Pixel Starships News

[h2]Hi Captains![/h2]

Please find the latest Patch Notes below. This update is now available on Android and STEAM, with iOS to follow once approved. This update also lists hotfixes included in V0.960.1.

IMPORTANT: Pixel Starships will no longer support iOS9 as of this update. Support for Android KitKat will also be removed in a future update.

Please contact us if you experience any problems updating the game.

[h2]V0.960.2 Patch Notes[/h2]

• Implemented a new UI for displaying active Bonus Events
  
• AI editing is now enabled for Rooms that are Upgrading
  
• Removed “lv” Level prefix for Crew XP/HP Bars
  
• Updated pathing for scatter type Missiles, including the Hwacha Drone Launcher
  
• Tutorial now prevents Players from returning to the Ship Scene on certain steps
  
• AI Conditions and Actions are more logically grouped in the AI Menu
  
• Temporarily reverted recent changes to Friendly Battle Replays
  
• Updated Battle RNG algorithm

• Added several new Mission Lines to the Galaxy Map
  
• Mining Missions will no longer be hidden if you don’t meet the requirements
  
• Missions with a Max Level requirement lower than the Player’s Level are now hidden

• Fixed an issue making it possible for Schrodinger's Quiz to appear in Battle
  
• Fixed Healing Rain not activating in Ground Battles (delayed for iOS)
  
• Fixed a bug with rounding for Ability Stat calculations in Ground Battles
  
• Fixed ‘seams’ breaking the repeat of background images in Ground Battles
  
• Fixed a performance issue caused by the Dropship Indicator
  
• Fixed a bug with Urgent Repair being used on rooms disabled by BFR
  
• Fixed a bug where the Rearm Button would not appear in certain cases
  
• Fixed a bug with Starbux to Resource conversion when Upgrading Rooms
  
• Fixed a bug with closing Item Menu immediately after using a Training Item
  
• Fixed an error in Reward Scene when opening Loot Box Items
  
• Fixed a bug where Mission requirements are not being validated correctly
  
• Fixed an edge case that can cause a flashing black screen in PVP
  
• Fixed an issue with System Messages for Banned User Accounts
  
• Fixed an issue preventing the purchase of the Steampunk Helmet in the Dove Shop
  
• Fixed bug with RNG setup returning the same values at the beginning of a Battle
  
• Fixed a bug that enabled Reactor Room Types to be completely removed from Ship
  
• Fixed several Battle Sync issues for improved accuracy

As always, we would like to thank everyone for your valued feedback – leading to many of the changes listed above.

Please note: Due to concerns regarding impersonation and player abuse; Users will no longer be able to change their Username on the PSS website for Starbux. This feature can now only be used once per account, for free. Accounts that have changed Username in the past will not receive an additional free change.

The new Tournament format is about to begin, and we can’t wait to see each Division’s race to the top! Good hunting, Captains!

-SavySoda Team

[h2]Hi Captains![/h2]

With the new Tournament Format rolling out for trial this month, we’d like to provide an updated resource to confirm some of the newer features being introduced.

[h3]Tournament[/h3]

August Tournament (Tournament 62!) will proceed using this format.

• During Finals, players in any Division will have access to a 2nd PVP Button exclusively for Tournament Battles.
  
• Players can engage Star Battle opponents 5 times per day.
  
• Players will be able to ‘Search Next’, and can still cycle through Tournament Battle targets.
  
• The daily Battle limit will not be used until a Battle is accepted.
  
• Winning a Tournament Battle will reward Stars and a fixed amount of Resources based on your Ship Level:

                                                        Ship Level       Rewards Minerals/Gas
                                                                      1       2000/1000
                                                                      2       3000/1500
                                                                      3       5000/2500
                                                                      4       8000/6000
                                                                      5       25000/20000
                                                                      6       50000/40000
                                                                      7       90000/70000
                                                                      8       100000/80000
                                                                      9       100000/90000
                                                                     10      110000/90000
                                                                     11      110000/100000
                                                                     12      120000/100000

• Defending ships will not lose Trophies, Ammo, Modules, or Resources from Battles. No Stars are awarded for a successful Defense.
  
• Tournament Battles will ignore standard Immunity. This means that Defending a Tournament Battle Attack will not incur an 8 hr Immunity.
  
• Online Immunity still applies, with an additional limit: when Attacked, the Defending Ship cannot be Attacked again for 2 hours.
  

                                         The number of stars earned per battle is calculated using:
                                             Rewarded Stars = Max(defendingtrophy/1000, stars*0.15)

• Players cannot Revenge a Tournament Battle.
  
• Players cannot match with the same Ship more than once during the Tournament Finals.
  
• Players cannot match with the same opponent Fleet more than once per day during the Tournament Finals.
  

[h3]Fleets[/h3]

• Fleets are still ranked into Divisions A through D by Trophy Count.
  
• Players cannot join Alliances in different Divisions.
  
• Players cannot re-join a Fleet that they have joined within the same month.
  

[h3]Rewards[/h3]

• Tournament Boxes in the Dove Store will update immediately following Tournament Finals.
  
• Rewards listed per Division are shared among all members of the Fleet.
  
• Players removed from a Fleet during the Tournament will not receive Rewards.
  

We can’t wait to see everyone battle it out during the first Tournament under the new format.

Good hunting, Captains!

-SavySoda Team

[h2]Hi Captains![/h2]

Please find the latest Patch Notes below. This update is scheduled to roll out on all Platforms over the next few hours.

Please contact us if you experience any problems updating the game.

[h3]V0.960.0 Patch Notes[/h3]

• Introducing Gas Lazer Research! Mining Lazer's level 8 or higher can now select the Gas Lazer loadout
  
• Updated Sprites for new Weapon Skins
  
• Added new VIP Story-arc for Subscribed Accounts
  
• Added new UI Display for Completed/Collectable Objectives
  
• Added new Superweapon Exteriors for each Race
  
• Superlaser Shield Damage reduced from 5 to 3
  
• Superlaser now applies System Shock, a short-length EMP (EMP Length 40)
  
• Reduced Power Capacitor build time to 0
  
• Power Capacitor Armor increased from 30 to 50
  
• Missiles no longer move in a 3D path in Battle
  
• Dropship Crew Mineral prices are now capped at 4 million Minerals
  
• Dropship Sale UI will now be refreshed when any new Crew are obtained in the Ship Scene

• Updated RNG algorithm for Battle Mechanics to be more randomized
  
• Updated Translation and Localization for all in-game text
  
• Temporarily removed support for Thai language for iOS 13 and above
  
• Added default text for Crew Collections Panel while on the Ladder Menu
  
• Added support for Marker Count requirements
  
• Added support for Training Completion Local Notifications
  
• Greatly reduced Memory Usage in Galaxy Map
  
• UI buttons are now Disabled after selecting a Galaxy Map UI element
  
• Star System names will now Fade out when Searching for a PvP Battle
  
• GBay Market now requires Email Verification
  
• GBay Market now checks for Cloned/Destroyed versions of an Item for sale
  
• Improved accuracy of the GBay Market Item Search results
  
• GBay Market Results now highlight the Query Text for added clarity
  
• Improved reliability of service for Chat/Market/inbox messages after network instability

• Fixed an issue with latest Starlog entries not appearing in Announcements Menu
  
• Fixed a display bug with Battle Replays not ending with the correct End Frame
  
• Fixed an issue with inconsistent Repair Times for Level 11 and 12 Ships
  
• Fixed an issue preventing Friendly Battles from appearing in Starlog
  
• Fixed an issue with Crew Abilities locking User Input for Ground Battles
  
• Fixed an issue resulting in an error when Inspecting Player Ships
  
• Fixed an issue with "Storage Full" messages when receiving an Item
  
• Fixed an issue with Scrolling speed when editing AI
  
• Fixed an issue where Cancelling a Mining Drone Mission would not refund the Drone visually
  
• Fixed an issue where previously completed Missions weren't registered as Completed
  
• Fixed an issue where tapping "Explore" repeatedly would sometimes cause a disconnect and game restart
  
• Fixed an issue with Mission Markers showing on Galaxy Map locations without any Missions
  
• Fixed an issue where invisible Star Systems could be Selected
  
• Fixed an issue with Travel and Route selection estimates when Travelling to a Galaxy Map location
  
• Fixed an issue preventing a Fade out for the Mission Victory Panel in Storyline Missions
  
• Fixed an issue where Ship Exteriors would not display in PvP Search Results
  
• Fixed an issue with Durendal's Qtarian Hazard Mission resulting in no Player rewards
  
• Fixed an issue with Limit Requirements for Dove Store Purchases
  
• Fixed a number of incorrect Item Descriptions
  
• Fixed a number of Infected Ships, Missions and Crew still displaying 'Infested'

As always, we would like to thank everyone for their valued feedback - leading to many of the changes listed above.

Please keep an eye out for updates regarding the new Tournament System soon. Good hunting, Captains!

-SavySoda Team

[h3]Hi Captains![/h3]

While the team is hard at work on Bugs and Stability, we thought it would be a great opportunity to preview some of the amazing work our Art Team has been busy with.

We have a lot in store for the Steam client, bringing the experience in line with other platforms. As these updates arrive, we will also see the addition of Steam Trading Cards and Profile Badges for Pixel Starships!

Each Steam Trading Card features a stylized Crew illustration, staging popular Crew rendered with a distinct ‘Galaxy’ theme.







We hope you enjoyed this short preview. We will have more to come as development progresses.

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements regarding this month’s Tournament and more!


-SavySoda Team

Please find the latest Patch Notes below. This update is already rolling out and will be available on all Platforms over the next few hours.

Please contact us if you experience any problems updating the game.

[h2]V0.953.4 Patch Notes[/h2]

• New Unity update
  
• Added new Social Media link buttons in Options Menu
  
• Purchase UI no longer re-scales after purchasing Sales
  
• Purchase UI will now display an Expiry Timer for Sales
  
• Client will now only try to update Player Rankings once every 60 minutes
  
• Crew Sidebar performance improved
  
• Crew AI interface improved, new option to Scroll Up or Down
  
• Changed Level Requirements to display ‘Equal to or Greater than’ instead of ‘Greater than’
  
• VIP Rewards will no longer display if there are no Bonus Rewards
  
  
• Mining Drones now cost 1 Starbux instead of 25 to reacquire
  
• Removed 3-second wait for Training Consumables
  
• Implemented a ‘Missing Chance Check’ for Hazards (Cryo-Freeze, etc.)
  
• Added “Ship is Under Construction” text to Shipyard
  
• Improved the trail effect for Missile’s (after hitting a Room in Battle)
  
• New Hint: How to Prestige Crew
  
• Crew that are not available will no longer count towards Collection Achievements
  
  
• Fixed Galaxy Bob Crew Profile Sprite
  
• Fixed an issue where the Server returns an Error after Accepting a Mission Battle
  
• Fixed Surrender popup in battle not closing after pressing Confirm
  
• Fixed Rearm Menu display check
  
• Fixed an issue with New Promotions displaying incorrectly on certain devices
  
• Fixed Mission Rewards incorrectly in Adventure Battle.
  
• Fixed Mission Rewards providing lower than Level Average.
  
• Fixed several Crew Attack animation issues
  
• Fixed Hypergate Wrap not showing on Inspected Ships
  
• Fixed Item Menu to no longer show Crew that are not on the Account
  
• The next Major Update will be focussed on Performance and Stability
  

Taking the time to address these issues will result in a better gameplay experience for all players - with more new and exciting content to follow soon after.

-SavySoda Team