Ostranauts News

Hey Folks!

Ostranauts's first day in the wild was a crazy one, and not without its issues. A number of bugs appeared that I hadn't expected, and for that, I apologize!

That said, I have absolutely loved seeing the stories told about your first captains, and the glory (or demise) they found! Thank you for playing, and sharing.

We've been trying to keep up with feedback on forums here and elsewhere, and managed to get fixes in for several of the more common issues reported by users. Specifically, and in no particular order:

• Changed overloaded status to allow very slow walking, instead of no movement.
  
• Changed starting salvage pod to have more power in batteries to start.
  
• Fixed itm rotation infinite loop on loading save file.
  
• Fixed pink noses on some characters.
  
• Fixed time controls covering message log in some resolutions.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused career kiosk to stop working if abandoned and resumed.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused save slots to retain leftover data when deleted.
  
• Fixed a bug that could cause corrupt save when saving game while crew in lost tiles.
  
• Fixed a crash that would occur in pathfinding if origin tile was null.
  
• Fixed a crash that would occur if loading a save destroyed a progress bar prematurely.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused game to freeze when repairing a damaged wall.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused items to move position when repaired or damaged.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused battery control panel to always show 100%.
  
• Fixed a bug that would cause game to crash when loading corrupt saves.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused null exceptions when trying to get objects inside an already removed object.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused ships to duplicate crew records on save.
  

It's a fair number of fixes, and a few tweaks, which should all get you in the game for longer stretches before you run into trouble. No doubt there are still some to fix.

Note that, even if you don't see your specific bug mentioned above, many of these were "silent" crashes that happened without showing any symptoms until later in the game. So some of the weirdness we saw could be a downstream issue caused by the above.

In any case, do let me know how the patch treats you, and whether your issues were resolved, or if you are still encountering any.

And know that we'll be on this for the long haul. I very much want this game to be something we can all play, create stories in, and share with others. First we fix the bugs. Then we start to get into the fun stuff ;)

Best,
Daniel Fedor
Founder, Blue Bottle Games

Hey Folks,

We hear ya! After reading your feedback, we are already tackling the most urgent bugs. Keep the reviews coming because this game is meant to be a project done with you. An update is coming later today to fix some of the major bugs.

We are excited to share with you our player-driven roadmap for the next approximate 2 years of early access of the game! You’ve read that right, you’re the ones that will decide what should be done in priority in the game.

[h2]Player-Driven Roadmap[/h2]


A player-driven voting system will soon be introduced, where you, early access players, will be able to vote on what upcoming features should be prioritised.

We also wanted to make it clear now what to expect in general so you know what you are getting into.

[h2]Planned Features FAQs[/h2]


[h2]Join our Discord[/h2]

Finally don’t hesitate to join the Blue Bottle Games Discord to join our amazing community and discuss together about the current state of the game, the lore and what to expect in the future.



This is the beginning of a community adventure, thank you for your support and see you very soon for more updates! Let’s survive in space together!

Hey Folks!

It's official. Ostranauts is now available on Steam Early Access!



Roll-up a new captain, head out into the boneyard, and start picking over derelicts for useful parts. And when you find "the one," start fixing it up with spare parts and elbow grease, and make it your own. But don't forget to take a break every now and then to visit K-Leg for some R&R. And maybe convince a crew member to join you?

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Ostranauts Launch Trailer

If this sounds like something you might be into, head on over to the Ostranauts Steam page! There's even a 20% launch discount this week.

[h2]Soundtrack and Special Edition[/h2]
Steam also has Josh Culler's excellent Ostranauts soundtrack for sale, including 25 in-game tracks, and 9 bonus tracks. Plus high quality FLAC versions of each. If you enjoyed Josh's music in NEO Scavenger, you should check out his latest work!

The OST can be purchased separately, or as part of the Mescaform Edition, which bundles them together at a bigger discount.

I hope you all enjoy the game so far. This is the beginning of a game I've wanted to play for ages, and I look forward to developing Ostranauts even more with your feedback!

Hey Folks!

It's official: Ostranauts Early Access has a launch date, and a fancy new trailer!

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Ostranauts - Early Access Launch Trailer

And who better to narrate the trials of a scheming shipbreaker than the charming Dominique Tipper? I mean, her voice is practically synonymous with grit, technical know-how, and a healthy distrust of authority :) All qualities you'll need to survive the boneyard around K-Leg!

September 10th, 2020 marks the launch of Ostranauts on Steam Early Access, and the beginning of our shared journey making the spacelife sim we've all been waiting for :)

If this sounds interesting to you, please wishlist Ostranauts on Steam here. Wishlisting is one of the most effective ways of helping the game succeed before launch, as it tells Valve this game is going to be a big deal!

And if you know anyone else who might dig this type of game, let them know! Spreading awareness is something everyone can do to help me continue to make games like this.

Thanks for your time, and stay tuned for more spacelife news!

Hello scavengers,

Ostranauts is part of the Indie Arena Booth this weekend! From August 27 10pm CEST until August 30 11:59pm CEST, join the Gamescom fun! You will be able to play the demo of Ostranauts for free during this long festive weekend!

[h2]Join our stream![/h2]

Discover the immensity of space with Wobbzie, see how far he can survive!

Friday, August 27 @ 1 PM GMT+1 - 3PM GMT+1 -- LIVESTREAM with Wobbzie!



[h2]Visit our Booth![/h2]

During this long weekend, you will be able to discover our universe within the Indie Arena Booth and its unique digital exhibition center.

All you need is a browser (preferably Chrome) and a mouse to visit! Pre-register now or wait for the official opening hour at 10PM CEST!



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Have fun at Gamescom and the Indie Arena Booth!