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The big day has come! We've just released version 1.0! We hope you've had as much fun during Early Access as we've had!

Next to a whole bunch of tweaks and bug fixes the biggest highlights are the addition of the story, VR support, more points of interest as well as steam achievements and trading cards.

A change that might need some explaining is the removal of scanning probes. Please read our thoughts on this right below the list of changes.

New Features

• Added the story
  
• Added more points of interest
  
• Added achievements (version dependent)
  
• Added new device: Sensor Relay
  
• Added new ship colors
  
• Added VR support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
  
• Added option to switch Yaw and Roll mapping for controller
  

Tweaks

• Removed scanning probes from the game.
  
• Added "radar memory": scanned objects will now remain on the HUD indefinitely
  
• Increased spawn chance of comm hubs
  
• Changed "Low Profile" glyph negative effect:

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Hello Everspace Community! We're almost down to ONE WEEK LEFT for the full launch.

@ROCKFISH_Andi

has some important information regarding joystick controls at release:

Before buying, please be aware that the game currently does not support joysticks. We will start working on joystick support right after release.

Also note that only XInput controllers are fully supported (XBox controllers and the likes). When playing in VR you will have to rely on a controller.

We know that there are many space game fans out there who own joysticks and might be wondering why there currently is no support. Please consider the following:

• Unreal Engine 4 does not offer native Joystick support in version 4.14 (which we are currently using) and we are a fairly small team of 12 people, with until very recently only 3 coders working full-time on the game.
  
• Everspace was specifically designed for mouse and keyboard. It is the

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Dear pilots,

A new release trailer has been launched alongside tantalizing story elements, VR support and the state of the Linux port:

http://kck.st/2q6KBQh

We're in the homestretch; hope you're all brushing up on your skills for launching May 26th!

Cheers,

Giraffasaur

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Today we take a look at a brief list of changes that are being implemented with this year's first content patch for the Discovery Freelancer Mod.

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We've just released a new update. Highlights include functional cockpit displays and the addition of a mysterious alien race, referred to as "The Ancients".

You can see the complete list of changes below.

We're able to offer this update on Mac as well, however with a slight delay of about 8 hours as something went wrong during build process. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Version 0.5 and 0.6 fell off the back of a gigantic space truck, if you're wondering. Kidding aside, a lot of comments indicated that version numbers were often being associated with completion percentage (though they're really just numbers to us), so we've decided to play along and go with version 0.7 - as the inclusion of the functional cockpits, the Glyphs and the Ancients are all big additions and we're fast-approaching full release.

New Features

• Added mysterious alien race, referred to as "The Ancients"
  
• Added ancient structures, which

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We've just released a new update. Highlights include enhancements that can be equipped in the hangar, derelict colonial stations, ship color customization and alternative loadouts.

See the complete list of changes below. Please note that Drone Overrides won't work in this version.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer this update on Mac due to several severe issues that popped up after migrating to Unreal Engine version 4.14. We're still working on solutions, but chances are high that we will have to wait for a new Unreal Engine version before we can release the update.

New Features

• Added enhancements that can be equipped in the hangar
  
• Added new points of interest: Derelict Colonial stations
  
• Added player ship colors: Some are unlocked from the start, more can be collected during runs
  
• Added alternative ship loadouts
  
• Replaced voice actor for protagonist
  
• Added new consumable: Distress Beacon
  
• Added new

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Search for the best location for the human base in the Inner Core.

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Hello everyone Here is the formalization of the construction of deep space 17 The objective is to build a base in the jormdar system of the Inner Core galaxy, we need your help !! Reward: a base to be safe, a lot of fun, and for what wants, a lot of money or other

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Dear pilots,

Exciting news regarding the next patch is up, including derelict space station exploration, ship customization and run modifiers called Enhancements. And the Gunship is getting buffed, too. Here are the details:

http://kck.st/2lA1Bgj

This info drop includes new screenshots as well, so be sure to check it out.

Additionally, this update will be releasing simultaneously on Steam, GOG, Xbox, and the Windows Store.

Are you getting excited?

I know I am!

Hope your week has been going well,

Giraffasaur

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Not sure which ship to pick, next? Watch the new gameplay trailer and see the Colonial Scout as well as the Colonial Gunship in action:

Enjoy!

Michael

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We like to share some details about the current status of the Linux port.

We were able to “hack around” some shader problems we had in OpenGL with objects very far away.

The most predominant OpenGL issue we have not solved yet is the dynamic directional lighting for translucent materials. For some reason all objects with this material are instead lit by non-directional light, which makes them way too bright.

We reached out to Epic to help us on this topic.

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Dear pilots,

We got more info about update 0.3.0.29930 as well as some fresh screenshots on Kickstarter. It also covers upcoming patches for Xbox One and the Windows 10 store:

http://bit.ly/ESUD29

Let us know what you think about the new update!

Have a great rest weekend,

Michael

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We've just released a new update on Steam and GOG (Mac on GOG is slightly delayed, but will hit soon). Highlights include the 3rd player ship and an overhaul of the perk system. Have fun playing!

New Features

• Added new player ship: Colonial Gunship
  
• Added new enemy: Outlaw Drone Carrier
  
• Perks overhaul: Divided into pilot perks and individual ship perks
  
• Added new perks: Trading and Diplomacy
  
• Attacking G&B can result in them reporting your attack and them being hostile in the current and next location
  
• Added two new natural hazards
  
• Added new point of interest: Freighter Wreck
  
• Added more structures
  
• Added option to set a flag for equipment to ignore it when switching to next/previous equipment
  
• Added hall of fame that keeps track of your completed runs
  
• Added backer-written logbook entries
  
• Added new planet type
  

Tweaks

• Interceptor and Gunship now have armor which reduces hull damage by 10%

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Just about a week ago I announced another update that I want to release end of December 2016 or beginning Janurary 2017 (depending on how fast I can finish the development and how much extra content I decide to put in). This new update will introduce the "Dynamic Universe" feature to Crossfire 2.0. Some people might remember that we had a similar feature in Crossfire 1.83, long time ago. Due to the complexity of such a feature and due to other priorities, the "Dyniamic Universe" didn't make it

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Dear Pilots,

Depending on your reward tier, you have the option to add one or several names to the EVERSPACE database. In order to do so, we have sent out emails to eligible backers, today.

Please check your inboxes as well as your spam, promotion and even your trash folders.

The deadline to provide your name(s) is December 31, 2016.

Big thanks again for your support,

Michael and your dedicated ROCKFISH Games Team

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We've just released a new update which comes with a new player ship! Here is the complete list of changes:

New Features

• Added new player ship: Colonial Scout
• Added difficulty selection before each run (Easy/Normal/Hard)
• Added a few codex entries
• Added chance of finding enhanced weapons (weapons with random stat bonuses)
• Added new enemy: Okkar Scan Drone
• Added new consumable: Nano Injector
• Added centered crosshair option for mouse controls (drag mouse to aim, could be useful for custom joystick controls)
• Added equipment info tooltips to equipment stats screen (PC / Mac)
• Added new "large" asteroid
• Added new nebula textures
• Added new structures
• Added option to switch between Xbox and Playstation style button icons

Tweaks

• Replaced Energized Boost with Weapon Overdrive as starting device for Colonial Interceptor
• Introduced player ship class restrictions: Cloak is now only available for Colonial Scout, Weapon

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Hi all,

Just a small update on this topic: The implementation of UWP is more complex than we anticipated and the devil is in the detail, as we say. We are still working closely with our friends at ID@Xbox to release Everspace on the Windows Store supporting Xbox Play Anywhere and we look forward to announce more details very soon.

Have a great weekend,

Michael

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Dear pilots on XB1,

It has been a crazy ride for the last few weeks and we are thrilled to let you know that EVERSPACE has finally arrived on the

Xbox Store

.

Mega Kudos to

@ROCKFISH_Sven

who has been working like crazy day and night and during the weekend to make it happen. Also, big thanks to our friends at ID@Xbox who helped us tremendously to get through CERT. Hands down, this team is just awesome to work with.

We will add the Windows10 version a few days later. Of course, as of now, all purchases or tokens qualify for PlayAnywhere.

We are preparing the list of Kickstarter backers who requested a token and will send those out within the next two hours.

Thanks for your patience and looking forward to see you in EVERSPACE on Xbox One,

Michael and your dedicated ROCKFISH Games Team

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We've just uploaded a new version on Steam. Here are the patch notes. Have fun!

[Edit: Problems with the GOG update, unfortunately. Sorry about this. Should go live on Monday]

New Features

• Added energy regeneration bonus when standing still
  
• Added option to adjust FOV (PC / Mac)
  
• Added option to unlock crosshair from screen center when using gamepad
  
• Added new device: Teleporter (icon still placeholder)
  
• Added new device: Missile Defense System (icon still placeholder)
  
• Added new weapon: Coil Gun (basically what Shock Rifle II was before, icons are still placeholders)
  
• Added new perk: Bonus resources
  
• Added option to not use system mouse position in-game (PC / Mac) (thus disabling mouse acceleration and having different speeds in-game and in menus)
  
• Added mouse sensitivity option on Mac
  
• Added functionality to make screenshots with F9 (PC / Mac)
  

Tweaks

• Improved gamepad controls
  
• Improved readability of