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 ===== Older Version History =====
-[[:version_history:2024|]]
+  * [[:version_history:2025|]]
+  * [[:version_history:2024|]]
-===== 2025 =====
+===== 2026 =====
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+==== 0.35 ====
+**//06.23.2026//**
-==== 0.29 ====
-**//09.12.2025// **
 **New Features:**
-   * Waypoints on the Sector Map
+  * **Objects window:** A dedicated UI window lists every object currently detected within your sensor range, updated in real time as contacts enter or leave.
-     * Create a waypoint with Right Mouse Button (RMB).
+  * **Direct target designation:** Mark a target from the new Objects window and your ship will automatically engage and fire on it.
-     * Chain multiple waypoints with Shift + RMB.
+  * **Automatic red alert:** The red alert state now self-clears as soon as no enemies remain in sensor range.
-     * Your ship will auto-fly to the next waypoint once placed.
+  * **Sector-based economy:** Each sector maintains its own supply and demand profile, so item prices shift per sector — where you buy and sell now matters.
-   * Sector Borders are now visible on both Sector Map and Minimap.
+  * **Localization overhaul:** All translated text was revised for clarity, consistency, and tone across supported languages.
+  * **CJK character update:** The Chinese, Japanese, and Korean character sets were refreshed so newly localized strings render correctly.
-**Updates:**
-   * Added icons to the Home Sector menu.
-   * Redesigned Sector Map for better readability and route planning.
-   * Danger Level distribution improved:
-     * Sensor Range 5 → more Danger Level 4 sectors.
-     * Sensor Range 6 → mostly Danger Level 5 sectors.
-   * More scannable objects per sector → more discoveries & choices.
-**Bug Fixes:**
-   * Fixed translation display issues in the Extraction UI.
-   * Fixed UI display for selected containers.
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-==== 0.28.4 ====
+==== 0.34 ====
+**//04.08.2026//**
-**//08.26.2025// **
+**New Features:**
-**Bug Fixes:**
+  * **Ship damage persistence:** Ship damage now persists when returning to the station and can be repaired in the Shipyard.
+  * **Damage indicator:** Damaged ships are now marked with an icon for better visibility.
-   * Research tooltips now show the correct ResearchItem costs (credits + resources). No more false “green” entries like Pulse Laser or Argo Freighter A — display & buy logic are finally in sync.
+**Updated:**
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+  * Star Map updated; previously selected sectors and ships are now automatically preselected.
+  * Improved ship selection and Ship Designer; the Ship Designer now selects the last ship you used.
-==== 0.28.3 ====
+  * Improved Steam Deck and gamepad support; reworked input mode switching for more consistent controller and keyboard/mouse behavior.
+  * Improved gamepad text input.
-**//08.22.2025//  **
+  * Improved waypoint synchronization between the game world and the sector map.
 **Bug Fixes:**
-  * Fixed Galactic Market unlock (can now be researched, built and used properly)
+  * Fixed an issue where distant stars were not visible on the Star Map.
-  * Research tooltips now show resource costs in red/green instead of only white
+  * Fixed a Research UI issue where colors did not update correctly when resources changed.
+  * Improved UI closing behavior across several menus.
+  * Improved tooltip cleanup and reliability.
+  * General bug fixes and stability improvements.
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-==== 0.28.2 ====
+==== 0.33 ====
-**//07.02.2025//  **
+**//01.12.2026//  **
-**Bug Fixes:**
+**New Features:**
-  * Fixed issue with advanced mining lasers.
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-==== 0.28.1 ====
-**//07.02.2025//  **
-**Bug Fixes:**
-  * The maximum storage capacity in the station now displays correctly.
-  * Fixed a crash in the main menu that could occur while the background music was playing.
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-==== 0.28 ====
-**//06.20.2025//  **
-**Changes:**
-  * 60 FPS is now set as the default value for a smoother gameplay experience right from the start.
-**Bug Fixes:**
-  * Pirates would sometimes appear on Danger Level 0 – this issue has been fixed.
-  * A bug in the tutorial that could cause confusion has been corrected.
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-==== 0.27 ====
-**//05.16.2025//  **
-**New Content:**
-  * All civilian ships are now differently armed and will fight back when attacked – no more easy targets!
-  * Pirate ships can now repair themselves when flying back to their starting point.
-  * A new dedicated loot UI provides better clarity and control when collecting items.
-**Improvements:**
-  * Pirates now behave more intelligently and dynamically – expect more tactical encounters.
-  * Sectors now contain more hazards and potentially increased pirate activity.
-  * The mining system has been refined for smoother gameplay.
-  * The mining UI is now clearer, more intuitive, and more efficient.
-  * Mining sound effects have been refreshed to enhance immersion.
-  * The station expansion UI has been improved for better usability.
-  * The star map UI has been updated to improve navigation.
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-==== 0.26 ====
-**//05.12.2025//  **
-**New Content:**
-  * The station upgrade system now features a completely redesigned user interface – cleaner, more modern, and much easier to use.
-**Improvements:**
-  * Fixed several bugs related to sector loading to ensure a more stable and reliable gameplay experience.
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-==== 0.25 ====
-**//02.28.2025//  **
-**New Content:**
-  * Weapon System: Light Torpedo MK3
-  * Reactors:
-      * Medium Reactor Core MK2
-      * Medium Reactor Core MK3
-      * Large Reactor Core
-      * Large Reactor Core MK2
-      * Large Reactor Core MK3
-  * Propulsion Systems:
-      * Photon Jet Engine MK4
-      * Ion Engine MK4
-**Improvements:**
-  * The user interface of the research system has been revised and reorganized to improve usability.
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-==== 0.24.2 ====
-**//02.02.2025//  **
-**Bugfix**
-  * Fixed a bug where the game sometimes crashes when jumping into a sector.
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-==== 0.24 ====
-**//02.02.2025//  **
-**Chinese New Year Update.**
-**New:**
-  * Manual Weapon Mode: You can now switch between automatic and manual firing for greater control in combat.
-  * Fire Mode Toggle: Press **F**  to switch between automatic and manual firing.
-  * Alert State Control: The alert state can now be controlled with the **R**  key.
-  * Destruction of Civilian Ships: With manual firing enabled, you can now attack civilian ships.
-  * Wiki Button: A new button in the options menu provides direct access to the game wiki.
-**New Systems and Ships:**
-  * Medium Cargo Expansion: A new ship system that increases your cargo capacity.
-  * Light Torpedo MK2: An upgraded weapon system dealing increased damage.
-  * Tianlong: A versatile combat ship with exceptional agility and a powerful reactor core. Inspired by the legend of the celestial dragon, it combines impressive speed with strong defensive systems. Ideal for commanders who favor quick maneuvers and heavy firepower.
-  * Fenghuang: Named after the mythical phoenix, this ship balances offense and defense. It features adaptive shield technology that regenerates after taking damage, along with a sophisticated weapon platform for medium to long-range combat. Perfect for strategic tacticians.
-  * Zhenwu: A heavily armored patrol ship equipped with energy absorption technology. With its durable structure and advanced sensor array, it excels in long-duration deep-space missions. Choosing the Zhenwu means relying on endurance, resilience, and precision counterattacks.
-**Update:**
-  * User interface improvements for a better player experience.
-  * Adjusted dialogue triggers for planets.
-**Bug Fix:**
-  * Fixed an issue in the options menu where the button intended to return to the main menu would instead exit the game.
-  * Fixed a bug that prevented players from recovering resources when replacing ship systems.
-  * Fixed an issue in the research system where already researched items were not displayed as completed.
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-==== 0.23 ====
-**//01.10.2025//  **
-**New:**
-  * Completely redesigned mining: The mining system has been rebuilt from the ground up to provide a fresh gameplay experience.
+  * UI Scaling option: You can now adjust the overall UI scale in the Options menu.
+  * Star Map UI redesign: The Star Map got a complete UI overhaul.
+  * Extraction UI redesign: Improved layout for a much better overview while extracting/looting.
+  * Controller support (in-sector): You can now control your ship with a controller while flying around in a sector.
+  * Delete confirmation popup: Added a confirmation dialog when deleting a sector (to prevent accidental deletes).
+  * Tutorial → Tips Window: The previous tutorial has been removed and replaced with a Tips UI window featuring short, mini tutorial-style tips.
-**Update:**
+**Updated:**
-  * The UI design has been completely revamped. It is now darker, and buttons are more clearly recognizable.
+  * Research UI adjustments
+  * Tooltips scaling behavior: Tooltips are now +10% larger whenever your global UI scale is set above 100%
+  * Sector Map UI adjustments
+  * Top UI bar updated and slightly enlarged
+  * Updated fonts for Chinese / Japanese / Korean
+  * Additional small code improvements and cleanup