Update notes for 28th September 2023

Hi everyone,

Liberation came out a week ago and I'm pleased to upload the first big post-release patch. This is largely based on feedback from the community at Space Game Junkie. Thanks for your suggestions!

Please note, gamepad support is really only for xbox one (or similar) controllers at moment. It might not work with other type of controllers/layouts. This is the next big issue I want to tackle. Delivering better gamepad support (maybe even remapping) is the dream but it is not something I can rush.

Fixes

• make entering jumpspace cancel boost and target and docking computer
  
• make menus be on top of the galfed map when opened
  
• prevent player entering or exiting atmosphere when traversing jumpspace
  
• fix tutorial popup from showing each time you enter Penhryn
  
• make cooldown buttons reset on reset game
  
• reset system information between games
  
• reset galfed map update between games
  
• stop delayed comms opening when game over
  
• make menu exit manual and control sub menus correctly
  
• make docking computer understand how to approach liners and dradus relay
  
• fix nasty bug with invisible message box blocking buy and embark buttons
  
• fix reactor boost text
  
• fix docking computer text
  
• fix Muturoa and Ecrondal jumpgate connections
  
• fix jumpgate connection between Apostilico and Laveesti
  
• hide map labels when closing galfed map
  
• fix gamepad echoing when activating toggle buttons
  
• fix reset game when abandoning game
  
• fix missile avoid radius issue when avoid radius is zero
  

Changes

• make shields and battery drain and charge when docking computer active
  
• make blast weapon gives bounty
  
• make it so limpet mines can be destroyed with missiles
  
• double size of limpet mines so they are easier to see and shoot
  
• improve spacestation ultra docking and collision shapes
  
• prevent player boosting in jumpspace
  
• fade ship chatter when ship is behind player
  
• make Penryhn launch point no longer depend on initial mission being unfinished
  
• add docking nodes to liners and dradus relay
  
• remove unused worlds
  
• remove WIP from market title
  
• improve game over
  
• make blast weapon less effective during egg mission
  
• update egg mission and void mission (no spoilers)
  
• stop reactor boost system boosting when in cooldown lol
  
• rename Vantinov system to Vantinov Clouds
  
• now have The Endurance visit Vantinov
  
• make Vantinov clouds less dense
  
• reduce speed and roll and pitch when comms panel is open
  
• reduce speed of first guard in first mission
  
• give zero bounty when cruisers destroy
  
• give no experience or money from zero bounties
  
• make is so during escape from mining station command cruiser will now fire on player
  
• change planetary descriptions to Bellian and Apostilico
  
• change it so that player can not save game while docked with The Endurance
  
• change galaxy map so label and lock do not scale
  

Additions

• improve hull repair in market place, price now depends on damage, price is zero if hull is pristine
  
• display an icon when opening market item
  
• add icons to items in market
  
• flash dock upgrade buttons when upgrade points available in market
  
• add a confirmation popup when players goes to abandon game
  
• add death animation and sounds to egg mission
  
• update credits
  
• rework pacing of Muturoa void mission
  
• add particles and sfx to egg when attacked
  
• avoid repeated signals when destroying a body or loading a scene on low performance machines
  
• make crime boss mention Tycho jumpgate in first mission
  
• add three new music tracks
  
• hide hidden systems on galfed map
  
• arm command cruiser with turrets
  
• add animation so command cruiser now explodes
  
• add no saving message when save not available at dock
  
• add article about The Clarke
  
• add some new civilian ship names
  
• make it so docking ports can be inactive
  
• scramble scanner when at Vantinov
  
• update hunter and post hunter missions (no spoilers)
  
• add custom model for The Clarke ship
  
• offer tutorial on start
  
• update shipyard mission (no spoilers)
  
• add new shipyard reactor mission
  
• add shipyard reactor model
  
• add more wreckage orbiting Laveesti
  
• add careening cruiser to Laveesti