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CoolAndGoodGames · CoolAndGoodGames·$29.99
Jun 16, 2026 · 2mo ago

Patch 5 available on Beta Branch

AI summary2mo

Patch 5 introduces significant autopilot pathfinding improvements, new T2 cargo packages for better performance, and a new financial transactions screen.

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  • Autopilot
    • Autopilot now features intelligent obstacle avoidance, preventing ships from attempting to fly directly through objects.direct collisionobstacle avoidance
    • Outliner Commands:Added 'Fly To' and 'Rotate To' commands to the outliner for more precise ship control.Fly To / Rotate To
  • T2 Cargo PackagesNew T2 Cargo Packages increase capacity from 50t to 500t, reducing clutter and improving performance in large operations.50t500t t
  • Nuclear CellNuclear Cell power generation duration tripled, significantly extending the life of power sources.100s300s s
  • MothershipsMotherships now retaliate heavily when attacked, making them more dangerous targets.heavy
  • TurretsTurrets will now hold fire if a friendly structure is in the line of fire, preventing accidental friendly damage.fire through friendlyhold fire
  • General Systems
    • Missiles:Missiles are now smarter and will avoid hitting friendly structures.avoid friendly
    • Trade Routes:Trade routes now warn the player if a destination is too far and will auto-cancel with a refund if the limit is exceeded.warn/refund
    • Research:Fixed a bug where research modifiers were not correctly applying to factories.applied

Bug fixes2

  • AutopilotFixed a bug where clicking an NPC station would erroneously trigger the autopilot.
  • General SystemsStability:Implemented numerous crash fixes, specifically targeting save and load operations.fixed

Other changes3

  • UI & Interface
    • Ops Interface:Added a new transactions screen to the Ops interface to track money flow and expenditures.Added
    • Station Control:Moved the station storage grid to the station control section for improved accessibility.previous locationstation control section
    • Overview Panel:The hangarship widget has been moved into a dedicated tab in the overview panel.previous locationtab in overview

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Starminer · Jun 16, 2026
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Patch history

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  1. 0.33.7.0Jun 22, 2026 · 1mo

    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
  2. Patch 4 is now live on the beta branchJun 5, 2026 · 2mo

    Patch 4 introduces the Triton Ice Cluster map, a new multi-mode control system, researchable water efficiency, and numerous stability and gameplay fixes.

    +61
  3. Patch 2 out nowMay 30, 2026 · 2mo

    Patch 2 focuses on economic rebalancing of raw materials and fuel cells, alongside a wide array of stability fixes and mission bug fixes.

    +2
  4. ILL Space Early Access Demo 0.4.1.0 update available!Aug 12, 2022 · 48mo

    Update 0.4.1.0 introduces leaderboards, improved UI targeting, and a wide array of stability and gameplay fixes based on community feedback.

    +3
  5. ILL Space 0.2.5.3 pre-alpha HotfixFeb 22, 2020 · 78mo

    Hotfix 0.2.5.3 addresses critical bugs regarding save games, building placement, and power generation mechanics.

    +1
  6. ILL Space 0.2.5.2 pre-alpha HotfixFeb 19, 2020 · 79mo

    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
  7. ILL Space ALPHA 0.2.5.1 HotfixFeb 15, 2020 · 79mo

    Hotfix 0.2.5.1 addresses a video setting bug, disables benchmark map inputs, and reduces the research rate.

  8. ILL Space ALPHA 0.2.3 ReleasedDec 18, 2019 · 81mo

    ALPHA 0.2.3 introduces a new tutorial mode, updated research systems, and significant fixes to combat and construction mechanics.

    +31

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