What changed in Starbound in 2017
167 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 18, 2017 to Oct 18, 2017
- 6 eventsAdded category tags for Steam Workshop modsnew content
Mod uploader tool now allows selection of tags for filtering searches in the Workshop.
SteamNew procedural events for bounty targetsgameplayExciting events introduced for players to encounter while pursuing bounty targets.
SteamFixed crash bug when switching between weapons of the same typebug fixSteamAdded category tags for Steam Workshop modsnew contentMod uploader tool now allows selection of tags for filtering searches in the Workshop.
SteamNew procedural events for bounty targetsgameplayExciting events added for players to encounter while pursuing bounty targets.
SteamFixed crash bug when switching between weapons of the same typebug fixSteam - 30 eventsShow system information on hovering over stars in navigation interfacegameplaySteamFix issue allowing the player to fly the ship before fully repairing itbug fixSteamAdd player.interact lua bindingmoddingSteamFix issue where inventory items would count twice in crafting interfacesbug fixSteamFix issue allowing player to fly ship before fully repairing itbug fixSteamFix issue where player ships from other systems would be visible on the navigation screenbug fixSteamFix parameters argument for spawnnpc console commandbug fixSteamProperly beam away a player's mech when a player beams off the worldgameplaySteamAllow any number of script panes with no source entitygameplaySteamFix issue where deploying to a party member could result in deploying a mech to their shipbug fixSteamReduce cost of player station partsbalance changeSteamProperly beam away a player's mech when beaming off the worldgameplaySteamVarious NPC and Monster behavior fixesbug fixSteamDeploying to asteroid fields positions ship based on field locationgameplaySteamShow system name on the system screen in the navigation interfaceui uxSteamVarious NPC and Monster behavior fixesbug fixSteamFix issue with player ships from other systems visible on navigation screenbug fixSteamDeploying to asteroid fields puts you in a position related to where in the field your ship isgameplaySteamReduce cost of player station partsbalance changeSteamPrevent player from starving when in a mechgameplaySteamShow system information on hovering over stars in the navigation interfaceui uxSteamImprove jarring movement of the sky during flying and warpingperformanceSteamAdd player.interact lua bindinggameplaySteamAllow any number of script panes with no source entitygameplaySteamFix parameters argument for spawnnpc console commandbug fixSteamFix issue with inventory items counting twice in crafting interfacesbug fixSteamImprove jarring movement of the sky during flying and warpingbug fixSteamFix issue deploying to a party member resulting in mech on their shipbug fixSteamKeep player from starving when in a mechgameplaySteamShow system name on the system screen in navigation interfaceui uxSteam
- 64 eventsDisabled 'go to quest' button in navigation for unexplored systemsui uxSteamFixed block placement on some outside walls of player stationsbug fixSteamFixed navigation crash when selecting gas giantsbug fixSteamMade airless space areas require breath protectiongameplaySteamPrevented rail trams from driving off ends of active stopsgameplaySteamImproved sound effects for monsters, weapons, and mech componentsaudioSteamFixed bugs when dual wielding rail hooksbug fixSteamAdded an icon to Tonauac’s safe fall blessingnew contentSteamFixed quest indicators being affected by world lightingbug fixSteamFixed item drops being stuck in force regions at world edgesbug fixSteamFixed objects with liquid levels not being brokenbug fixSteamFixed rustick being affected by physics forces/collisionsbug fixSteamFixed players swimming off rail stops using rail hooksbug fixSteamFixed bug preventing some background tiles from being paintedbug fixSteamAdded an icon to Tonauac’s safe fall blessingnew contentSteamMade airless space areas require breath protectiongameplaySteamFixed final ore type not listed in navigation interface for some planetsbug fixSteamFixed passive monsters becoming aggressive when engaging hostile monstersbug fixSteamFixed navigation systems not zooming out far enoughbug fixSteamFixed Triplod not registering in monster collection when capturedbug fixSteamImproved sound effects for monsters, weapons, and mech componentsaudioSteamDisabled 'go to quest' button in nav when system isn't exploredui uxSteamAdded world.setDungeonId bindingmoddingSteamPrevented activating techs during mech deploymentgameplaySteamRemoved 'E' hint in non-skippable dialog sequencesui uxSteamBoats no longer sail out of watergameplaySteamFixed placement of boulder trap in challenge roombug fixSteamFixed tier 4 mech bodies not protecting against radiationbug fixSteamFixed world.spawnLiquid not functioning on tiles with rails/platformsbug fixSteamFixed quest indicators affected by world lightingbug fixSteamFixed Triplod not registering in monster collection when capturedbug fixSteamAdded world.setDungeonId bindingmoddingSteamFixed navigation crash when selecting gas giantsbug fixSteamFixed bookmarks not sorting alphabeticallybug fixSteamFixed players swimming off rail stops using rail hooksbug fixSteamFixed placement of boulder trap in challenge roombug fixSteamFixed bug preventing some background tiles from being paintedbug fixSteamFixed typos throughout the gamebug fixSteamFixed navigation cancellation bug after consuming fuelbug fixSteamFixed item drops being stuck in force regionsbug fixSteamFixed tier 4 mech bodies not protecting against radiationbug fixSteamFixed penguin weapon shop not unlocking after weapon testing missionbug fixSteamFixed world.spawnLiquid not functioning on tiles with rails/platformsbug fixSteamFixed passive monsters becoming aggressive when engaging hostile monstersbug fixSteamRemoved 'E' hint in non-skippable dialog sequencesui uxSteamFixed final ore type not listed in navigation interface for some planetsbug fixSteamFixed 'Parts and Labour' quest description mismatchbug fixSteamPrevented activating techs during mech deploymentgameplaySteamFixed navigation cancel bug after consuming fuelbug fixSteamFixed systems not zooming out far enough in navigationbug fixSteamFixed penguin weapon shop not unlocking after weapon testing missionbug fixSteamBoats no longer sail out of watergameplaySteamFixed bug allowing block placement on some outside walls of player stationsbug fixSteamFixed objects with minimum/maximum liquid levels not being brokenbug fixSteamFixed bugs when dual wielding rail hooksbug fixSteamReworked behavior of hoverbikes in zero gravitygameplaySteamFixed rustick being affected by physics forces/collisionsbug fixSteamAdded a few more mech hornsnew contentSteamReworked behavior of hoverbikes in zero gravitygameplaySteamAdded a few more mech hornsnew contentSteamFixed various typosbug fixSteamPrevented rail trams from driving off the ends of active stopsbug fixSteamFixed bookmarks not sorting alphabeticallybug fixSteamFixed 'Parts and Labour' quest description mismatchbug fixSteam
- 44 eventsRail Platforms and Trams Interactiongameplay
Rail platforms and trams can now be broken using the matter manipulator.
SteamGravity Removal from Asteroid FieldsgameplayGravity has been removed from asteroid fields, allowing entry at any position.
SteamCheese Considered ProducegameplayCheese is now considered produce, and players will be paid to launch it into space.
SteamGravity Removed from Asteroid FieldsgameplayGravity has been removed from asteroid fields, allowing entry at any position.
SteamCustomizable Mechsnew contentMilestoneExplore new space locations in customizable spacefaring mechs, fight new space monsters, and collect unique rewards.
SteamGameplay Pause in MenugameplayGameplay now pauses while the menu is open in single player mode.
SteamGameplay Pause in Menuquality of lifeGameplay now pauses while the menu is open in single player mode.
SteamCheese as ProducegameplayCheese is now considered produce and players will be paid to launch it into space.
SteamAdjusted Player Physics in Zero Gravitybalance changePlayer and other physics have been adjusted to behave better in zero gravity.
SteamNon-Piercing Projectiles Fixbug fixNon-piercing projectiles now stop at the edge of the entity they hit, correcting knockback direction from explosions.
SteamNavigation Overhaulnew contentMilestoneThe cockpit navigation interface has been completely overhauled, allowing real-time visibility of planets, moons, and ships.
SteamCrew Member Bonusesbalance changeEngineer and Mechanic crew members now give flat bonuses to ship speed and fuel efficiency.
SteamNon-Piercing Projectiles Behaviorbug fixNon-piercing projectiles now stop at the edge of the entity they hit, correcting knockback direction from explosions.
SteamRail Platforms and Trams BreakablegameplayRail platforms and trams can now be broken using the matter manipulator.
SteamPerfect Armor Set Adjustmentbalance changeThe perfect armor set is now slightly weaker than tier 6 crafted armors.
SteamModular Space Stationsnew contentMilestonePlayers can create player-owned stations in orbit and expand them with modular rooms.
SteamModding API ChangesmoddingVarious changes to the modding API including support for script panes and new Lua bindings.
SteamDefault Inventory Tab Selectionui uxWhen opening inventory, the first tab will be selected by default.
SteamNavigation Overhaulnew contentMilestoneThe cockpit navigation interface has been completely overhauled with real-time visibility of planets, moons, ships, NPC stations, and space anomalies.
SteamAdjusted Player Physics in Zero Gravitybalance changeAdjusted player and other physics to behave better in zero gravity.
SteamCrew Member BonusesgameplayEngineer and Mechanic crew members now provide flat bonuses to ship speed and fuel efficiency.
SteamDefault Inventory Tab Selectionui uxWhen opening inventory, the first tab will be selected by default.
SteamCustomizable Mechsnew contentMilestonePlayers can explore new space locations in customizable spacefaring mechs, fight new space monsters, and collect unique rewards.
SteamThreat Level Fix for Player Shipsbug fixFixed threat level of player ships to always be 1 for colonist purposes.
SteamThreat Level Fix for Player Shipsbug fixFixed threat level of player ships to always be 1 for colonist purposes.
SteamPerfect Armor Set Adjustmentbalance changePerfect armor set is now slightly weaker than tier 6 crafted armors.
SteamAncient Vaults Regeneration Fixbug fixAncient Vaults will no longer regenerate if the game is restarted while the vault is open.
SteamModding API ChangesmoddingVarious changes to the modding API, including support for script panes and new Lua bindings.
SteamModular Space Stationsnew contentMilestonePlayers can create player-owned stations in space, expanding them with modular rooms.
SteamAncient Vaults Regeneration Fixbug fixAncient Vaults will no longer regenerate if the game is restarted while the vault is open.
Steam - 23 eventsFix frequent save file corruption on Windowsbug fixMilestone
Addressed an issue causing save files to become corrupted after power loss.
SteamFix Mazebound64 gamebug fixSteamFix generated monsters not using their special attacksbug fixSteamFix generated monsters not using special attacksbug fixSteamFix kill achievements not unlocking properlybug fixSteamFix Dreadwing not properly dying when killed with Doomcannonbug fixSteamFix dungeon piece in underwater Hylotl cities occasionally failing to placebug fixSteamFix kill achievements not unlocking properlybug fixSteamFix dungeon piece placement in underwater Hylotl citiesbug fixResolved an issue where a dungeon piece occasionally failed to place.
SteamFix materials being erroneously tillablebug fixCorrected several materials that were incorrectly marked as tillable or had the wrong tile mod.
SteamSanta has gone ho ho home, to return another Christmas!otherSteamFix dungeon piece in ice vaults occasionally failing to placebug fixSteamFix Mazebound64 gamebug fixSteamFix airship dungeon spawning issuebug fixFixed a problem where the airship dungeon sometimes spawned without a clue object.
SteamFix several materials being erroneously tillable or tilling with the wrong tile modbug fixSteamFix dungeon piece placement in ice vaultsbug fixAddressed an issue where a dungeon piece occasionally failed to place.
SteamSanta has gone ho ho homeseasonal eventSanta has left, indicating the end of the Christmas event.
SteamFix frequent save file corruption on Windows after power lossbug fixMilestoneSteamFix Dreadwing death issue with Doomcannonbug fixResolved an issue where Dreadwing did not properly die when killed with the Doomcannon.
SteamDisable Outpost return gate to prevent exploitsbug fixMilestoneSteamMiscellaneous bug fixesbug fixSteamFix airship dungeon sometimes spawning without a clue objectbug fixSteamDisable Outpost return gate to prevent several potential exploitsbalance changeMilestoneSteam