The last update fixes the [DestinationSector] bug that softlocked the game progress. It also restore the saved data affected by this bug.

• A major bug in the saving system that softlocked the game showing [DestinationSector] in the objective description has been fixed.
  
• In this version the system will detect if there is a corrupted main mission and if it's needed it'll restore the latest known main mission. A warning will be shown in the top left corner if this happens. To restoring the saved game, the progress could go back some main missions.

Please, let us know if you find any other bug in the saving system. Thanks!

This update fixes the main mission loss bug. It also restores the games affected with that bug.

• A major bug that caused players to lose the main mission has been fixed.
  
• In this version the system will detect if there is a main mission and if it's needed it'll restore the latest known main mission. A warning will be shown in the top left corner if this happens.
  
• Some texts have been corrected.

If you find any more errors in the saved games, please, send us an e-mail to bugs@isolatedgames.com.

If you are happy with our support and are enjoying Between the Stars, please consider leaving a review! They are of great help to us! Thanks!

• A bug in the event "A meeting in the Fold" (#101) that locked the saving function has been fixed.
  
• Now when a game is saved properly a text will appear in the top left corner.
  
• Now the death of the player doesn't have penalization in normal mode.
  
• The transmissions display has been fixed in ultra-wide and 4:3 resolutions.
  
• We've fixed a bug that caused you to not lose the item "MAI core from the Genesis" in the event "Answers" (#163).
  
• Now the description of the mission "Consequences" (#142) is shown correctly.
  
• We fixed a bug that softlocked the game in the event "Sharp Hill" (#111) when you're waiting for your turn.
  
• Now the sniper rifle updates correctly the ability points.
  
• Some bugs have been fixed in the event "Bounty Hunters" (#92).

The game saving bug should be fixed now. Sorry for the issues!

• The bug in game saving that caused loss of progress has been fixed. This bug also causes loss of the locations of both contracts as well as main missions. Now, saving should function as intended, but if you see something wrong, please send a bug report. Sadly, corrupted games can not be recovered, so, if you've lost progress due to the bug you'll need to start a new game. Sorry for the trouble.
  
• We've added an indicator that shows when the auto aim system is enabled.
  
• We've corrected many texts.

In this version we've placed an alert to warn players of when the save system has stopped working. If you see the alert PLEASE send a bug report so we can fix it, it is our top priority!

• Now a warning will be shown when a save data error is detected. Please send a bug report if you see this warning.
  
• A bug that allowed the missile launchers to launch a missile per frame has been fixed.
  
• Now weapons won't fire when the player is looting a ship with auto aim mode activated.
  
• Now missiles won't follow the cursor in auto aim mode.
  
• A bug that caused that the laser beams never stop firing in auto aim mode has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused some battles to never finish has been fixed.
  
• A bug that kept the lighting of the lateral thrusters activated after their ship had been destroyed has been fixed.
  
• A bug that destroyed stations when the player increased throttle with the numpad has been fixed.
  
• Some players got stuck researching the corrupted data in the prologue. We've added a description to avoid this situation.
  
• Now the event "Bounty Hunters" (#92) gives a prisoner as expected.
  
• We've corrected several texts errors.
  
• The OST has been updated with FLAC files.

Hello everyone!

Here's a first minor update that fixes some of the issues you all have been having. Keep in mind we are very hard at work and will be updating in the coming days as well, so feel free to report bugs, we will get around to them!

• Now the bug reporter smtp mail server should be able to send all the bug reports without softlocking the game.
  
• Now the bug reporter sends us less data to avoid crashes.
  
• A bug in events that softlocked the game updating crew data has been fixed.
  
• The crew weapons have been improved.
  
• The text "Dice do not add up" won't appear again in the dice combat screen.
  
• A bug that disabled the buttons in the event "Delivery" (#77) has been fixed.
  
• Several texts have been corrected.
  
• A bug that softlocked the game when a new member joined to the crew has been fixed.
  
• Now the docking number is correctly shown in the stations exit button.

We hope you enjoy the game! If you do, feel free to leave us a nice review!

Today, 28th of May, we've launched the Early Access version of Between the Stars. In it you can find four of the six main story chapters, as well as over one hundred secondary events.

During our Early Access period we will work to implement content, as well as polish that which is already there, as well as work towards the Kickstarter rewards. Among the new characteristics we want to add you will find:

• Two new chapters to the main story.
  
• More secondary events.
  
• Controller support.
  
• Improved photo mode.
  
• New playable ships.
  
• New weapons
  
• Wave mode.
  
• New skills.
  
• Reassembly chamber.
  
• Color blind support.
  
• New objects.
  
• Implementing crew medals.
  
• Improved crafting and salvage system.
  
• Improved planet interface.
  
• Improved stellar map interface.
  
• General balance.
  
• Improved optimization.

Please send your bug reports through our in-game bug report system. These reports help us make the game better, thank you so much!

We want to thank our Discord and Kickstarter community for their support during these months. Don't forget to leave a review if you've liked it, it helps a lot!

It's finally time to release Between the Stars today. We are very excited and wanted to share the launch time list with you all so you know what to expect.

Between the Stars will be released on Steam Early Access today at 18:00 CEST.

• Los Angeles 09:00
  
• Denver 10:00
  
• Mexico City 11:00
  
• Houston 11:00
  
• Chicago 11:00
  
• Washington D.C. 12:00
  
• New York 12:00
  
• Ottawa 12:00
  
• Caracas 12:00
  
• Brasília 13:00
  
• Buenos Aires 13:00
  
• London 17:00
  
• Lisbon 17:00
  
• Paris 18:00
  
• Berlin 18:00
  
• Madrid 18:00
  
• Rome 18:00
  
• Ankara 19:00
  
• Moscow 19:00
  
• Helsinki 19:00
  
• New Delhi 21:30

• Hong Kong 00:00
  
• Singapore 00:00
  
• Beijing 00:00
  
• Seoul 01:00
  
• Tokyo 01:00
  
• Sydney 02:00

Please remember that Steam may take a few minutes to update and it might not be available right on the hour.

The time has come, Captains, to join the ranks of Between the Stars. Anyone with the Captain rank and above will now have an Early Access key!

Early Access will launch on the 28th of May, but we’ve pushed forward the launch of the keys in so we can count on you to help us find any last-minute bugs or issues that may have cropped up. If you find a bug please report it using the in-game system!



Those of you who have access to the OST will receive it in a few weeks, the rest of the backer rewards will be given throughout the Early Access period and prior to the 1.0 launch.

You may join our discord server, where we are very active, here: https://discord.gg/hhUMZMX

If you still don’t have your rank on discord, please join and let us know!

Thank you so much for your support, we hope you all enjoy the game!

There are only 8 more days to go until Between the Stars finally launches on Early Access.

We have updated the game to give support to Steam Cloud saving, so now you can save “on the go”!
We’ve also set up the game with Steam “Enhanced Rich Presence” which will let your friends see your captain’s level, whether or not you are in battle, and basically what you are doing in the game!



Would you like the Enhanced Rich Presence system to show more information in particular? Please write down your ideas in the comment section below!


We’ve also updated the Demo to have it on-par with the latest version of the game. Some of the changes that the Demo now contains are:

• We've added Steam Cloud support.
  
• We've added "Enhanced Rich Presence" support. Now when you're playing your friends will be able to see your captain level, if you're fighting or in which space station you are docked.
  
• 4 new music themes have been added.
  
• We've fixed a bug that softlocked the prologue when there are no scientists or engineers in the crew.
  
• A bug that duplicated the item "Corrupt Data" in the prologue has been fixed.
  
• A bug that gave the item "corpse" when a crew member died has been fixed. Now the crew member dies directly.
  
• Now the native screen ratio will be detected correctly.
  
• Now the screen resolution and screen ratio should be loaded correctly in window screen mode.
  
• Now controls configured by the player will save correctly.
  
• We've added graphical detail in enemy ships.
  
• The lighting has been improved.
  
• We corrected the engine lighting on some of the ships.
  
• A bug that softlocked the game when the player used the star map in the docking area has been fixed.