Earth Analog News

Optimizations across the board.

The first major update of Earth Analog is a fact! The following video highlights its new features:

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Full patch notes:

• new: random procedural system generation.
  
• new: binary and ternary star systems.
  
• new: gas giants.
  
• new: one can now automatically anchor within 800m from the ground.
  
• new: one can now disembark the ship and explore on foot.
  
• new: knowledge gameplay system.
  
• new: map with sector view.
  
• new: ability to unlock and jump to other sectors.
  
• new: mouse cursor is now confined to the window rectangle while flying and walking.
  
• new: ability to toggle light in first-person view.
  
• changed: artifacts now have to be picked up on foot.
  
• changed: upgrade info is not shown anymore for system that have no upgrades.
  
• changed: increased default ship speed and DE boost speed.
  
• changed: set default filtering to nearest.
  
• changed: enabled vsync by default.
  
• changed: improved controls.
  
• changed: UI has been revamped.
  
• changed: first-person view: left-right rotation is now bound to absolute control position.
  
• changed: title music.
  
• changed: FR and CN locales are temporarily disabled.
  
• fixed: an issue on Antar a where a constant force was applied onto the ship.
  
• fixed: portal not showing on Kepler 62 f, even with the right dimension device coordinates.
  
• fixed: if you do a scan for fuel, water, or iron, right as you die, it shuts off the scan feature and puts an orb in your view
  
• fixed: controls got stuck after focusing on an event, e.g. on GJ 1061 c
  
• fixed: continuous sliding on small inclines.
  
• fixed: one could enable third person view mode during a jump sequence.
  
• fixed: no system details were shown when arriving at Antar a.
  
• fixed: light not working on some moons.
  
• fixed: light not working on GJ 1061 a, its interior and Moon X (near Antar a).
  
• fixed: mouse is now also constrained to the window in third person view mode.
  
• & many more small fixes, optimizations and tweaks...
  

Can you find the Earth Analog?



Thanks for playing,
nkm

I'm in need for a couple of serious playtesters that want to try out the new non-linear gameplay and procedural planet generation of the upcoming 1.2 release, a.k.a. the Supermassive Black Hole update ːsteamhappyː

If you interested in helping me out (and already own a copy of the game) then please send me a message.

nkm

Hello explorers,

It's been a while since the last news bit on Earth Analog but rest assured: I'm still around and have been working hard on the next big (free) update: 1.2. which is expected Q1 2022!

Here follows an overview of the key features of the upcoming 1.2 update.


In addition to the existing planets of the game's linear quest the v1.2 update will introduce a fully procedurally generated galaxy consisting of randomly generated planetary systems. Discover thousands of unique systems on your way to a supermassive black hole. Go where you please and explore at your own pace.








Disembark your spaceship and explore the fractal planets on foot. This adds whole new level of immersion to the game. Visit exoplanetary beaches, dynamic mountain ranges, living craters, etc.




Collect data samples and complete knowledge studies to unlock new star sectors.




With autoland, landing will become a quick routine. Flight in general will be easier in 1.2.


The update will add many new phenomena, like binary and ternary star systems, different class stars, gas giants, weather, etc.







1.2 will also bring a revamped UI, improved controls and many small improvements and tweaks.

This concludes the sneak peek at the upcoming 1.2. I'm very excited about this update and I hope you will be too. If you have any questions please post them below!

Cheers,
nkm

Hi explorers,

Another patch, this one focusing on Simplified Chinese localization and some bug fixes:

• new: Chinese (CN) localisation.
  
• changed: after death the ship now respawns with at least 50% hull condition.
  
• changed: one can now jump back to the cube field inside the machine.
  
• fixed: ship speed and rotation was not always reset to zero at reload.
  
• fixed: issue that caused a beacon not to activate.
  
• fixed: various locale related issues.
  

In the meantime the next big update of the game is shaping up to be something very special! The new random solar system generator is producing awesome results and I'm also very excited by to tell you more about this new research-based game mechanic.

Thanks again for your feedback.

Take care,
nkm