HELL GALAXY news & patch notes

Hello raiders!

Here we are with a new dev diary about the features of the newly released patch, as we wait for v 1.0.

Using Version 0.9, which we released on March 20th, as a baseline, we have introduced several new features that you will find in this new patch, and which will be further expanded in the final version of the game.

First of all, we have finally replaced the AI-generated voices with the official in-game voices. Without losing sight of the lore, which tells of hybrid beings such as the raiders, we made this choice to guarantee you a fully complete narrative experience.

Next, two major changes regarding ship speed. First, we have increased the overall speed of the ship. From now on, you will perceive faster movement, addressing one of your main pieces of feedback.

Furthermore, we introduced a new boost mechanic, complete with consumption and recharge, while also increasing the boost speed. This means you will be able to go faster, but you will have to keep an eye on the boost consumption gauge.

We have also revamped the Colossus' arrival in Prometheus and the subsequent chase. This means we have added two new cuts, altering the narrative, and making the Colossus more central to that specific moment of the game. We made this choice also in view of the narrative closure of Hell Galaxy's story, which you will find in v 1.0.

There are many more new features, which we summarize below.

New Features

• New voices Replaced AI voices with human voices.

• New speed Increased the overall ship movement speed to ensure greater responsiveness and agility during gameplay.

• New boost mechanic Introduced a new boost mechanic with consumption and recharge. Additionally, maximum boost speed has been increased.

• Weapon overheating adjustments Tweaked the overheating mechanic to make its progression more controllable and to avoid some data issues.

• A new chase with the Colossus Introduced two new cuts of the Colossus in Prometheus and introduced the Colossus during the chase.

• Game difficulty overhaul As anticipated in previous dev diaries, we have overhauled the game difficulty progression and made difficulty selection easier.

• Module progression overhaul We have overhauled the module progression in the game. Keep in mind that this might result in invalid ships in old saves according to the new parameters.

• New VFX and animations We have added new VFX and animations in the first area of Hell Galaxy, Limbo, to make the world feel more alive.

A look into the future

In the patch you currently have in your hands, there are still areas of the project we are working on, particularly further difficulty balancing across the three introduced modes and, above all, gameplay areas where we haven't yet reached the level of optimization we want. These changes, along with the new system and colossi battles, will directly accompany the full version of the game.

Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! We emerge from the clouds of the Galaxy of Neterun to get in touch with you in our weekly update. Version 0.9.0 was a fundamental stepping stone, also for building the new Neterunian Ruins system, based on Neterunian technology, which will be fundamental to the story of Hell Galaxy's raider protagonist (that is, you out there!) and which you will find in version 1.0 of the game. In version 0.9.021, the one you currently have in your hands, you can find examples of ancient Neterunian monuments scattered across our beloved galaxy, standing watch over the fates of the raiders. These are gigantic, ancient Neterunian constructions that date back to long before the arrival of the raider colonists in Neterun. They are not strictly technological structures, but they already contain one of the main concepts of Neterunian worldbuilding: megalithic structures, many of which were built for veneration. This concept is also reflected in their technology. For the Neterunians, we wanted to combine both an idea of a sacred alien order, with repeating yet archaic shapes, and an idea of living technology.

Neterunian technology, once activated, is alive and pulsing. We therefore created materials that responded to this need: there is always something flowing inside Neterunian structures, a biological and viscous material that the Neterunians used to build some of their structures and that was sensitive to their "mind".

This order, however far removed from anything human, suggests the idea of a schematic society searching for something higher, even if that search is alien and incomprehensible in the eyes of the raiders. This is also why we used the idea of a continuous, intertwined environment, like a single organism developing in different forms. The Ruins are now ruined and destroyed, but among their shapes it is still possible to glimpse this sort of continuity of space. There is more among those ruins, spaces forgotten by time and ruined by events whose memory is frozen forever within the coils of that ancient technology... But enough spoilers for today! We look forward to seeing you in the next update.

Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! We’re finally back with a new weekly update. In this dev diary, we’d like to introduce the updated roadmap we recently published on our Steam page alongside the announcement of Hell Galaxy’s Version 1.0 release. Version 0.9 was a fundamental milestone that allowed us to build everything you’ll find in the full release of Hell Galaxy. With Version 0.9, released on March 20, we carried out a major restructuring of the game’s software. This made it much easier for us to address the game’s most critical areas, many of which we identified thanks to your invaluable feedback. Version 0.9 also allowed us to upgrade the engine version that will power the full release of Hell Galaxy. So, what can you expect from Version 1.0? First of all, you’ll experience new quests and the conclusion of our exiled raider’s main storyline, the story of a character who represents every one of you facing the dangers of the Galaxy of Neterun. This will be one of the core pillars of Hell Galaxy. You’ll also discover a brand new area, the Neterunian Ruins, a place very different from the raider colonies you’ve explored so far. We’ve already shown you a few glimpses of it, without revealing too much, in previous dev diaries. This ancient region hides secrets buried for countless ages, and its story is deeply intertwined with the conclusion of the main campaign. Those of you who have already played Hell Galaxy in Early Access know that the protagonist’s journey is inevitably tied to the greatest creatures of Neterun: the Colossi. Battling these colossal beings will be another key pillar of Version 1.0, featuring the most dangerous bosses in the entire galaxy. These are just the main additions. There will be many more features that are not included in the roadmap but will be part of the full release, many of them inspired directly by your invaluable feedback. We’ll see you in the next dev diary! Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! This week, we don’t want to focus on any specific aspect of the game. Instead, we’re taking this dev diary as an opportunity to share some extremely important news with you: We have announced the official release date for Version 1.0: July 31, 2026! Version 1.0 will include a wide range of updates, including new story content, new quests, a mysterious alien area, plenty of new battles, dangerous ancient bosses, as well as improvements to UX and the overall quality of life experience in the game. We’ve already talked about some of these updates in previous dev diaries, and we’ll share more details about others in the future. Now we’re returning to the depths of our dangerous galaxy to continue working toward the best possible experience for all of you raiders who have supported us from the very beginning with your valuable feedback, as well as for every raider who will one day lose themselves in the exile of Neterun. We’ll see you in the next update! Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! We're back with a new weekly update. We’re continuing to build on the work made possible by version 0.9, which has allowed us to revisit several aspects of the game as we move toward the best version of Hell Galaxy we can deliver. Your feedback has been fundamental in helping us identify the areas that needed the most attention, and we’re continuing to refine them step by step. As we mentioned in previous dev diaries, the work introduced with version 0.9 has also given us the opportunity to improve the overall user experience throughout our beloved Galaxy of Neterun. We’ve already talked about the new hint system, a clearer difficulty selection, and the ongoing revision of difficulty scaling. The first topic we’d like to share today is another step toward improving the overall experience. We’re replacing the AI-generated voices with human voice performances. At the same time, we’re preserving the synthetic quality that defines the raiders. As you know, raiders are bio-mechanical hybrids made of cables, pipes, and neural waves, and we want that identity to remain part of the atmosphere we’re creating, including through the new voice performances. As part of the ongoing difficulty rebalance, we’re also reviewing the ship’s overall movement speed. Our goal is to make movement feel smoother and more enjoyable while ensuring it scales more naturally throughout the game’s progression. For the same reason, and building on the work introduced with version 0.9, we’re also expanding the way modules are distributed as quest rewards alongside those unlocked by opening new stations. We already introduced this system with the Prism module set, which is now available in the game, and we’re planning to extend this approach to additional quests in future updates. That’s all for today. We’re already looking forward to sharing more with you in the next dev diary. Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! Welcome back to another weekly update on the work we’re doing for Hell Galaxy. In our last dev diary, we talked about the changes we’re making to review and rebalance the game’s difficulty, with the goal of making the experience more enjoyable while supporting different levels of challenge. Today, we’d like to return to a topic we introduced not long ago and share a few more details about the new area you’ll eventually explore. It is a vast abandoned region, filled with ancient Neterunian structures. We want to give you another glimpse of the experience we are building in this remote corner of the galaxy. We can’t tell you exactly what happened here just yet. What we can reveal is that this place is deeply connected to the distant past of the Galaxy of Neterun. Our goal has been to create an environment that conveys both the grandeur of Neterunian architecture and the feeling of a civilization long abandoned. The technology found here is ancient and dormant. There was a time when everything you see was alive and fully functioning. Now, however, the entire place seems frozen in time. The silence does not come from the emptiness of space, but from the stillness that surrounds every structure, as if time itself had simply stopped. Mystery lingers throughout this forgotten place. What were the enormous spirals surrounding its main structures built for? What was this place truly meant to be? What truth lies hidden among these ruins? Those are questions only you will be able to answer. For us, they represent the sense of discovery we want this area to evoke, together with the constant feeling of danger that every raider's exile should bring. You will understand what we mean once you set foot among these mysterious Neterunian ruins. This region is home to dangers unlike anything found in the systems colonized by the raiders. They are alien in the truest sense of the word, and learning how to face them will be essential if you hope to uncover the truth hidden within these ancient remains. And that’s all for today. We hope we’ve sparked your curiosity just a little more. Until next time, we look forward to seeing you in the next dev diary. Farewell, raiders!

• New weapons, engines, and multiple main bodies that open up varied upgrades, customisable load‑outs, and fresh synergies.

• A reworked looting system with richer resources and more detailed environments.

• A new interface, quality‑of‑life improvements for ship systems, and optimised performance.

• Rebalanced costs, damage values, and module requirements, plus new quests and lore.

Hello raiders! We’re happy to welcome you to a new update from the perilous depths of the Galaxy of Neterun. In this and future dev diaries, we’ll be sharing updates on the different areas we’re working on as we continue striving to provide the best possible experience in Hell Galaxy. Several of these areas are interconnected, and we want to keep you informed about the work inspired by the feedback you continue to share with us. Today’s topic is directly related to one of the most important pieces of feedback we’ve received: game difficulty. We know this is an area where there is still room for improvement and that it has affected the overall balance of the Hell Galaxy experience. After listening carefully to your suggestions, we’ve decided to introduce several changes aimed at improving the game’s quality of life. First, we are implementing a new UI that will allow you to select your preferred difficulty setting more easily at the beginning of the game, without having to navigate through multiple settings menus. This should make it simpler to choose how you want to face your exile on Neterun. We are also revisiting how difficulty scales throughout the game to make the differences between the three difficulty modes planned for the full version of Hell Galaxy more meaningful. We want the gap between enemy and boss behaviors across the different modes to feel more noticeable than it does currently. At the same time, we are addressing bugs related to enemy difficulty scaling, as some enemies were not correctly following the intended tier system and could therefore feel unbalanced. In addition, we have implemented a hint system that we hope will make it easier to recognize when specific actions are required during quests, such as using the scanner or the stress drive. And that’s all for now. Before we conclude this dev diary, we want to thank all of you raiders out there. Your feedback continues to play a fundamental role in shaping Hell Galaxy and helping us improve it into the experience we want it to be. Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders!

Hello Raiders,

• The balance of the new modules (damage, cost, usefulness);

• The economy of resources and mining;

• The clarity of the new UI and the accessibility of information;

• The robustness of the save system during missions;

• Any bugs or performance issues;

• Ideas for new quests, structures or content.

Hello raiders!

What’s New

• New Modules Added the Prism set, themed around the Mhafek side story. 

• New Quest and Side Quest Updates
  Added the new side quest Once Upon a Massacre and updated selected side quests to better connect them to the Prism module unlock path. 

• New Neural Fragments
  Added new neural fragments throughout the Precious Four area to further expand the Mhafek side story. 

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a critical bug that caused the game to crash when traveling from the Core area to Limbo

• Fixed a critical bug that caused a crash during the main quest Attack by Batiki!

• Fixed a bug that caused the laser VFX to display incorrectly when the weapon was activated

• Fixed a bug that caused items to display incorrectly during the quest Dead Stay Quiet

A Look Ahead

Hello raiders!

What’s New

• New Modules New modules have been added as rewards at the end of the Iron Guild and Gold Guild side quests in the Core area.

• Quest Based Module Unlocking Introduced a new system that allows modules to be unlocked through quests. Once unlocked, they can be purchased at stations across the galaxy.

• Dyrcona Capital Ship Explosion Sound Effects Completely reworked the sound effects for Dyrcona’s capital ship explosion to enhance the impact of the final moment of the battle.

• Stabilizer VFX Updated the Stabilizer activation visual effects to better connect them to the player’s ship.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug that prevented certain dialogues from triggering after collecting specific neural fragments

• Corrected the icon for the Helisum +++ consumable

• Fixed a bug that prevented stability from being properly restored in some quest autosaves

• Removed outdated elements in the Core area that displayed incorrect icons

• Corrected the position of the Dump zone in the Birthy Rock area, which could incorrectly trigger the area entry warning while traveling to Birthy Rock Station

A Look Ahead

Hello raiders!

What’s New

• New Modules Added new modules to Limbo and Core stations, including the Helicon themed set.

• Changes to the Quest Priority System Adjusted the priority system for primary and secondary quests to make automatic tracking transitions clearer and improve overall flow.

• Updated Side Quest Objective Icon Updated the color of the side quest objective icon to better match the UI.

• New Sound and Updated Visual Effects for Alters Added a new sound effect for Alter deaths and updated their visual effects to better match their shape and appearance.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug that prevented the Sonic Matter Emitter from reloading, allowing infinite firing

• Fixed a bug where the Sonic Matter Emitter would not fire after collecting new Sonic Matter

• Fixed a bug that prevented some new modules from appearing in station unlock cutscenes

• Fixed a bug where some hulls had their internal view obstructed

• Fixed a bug where, on the station shop page, the maximum and minimum purchase quantities overlapped

• Fixed a bug where the hull internal gatling gun was incorrectly destroyed when hit by specific projectiles

A Look Ahead

You will find new module packs in the future, as well as new sets. Alongside ongoing work on balance, optimization, and the design of new quests, we are also planning to release modules during other in game occasions.

For upcoming developments, keep following us and continue playing in our dangerous galaxy.

We look forward to seeing you in the next dev diary!

Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders!

New Features

• New Modules Added new modules available in selected stations in Limbo and the Core, and adjusted parameters for previously unbalanced modules.

• Quest Warning Zones and Interactable Side Quests Added warning zones and interactable elements to various side quests to improve feedback and make the transition from main to side quests clearer.

• Setup Switching and Consumable Use via Controller Introduced a short delay when switching setups or using consumables via controller, giving players a brief decision window to select and confirm their actions, as well as switch between aggressive, balanced, and defensive setups.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug that allowed players to enter a locked station after loading a save 

• Fixed a bug that prevented capital ship markers from displaying correctly

• Fixed a bug where using a controller could automatically trigger the only available consumable without selection

• Fixed a bug where Sonic Matter was reset when loading a save file

• Updated the Helisum consumable icon to correctly match Helisum+

• Fixed a bug where the quest marker appeared on the station shop page during delivery quests even without the required resources

• Fixed a bug that prevented in game music from restarting correctly after loading a save file

A Look Ahead

Hello raiders!

We’re back with a new patch for all of you out there.

In version 0.9.5 of Hell Galaxy, you will first notice an update to the save system. We have introduced a three checkpoint loop that always overwrites the oldest available checkpoint. This system is designed to give you more than one save to fall back on during your journey through the Galaxy of Neterun. It is still in an early stage, and we are continuing to refine it to ensure the best possible experience.

We have also addressed a series of critical issues, including one that prevented the main storyline from progressing correctly. In particular, we fixed a bug in the “Something Precious” quest where the save system failed to correctly recognize one of the four stations involved, preventing the quest from being completed.

We have also improved crafting feedback to make it clearer which socket a module should be mounted in. From now on, in the bottom left corner of a module’s icon on the Station Trading page, you will be able to clearly see which socket it requires.

What’s New

• Three Checkpoint System A new feature has been added to the save system to provide multiple checkpoints to load from.

• Socket Icons on Purchasable Modules Socket icons have been standardized across crafting and shop screens. Modules in the shop now clearly indicate which sockets are required for use.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a critical bug that prevented one of the help quests at the four stations from being marked as completed in the “Something Precious” quest

• Fixed a critical bug that prevented newly purchased outfits from displaying correctly at the station

• Fixed a bug that caused previously purchased outfits to appear as still available in the station cargo

• Fixed a critical bug that could cause a crash when interacting with an object during the “Something Precious” quest

• Fixed a bug where the Alter possession sound effect did not stop correctly when loading the "Alter Ego" quest

• Fixed a critical bug that prevented returning to Limbo after entering the Core area

• Fixed a bug that prevented in game music from restarting correctly after loading a save file

• Fixed a bug where Dyrcona’s capital ship had turret and weak point markers that did not follow correct occlusion rules

• Fixed a bug that caused some dialogue to overlap after skipping cutscenes

• Fixed a bug that prevented active weapons from displaying correctly after leaving the Birthy Rock station

• Fixed a bug that prevented the VFX for one way speedgates from displaying correctly

• Fixed several localization issues

• Fixed a bug that prevented tutorial panels from closing when using a controller

• Fixed a bug that prevented virus labels from displaying correctly in the “Help the Emerald” quest

• Fixed a bug that could cause the firing direction to display incorrectly when mounting a gatling gun with a specific arm on a body

• Adjusted the timing of some tutorial panels to reduce information overload and simplified their text

A Look Ahead

We are continuing to work on fixing additional issues, improving clarity across various systems, and introducing new ship customization modules.

But that’s a story for another time. Thank you for your valuable feedback, which continues to guide our work. We look forward to seeing you again in the next patch.

Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! We’re finally here. As mentioned in our last dev diary, it’s time to release the new version of Hell Galaxy, v0.9. This is an important milestone for us and one we’ve been working toward for a long time. The patch improves several core aspects of gameplay, raising the overall quality of life of your journey through Hell Galaxy. So what can you expect in this newly released update? First of all, the new mining system. We redesigned the meshes for a visual restyling and redistributed mineables throughout the environment to make exploration more engaging. These changes are supported by new environmental details that better contextualize mining areas. As anticipated, we also improved the fracture behavior of mineables to make resource gathering more satisfying. We have also strengthened the save system to make it more robust, particularly during quests. You can now retrace your steps more reliably, giving you greater control over progression and reducing friction in the overall quest flow. In addition, we improved quest feedback to make availability clearer. You will now receive a notification that shows how many quests you have obtained but not yet read, helping you keep track of what you have already reviewed and what still awaits your attention. Since this is a major update, we know there may still be some residual instability, which we are continuing to address. Thank you for your patience and for your feedback as we move into a new and important phase of the project.

Looking Ahead

This section is particularly important. While v0.9 already introduces many improvements, it also lays the groundwork for the updates that will follow. With v0.9, we can begin expanding customization with more modules and more build options. This will allow for deeper mechanics, more strategic combat, and smoother, more rewarding exploration. Exploration itself will also be enriched with new loot, increasing resource opportunities and opening the way to more advanced modules and customization choices. Version 0.9 also allows us to further refine UI and UX, making them more readable and fluid so that all these systems feel more organic and seamless. Enemies will also evolve. With this update, we have laid the foundations for improvements to AI behavior, making encounters more complex and more engaging. Finally, v0.9 significantly streamlines the creation of new quests. This will help us expand and deepen the narrative of the dangerous Galaxy of Neterun. It is now also easier for us to introduce new structures, new content, new modes, and even entirely new systems. As you can see, there is a lot in development, and the release of v0.9 was essential to make it all possible. Enjoy the update and the new features already available, and stay tuned for what’s coming next. Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been working on lately. We haven’t been devoured by any Alters or struck down by any menacing Zanion yet, so we’re still here preparing some new things for you raiders out there. The new version we mentioned earlier, v0.9, is taking shape. Right now we’re focusing on consolidating the work completed so far, which also means ramping up our testing efforts. This is a major update that brings us closer to our long-term goals, and we want to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. As part of this process, we’ve also started working on the UI, beginning a revamp of the interface’s technical foundations. Our goal is to lay the groundwork for a new UX while addressing several reports and feedback we’ve received from the community. You’ll start to see the results of this work gradually appearing in upcoming updates. At the same time as our work on v0.9, we’re also revisiting some narrative elements of the game and developing new content that we look forward to sharing with you in future updates. Our goal is to make your journey through the Galaxy of Neterun even more engaging. Finally, we’d also like to let you know that we recently launched Hell Galaxy’s social media profiles. If you’d like to follow the project more closely, you can now find us there as well. Thank you for all your support. We’ll see you in the next dev diary. Farewell, raiders!

Raiders,

A Thank You to Our Long-Time Supporters

Hello raiders! We’ve emerged from the treacherous coils of the Galaxy of Neterun to share our weekly update with you. This dev diary is especially important to us, as we have a major announcement to make. We will soon be releasing a substantial update that we have been working on for a long time. We have carefully listened to your feedback, because our goal is to make the Hell Galaxy experience as engaging and enjoyable as possible. This core update includes a deep restructuring of some of the project’s foundational systems. These changes have been developed directly in response to your feedback, with the aim of continuously improving quality of life as you struggle to survive the dangers of Neterun. We want your exile as a raider to feel challenging, but also rewarding, as you explore ancient ruins and confront dangerous creatures. So what can you expect from this upcoming major update? First of all, a completely revamped mining system. We are working to make the experience of searching for valuable resources and delivering them to Space Stations as satisfying and clear as possible. We are also building a more robust save system. For example, we have added the ability to retrace your steps during quests, giving you greater control and flexibility and reducing the risk of getting stuck on certain objectives. We are improving quest flow feedback as well, making the moment a quest is accepted more clearly identifiable, so you always know which missions are available to you, whether primary or secondary. As with any major update, this release will also include smaller improvements and bug fixes. We know there is still much to do, but we are eager to share this update with you. It is the result of ongoing work and, in large part, your continued feedback. Thank you for your support. We look forward to bringing you an increasingly refined experience. Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! We’re back to share a new dev diary. In this patch, you’ll find a revamped side quest, Ballad of Thornstone. The quest unlocks after defeating Dyrcona’s capital ship and explores the dark past of the raider colonies, built on the law of the strongest. We wanted to make it clearer and more consistent with the in game narrative, so we added two new quest areas and rewrote part of the dialogue. We hope you enjoy the result. We have also addressed a major mining issue. While we continue working toward a broader update in this area, we have fixed the bug that prevented mineables from fracturing, which in turn blocked the collection of loot. In addition, we resolved a critical problem introduced by recent changes that, for some players, prevented Dyrcona from being properly destroyed and the quest from progressing. With this update, we conclude today’s entry. Thank you for your feedback. Keep losing yourselves in the damned coils of Neterun as you struggle to survive your eternal exile. Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! The newly released hotfix addresses a blocking bug introduced in a recent update that prevented the inventory from displaying and being navigated correctly. Thank you for your patience, and we’ll see you in the next dev diary. Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! We are back with a new dev diary to tell you about the latest patch and the work we are currently focusing on. In this week’s patch, we are releasing a new language: Polish. We are always happy to introduce new localizations, as these are important steps that allow us to reach new cultures and make our beloved Neterun Galaxy accessible to as many people as possible, ready to become new raiders lost in the vastness of Neterun. We are also taking this opportunity to go into more detail about the mining rework we are currently working on, partly thanks to your valuable feedback. First of all, we are revisiting the distribution and markers for mining, removing the old version entirely. We are working extensively on the UI to better highlight mining areas and help you locate valuable loot more clearly. We are also reviewing the mineable objects in game to gain better control over overall balance, with the goal of improving quality of life during gameplay. On the visual side, we are updating the areas where ionic charcoal can be found, adding crystal zones and metal organic materials that grow in some of the most dangerous areas of the galaxy. Still focusing on aesthetics, we are introducing dedicated gold zones and creating destructible metal wreckage areas, old raider remains and debris scattered throughout galactic crevices. Finally, we are updating loot meshes with visuals closer to those of mineable objects, to increase consistency in resource gathering. This brings us to the end of this update. We look forward to meeting you again in the next one. Farewell, raiders!

Raiders,

we keep growing.

And when we grow, we speak better.

With this special update, we’ve decided to officially welcome two powerful cultures into our systems:

👉 Portuguese

👉 Russian

Two strong languages. Direct.

Languages shaped by resilience, exploration, and survival.

It was only a matter of time before they found their place within the Empire.

🌍 Now we speak your language

If you speak Portuguese or Russian, you can now experience Hell Galaxy in your native language.

Ship commands, operational communications, missions, alerts, contracts—

everything reaches you without filters, without translation, as it should be.

For us, this is more than a technical update.

It’s recognition.

Cultures that know how to adapt, endure, and thrive under pressure

are exactly the kind of Raiders we want among our ranks.

🧠 Native Rights. Imperial Privileges.

Speaking your language means moving through the systems as if they were your home.

It means faster decisions, deeper access, and the confidence to push further.

But it also means being more involved.

More exposed.

Closer to opportunity… and to danger.

Outside the old energy-beam cages, nothing is guaranteed.

In return, that’s where more credits circulate, and where those with nerve and vision can build real wealth.

The golden age is coming.

And it won’t speak just one language.

💸 Our Invitation

To celebrate the arrival of Portuguese and Russian as official Imperial languages,

we’ve decided to extend the 20% discount and grant new Raiders privileged access to our systems.

🔥 20% OFF on Hell Galaxy for an extended but limited time.

If you can hear us speaking your language now,

it’s not a coincidence.

The Empire Keeps Giving.

And this time, we’re doing it with the right words. 🎁

Hello raiders! We emerge from the mists of Neterun for our weekly update, to share the newly released patch and the work we’re planning for upcoming updates. In this release, we’re happy to announce support for two new languages: Russian and Brazilian Portuguese. Localization will not stop here, and we will gradually roll out additional supported languages in future patches. As for what we’re working on, as mentioned in the last dev diary, one of the upcoming releases will include a major update to mining. One of the main ways raiders can upgrade their bodies and survive the dangers of Neterun is by finding resources and bringing them to Stations to be handed over to the Imperials. Since we want mining to feel cleaner and more interesting as part of your Neterun experience, we have decided to make a series of targeted improvements. We are redesigning mining areas from both an aesthetic and an economic perspective. This involves refining progression and balance, alongside the visual identity of each mining zone. We are also revisiting the resource distribution, so each area offers a more controlled selection of materials that makes sense for both visuals and game economy. Using Chaos Physics, we are updating the fracture setup of mineables to make gathering more satisfying. On the economy side, we are rebalancing the modules already available in the game and introducing new ones. We want to expand ship customization, increase the creative options available to exiled raiders, and give you more ways to grow stronger over time. And that’s all for this week. We look forward to seeing you in the next diary! Farewell, raiders!

Hello raiders! We’re back with our weekly dev diary to share the most important updates on what we’re currently working on and what you’ll find in upcoming releases. There are several development threads we’re exploring, and we’re happy to share them with you out there, to keep you informed about the ongoing transformations shaping our dangerous galaxy. First of all, as anticipated in previous patch notes, we’re working on a new environment in the Marianan region. This area is mysterious, dangerous, and ancient, and it will reveal an important part of the past of the Galaxy of Neterun and of the Neterunians themselves. We can’t wait to share it with you. This new location is a key element of the in-game narrative, which is why we want to take care of every detail. Below, you can see a screenshot from an early montage created during the construction of the area. This is a work in progress and does not yet show the final version of the environment, but it gives you a first taste of the alien world that awaits you. We’re also revisiting the loot system. As you may have seen in one of the latest patches, we’ve already made an initial visual pass on resource meshes. Our next goal is to make resource gathering not only clearer in terms of markers, but also more visually satisfying, in order to improve your overall gameplay experience within the Galaxy of Neterun. To achieve this, we’re adapting resource fragmentation to Unreal Engine 5 standards using Chaos Physics. Another development thread focuses on new battles that we’ll introduce into the story of you exiles of the Galaxy of Neterun. In this regard, we hope you enjoyed the capital ship encounters we’ve introduced so far. We’re now working on another one: a capital ship that is, in a sense, cursed, as you can see from this work-in-progress screenshot. This image also represents a work in progress and should not be considered a final version of the ship. However, we wanted to share it with you to show the direction we’re exploring to make this capital ship feel truly cursed… but that’s another story. We have other things simmering for the long term and additional releases in the planning stages, but those will be the focus of future updates. Until then, may your exile in the Galaxy of Neterun continue without mercy! Farewell, raiders!

Raiders, welcome to Patch 0.8.288. This update introduces a new side quest in the Outpost region, along with cosmetic updates and bug fixes.

What’s Changed

• New Side Quest We have added a new side quest, A Stint in Outpost, which becomes available after you defeat Dyrcona and activate Kaledo Station.

• Kaledo Transponder Environment We have updated and improved the Transponder setup near Kaledo Station.

• Active Consumable Effects We have improved the visual effects of active consumables on the ship.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug that prevented Kaledo Station from remaining active after being repaired if the player died.

• Fixed a bug that removed equipped consumables when using certain consumables at specific stages of the game.

• Fixed a bug that caused turrets to play incorrect or missing sound effects.

Looking Ahead

Raiders, welcome to Patch 0.8.285. This patch is a hotfix addressing a blocking bug in the main line caused by one of our most recent updates. Thanks for continuing to play in our dangerous galaxy, we’ll see you in the next regular patch!

Hotfix

• Fixed a bug that prevented ion coal from being collected properly, which was blocking the main quest Ban Krylam, the First Colossus.

Raiders, welcome to Patch 0.8.284. In this update, we are introducing a new enemy type, the capital ship, along with its dedicated combat gameplay. We are also announcing that the new Hell Galaxy website page is now live and has been added to the Steam page.

What’s Changed

• New feedback for Capital Ships We have added new feedback lines triggered during the different stages of combat against Dyrcona’s capital ship to improve the overall battle experience.

• New mineable meshes We have updated the visual appearance of mineable objects throughout the game.

• New raider icons We have updated the portraits of Razan and some Bounty Hunters.

• New ionic charcoal collection areas We have added new collection points for ionic charcoal in the Marianan area. This resource is essential for protection against ghosts.

• Transponder area enrichment We have made the areas where Transponders are located more recognizable to improve their visibility.

• New tutorial panels for the Sonic Matter Emitter We have added and improved tutorial panels for the Sonic Matter Emitter to make the weapon clearer and easier to understand.

• Alter balancing in The Core We have rebalanced the difficulty of combat against Alters in The Core area.

• Marianan Nebula We have updated the visual appearance of the nebula in the Marianan area.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug that incorrectly displayed a Body unlock at Mugai Station that was not actually available.

• Fixed a bug where repair drones for the gate cut in Mugai were being attacked by allied units.

• Fixed a bug that caused the protective effect of ionic carbon to last indefinitely.

• Fixed an error in the Italian text of the stress drive hint shown during loading screens.

• Fixed an incorrect price for the Boosted S engine in the Mugai Station shop.

• Fixed a bug that caused the combat tutorial video to display as a black screen

• Fixed a bug that caused the missile loot icon to be displayed incorrectly.

Looking Ahead

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• it grants you privileged access,

• it speaks to you directly in your own language,

• it allows you to move beyond the old energy-beam cages.

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