This is the last planned update before release on September 22nd!

Version 0.9.0 brings a bunch of polish to the table. Most of the focus is on a revamp of the new player experience, as well as improvements to the Game Over presentation. There's also a small bit of new content.

Tons more content coming for the launch!

v 0.9.0 Notes:

Beginner Experience Overhaul

• Introducing your new frenemy: Guide Bot!
• Ripped out the old tutorial
• Fused together a second beginner ship: the Gerridae
• Crafted a better (and more visible) explanation of the minigame 

New Content

• Fuel Line Pressure event
• "Viking Funeral" Achievement
• Game Over events 

Polish

• Slight gradient overlay
• Ship naming input now has a red backdrop to match other UI elements
• Talking happens in words and chunks, rather than each letter
• Prettified the Game Over screen

Balance Changes

• Radar now spends twice as much energy over time (doubled chance of burning energy)
• Capped how far you can go off course

Bugs

• Fixed ships being unlocked when they shouldn't be