INTERSTELLAR PRIME news & patch notes

THE REBUILD IS TAKING SHAPE

Commanders, It has been far too long since our last proper transmission. Thank you to everyone who has continued to follow, play, discuss, and support INTERSTELLAR PRIME during the quiet period. Recently, we have been hard at work on the most ambitious overhaul in the game's history: a complete technical rebuild in Unity 6. This is not a simple patch. We are modernizing the foundation of INTERSTELLAR PRIME so its systems, performance, presentation, and future development can move forward on a much stronger core.

THE LONG-AWAITED RTS MODE

The RTS mode is a central focus of this rebuild. We are finishing the command experience and bringing it together with the ground combat, exploration, story, and space gameplay at the heart of the original vision. There is still testing and polish ahead, but the pieces are coming together. WORK-IN-PROGRESS DEVELOPMENT FOOTAGE The screenshots below are from the current Unity 6 RTS development build. UI, visual effects, unit balance, performance, and content remain under active development and may change before release. https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/30777251/503a5315415e2c623fba8150a24a69b54ba39d18.png https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/30777251/e9f015d3211cfa96e38755cf0ac799fbf0509aa2.png

A NEW EARLY ACCESS BUILD IS COMING

Once the overhaul clears internal testing, the rebuilt version will go first to the players who supported us in Early Access — our early birds. You will be the first to experience it, help us identify issues, and shape the final stretch toward release. We will share the release timing, detailed changelog, accurate new screenshots, and a new trailer when the build is ready.

THE ROAD TO 1.0

Our current target is to leave pre-alpha and Early Access behind and reach the full 1.0 release by the end of 2026, with the long-awaited RTS mode included. That is our target, not a fixed promise. Stability, testing, and the quality of the finished experience will determine the final date, and we will communicate clearly if the schedule changes.

A FRESH START ON STEAM

You may have already noticed the refreshed INTERSTELLAR PRIME Steam page. This is the beginning of a clearer and more consistent development push. Current-build screenshots and a new trailer are the next step. We know that trust is earned through the work. Thank you for your patience and for staying with us. We are excited to show you what has been taking shape. Command. Fight. Survive. — Robocor

- added full controller support - improved graphics - improved performance - bug fixes - removed freelance mode (for now)

- Story mode update to 80% completion (all the way to the Imada and meeting Cpt. Jax) - Save/load might still have some glitches - Player Stats still work in progress (might have to cut out a lot of stuff originally intended)

- Huge performance upgrade - More content in the Story Mode (work in progress) - Improve save/load - more bug fixes

- fix character being stuck in front of the generator room in the old tunnels - created RoboCore Server Room -created Hans Sushi Store - fixed sewer caps in the sewers scene - added loading progress in the start menu - fix music for the Necromancer cutscenewd - fix Phoenix's hair - fix save doesn't work when you die at Q4E3 - fix FPV switching glitch when transitioning between RTS mode - compressed billboard movie textures and other HD images for shorter load time. - normalize music volume - added key mapping - added reverb zones

We are getting really close to the final release, this update includes about a third of the story mode and the Freelance mode to prepare for the final release! We hope you enjoy!

- fix Beurocrat talking animation - change bridge explosion to electrical explosion - minor adjustment in the opening cutscene (new music is still underway) - Show alert for next objectives - Remove fall damage for player in Freelance mode (it was causing him to die when exiting the thunderbird) - fix door static in the Poseidon level - Cant move on Theseus - move the shuttle bay collider - Remove bullet decal from armor when damaged - make HUD indicator work with ship controls - HUD Markers for the Overlord Drone - fix door Models between Sewers and Bree - Random invisible collider in the Shuttle bay - fix stamina drain while using the overlord drone - new menu for loading story mode - decrease the time for Mining EQ to attach to jet to prevent errors - fix the start menu animation - fix no driver in the cop car in district 3 - reduce the load time at the start - created the earpiece item for the character - fixed Poseidon's torpedo bay door 6 collider - set the correct date for the starting mission to be 01/27/2167 - fix prison guard jitter glitch - added voice acting for prison guard and - added a lot of ammo in the room before the first boss fight - fix closed caption in the VX7000 drone cutscene - fix missing textures at the space station in freelance mode

We are about to finalize our story mode and finish the first installment of the INTERSTELLAR PRIME saga. This pre-alpha branch update includes the brand-new opening of the game with the new intro mission where you play as General Zayne of the UMCS Poseidon. - created a new special ability system - new in-game tutorial system - added ship control system in the story mode - new opening cutscenes - fix minor bugs in general such as doors in the underground

- Added Armor System - Added autosave before the first boss fight - Created quick supplies dorp debug for beta testers (Press F10 for quick supplies) - Created Armor system with dynamic damage display

- Fixed gun won't fire when close to walls or container - Fixed the collision in the Tram station - Camera adjusts to height when crouching - Fixed Assault Rifle model glitch - Slightly improved performance in District 3 - You can now talk to the RCPD Elevator Guard in the Underground (thanks to Kingbullet's voice acting) - Fixed the robot legs and arms bugs when holstered ** Want to give a shout out to Gordon and KingBullet (you know who you are) for helping us pointing out some bugs that we've missed ** We hope you all have as much fun with the game as much as we are making it!

- Flashlight now follows the camera - Finished Chapter 1 in the story mode - Fixed subtitles - Added dynamic Music system (the music intensity layers increases when in combat) - fix minor unnoticable errors

- fixed gun store camera bug when VR is plugged in - More progress in the story mode - Story mode autosave now works if the player dies and loads the last autosave without exiting the game - Created A.I. companion system for ground combat

- Added the ability to jump - Added the ability to "takedown" the rogue bots if you sneak up close from behind and press 'F' - Created a few more new cutscene in the story - Added more music - Added the first boss fight in the underground level (Camp Raid mission) in the story mode - Save/Load in the story mode is somewhat working (you will have to load twice to get all your weapons back), it is still a work in progress - Freelancer starter mission might glitch out since we've changed some prefab and will go back to clean that up once the story is finished

- more minor bug fixes - you can now see the current quest after load game - modified the District 3 Underground - added cave system to the underground levels - added enemy spawner to the District 3 Underground scene - added weapons-free zone right outside of District 3 Underground elevator entrance

- Created more areas in the Remnant City to explore - Laying a new foundation for the phase 2 of the story mode - Added more NPC and pedestrians - Added procedural enemies in the Underground Old Sewers

- fix dialogue camera angle with sitting characters - added surface impact - added character footstep system - implemented dynamic footstep sounds for different surfaces - modify existing scenes with the new bullet impact system - created the underground city, Bree - fix the First Person View in the Story mode - Massive overhaul in performance improvement in Remnant City District 3 (Still work in progress)

- more work on the story mode overhaul - minor internal bug fixes - improve performance for Remnant City District 3 in the story mode - the first attempt to incorporate the new character system with the old quest system in the story mode

- fix Thunderbird docking bug after saves - can now save during the freelance missions - finish the welcome to freelance life quest - Begin the rework of the Story mode with the new character controller system - fix menu bug during cutscenes - fix apartment scene frame drop - created Quest autosave system Please note that the save/load is not fully tested yet, major bugs such as missing weapons and ammo after save will still persist

- fix servers having water sound effects instead of computer humm - fix HUD markers for the Fighter Park Cam - Attached mineral tank quest bug - fix docking animation - fix Cpt.Booth's hat

So many updates, we've lost count, but these are the major things you'll be able to notice - Fighter combat is now functional - Ability to dock the fighter jet to the NPC capital ship - Fully walkable NPC capital ship with crews - Dynamic music system which plays the music along with what is going on in the game - improved weapons - RTS mode is now functional *this is a big deal* - ability to switch between every mode seamlessly - improved quest objective marker continuity - Added a ton more content - added monsters and biological enemies - created an entirely new faction which you will encounter in the welcome to freelance life quest (to be revealed later in the story mode) - created a large item inventory system where you can carry Robo parts - new HUD communication system - added many more fighter combat weapons - added friendly and enemy fighter drones - new music We hope to hear your feedback! Please note that the voice acting and quest sequencing is still in progress. Save/load will not work at this stage until we finish the quest sequencing.

- Added the enemy system - Added Weapons system - Added a Demo Quest in the sandbox mode - Added merchant ship system - Added 3 merchant ships - Added a story system in the Sandbox mode - Added quest tracker ability in the Sandbox mode - Rehaul the Story Mode Character Controller system - Added inventory system - Linked player stats to the inventory database - Created a save/load system to the inventory and weapons system - Revamped the EVA suit and flight mechanics - Added drop/take item system - Added the melee weapon system - Added the enemy akedown and hand-to-hand combat system - Added combat pseudo-cutscene system with the bullet-time - Laid the groundwork for a procedural quest system for the sandbox mode - Laid the groundwork for a procedural NPC ships Update Video

- Optimize Menu animations - Make loading more reliable - Added the ability to select how long to sleep - Cleaned up background shader issues (improved loading time, and graphics performance) - Added Minerals stats in the stats menu - Added Thunderbird Graphical Status HUD - Added the ability to save the mineral amount - Added Storage System - Added Capital Ship Storage System - Added Thunderbird Storage System Here's how many updates we've pushed in the past 2 months! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30777251/2fd96fb4d44b0f2c6f642b426ae50c563b39e34e.png Too many to count, we are working hard to make this game a reality! Please share this game and help let our awesome community know about this title if you would like to be a part of making this take off! Thanks again so much for your support! We love making this game.

- Fixed aiming/zoom angle for both third and first-person view - Fixed EVA bug when exiting the Thunderbird - Added Game Time system - Added details to the Personal Station (originally called Bed) - Fixed player capital ship ownership bug - Fixed mouse disappearing in stats 1menu after going to main menu bug - Created ship attribute system and variables - Fixed First Person View height to match the third person view - Created Save Slots system* *Your old saves in the Pre-Alpha sandbox will be lost

- Fixed quit to menu and start new Sandbox bug - Fixed Loading Glitch at the Facility - fixed Thunderbird LOD - fixed "Fall time" in EVA flight - fixed enabling/disabling exterior of Mars Orbit Hub scene - fixed SK1000 Exterior texture - fixed some furniture still has 'static' components - Enabled hanger turbo-lift gravity on dockside - fixed fix crew animation in modules from walking out into space - Aiming angle - Exiting out of Thunderbird - Split Ship Building facility Scene to Mars Orbit scene to get started on travel system - Added switch to Mars Orbit Hub scene when undocking the capital ship - Added switch to Mars Orbit Hub scene when exiting the facility airlock - Fixed Player Starting Position in Sandbox mode

- added ship UI - integrated old modules to have highlighters for crew assignment menu - small bug fixes

We've been working hard on creating a dynamic crew system in a large scale game with a full function and customizable ship. It was not an easy task, but we have the first taste of it in this pre-alpha branch update. Here's a quick summary of what's new in this update:

• Created Video Options Menu system
• In-game options menu system overhaul (still a work in progress)
• Created Crew Management System and variables
• Added Crew Stats system
• Added Game time system and dynamic time variables
• Added time-scaling system for future bullet-time gameplay
• Add turbo-lift system for Ship cores
• Added Lobbies for ship cores for crew standby
• Added Crew Hiring system
• Added 5 Available Crews for hire
• Added save system for crews and stats
• Created Dialogue system for Sandbox Mode
• Added an Engine Room to ship cores
• Added transparency view for ship inspection in the build mode

Not only that you can build and fly your capital ship, you now can hire crews! We would love to get some early feedback for our crew system. It's still early, but as always, the hard part is behind the scene making sure the system works well with save/load and that every function works with one another. Needless to say, there will be bugs, and there will be glitches, but the goal is to see if you all think this concept of having crews do stuff around your ship is something fun or not? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

As much as we love developing this game, we want to make sure we are doing what we can to help those who are saving lives in this time of crisis. We are prototyping simple apps that might potentially help our healthcare providers to expand their capacity to do their job. We will be back full-on with game development once things are under control, or that there is absolutely nothing else in our power we can do to help. Please stay safe! We're all in this together! - Dev

Why add VR? Well, Why not? Don't worry, this won't take us away from the main road map. It was not a lot for us to add this feature. However, this game is not a VR game, so our VR feature is only there to let players admire the ship they build in an immersive way. Update notes: - added Steam VR support - added the VR Station furniture - added VR drone that lets player take a virtual tour of the ship when using the VR Station - added VR player controller and collision physics (not perfect, you might fall out the ship and have to restart the game) - added teleportation mechanics in VR - added a RoboCorp Droid on to the RoboBed furniture - added ragdoll physics to RoboCorp Droid on the RoboBed furniture when entered VR mode To take the VR tour of your ship: 1) go to the hanger and install the VR Station furniture into a ship module 2) attach the ship module with the VR Station to your capital ship 3) walk up to the ship and enter VR mode 4) put on your VR headset 5) Controls: movement - Left controller thumbstick, turn - Right controller thumbstick, teleportation - Right controller thumbstick Click 6) to exit VR, go back to the VR station and physically push the "Exit VR" button in VR then take off your VR headset to resume the game Please note that the framerate might drop a few (not too noticeable) after you exit VR and have the VR headset plugged in. To increase framerate back to normal, simply unplug the VR headset and select "quit SteamVR" when prompted. This framerate glitch will be fixed in a later update. Don't forget to join our Discord Channel! we get lots of great ideas from you guys there. https://discord.gg/fn6JQnb