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Experimental version is now available!Dec 24, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHello there Station Managers! I am now happy to announce that We are releasing the new experimental version of Space Station Manager! The time has come! Space Station Manager Remake, from now branded as Space Station Manager 2048 is available, and you can try it out right now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/9ac14a7c8ddec58c7f9792632e93889faeab555f.png Due to the experimental nature of the release, any feature is a subject to changes, and not all features are fully functional just yet. To access the experimental version, enter the secret branch activation code: ssm2password {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/b908bb51cef0de5852598177336270e322117703.png How do I use the "secret branch activation code"? Right-click the game in your library, and select Properties > Betas. There you can enter the code, and click "Check Code". {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/fcf6ec7555c880de0a112ade8bd3a8a9fc6dc56e.gif However, there are few more things to say about this. Firstly, I want you to keep in mind that this is a very early version of the game, and that it might lack some features, which will be added in the next updates. Even the implemented features may not work flawlessly at the moment, as they are still being built. if you do find something that looks non-intentional, is difficult to get around, or any idea in general, do not hesitate to start a discussion thread right here: Experimental Version Forum It is also worth a note, that most of the development resources went into research, and building a reliable architecture for the game, and not into features themselves. As the base of the game is close to being finished, the speed of development will only increase from this point onward. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/f6eccba30d3cc3a9b21266c10b6a971cdba4d4e6.png At the moment, the main goal is to make a copy of the old version, but in a new, more flexible way. Those plans however don't end there. After all of the features from the old version are implemented, we will start implementing features that were planned, but never implemented. And even after that, there are completely new features and game mechanics that are planned, and are coming your way. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/e6a733f2f4035ec397ca8e22a06756d67de95548.png If you have any further questions, comment them below this post, or on our new forum for the experimental version: Experimental Version Forum I would also like to give thanks to everybody who contributed to the making of the project, as well as the community that has gathered around this game. Without you all, this game would not be what it is now, and it would not be possible to make it what it can be in the future. We wish you Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!Experimental Version Release DateDec 1, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHello there station managers! After a year of continuous work, I am happy to announce that We will be releasing a new experimental version of Space Station Manager this Christmas This experimental version of the Space Station Manager rewrite will be available on an "experimental" branch on Steam, released on 24. December 2021. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/282c37fe3dd6f6a919de2fa744c59e907a30ed49.png Just as in the old version, you will be tasked with setting up and running your very own Space Station. In this Experimental version, updates will be made to fix bugs and improve the game as we move to full release with a new branding and more things to explore than ever before. Take on the challenge of deep space and grow your empire. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/2de9eaeca8dd3290bde9e588966ed91771ced4b2.png Due to the experimental nature of the release, any feature is a subject to changes. I am hoping to push out into an alpha release in the first half of 2022, and with some luck, it may be by the beginning of said year. Even after release of an alpha version, full version, and the experimental version, there will be more updates coming, including a few major features, and several content updates. Those features will include mechanics from the old game, as well as some new mechanics, such as map exploration, and maybe even multiplayer. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/dd8b6770256493bc9ef28530037acd555132d954.png I would also like to give thanks to everybody who contributed to the making of the project, as well as the community that has gathered around this game. Without you all, this game would not be what it is now, and it would not be possible to make it what it can be in the future. Thank you all, and happy holidays wherever you may be.Game Remake still in progressJun 2, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsGame Rewrite is still in progress However, we want to share some news with the community! The new version of the game is under development for a long time now, and it still will be for some time. Despite that, we can still share some news, changes, and major decisions regarding the game. New features With the new version, there will be new features and game mechanics, which will expand the gameplay with new possibilities. New major features are: Procedurally generated world Exploration Multiplayer Note that not all features will be implemented with the first release {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/2fd69c2880a3cb8ddafe057b976b7667a3df8746.png Old features There has been made changes to all of the old features as well. Most of them are minor, but there are some big changes, such like: 3D Map New graphics Upgraded research And there will be more to come! Release date? Unfortunately, the development is a very bumpy ride, and it is very hard to predict when the game will be released, therefore, the only expectation is somewhere within 2021. I will post more updates, which will hopefully bring more exact release date. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/f12787d64a2ee34961ffe792d5e1b63307f58abe.png Thank you! And we would also like to say big thanks to the community! This project has changed someone's life, and made it better, however, this project would be nothing without you! I am giving my personal thanks, and I will do my best to not disappoint you with the new version. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36923305/5b7d48277c7abc3d8ae1e92234803ca810ddfbaf.png Questions & Answers Do I have to pay for the new version? The new version is completely free for current game owners, and will replace the old version. Will the new version be fundamentally different from the old version? There are some major changes in how the game is controlled, however apart from some changes, the game is fundamentally the same. Can I still play the old version? The old version will still be available in an alternative branch 'obsolete', you can switch to in the game properties on Steam right now, however development of the old version is discontinued. Can I load old save in the new version? Unfortunately no, there is no support for opening old saves for now. This may change in the future. Will the game price change when the remake is released? No, the price will remain the same. When will be the new version released? Currently there is no set release date, but it should be within the year 2021 Will the new version be released as a final version? The new version will be released to catch up with the old version, and updates will continue from there until the game comes out of Early Access. After Early Access there may still be content updates or bug fixes. Content related questions How big will the map be? The new world will contain at least 3 galaxies, with the central one holding over 120,000 star systems. In total, the map will contain roughly 230 thousand stars. The world can also be generated with a...Full Game Remake in progress!Feb 2, 2021 - Community AnnouncementsHello Managers We are anouncing, that the game is under complete re-writing, and will be released to the public whenever it's content becomes comparable or bigger to that of the current game version. This remake will feature brand new graphics, better optimization, less bugs, and better platform for us developers, allowing for faster and bigger content updates. As of now there is no specific date of release other than 2021, however this will change with one of future announcements. Minor Update As a tiny bonus, we are releasing German localization for the current game. The translation is done by Max Frierdrich (WhiteAki) Questions you may have Do I have to pay for the new version? The new version is completely free for current game owners, and will replace the old version. Will the new version be fundamentally different from the old version? There will be a major difference in how the game is controlled, however apart from minor changes, the game will work exactly the same. Can I still play the old version? The old version will still be available in an alternative branch 'obsolete', you can switch to in the game properties on Steam right now, however development of the old version is discontinued. Can I load old save in the new version? Unfortunately no, there is no support for opening old saves for now. This may change in the future. Will the game price change when the remake is released? No, the price will remain the same. When will be the new version released? Currently there is no set release date, but it should be within the year 2021 Will the new version be released as a final version? The new version will be released to catch up with the old version, and updates will continue from there until the game comes out of Early Access. After Early Access there may still be content updates or bug fixes.Update 1.5.11Sep 2, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsIn the update 1.5.11, we bring you support for more languages! We have also added ship task conditions, for advanced cargo management, and made a few small changes. Features Added support for localization Ships can now have various engine types Added custom conditions for ship assignments and automatic shopping Added alternation for part rotation to break repeated pattterns New Blocks Added Small Radial Airlock Added Medium Windowed Ending Changes Saves now sort by last opened Transport job can now have multiple items Increased frequency at which items are bought from the market Increased efficiency of stacking observatories Item count is now shown withreserved amount discounted Ships no longer transport items if less than their cargo capacity is available Reduced ranger (Ship) top speed Selecting existing tag now directly adds the tag New nuclear reactor effect Camera speed is now shown when scrolling in free look Removed 10 cargo space limit for ship harvesting Increased bit depth for station icon color from 2 bits to 5 (From 64 colors to 32 768 colors) Bug Fixes Fixed quick action getting overlapped by tag settings Fixed stations created in one session sharing open/closed state Fixed inverse scroll wheel when free look is enabled Update 1.5.7Jul 14, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsUpdate 1.5.7 Added features Added ship acceleration mechanics Added map labels Added tag hints from existing tasks Added scrolling for stations screen Added planetary rotation Changes Decreased time cost of various crafting recipes Added copper to various bodies in the Solar System Bug fixes Existing assignments are no longer shown when adding new task. Fixed Adapters are weaker than supposed to Fixed ship mining 0 of an item The Dawn of industry UpdateJun 22, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsThe Dawn of industry Update Today we present you the dawn of industry update, that allows you to harvest resources, refine them, craft more valuable materials from them, and sell them. You can also create your very own ships, that you can send to mine resources, or transport items in between your stations. We have also added many more utilities to make your life easier, like Freeplay mode, Master station screen, and much more. Main features Added user owned ships Added resource harvesting Added item transportation Added automated shopping Added freeplay mode (unlimited money) Added medium sizes of Experimentation Bay and Hydrogen Cell Added master station screen Minor features and changes Added station icons and station icon color Added dark smooth theme Reworked most of sounds, effects, and models of customer ships Fueled generators can now be disabled, and are now defaultly disabled Added few objects to the map Production blocks now show item input and what items are missing if any Reduced science yield drop for Experimantation Bay to 25% Blocks effects now correspond to their state (working/idle) Stations now show spending on items Renamed the 'Leave' button to 'Save and Leave' Reduced power of solar panel MK 2 to be 250% of MK 1 Reduced cost of solar panel MK 2 to be 600% of MK 1 Reduced time cost of many crafting recipes Bigger bug fixes Fixed station blinking when using fueled generators +9 minor bug fixesHotfix 1.4.8Apr 22, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsBug fixes: Fixed FOV set to 0 after game updateUpdate 1.4.7Apr 22, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsMajor features: Added research mechanics Added crafting mechanics Added insert and merge tools for the editor Added save deletion Added fullscreen support Added power consumption and production system Reactors now require fuel Added parts: Medium Ring Hotel Solar Panels MK2 Experimentation Bay Blast Furnace Centrifuge Pressure Chamber Medium Market Hydrogen Reaction Cell Minor features: Added FOV settings Added shop search bar Added game time display in preview Messages now have source jump button Reduced power production of solar panels by 50% Increased supernova radius 3 times (2.4 lm to 7.2 lm) New ship model Changes to the map Bug fixes: Fixed various typos and changes to element naming Fixed high GPU usage in main menu Fixed entering preview before station is creates using esc key Fixed money display not updating when removing part using individual remove button Non-important sounds no longer play on backgroundUpdate 1.3.1Apr 8, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsThis update presents: Added hints to the game to help first time players Parts in editor can now be clicked for detailed info Minor changes to UI Zooming in map now follows the cursor Added various display modes instead of just structural load Major change to warp effects and shuttle effects ReleaseApr 6, 2020 - Community AnnouncementsToday and now, we release Space Station Manager into Early Access. After few months of hard work, testing, and dealing with pandemic, I am happy to finally release the game to the public. I hope you are also doing well. It is hard time now, and we need to stay strong. I hope someone will find interest in this, or any other game I release in the future, and it will make their life happier.

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