Hey all,

We've just put a small update live with gameplay tuning based on your feedback and fixes for a few issues, mostly with Saved Games. Here are the details:

Tuning:

• Adjusted timing for Shield Deflection charge
  
• Increased Skorn tracking in early sectors (Raises chances of early combat)
  
• Reduced chance for module reward discovery
  
• Adjusted combat ratios in Yellow and Orange Alert (2 enemy fights now possible in Yellow – Even more so in Orange)
  
• Adjusted tuning for enemy weapon charging based on enemy ship count
  
• Slowed alien ship travel in each sector
  
• Increased chance for item drop post-Shuttle Mission

Fixes:

• Corrected issue in saved games where 2 crew members were in Sick Bay causing stacking on game load
  
• Save & Exit cleanup (process now checks for completion, preventing hangs on slower systems)
  
• Cleaned up “Wild Beast” mission results where negative outcome fired on the wrong selection

The game will be 40% Off this week, so it's a great time to take it off your Wishlist and start your journey Into the Stars, as this represents our deepest discount to date!

In other news, we're still waiting on the improved German localization to come back from our publisher, but expect that any day and will deploy it at the earliest opportunity. Progress with the Mac port is inching along and we'll post relevant details when we have anything to report.

Crash on Startup
We're still getting sporadic reports of this occurring, but of those who contact us most of their issues are solved by simply grabbing ALL available Windows updates. This may sound crazy, but our UI is very fragile and relies on a number of dll files spread across these updates, so please be sure and give that a go if you encounter any issues starting the game.

Cheers,
- The Fugitive Team

Hey everyone,

Though the game was released nearly two months ago, we've been keeping busy and wanted to share a few updates with you all today.

Next Patch: Update 1.2

We're a skeleton crew these days, but we're still plugging away with enhancements and fixes for Into the Stars. The next update, which we plan to release in May, will look to address localization quality (especially German) & Saved Game issues along with some tuning based on your feedback.

PAX: East

Our Community Manager Aaron and Audio Director Richard just returned from an awesome trip to Boston, where they showed off Into the Stars as part of the IndieMEGABOOTH. The space was packed throughout and they were overwhelmed with the support received from attendees. It's always great when, despite the mixed reviews, you can meet with real people and see them enjoying the game, so thanks to those of you who stopped by the booth!

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=674786621

Mac Support

We're still working away on the Mac version of the game, but sadly we've hit a setback. Though our engineer has done everything he can with our existing UI plugin, it now seems that it simply needs to be rewritten in order to properly support the platform. Sadly this represents several months of work, so though the Mac version of ItS isn't just around the corner as we expected, we're still committed to delivering it to you all.

We'll continue to update everyone on the progress and you'll be the first to know when we finally have things up and running. Our sincerest apologies for the delay!

Vinyl Soundtrack

In other news, progress is chugging along on the vinyl for our OST. We got a test pressing this week and it sounds amazing! If you're interested, they're still available for pre-sale at the iam8bit website.[store.iam8bit.com]

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=674787138

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to hit us up: support@fugitive-games.com

Cheers,

The Fugitive Team

Hey all - We've finally caught our breath from Release/GDC and wanted to share a brief update.


We were selected to participate in two Indie showcases at GDC via the Media Indie Exchange. The first was on Monday at IGN followed by a Tuesday event at the amazing Patreon headquarters. It was a blast sharing the game with such a diverse group of developers, media and even a few backers!

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=651109961


Recently we created a new build with improved debug tracking and have uploaded it to Steam. If you're experiencing any crashes, hangs or slowdowns we would appreciate if you could download the new version as it will help us resolve these problems.

1) Check out the new steps we've outlined for initial debug: http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/app/360510/discussions/2/405693392924281738/

2) Download the new "CrashReportLogging" build by following these steps:

• Open the Steam client
  
• Go to Library -> Games and select Into the Stars
  
• Right Click and go to Properties
  
• Select the "Betas" tab and enter the following code: NcX34iae10jHgsLfG
  
• Press "Check Code" then select the "CrashReportLogging" build from the menu above

From here, a new client should be downloaded that will help us evaluate the issues you're seeing and quickly implement fixes. Whatever issues were presented before will still occur, but this build will create complete logs for debugging which you can find here: C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Nebraska\Saved\Logs

Please send us the Nebraska text doc and any dmp files contained in this folder so we can track the compatibility issues with your system.

As always, if you're having any technical issues we're happy to discuss and work through them with you: support@fugitive-games.com


We've been in this industry for a long time and have endured some brutal development cycles, but nothing that came close to the fast-paced intensity of Into the Stars. The community seems divided on the results of our efforts, but we set out to do something different and are confident that the game sets itself apart for better or worse.

As a team of 4 people we faced enormous challenges, but we poured every dollar and ounce of sweat we had into bringing this game to life. At some point we'll likely detail the journey further, but for now we're focused on fulfilling our remaining promises to you all:

Addressing Technical Issues - Completing the Mac Port - Delivering Remaining Rewards

That's all for now, but thanks as always for your support and patience!

- The Fugitive Team

Hey all,

We've made a big push this week to address a number of issues that came up at launch. We haven't yet been able to tackle everything but the update today should fix several of the more glaring problems.

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=643283573

Changes in 1.1

• Language change in game.
  
• In Options (Main Menu) you can now change to your desired language.
  
• General Localization fixes
  
• Numerous fixes for text overruns in Game and Main Menu
  
• Adjusted for missing Polish characters
  
• General performance improvements
  
• Fix for escape menu functionality where users got stuck on certain screens
  
• Volume lowered on Intro video
  
• Webview concurrency fix for UI plugin

Crash Update
We are still investigating the root cause for users experiencing crashes. For most users, seeing crashes on startup the common thread seems to be dependencies on dll files that are either incorrect or missing. There isn’t an easy catch all solution right now, as it’s not necessarily a single file issue or one specific problem for everyone. Some users have fixed this by installing the latest version of Internet Explorer which contains some of the dll’s needed. Others have found that windows updates alone solve the issue. (For example this update https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2731771 for some users with windows 7 has worked)

We will continue to try to find a solution and appreciate the people that have been working with us to give us more information on the test branch. If you would like to help us, please send an email to support@fugitive-games.com and we will set you up in the test branch where we can gather more detailed logs. We will keep narrowing it down and appreciate your patience.

- The Fugitive Team

Hey everyone,

It has been a crazy couple of days for our small team, but we've been able to collect some solid data thanks to your efforts and will have an update with high-priority fixes rolling out soon.

Right now we're focused on the following:

• Crashes on Startup & During Gameplay
  
• Ability to change desired language in-game
  
• Input lockout from Escape Key/Pause Game interaction
  
• Localized UI cleanup

If you'd like to help us track down the crashes, please send a message to support@fugitive-games.com and we'll set you up with the Beta branch.

As always, you can follow what we're working on by checking the Trello Roadmap[trello.com]. We appreciate your patience and will let you all know when these fixes go live!

- The Fugitive Team

Join us! Ask us questions!

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/49016i/were_fugitive_games_and_our_new_indie_survival/

Come hang out with us, ask Jack some questions!

twitch.tv/fugitivegames

It's hard to believe that it has been nearly 2 years since our first discussions of what would ultimately become Into the Stars. Today we're finally able to share the fruits of those conversations, countless hours and lots of love and support from people like you.

Starting right now, you can download the Full Release of the game on Steam and GOG[www.gog.com]. To celebrate, we've just put out a Release Trailer that was a joint collaboration between Alden our Art Director and MetricMinds. Check it out:

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=637802775

As you'll see once you have a chance to play, there have been a ton of changes since the 0.5 Update. In that time we were able to sneak in a few new features before shifting gears to polish and optimizing the game as a whole. Here are a few of the areas we focused on the last few months:

Preset Loadouts
One of the most common requests made during Early Access was for the ability to forego the Ship Customization at the outset of your journey and simply dive into gameplay. We’ve addressed this by adding three Preset Loadouts (Combat, Balanced and Long Haul) that offer distinctly unique approaches to the journey while providing formidable module & resource combinations. Once players have a feel for the trials of space flight they can return to fully Customize their ship.

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=637809124

Shuttle Mission Additions
After revamping Shuttle Missions with the 0.5 update by adding meaningful choices and structure to each interaction, we still wanted to push the system forward. That’s why we’ve added custom background art and unique audio environments for each encounter. What’s more, we’ve doubled the amount of Shuttle Mission content in the game by adding 50 Planet and 25 Ship Explorations.

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=604871336

Shuttle Mission Additions
Finally, we added a number of story elements, localization for 6 languages and completely overhauled the User Interface. Steam Achievements, Trading Cards and dozens of enhancements round things out.

• Added Preset Loadouts
  
• Long Haul
  
• Balanced
  
• Combat
  
• Custom (complete ship loadout – As previously seen in game)
  
• Doubled Shuttle Mission Content
  
• 50 new Planet Explorations
  
• 25 new Ship Explorations
  
• Added 100 Shuttle Mission Backgrounds
  
• New Art Specifically tied to each mission event
  
• Custom Audio environment for each background/event combination
  
• UI Overhaul
  
• Optimized performance for improved loading
  
• Brought a lighter/unified approach to each screen
  
• Added dynamic Gameplay Tips to Loading Screens
  
• Added Tile Threat and Civilian icons to Notifications
  
• Localization Full text and voiceover localization for 6 additional languages
  
• German, Spanish, French, Russian, Polish and Italian
  
• Ark Discovery
  
• Finding each adds to Total Score
  
• Location called out on Map
  
• Steam Achievements
  
• 10 new goals for players to complete
  
• Story Elements
  
• Updated intro trailers for improved story background
  
• Added story details to Main Menu for further details
  
• Tuning Added ability to interact with Trade Ships from a distance (Object interaction unified)
  
• Added 3 new Main modules to create more interesting resource combinations
  
• Adjusted time in sectors for Pursuit Mode (Slightly more difficult)
  
• Doubled the view distance for object chevrons – No more pixel hunting!
  
• Updated Planet Descriptions to remove references to Human compatibility and to clearly state resources available
  
• Changed in-game fonts
  
• Significantly increased module health penalties for weapon damage / events
  
• Large increase to number of Civilians found on Ark ships
  
• And dozens more... Over 350 Fixes and Improvements since 0.5 Update!

See the complete list on the Development Blog[www.fugitive-games.com].

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=637809530

Into the Stars is on sale now at 10% off for a limited time. The digital deluxe edition is also available which includes the HD Soundtrack, Digital Art Book, Exclusive Wallpapers and a handy Star Map!

We truly hope you all enjoy the release today and we'd like to thank you once again for the fantastic support you've shown our small team. Without you, this game that would have never been made, and we're eternally grateful for your help in bringing our dream to life!

Cheers,

The Fugitive Team

Hello again friends,

As you can expect, the last few months have been fast paced for those of us here at Fugitive Games. During that time we launched our biggest patch to date (Update 0.5) which was packed with highly-requested items, including complete overhauls of our Shuttle Mission and Combat systems. With that behind us, we began buckling down for release by gradually shifting our focus from features to polish.

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=635518446

But before we locked the game for launch we had a few major items to tackle! In less than 10 weeks we've localized all text and voiceovers for the game into 6 additional languages, completely overhauled the user-interface and added more than 100 new events/missions for you all to enjoy. Those along with a number of other additions[trello.com] (See “For Launch”) should make a strong impact when the game comes out on March 4th.

That’s right, the game is just four days from release! We’ve done quite a lot of preparation for launch, including the rollout of our new website[www.intothestarsgame.com] and the announcment of an amazing custom vinyl[store.iam8bit.com] to highlight our glorious soundtrack.

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=627266963

What’s more, a number of cool events began last week, starting with a Reddit AMA from our composer Jack Wall. We've also kicked off a contest to thank you, our amazing community. However, our biggest attention grabber for release will undoubtedly be the SPECTACULAR trailer that our art director has crafted with MetricMinds[metricminds.com]. The game really needed a stronger introduction to the world, and we feel this trailer, along with the backstory we've added to the Main Menu, put the peril of mankind in perspective.

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=635517332

There’s a lot more to come including two showcases at the Game Developers Conference next month and another at PAX: East in April. But for now we're solely focused on release and delivering the quality experience you all deserve, so we're hammering on bugs and polishing up as much as possible.

http://node2.projectplanet.cn/@steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=635518077

We’ll share more in the final days leading up to launch, but in the meantime be sure and show off the awesome game you helped make by sharing our Website[www.fugitive-games.com], Facebook[www.facebook.com], Twitter and Store Page with everyone in your circle.

Cheers,

The Fugitive Team