely complicated, with literally hundreds of miles of cables and other infrastructure all over the vessel, which all connect together to form simulated systems. We are also still in the process of designing some of those systems.
Once all core game systems are polished, our intention is to create a modular building tool based on various bare-bones chassis designs. This won’t be happening any time soon, however, and will likely take the form of a “Shipyards” expansion.<\/p>\n
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Are you planning to add AI language models to the game for NPC interaction?<\/h2>\n
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We are watching the technology grow, and we’re continually assessing its safety and viability. Right now there are still a lot of questions surrounding training data, and the cost of deploying an LLM on a large scale is still very high.<\/span>
Once LLMs are able to run locally with a small resource footprint and low GPU impact, then we will definitely look at powering our NPC crew with LLM logic.<\/span>
Given that we are creating an entire galaxy filled with alien civilisations, we will also look at using AI to generate truly unique alien cultures once the technology has matured more.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Can we colonise other planets?<\/h2>\n
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This game is more about exploring space than staying in one location, so we have no plans to include player settlements anytime soon. That being said, our planned third expansion will focus on humanity colonising beyond Sol, and while players will not be building settlements directly, they will have a hand in determining how successful NPC settlements are.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Will you add support for dedicated servers?<\/h2>\n
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Yes, this is something we have planned. There will be a separate headless client you can launch as a dedicated server for a group of players to join\/leave as desired.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Will there be space stations or other structures you can explore?<\/h2>\n
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Yes, along with the Sol system eventually being fleshed out with explorable stations and settlements, alien cultures will also have their own orbital facilities you can explore on foot.<\/span>
In addition to this, we plan to procedurally generate derelict alien ships\/stations that players can board and loot, having dealt with any lingering defences or engineering challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Is there a self-destruct button? Can I destroy my ship?<\/h2>\n
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All ships will eventually have a self-destruct system because sometimes it’s better to go out in a blaze of glory rather than freeze and starve to death in the cold darkness of space.<\/span>
The destruction of your ship constitutes a Game Over scenario. A new ship and crew will need to be launched to continue exploring the galaxy.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Will we have other ships, or a fleet of ships?<\/h2>\n
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Given the technical resource demands of a single large starship, it’s unlikely we’ll be able to support multiple large cruisers in a single game. However, several smaller ships should be quite viable, so at some point, you will be able to create a small fleet of small vessels with friends.
In addition to this, we are planning to create a MySQL data handling system so that player groups can manage their own shared galaxy with friends. Groups will need to host their own MySQL database online, and then all participating player ships will be visible on the in-game galaxy map, in addition to being able to share science data and initiate text communication in-game.
You will also be able to see participating player’s ships physically in 3D space, but you won’t be able to interact with them directly, and their position will only update when the online database is queried.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#00487c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|21px|20px|21px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” header_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ header_2_text_shadow_color=”#000000″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n
Can we play the game offline and\/or outside of Steam?<\/h2>\n
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Yes, you only need to launch the game from Steam if you intend to play in multiplayer, because we use Steam as a matchmaking service.<\/span>
If you want to play the game offline or solo, then you can launch it outside of Steam as it is DRM free. You can make copies of the game’s install folder and run it from any location.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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