- Experimental version is now available! - 24 December 2021
Hello there Station Managers! I am now happy to announce that We are releasing the new experimental version of Space Station Manager! The time has come! Space Station Manager Remake, from now branded as Space Station Manager 2048 is available, and you can try it out right now! Due to the experimental nature of the release, any feature is a subject to changes, and not all features are fully functional just yet. To access the experimental version, enter the secret branch activation code: ssm2password How do I use the "secret branch activation code"? Right-click the game in your library, and select Properties > Betas. There you can enter the code, and click "Check Code". However, there are few more things to say about this. Firstly, I want you to keep in mind that this is a very early version of the game, and that it might lack some features, which will be added in the next updates. Even t…
- Experimental Version Release Date - 1 December 2021
Hello there station managers! After a year of continuous work, I am happy to announce that We will be releasing a new experimental version of Space Station Manager this Christmas This experimental version of the Space Station Manager rewrite will be available on an "experimental" branch on Steam, released on 24. December 2021. Just as in the old version, you will be tasked with setting up and running your very own Space Station. In this Experimental version, updates will be made to fix bugs and improve the game as we move to full release with a new branding and more things to explore than ever before. Take on the challenge of deep space and grow your empire. Due to the experimental nature of the release, any feature is a subject to changes. I am hoping to push out into an alpha release in the first half of 2022, and with some luck, it may be by the beginning of said year. Even after rel…
- Game Remake still in progress - 2 June 2021
Game Rewrite is still in progress However, we want to share some news with the community! The new version of the game is under development for a long time now, and it still will be for some time. Despite that, we can still share some news, changes, and major decisions regarding the game. New features With the new version, there will be new features and game mechanics, which will expand the gameplay with new possibilities. New major features are: Procedurally generated world Exploration Multiplayer Note that not all features will be implemented with the first release Old features There has been made changes to all of the old features as well. Most of them are minor, but there are some big changes, such like: 3D Map New graphics Upgraded research And there will be more to come! Release date? Unfortunately, the development is a very bumpy ride, and it is very hard to predict when the game…
- Full Game Remake in progress! - 2 February 2021
Hello Managers We are anouncing, that the game is under complete re-writing, and will be released to the public whenever it's content becomes comparable or bigger to that of the current game version. This remake will feature brand new graphics, better optimization, less bugs, and better platform for us developers, allowing for faster and bigger content updates. As of now there is no specific date of release other than 2021, however this will change with one of future announcements. Minor Update As a tiny bonus, we are releasing German localization for the current game. The translation is done by Max Frierdrich (WhiteAki) Questions you may have Do I have to pay for the new version? The new version is completely free for current game owners, and will replace the old version. Will the new version be fundamentally different from the old version? There will be a major difference in how the g…
- Update 1.5.11 - 2 September 2020
In the update 1.5.11, we bring you support for more languages! We have also added ship task conditions, for advanced cargo management, and made a few small changes. Features Added support for localization Ships can now have various engine types Added custom conditions for ship assignments and automatic shopping Added alternation for part rotation to break repeated pattterns New Blocks Added Small Radial Airlock Added Medium Windowed Ending Changes Saves now sort by last opened Transport job can now have multiple items Increased frequency at which items are bought from the market Increased efficiency of stacking observatories Item count is now shown withreserved amount discounted Ships no longer transport items if less than their cargo capacity is available Reduced ranger (Ship) top speed Selecting existing tag now directly adds the tag New nuclear reactor effect Camera speed is now show…
- Update 1.5.7 - 14 July 2020
Update 1.5.7 Added features Added ship acceleration mechanics Added map labels Added tag hints from existing tasks Added scrolling for stations screen Added planetary rotation Changes Decreased time cost of various crafting recipes Added copper to various bodies in the Solar System Bug fixes Existing assignments are no longer shown when adding new task. Fixed Adapters are weaker than supposed to Fixed ship mining 0 of an item
- The Dawn of industry Update - 22 June 2020
The Dawn of industry Update Today we present you the dawn of industry update, that allows you to harvest resources, refine them, craft more valuable materials from them, and sell them. You can also create your very own ships, that you can send to mine resources, or transport items in between your stations. We have also added many more utilities to make your life easier, like Freeplay mode, Master station screen, and much more. Main features Added user owned ships Added resource harvesting Added item transportation Added automated shopping Added freeplay mode (unlimited money) Added medium sizes of Experimentation Bay and Hydrogen Cell Added master station screen Minor features and changes Added station icons and station icon color Added dark smooth theme Reworked most of sounds, effects, and models of customer ships Fueled generators can now be disabled, and are now defaultly disabled A…
- Hotfix 1.4.8 - 22 April 2020
Bug fixes: Fixed FOV set to 0 after game update
- Update 1.4.7 - 22 April 2020
Major features: Added research mechanics Added crafting mechanics Added insert and merge tools for the editor Added save deletion Added fullscreen support Added power consumption and production system Reactors now require fuel Added parts: Medium Ring Hotel Solar Panels MK2 Experimentation Bay Blast Furnace Centrifuge Pressure Chamber Medium Market Hydrogen Reaction Cell Minor features: Added FOV settings Added shop search bar Added game time display in preview Messages now have source jump button Reduced power production of solar panels by 50% Increased supernova radius 3 times (2.4 lm to 7.2 lm) New ship model Changes to the map Bug fixes: Fixed various typos and changes to element naming Fixed high GPU usage in main menu Fixed entering preview before station is creates using esc key Fixed money display not updating when removing part using individual remove button Non-important sound…
- Update 1.3.1 - 8 April 2020
This update presents: Added hints to the game to help first time players Parts in editor can now be clicked for detailed info Minor changes to UI Zooming in map now follows the cursor Added various display modes instead of just structural load Major change to warp effects and shuttle effects
- Release - 6 April 2020
Today and now, we release Space Station Manager into Early Access. After few months of hard work, testing, and dealing with pandemic, I am happy to finally release the game to the public. I hope you are also doing well. It is hard time now, and we need to stay strong. I hope someone will find interest in this, or any other game I release in the future, and it will make their life happier.
