FTL: Faster Than Light

Tracked sources for FTL: Faster Than Light were limited between 2019-09-14 and 2020-09-14, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Integration of Steam Achievements and Added Japanese Translation and sits between New Language Support Added on 2018-09-28 (new_content) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2020-01-30 - Integration of Steam Achievements: FTL's achievements are now integrated with the Steam client, with automatic awarding of completed achievements.; 2019-12-20 - Added Japanese Translation: FTL version 1.6.12 adds Japanese to the list of supported languages..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was New Language Support Added on 2018-09-28 (new_content).
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

FTL: Advanced Edition launched on September 28, 2018, adding support for eight new languages: French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. This update was part of a broader push that included a 50% off weekend sale to celebrate the new content.

• New Language Support: FTL: Advanced Edition became accessible to a wider audience with the addition of eight languages.
  • French
  • Italian
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • German
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Simplified Chinese
• Seasonal Event: A 50% Off Weekend Sale was held to commemorate the new language support, encouraging players to jump back into the game.
• Quality of Life: The game introduced a Language Change Prompt in version 1.6.8, allowing players to easily switch languages from the options screen after the update.

Tracked sources for FTL: Faster Than Light were limited between 2017-09-14 and 2018-09-14, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Into the Breach Now Available and Into the Breach Now Available and sits between FTL: Advanced Edition Released on 2014-04-03 (dlc_release) and New Language Support Added on 2018-09-28 (new_content), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2018-02-27 - Into the Breach Now Available: Subset Games announces the release of their new game, Into the Breach.; 2018-02-27 - Into the Breach Now Available: Subset Games announces the release of their new game, Into the Breach, available for purchase..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was FTL: Advanced Edition Released on 2014-04-03 (dlc_release).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was New Language Support Added on 2018-09-28 (new_content).

FTL: Advanced Edition launched on April 3, 2014, as a free expansion, significantly enhancing the game with new content including an alien race, events, weapons, ships, and drones. This update also marked the release of FTL on iPad, bringing all of the Advanced Edition content to mobile players.

• New Alien Race: The Advanced Edition introduced a new alien race, expanding the game's lore and strategic possibilities.
  • New Events and Weapons: Players encountered new events and weapons, enriching gameplay and offering fresh challenges.
  • New Playable Ships and Drones: The expansion added new playable ships and drones, providing players with more diverse gameplay options.
• iPad Release: FTL became available on iPad, allowing players to enjoy the full experience, including the new Advanced Edition content.
• Guest Writer Events: The expansion featured new events contributed by notable writers Tom Jubert and Chris Avellone, adding unique narratives to the gameplay.
• New Musical Tracks: Additional musical tracks by composer Ben Prunty enhanced the audio experience, further immersing players in the game.