What changed in Kerbal Space Program in 2019

Burn time indicator now calculates based on dV and includes staging indicators.

Over 40 parts have been visually updated, including the MK2 Lander Can.

New robotic parts including hinges, pistons, and servos for complex craft designs.

Players can deploy experiments on celestial bodies to collect data over time.

High-quality texture maps and graphic shaders for Moho and Dres.

Futuristic suit with customizable helmet and suit lights.

New feature to toggle altitude mode between ASL and AGL.

New axis group and action sets for better control of crafts.

New scientific items like meteorites and craters scattered across celestial bodies.

New tools for better mission planning and visualization of Delta-v values.

Breaking Ground expansion coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on December 5th.

Added a range of new solid rocket boosters including the Mite and Clydesdale.

Resolved issue preventing the Mun sandcastle easter egg from appearing.

Adjustments to map mode allowing docking mode usage and persistent map labels.

Rebalanced costs and crash tolerances for several parts including decouplers and lander cans.

New fan blades and shrouds for Breaking Ground Expansion owners.

High-quality texture maps and graphic shaders for Mun, Minmus, Duna, Ike, Eve, and Gilly.

Enhancements to the Action Groups/Sets UI and editing capabilities.

Updated target framework to .NET 4.x for modding support.

Upgraded the game to Unity 2019.2, improving performance and graphics.

Addressed multiple null reference errors in various game modes.

A contest for fanart to be featured in KSP's in-game loading screens is ongoing until October 2nd.

The upcoming Update 1.8 aims to enhance stability and performance of the game.

Improvements to grass blending and new textures for buildings at the Kerbal Space Center.

A new button for warping to the next maneuver will be included in the NavBall.

Adjustments to Map Mode allowing docking mode and stage display toggle.

A free update will accompany the new DLC, featuring several new features developed over the past year.

Eve and Gilly will receive new high-quality texture maps and graphic shaders.

A new DLC based on the PC release of the Breaking Ground Expansion is in development for KSP Enhanced Edition.

A range of new solid rocket boosters will be added, including the Mite and Clydesdale.

New animated tutorials, improved UI, and revamped assembly and flight instructions to assist newcomers.

Ability to gather resources and construct buildings and space stations on celestial bodies.

Introduction of next-generation engines, parts, and fuel for deeper exploration.

Enhanced modding capabilities and the introduction of multiplayer for shared exploration.

Better information on resource consumption and new options for power-out situations.

Exploration of extrasolar systems with new celestial bodies to discover.

Introduction of the sequel to the original game, expanding space exploration with new features.

Resolved issues with rotor joints when attaching parts.

New functionality added to all parts for removing from symmetry.

Added capability for text entry on float fields in the Part Action Window.

Corrected part positioning errors when vessels spawn far from Unity Origin.

Corrected hinge rotation issues when using mirror symmetry.

KerbalEVA action messages now appear above the center of the screen.

Players can now configure the screen position for KerbalEVA messages.

Rotor torque now affects strength instead of RPM.

Corrected shadow casting options for celestial bodies.

Includes GP-004 Grip Pad, EM-16S Light Duty Rotor, R121 Turboshaft Engine, and more.

Same vessel docking connections are converted to real docked connections upon undocking.

Resolved issues with default science display in invalid experiment situations.

Contracts using Greek alphabet now display correctly in Russian language.

Maneuver node tabs are no longer interactable in flight mode when hidden.

Corrected ragdoll behavior for kerbals with future suits.

Substantial improvements made to the KAL-1000 Track Editor.

Users can now set attraction force percentage for docking ports.

Resolved texture seams present on hydraulic cylinders, pistons, and servos.

Kerbals no longer lose their ROC-hammer after quick loading.

Piston drag now changes correctly as extension changes.

Resolved issues with temperature renderer affecting child part parameters.

Corrected EVA portrait display when launching a vessel with a Kerbal in an external command seat.

Pistons now start in the correct position at launch when locked in the editor.

Corrected EVA kerbal speed when interacting with deployed science parts.

Players can switch secondary docking ports to primary via the PAW.

KAL controller is no longer affected by the space bar.

Radiator panels now rotate properly.

SAS no longer cancels angular velocity of rotors.

Input locks on EVA kerbals no longer occur if they ragdoll during deployed science part interaction.

Corrected WCoM math for parts with servo rigidbodies.

Resolved empty headers in stage manager display for Chinese language.

Players can now adjust same vessel part collisions.

Added isVesselEVA property and new GameEvents for modding support.

Geyser and cryovolcano forces are now synced with audio and particles.

Corrected EVA kerbal speed when interacting with deployed science parts.

Deployed science parts no longer appear too high above the surface.

Resolved excessive electric charge draw by scanner arm during time warp.

Resolved issues with science experiments generating data after control station termination.

Keyboard keys no longer manipulate gameplay when changing the name of the Track Editor.

Deployed science parts now have the third animation present.

Cleared references to release memory when returning to the main menu.

Resolved issue where kerbal transfer was blocked by scanner arm.

Resolved issues with axis and action group data loss when copying parts in the editor.

Resolved NRE generation when pausing the game at the Space Center after crashing a vessel.

Rotors can now reach maximum RPM when un-motorized or motor disabled.

Action/axis bindings now highlight correctly in the action group editor.

Corrected noticeable gaps when attaching parts to the default 3P6 Hydraulic Cylinder.

Corrected issues with the Action Groups KSPedia page in Japanese.

Introduced new color variants for various robotic parts.

Made engine thrust limit, cargo bay deploy limit, and control surface and airbrake authority limits bindable to axis groups.

Fixed EVA portrait clipping in certain situations.

Corrected the science value calculation for repeat experiments.

Redesigned the Action sets icon during flight for better visibility.

Resolved an issue where kerbal flags would clip into backpacks.

Fixed multiple localization issues across different languages.

Added an animation for Kerbals when they interact with Deployed Science experiments.

Enhanced the neck ring texture detail of the Breaking Ground EVA suit.

Fixed a null reference error in the maneuver node editor.

Adjusted the frequency math for surface features to make them easier to find.

Added sound effects to Laythe’s Geyser and the Cryovolcano on Vall.

Improved the likelihood of encountering surface features on celestial bodies.

Ability to deploy scientific equipment on celestial bodies for long-term measurements.

New robotic parts including hinges, rotors, pistons, and rotational servos with new control mechanics.

Players who purchased the game through April 2013 will receive the expansion for free.

New robotic parts that enhance creativity and allow for inventive vehicles and contraptions.

The latest expansion pack for KSP focuses on exploration, experimentation, and technological breakthroughs.

A sleek new space suit for Kerbals to wear during their scientific explorations.

New Surface Features like mineral formations, meteors, and craters to study and collect scientific data.

New DLC focused on exploration, experimentation, and technological breakthroughs.

Ability to bring and deploy scientific equipment on celestial bodies for long-term measurements.

Interesting surface features like mineral formations, meteors, and craters to study.

New inventory mechanic introduced to the base game for modders to use.

A futuristic suit designed for Kerbals that glows in the dark when helmet lights are on.

Allows players to deploy experiments on celestial bodies to gather data over time.

New axis group and action sets added to enhance control options for players.

Introduction of robotic components including hinges, pistons, rotors, and servos for complex creations.

Added EVA portraits to check data on Kerbals during missions.

Introduction of scientific items like meteorites and craters on celestial bodies for exploration.

Release of the Breaking Ground Expansion focused on exploration, experimentation, and robotics.

New parts for gathering scientific data from surface features, available in three levels.

A new navigation tool providing access to useful orbital information and precise maneuver node adjustments.

Allows toggling between Above Sea Level (ASL) and Above Ground Level (AGL) altitude modes.

Fixes NaN bug in Delta-V calculations when in orbit around celestial bodies with no atmosphere.

Fixes handling of engine plates in Delta-V calculations.

Small maneuvering engines including Ant, Twitch, and Spider have received visual updates and new variants.

Resolves issue with flags and Kerbals loading above terrain.

Added a scrollbar to the Part Action Window to keep it within screen bounds.

Resolves UI issues for the purchase button on part tooltips.

Corrects manufacturer localization on the Kerbodyne S4-512 Fuel Tank.

Updated galaxy cubemap with a nicer color palette and double the resolution.

Fixes jitter in heading readout on Navball for vessels in prelaunch state.

Corrects typographical errors in the vessel 'ComSat Lx' and Suborbital Flight training tutorial.

Added new nose cones for larger fuel tanks in the Making History Expansion.

Fixes input locks on the Return to KSC button in the flight scene.

Resolves a bug where symmetry would break animations on some parts.

Fixes mismatched seams on planets when viewed from orbit.

Fixes the default name in the rename vessel dialog displaying as an autoloc.

Resolved a bug that locked the ‘Return to KSC’ button during flight scenes.

A new launch site, the Mun Launch Site, will be included in the DLC for console players.

The History and Parts Pack will be released on March 21, priced at $9.99 USD.

A new feature allowing players to toggle altitude mode between Above Sea Level (ASL) and Above Ground Level (AGL).

Resolved an issue causing mismatched normals seams on planets when viewed from orbit.

The RV-105 RCS Thruster Block has received new textures, emissive maps, and geometry adjustments.

Introduction of new nose cones for the 3.75m and 5m fuel tank series, enhancing aerodynamics.

The game’s galaxy cubemap has been replaced with a new environment map featuring a nicer color palette and doubled resolution.

Fixed a thermal overlay issue that was incorrectly rendering on parts with lights.

Fixed a bug where symmetry would break animations on some parts.

Addition of a scrollbar to the Part-Action-Window to manage excessive data display.

Resolved a humorous bug that caused the launchpad flagpole to explode when a Kerbal fell off it.

Old parts have been revamped with new geometry and texture maps, including new texture variants.

10 pre-made missions inspired by historic space exploration events.

Players can assign Kerbals directly from the VAB/SPH into an EAS-1 External Command Seat.

Includes a Vintage Space Suit that matches Space Era-inspired crafts.

Includes revamps for several engines like the 24-77 'Twitch' and LV-1 'Ant'.

Includes fixes for symmetry breaking animations and Null-Reference Exception for EVA Kerbals.

Recruit and veteran classic EVA and IVA Space Suits have been overhauled.

More than 70 new parts inspired by the American and Russian Space Programs.

Includes new parts, space suits, launch sites, and missions inspired by historical space exploration.

Four additional launch sites including Woomerang Launchsite and a new Mun Launchsite.

Kerbals with level 3 and above experience will have fully steerable personal parachutes.