First 2026 Patch Update has landed

[h2]🚀 Pixel Starships 2 — v0.8.96[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Welcome to 2026, Captains![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]First update of the year is here! v0.8.96 brings important balance adjustments, new tactical options, and quality-of-life improvements across the client and UI.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][h2]⚖️ Balance Changes[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Interceptor Lasers[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Reduced accuracy (easier to dodge)[/p]
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• [p]Interceptor[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Lowered HP[/p]
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• [p]Stinger[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Lowered HP[/p]
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• [p]Gas Refinery[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Reduced construction cost[/p]
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• [p]Missile Launcher[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]3rd Missile Launcher now available at Ship Level 9[/p]
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• [p]Missile Systems[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]New Missile Barrage room combo introduced[/p]
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• [p]Pirate Faction (Future)[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Pirate ships receive an additional Bedroom at Ship Level 10[/p]
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• [p]Crafting[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]New crafting recipes added for Modules[/p]
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[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Game Client Changes[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Improved stability during battles and character rendering[/p]
• [p]UI improvements across multiple panels and tutorials[/p]
• [p]You can now upgrade multiple rooms simultaneously[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with:[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Rush costs[/p]
  • [p]Ammo purchases[/p]
  • [p]Inventory display[/p]
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• [p]Added support for Revenge Battles[/p]
• [p]Improved Federation features[/p]
• [p]Various visual improvements and bug fixes[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thanks so much to everyone for sending in suggestions via Discord. We will be adding additional features in the coming weeks.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, thank you for flying with us into the new year.[/p][p]More tuning, content, and surprises are on the way—see you in space! 🌌[/p]