4.0
2022-05-11
Computing planet status updates and fleet size is much much faster now.
3.9
2022-04-04
Fix rings for ringed planets when viewing in local map
Add new leaderboard: FLEET SIZE
Fix a bug when claiming planet/star and it would not register
3.8
2022-03-14
Added a button on the ECONOMY screen to collect ALL starbase profits so don't have to visit to each one.
3.7
2022-03-07
Fix broken Game Center button
3.6
2022-03-06
Minor updates
- distance to beacon was showing as m/s instead of just m
3.5
2022-02-25
Price adjustments for upgrades taking into account credits earned from population taxes
Pitch Ladder added to cockpit HUD view when in planet atmosphere
3.4
2022-02-20
More fine tuning of ship speed while in planet atmosphere
Move starbase economy notification panel to a button so is not so annoying
Spawning rocks on planet surfaces for additional detail
Performance improvements
3.3
2022-02-16
Fix bug when invading planets - fleet units destroyed was not being saved properly
Updated Game Center integration - using Prime31 plugin as Unity version was buggy
Slowing ships down as you get lower to the ground - more atmospheric pressure and drag
Adjusting invasion damage formulas - damage amount to fleet or defenses favors the underdog
Star Library was not correctly keeping track of page numbers
3.2
2022-02-11
Small update to fix a few bugs
- when collecting credits from colonized planets the collect button would not go away
- when collecting credits from colonized planets the planet scan panel would not update
- now showing universal colony stats in addition to your colony stats on the COLONY screen
- adjusting prices of ship upgrades now that you can earn a lot of credits from planet colonies
- adding sounds to buttons that were missing them
- collecting credits from planets was not reporting to Game Center
3.1
2022-02-08
Fix some small bugs
- wasn't always reporting colonize status to Game Center
- adjusting distance based scaling for planets - planets were unrealistically large when viewed from a far away distance
- colonize time simulator wasn't resetting when confirming settings
- colonize slider buttons enlarged so can grab them easier on small screens
- fix Star Library colonized planets view sometimes not showing all the planets
3.0
2022-02-06
V3.0 update includes a new feature: PLANETARY WARS
You can colonize any planet. When colonized you establish a population on the planet. The population grows over time and generates credits which can be collected. Planets have a finite number of resources (some more than others) which determines how strong planet defenses are and how large of a fleet a planet can construct. The more planets you colonize the larger your fleet. Use fleets to invade other colonized planets and take them over.
3 new leaderboards to compare your empire to other players
2.9
2022-01-25
Fix for starbase speed upgrade bug
Fix for local map in solar systems not showing accurate locations of planets
2.8
2022-01-20
All solar system objects now use the floating origin system for a smoother (less jittery) experience.
Added star system bookmarking
- when in a star system pull up local map and tap the favorites icon
- recall bookmarked star systems using the Star Library
Linked left/right view to game controller buttons
Can upgrade ship speed to level 20 now
2.7
2022-01-18
Can now fly low and skim planet surfaces
Fix bug: black hole appearing in solar system, it should only appear in the universe
Tuned game controller sensitivity
Added 40 new planets
Lots of planet detail tuning
Add left and right cockpit views
Lots of small tweaks
2.6
2022-01-14
Adding device requirement parameter so that only supported devices can download/buy the app
Multiplayer tweaks - always send credit, fuel and star-id to other players
Multiplayer - draw trails behind ships
Bug: completing missions was not being reported to Game Center
2.5
2022-01-12
Center galaxy super massive black hole added
Galaxy Map clean up for single/multiplayer mode
Local Map clean up for single player mode
2.4
2022-01-10
Fix galaxy map bug not showing stars
Fix glitch in multiplayer where it would allow non-unique usernames to connect
Increase value of beacons - more credits, more points, more fuel, more minerals, big points/credits when all are discovered
- beacon collecting is time consuming so should make it worth doing
2.3
2022-01-09
Fix bug when docked and can continuously buy fuel and use up credits
Fix colors for directional arrows
Fix starbase docks not resetting when entering solar system
Added optional experimental MMO multiplayer feature - cruise the galaxy and explore planets together
- all players use the same server so can see everyone online not just in your region
2.2
2022-01-05
Optimizations for lower end devices.
2.1
2022-01-04
Fix bug when discovering new habitable planets and the habitable planet count on the Galaxy Map did not increase.
Made any planet type potentially habitable, not just tropical planets.
Planet scan should report proper water state now (boiling, frozen, liquid) based on planet temperature.
Made onscreen arrows only show up when HUD is turned on to reduce screen clutter but locator icons still show up.
2.0
2022-01-02
All new version with lots of new features
- Solar systems are now MASSIVE with extreme distances between planets
- Time-scale (up to 100x) automatically applied while in a solar system so you can fly from planet to planet very quickly
- Turn off time-scale and use real-time but can take HOURS to reach planets
- All new planets with detailed terrain
- Fly down through the planet atmosphere and see the terrain details (higher res the lower you fly)
- Planet atmospheres have realistic light scattering and awesome sunsets
- Planets can have oceans with animated water, water reflection and shorelines
- Planets are HUGE - millions of kilometers in diameter
- Collect beacons on the planet surface to get missions and bonus points/credits/fuel/minerals
- Collect all beacons on a planet to get extra points and credits
- Galactic economy system added - your starbases make profits, collect the profits to gain more credits
The most massive (in terms of number of stars and planets to explore) 3D space sim on the App Store.
900,000 stars and more than 4 million planets.
A galactic economy system has been added. Your starbases make profits on every transaction they get. Dock with your starbases and collect the profits. Become a galaxy tycoon!
All of this running on your iPhone/iPad in the palm of your hand
1.9
2021-05-04
Timer added to battle missions. Must get to the star before the timer expires or mission ends. Added this so if a captain wishes to ignore the star base cry for help it will go away after 3 minutes with no penalty incurred.
1.8
2021-04-11
Small fix
- sometimes planetary missions would not register as completed and HUD indicators would not show up.
- sometimes battle mission stars would have no enemies.
1.7
2021-04-09
Small updates and bug fixes
- stray controller button clean up
- if power and shields is less or equal to zero the battle mission should fail
- cloaked ships should not show up on galactic map
- first combat mission will always trigger, the rest will trigger by random chance
Easter egg Earth solar system added with all nine planets. Bonus points and credits for whoever discovers it.
Tuning turn based battle missions a bit. Checking more often with a higher chance of getting one.
1.6
2021-04-06
Star Library now has a star search feature. Search for ANY star (discovered or not) and plot a course to it.
Made star library navigation a bit better
- page by 1, page by 10, last page, first page
TURN BASED BATTLE MISSIONS ADDED!
- star bases may come under attack and need your help - use your phasers and torpedoes and strategy to defeat the enemy fleet.
Revamped the game controller integration
New leaderboard added for enemies killed