Space Colony: Steam Edition news & patch notes

- fix to allow players to submit campaigns and maps to Steam Workshop via the launcher

We have released a small update for Space Colony: Steam Edition! Our 2015 Steam re-release of Firefly Studios' cult classic colony sim now comes loaded with extra language support, as well as a new bug fix for achievements:

• Fixed a bug with the "Galactic Overlord" achievement that prevented it from being completed
• Added Polish speech and text
• Added Simplified Chinese text (with English speech)

We hope you enjoy our new update and continue exploring the galaxy! https://store.steampowered.com/app/297920/Space_Colony_Steam_Edition/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqnWcepP8hQ A few weeks ago we traveled to the stars to record 'The Making of Space Colony', our intergalactic base builder rich with Swedish bikers, space chickens, orbital golf courses and the galaxy’s answer to velociraptors! 2003 was a simpler time... Constructing elaborate space stations, paying your crew and melting alien threats into small puddles of goo while listening to Chromeo was the name of the game. Today we find ourselves looking back at how Simon and co ended up following on from the first Crusader with this creative offshoot. Join Simon and Paul as they recall the trials and tribulations of developing Space Colony off the back of two unique medieval strategy titles and collectively switching gear as a studio. From crafting a brand new armory of sci-fi art assets to designing gameplay around oxygen supplies, our veteran devs take us down memory lane in this latest ‘Making Of’ episode from the team.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYOVh6uoytI Have YOU already beaten Space Colony, Stronghold Crusader 2 or one of our other new Steam Editions? Are YOU sitting there right now thinking “If only I had a few extra maps to try out!” while patiently waiting for the next Stronghold to come out? Well your prayers have been answered! Watch as we run us through some of our favourite custom maps currently available to download and play on Steam Workshop. We picked seven of the best Stronghold community maps from the games' respective Workshop pages, even throwing in an enjoyable Space Colony scenario for you Stig fans out there! Got a favourite map of your own? Perhaps you uploaded your magnum opus long ago but it never quite made it to the top of the Workshop? Well fear not! We’ll be featuring more community content in future videos, so if you have a map you’d like to shine a spotlight on let us know in the comments and we’ll try it out. Credits to Sir Gareth the Ganjagrinder, Sebastien Le Hardi, acv55555, -V-, MooSSiah, Amir P, Impaa and Spinnx! Shady Practices (Space Colony) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=448487969&searchtext= Crusader's Rift (Stronghold Crusader 2) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=537632382&searchtext= Cataracta Island (Stronghold 2) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1264966652&searchtext= The Castle Invictus (Stronghold Legends) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=823053700&searchtext= Sneaky Cheeky Peaky (Stronghold Crusader 2) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=777109366&searchtext= Waterfall Lands (Stronghold 2) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1192706199&searchtext= The Scoundrel & The Squire (Stronghold Legends) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1091717753&searchtext=

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYOVh6uoytI Have YOU already beaten Space Colony, Stronghold Crusader 2 or one of our other new Steam Editions? Are YOU sitting there right now thinking “If only I had a few extra maps to try out!” while patiently waiting for the next Stronghold to come out? Well your prayers have been answered! Watch as we run us through some of our favourite custom maps currently available to download and play on Steam Workshop. We picked seven of the best Stronghold community maps from the games' respective Workshop pages, even throwing in an enjoyable Space Colony scenario for you Stig fans out there! Got a favourite map of your own? Perhaps you uploaded your magnum opus long ago but it never quite made it to the top of the Workshop? Well fear not! We’ll be featuring more community content in future videos, so if you have a map you’d like to shine a spotlight on let us know in the comments and we’ll try it out. Credits to Sir Gareth the Ganjagrinder, Sebastien Le Hardi, acv55555, -V-, MooSSiah, Amir P, Impaa and Spinnx! Shady Practices (Space Colony) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=448487969&searchtext= Crusader's Rift (Stronghold Crusader 2) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=537632382&searchtext= Cataracta Island (Stronghold 2) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1264966652&searchtext= The Castle Invictus (Stronghold Legends) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=823053700&searchtext= Sneaky Cheeky Peaky (Stronghold Crusader 2) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=777109366&searchtext= Waterfall Lands (Stronghold 2) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1192706199&searchtext= The Scoundrel & The Squire (Stronghold Legends) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1091717753&searchtext=

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7vFxRxgtlA The Year of the Dog is upon us! To ring in the new year and help you celebrate a special new employee at Firefly Studios has taken it upon himself to discount all Stronghold and Firefly titles by up to 90% off for the duration of the event. Wishing you happiness and prosperity from everyone at Firefly! http://store.steampowered.com/app/606870/MetaMorph_Dungeon_Creatures/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/297920/Space_Colony_Steam_Edition/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/40960/Stronghold_2_Steam_Edition/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/40950/Stronghold_HD/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/232890/Stronghold_Crusader_2/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/40980/Stronghold_Legends_Steam_Edition/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/901735/The_Stronghold_Collection/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/47400/Stronghold_3_Gold/

Size - 2.1MB We have just released a small update fixing a pair of achievements.

Bug Fixes

• Galactic Overlord - Fixed an issue where the game was not tracking completed missions properly.
• Academia Nut - Fixed an issue where level four skills were not being tracked properly.

Thanks to the achievement hunters who reported these issues!

Size - 2.1MB We have just released a small update fixing a pair of achievements.

Bug Fixes

• Galactic Overlord - Fixed an issue where the game was not tracking completed missions properly.
• Academia Nut - Fixed an issue where level four skills were not being tracked properly.

Thanks to the achievement hunters who reported these issues!

Now Available on Steam Workshop

To celebrate the Lunar New Year Sale we've created four new maps for Space Colony! Accessible via Steam Workshop, each map was created by a different team member to present a unique challenge: Four New Maps

• Intrepid - VL-537 attracted many colonists in the early years due to its green landscapes, beautiful canyons and Earth-like ability to provide for settlers. Unfortunately recent rumors of colonists disappearing and entirely unrelated budget cuts mean that we can't offer much financial support. Given the circumstances all we ask is that you read the guide book and follow standard procedure. We just hope the planet lets you...
• Desert Loners - Welcome to Desert Loners! The bad news is that your ship has crash-landed on a strange moon. You are struggling to survive and a nearby asteroid belt, along with your history of gambling debts, means rescue is highly unlikely. The good news? Both you and your team of misfits are still breathing! If you do manage to beat the odds and survive there may a future among the stars for your motley crew.
• Be Brave - Destined to be the most important 'red planet' in the known universe, this new discovery is filled with precious resources and ample colony-friendly vegetation. Less friendly are the local extraterrestrial inhabitants, fiercely protective of their nest. A successful colonist is a breathing colonist, so build defenses and erect laser towers before venturing out into the unknown. Patiently explore the planet and you might just return both rich and alive!
• Subjugate - It has been several decades now since our company last discovered an Earth-type planet with the required ecological balance to sustain life without any terraforming. A recent report from your scouting team suggests they have pinpointed the location of a new Class-M habitable planet. We know that communication has since fallen silent, but believe this is simply due to interference caused by debris in the planet's upper atmosphere. We also know what you're thinking, however there is no evidence to suggest hostile a alien threat. So get your team on site and take control of the situation before our rivals do!

We hope you enjoy the new maps and the rest of the Steam Sale! Please Note - These new maps are not included in the base game and must be downloaded separately via Steam Workshop using the links above.

Now Available on Steam Workshop

To celebrate the Lunar New Year Sale we've created four new maps for Space Colony! Accessible via Steam Workshop, each map was created by a different team member to present a unique challenge: Four New Maps

• Intrepid - VL-537 attracted many colonists in the early years due to its green landscapes, beautiful canyons and Earth-like ability to provide for settlers. Unfortunately recent rumors of colonists disappearing and entirely unrelated budget cuts mean that we can't offer much financial support. Given the circumstances all we ask is that you read the guide book and follow standard procedure. We just hope the planet lets you...
• Desert Loners - Welcome to Desert Loners! The bad news is that your ship has crash-landed on a strange moon. You are struggling to survive and a nearby asteroid belt, along with your history of gambling debts, means rescue is highly unlikely. The good news? Both you and your team of misfits are still breathing! If you do manage to beat the odds and survive there may a future among the stars for your motley crew.
• Be Brave - Destined to be the most important 'red planet' in the known universe, this new discovery is filled with precious resources and ample colony-friendly vegetation. Less friendly are the local extraterrestrial inhabitants, fiercely protective of their nest. A successful colonist is a breathing colonist, so build defenses and erect laser towers before venturing out into the unknown. Patiently explore the planet and you might just return both rich and alive!
• Subjugate - It has been several decades now since our company last discovered an Earth-type planet with the required ecological balance to sustain life without any terraforming. A recent report from your scouting team suggests they have pinpointed the location of a new Class-M habitable planet. We know that communication has since fallen silent, but believe this is simply due to interference caused by debris in the planet's upper atmosphere. We also know what you're thinking, however there is no evidence to suggest hostile a alien threat. So get your team on site and take control of the situation before our rivals do!

We hope you enjoy the new maps and the rest of the Steam Sale! Please Note - These new maps are not included in the base game and must be downloaded separately via Steam Workshop using the links above.

New Fixes and Tweaks - 8 May 2015

Change Log

• Fixed an issue where some players were unable to scroll around the map.
• Removed legacy references to DirectPlay that may have been causing some issues on Windows 8.1.
• The launcher now looks for Steam Workshop files in the Steam folder rather than transferring them to the Documents\Space Colony folder.
• Added extra Steam Workshop functionality to enable creators to update their Workshop items.
• Fixed Stair Climber entry in English help file.
• Added log file output to help debug startup issues.

New Fixes and Tweaks - 8 May 2015

Change Log

• Fixed an issue where some players were unable to scroll around the map.
• Removed legacy references to DirectPlay that may have been causing some issues on Windows 8.1.
• The launcher now looks for Steam Workshop files in the Steam folder rather than transferring them to the Documents\Space Colony folder.
• Added extra Steam Workshop functionality to enable creators to update their Workshop items.
• Fixed Stair Climber entry in English help file.
• Added log file output to help debug startup issues.

Release Date, Trailer and New Features

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO7KRWasma0 Release Date Launch week is finally here! Developed and self-published by the folks here at Firefly, Space Colony: Steam Edition is a remaster of the original sci-fi base builder. It will expand the core game with new missions and features, releasing exclusively on Steam on April 30th. What is Space Colony? Space Colony is the cult classic sci-fi base builder from Firefly Studios, creators of the Stronghold series. As a commander of military and commercial installations on Earth, Blackwater Industries wants to see how you handle the rest of the galaxy. In Space Colony both your career and life are in the hands of an unruly crew, all looking to escape life back on Earth. Choosing from more than 100 different buildings, it’s up to you to design and build a colony that meets the needs of your crew keeping them safe, happy and alive. Half way across the galaxy with limited resources, a mega corporation looking over your shoulder and a ragtag crew expecting a paycheck, it's up to you to survive and turn a profit. Key Features First unveiled at EGX Rezzed in London, Space Colony: Steam Edition is faithful to the original game with military and civilian campaigns containing more than 80 missions and brand new single player content. Steam Workshop functionality also has been added to the map editor, allowing you to share custom maps with the Steam community. Discover old favorites, upload new creations and even download whole new campaigns designed by the Space Colony community! Created exclusively for Steam, this new remastered version includes a number of new Steam features such as achievements, trading cards and Steam Cloud for saved games. Space Colony: Steam Edition is the definitive version for fans of the original game, the Stronghold series and connoisseurs of isometric sci-fi base builder management sims. Also supported are high resolution graphics settings, allowing players to view their entire colony while playing on a single screen.

Release Date, Trailer and New Features

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO7KRWasma0 Release Date Launch week is finally here! Developed and self-published by the folks here at Firefly, Space Colony: Steam Edition is a remaster of the original sci-fi base builder. It will expand the core game with new missions and features, releasing exclusively on Steam on April 30th. What is Space Colony? Space Colony is the cult classic sci-fi base builder from Firefly Studios, creators of the Stronghold series. As a commander of military and commercial installations on Earth, Blackwater Industries wants to see how you handle the rest of the galaxy. In Space Colony both your career and life are in the hands of an unruly crew, all looking to escape life back on Earth. Choosing from more than 100 different buildings, it’s up to you to design and build a colony that meets the needs of your crew keeping them safe, happy and alive. Half way across the galaxy with limited resources, a mega corporation looking over your shoulder and a ragtag crew expecting a paycheck, it's up to you to survive and turn a profit. Key Features First unveiled at EGX Rezzed in London, Space Colony: Steam Edition is faithful to the original game with military and civilian campaigns containing more than 80 missions and brand new single player content. Steam Workshop functionality also has been added to the map editor, allowing you to share custom maps with the Steam community. Discover old favorites, upload new creations and even download whole new campaigns designed by the Space Colony community! Created exclusively for Steam, this new remastered version includes a number of new Steam features such as achievements, trading cards and Steam Cloud for saved games. Space Colony: Steam Edition is the definitive version for fans of the original game, the Stronghold series and connoisseurs of isometric sci-fi base builder management sims. Also supported are high resolution graphics settings, allowing players to view their entire colony while playing on a single screen.