Space Engineers: Economy Update, Economy Deluxe Pack & Free Additions to Previous DLCs

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Introduction of a comprehensive economy system featuring NPC trading, contracts, in-game currency, and new functional blocks.

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Items & Consumables
- Introduced Medkits as a consumable for healing.→Added
- Introduced Powerkits as a consumable for energy/power needs.→Added

◆Other changes11

Economy System
- Introduced Space Credits as the primary in-game currency for trading and contracts.→Space Credits
- Added the ability for players to trade directly with one another.→Added
- Implemented a Faction Reputation system that affects interactions with NPCs.→Added
NPC Trading StationsAdded AI-controlled stores and contract hubs for players to interact with.→Added
ContractsIntroduced both AI-generated and player-created contracts for gameplay objectives.→Added
New Blocks
- Added a Store block to facilitate economic transactions.→Added
- Added a Contracts block for managing and issuing jobs.→Added
- Added Safe Zone blocks to create non-combat areas.→Added
Items & Consumables
- Added the Datapad item for information and economy management.→Added
- Added the Zone Chip item for interaction with safe zones.→Added
Admin ToolsUpdated admin tools for better trash cleaning and economy management.→Improved

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Economy System3 NPC Trading Stations1 Contracts1 New Blocks3 Items & Consumables4 Admin Tools1

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Space Engineers · Aug 22, 2019

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