Update 0.4.1.0 introduces leaderboards, improved UI targeting, and a wide array of stability and gameplay fixes based on community feedback.
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▲Buffs3
- Combat & TargetingGuns and Missile Launchers:Added target lines for guns and missile launchers, improving aiming precision.→Added
- Ship SystemsRetro Thrusters:Retro thrusters now work better and stabilize the ship faster.→Improved
- Logistics & EconomyTrade Routes:Added load/unload widgets for trade routes to improve logistics management.→Added
✚Bug fixes4
- GeneralFixed various issues related to saving and loading game progress.
- Ship SystemsEnergy Balancer:Fixed a bug where the energy balancer could reach negative values.Negative→Fixed
- Logistics & Economy
- Auto Refinery:Fixed the trade route filter for auto refineries.→Fixed
- Asteroid Mining:Resolved issues with asteroid mining operations.→Fixed
◆Other changes8
- General
- Added global leaderboards to track player progress and competition.→Added
- Implemented hardware cursor support for improved input responsiveness.→Added
- Added a toggle orientation tool bound to the 'G' key.→Added
- Players can now surrender their current session.→Added
- The game now pauses automatically when the ESC key is pressed.→Added
- Increased the loading timeout to prevent crashes or failures during long loads.→Increased
- Implemented various performance and stability fixes to reduce crashes.
- Ship SystemsRetro Thrusters:Toned down and optimized retro-thruster particles for better performance.→Optimized
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Patch history
- 0.33.7.0Jun 22, 2026 · 3w
Patch 0.33.7.0 focuses on trading quality-of-life improvements, commander balancing, and a wide array of bug fixes across missions and systems.
+5→ - Patch 5 available on Beta BranchJun 16, 2026 · 1mo
Patch 5 introduces significant autopilot pathfinding improvements, new T2 cargo packages for better performance, and a new financial transactions screen.
+9→ - Patch 4 is now live on the beta branchJun 5, 2026 · 1mo
Patch 4 introduces the Triton Ice Cluster map, a new multi-mode control system, researchable water efficiency, and numerous stability and gameplay fixes.
+6−1→ - Patch 2 out nowMay 30, 2026 · 1mo
Patch 2 focuses on economic rebalancing of raw materials and fuel cells, alongside a wide array of stability fixes and mission bug fixes.
+2→ - ILL Space 0.2.5.3 pre-alpha HotfixFeb 22, 2020 · 77mo
Hotfix 0.2.5.3 addresses critical bugs regarding save games, building placement, and power generation mechanics.
+1→ - ILL Space 0.2.5.2 pre-alpha HotfixFeb 19, 2020 · 78mo
Hotfix 0.2.5.2 focuses on quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes for missiles and power systems, and a cost reduction for Tradeships.
+7→ - →ILL Space ALPHA 0.2.5.1 HotfixFeb 15, 2020 · 78mo
Hotfix 0.2.5.1 addresses a video setting bug, disables benchmark map inputs, and reduces the research rate.
- ILL Space ALPHA 0.2.3 ReleasedDec 18, 2019 · 80mo
ALPHA 0.2.3 introduces a new tutorial mode, updated research systems, and significant fixes to combat and construction mechanics.
+3−1→
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