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--- start [2026/07/29 09:33] – v0.41.1 patch release - promote Latest Public Release to v0.41.1 mario
+++ start [2026/10/01 18:15] (current) – Add v0.43 Guided Tutorial public release (2026-10-01) mario
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 ===== Latest Public Release =====
-**Version 0.41.1** — Released July 29, 2026
+**Version 0.43** — Released 2026-10-01
-A small maintenance build with three targeted fixes for a calmer sector-loading experience and a more consistent weapon feel.
+Version 0.43 introduces a quest-based tutorial that guides you from your first flight through research, ship upgrades, exploration, blueprints and combat, while also rebalancing early progression and fixing missing Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters.
 Highlights:
-  * **Precision laser visual tweak** — The blue beam of the precision laser is now visually a bit slimmer
+  * **Quest-based tutorial** — Ten quests guide your first flight, research, ship upgrades, exploration, blueprints and combat
-  * **Home Sector loading screen flicker** — The sector loading screen UI no longer flickers on scene change in the Home Sector
+  * **Quest journal and contextual guidance** — Track objectives, progress and rewards, with keyboard and controller hints
-  * **Shipyard maneuvering thrusters** — The maneuvering thrusters no longer start automatically in the shipyard
+  * **Rebalanced early progression** — Adjusted research, ship-system and sector costs, supported by milestone bonuses
+  * **CJK character rendering** — Fixed missing Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters
-[[:version_history:2026#v0.41.1|Full 0.41.1 release notes →]]
+[[:version_history:2026#v043|Full 0.43 release notes →]]
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