Hi Galactic Survivalists,We released another update for Alpha 9 - Experimental.Please continue to report bugs here: https://empyriononline.com/threads/...lay-read-introduction-before-reporting.46683/CHANGELOG: Alpha 9.0.2 - Experimental (Build 2062)Added new type of Entity Spawners: "Static"
> these new spawners should behave as if you actually place the NPC in the POI
- Spawn spawns NPC once
- No particle effect
- Will also spawn NPC when structure has no core anymore ie after conquering
- "Static" can be configured via CP of spawner block
> Idea is to be able to create POIs where the player needs to clear a POI completely from enemies even after it has been captured
> we recommend using for these static spawners the thin plate and texture it so it is hiddenGeneral Entity Spawner Update:
- Added dummy model to all spawner blocks so that the spawner blocks can be easily found in Creative mode in a POI
- Added the possibility to set faction on a per-spawner basis (eg you can place Civilian priso... Read more

Update: December 7, 2018Thanks for your great feedback. We already integrate some of it and released a new version.CHANGELOG: Alpha 9.0.0 (Build 2053)Changes:
- Added modular expendable harvest and ammo containers for all structures
- Rebalanced reputation matrix: rivalry impact reduced by 50%, outside faction territory gain reduced by 50%
- Added new group ZiraxRipperDogPatrol to all playfields
- Adapted faction affiliation for creatures
- ZiraxOverseerPatrol, ZiraxCrawlerPatrol should not be used anymore (Overseer = Alien, Crawler = Talon). We are now spawning RipperDogs for these groups
- Replaced ZiraxOverseerPatrol, ZiraxCrawlerPatrol with ZiraxRipperDogPatrol on all playfields
- Updated Talon Deco NPC with new model
- Updated POI spawning on starter planet (AlienTowers are now Alien faction, more predator spawn around AlienTowers)
- Changed Trader content of Talon Trader (now all AuntMary > still needs to be tweaked and renamed)
- Added new gameoptions parameters for Coop games: ForcePvP... Read more

HOTFIXES:Update: November 21, 2018 (Build 1909)
- Fixed: Problem with terrain not updating correctly
- Fixed: Internal exception linked to AI Drones
- Updated SV for story mission==========Update: November 16, 2018 (Build 1908)

EAH (Empyrion Admin Helper) fixes:
- Playfield Restriction for Origin set to Origin 0 by default
- Please check the Playfield list for the "Belongs to Origin" column and set it to 999 for no restrictions. (You can also use the button "Set belongs to to "No") Or turn of the Playfield Faction restriction in the config, if not in use.==========Update: November 13, 2018 (Build 1907)Changed:
- Increased timeout for playfield loading to 10 secFixed:
- Small Oxygen Bottle has O2 value of 75 but only adds 35 to the O2 tank
- When the AG zone is off for a playfield the offline protection can be disabled
- Wrong configuration of several deco objects leading to spam of log files
- Several internal exceptions==========Hi Galactic Survivalists,Unfortunately, we had to revert the game e... Read more

The above screenshot shows one of the new features we are working on for Alpha 9Update: October 29, 2018 - Build 1902Bug Fixes:
- Fixed: Several internal exceptions found in logs=================Hi Galactic Survivalists,After several small stabilizing updates for Alpha 8.6 over the last weeks, today we released Alpha 8.7 where we upgraded the game engine to Unity 2018. Since it is a major engine upgrade, we had to invest a lot of time making sure nothing breaks. Paradoxically, the ideal outcome would be that you do not see any difference to the last public release version Alpha 8.6.3.Please report bugs here: https://empyriononline.com/threads/bug-reports-8-7-x-gameplay-read-introduction-before-reporting.45695/CHANGELOG: Alpha 8.7.0 (Build 1899)
- Upgraded game engine to Unity 2018.1
- Temporarily deactivated trusted server label
- Reduced hitpoints of some obsolete blocks to avoid exploits===Alpha 9 Preview: Besides the engine upgrade, our team has been working very hard on Alpha 9. Howeve... Read more

Update: October 23, 2018 (Build 1899)

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed: Too dark color of planets in 3d planetary mapChanges:
- Reduced hitpoints of some obsolete blocks to avoid exploits
- Temporarily deactivated trusted server label========

Update: October 18, 2018 (Build 1896)

Changes:
- Build number is now inline with the public release

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed: Problem that all Blueprints in the BP Library were marked in red and not spawnable in Survival

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Hi Galactic Survivalists,

We have been silent the last couple of weeks because a lot of things are currently happening behind the scenes. In particular, our team is working very hard in the following two areas:
1. Upgrade of the game engine to Unity 2018
2. Features for Alpha 9 Update

Upgrade of the game engine to Unity 2018
Today, we released the first version of Empyrion that runs with Unity 2018 on the Experimental branch. Paradoxically, the ideal outcome would be that you do not see any difference to the current public release version Alpha 8.6.3. Sinc... Read more

Hi Galactic Survivalists,we just released again a small patch for Alpha 8.6.Please continue to report bugs over here: https://empyriononline.com/threads/...play-read-introduction-before-reporting.43916Yours,Emp Dev Team===========CHANGELOG Alpha 8.6.3 (Build 1891)Bug Fixes:Changed:
- Repair-to-Template window: Allow shift-click to quick move ingots from bag to item drop
- Repair-to-Template window: Increase timeout before updating Repair Data when adding ingots to 6s
- Increased check-distance for free blocks in front of a weaponFixed:
- CoQ with Repair-to-Template
- After changing the faction of a CV it is sometimes possible to fly through hull blocks with the vessels that become undocked
- Dead NPC still persistent and targetable at 'edge of visibility range'
- Possible fix for fps drop when rotating a CV with docked ships
- Placing follow-up light does not use settings from the previously placed light
- Explosive device does not explode in space
- After changing the faction of a CV it is some... Read more

Hi Galactic Survivalists,We just released another small patch for Alpha 8.6.Please continue to report bugs over here: https://empyriononline.com/threads/...play-read-introduction-before-reporting.43916Yours,Emp Dev Team===========CHANGELOG: Alpha 8.6.2 (Build 1885)Bug Fixes:
- Fixed: Signal setup of lights were randomly removed when opening Control Panel
- Fixed: Retractable SV landing gears stop working after a block is removed from the vessel
- Fixed: HV with 1.5m hover height cannot shoot weapons over water
- Fixed: Some landing gears had wrong collider size (collider too high)
- Fixed: Could buy from empty NPC Trader
- Fixed: Custom Color Palettes get lost when quit & resume game
- Fixed: NPC Trader fall in universe cause DSL is not fast enough
- Fixed: Too many entities crashes a playfield
- Fixed: Missing hull blocks next to oxygen tanks
- Fixed: Removed Prison POI from temperate starter (since it is not yet active in PDA mission)
- Fixed: Internal exception related to Grass
- Fixed: NPC Tra... Read more

Hi Galactic Survivalists,We just released a small patch for Alpha 8.6.Please continue to report bugs over here: https://empyriononline.com/threads/...play-read-introduction-before-reporting.43916Yours,Emp Dev Team===========CHANGELOG: Alpha 8.6.1 (Build 1875)Changes:
- Made DSL control parameters available in gameoptions.yaml
- Added new T0 HV Stock Prefab. Thanks to XCaliber https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1503757615
-> with some slight texture adjustments
- Old HV T0 does not need Sathium anymore (no hardened steel used anymore)
- Removed cobalt requirement for Turret Projectile template
- Added new Junk T1 and T2 POIs: thanks to jmcburn & rainyday
- Updated TalonTemple POI and TSO Akua Orbit
- Updated textures on Open Cockpit 2 (SV) and Cockpit 3 (CV)
- Updated block info for survival tool
- Blue selection box now gets removed if 'Selection' checkmark is uncheckBug Fixes:
- Fixed: Issue with Player names in factions
- Fixed: External camera view too far away from long CV... Read more

Hi Galactic Survivalists,After our big Anniversary update last week, today we are releasing a smaller update Alpha 8.6 with bug fixes and a few more additions, like a new planet type, more retractable turrets, as well as UI and visual improvements!Check out the update video by Ashrai:
https://youtu.be/OsP3a-PPaRIPlease report bugs over here: https://empyriononline.com/threads/bug-reports-8-6-x-gameplay-read-introduction-before-reporting.43916Yours,Emp Dev Team===========CHANGELOG: Alpha 8.6.0 (Build 1867)New Swamp Planet:


- Added new temperate swamp planet with a high biome diversity. The new planet can be found in the Random Default scenario and in the Akua-Omicron scenario as Roggery planet
(Note: It is not (yet) integrated as a new starter planet)




- The planet includes more than 20 new POIs (thanks to binhthuy71, rainyday, Ramachandra, jmcburn, jrandall, Needleship for their POIs) and several new terrain stamps (2 biomes on this planet were inspired by Vexray's creations)


Additions:
- ... Read more

Hi Galactic Survivalists,We just released the experimental version of Alpha 8.6.Let us know what you think and please report any issues here: https://empyriononline.com/threads/bug-reports-8-6-experimental.43819/==========CHANGELOG: Alpha EXPERIMENTAL 8.6.0 (Build 1867)New Swamp Planet:


- Added new temperate swamp planet: it can be found in the Random Default scenario and in the Akua-Omicron scenario as Roggery planet
- The new planet includes more than 20 new POIs and several new terrain stamps (thanks to binhthuy71, rainyday, Ramachandra, jmcburn, jrandall, Needleship for their POIs). 2 biomes on this planet were inspired by Vexray's creationsAdditions:
- Added retractable turrets for Bases and Hover Vessels
- Added Base Turrets in groups (similar to CV)
- Added retractable versions for alien sentry guns
- Added wall version for human sentry gun
- Added retractable version for all human sentry guns (and put into block group)
- Added Prefab Stock Tier0 HVGameplay:
- Survival Tool does not cons... Read more

Happy 3rd Anniversary, Galactic Survivalists!On August 5, 2015, the first public version of "Empyrion - Galactic Survival" was released on Steam. Today, we want to celebrate together with you Empyrion's 3rd Anniversary with our Alpha 8.5 "Anniversary Update"!Three years might sound like a long time, but for most of us and our veteran players it feels like yesterday when we started in Pre-Alpha 2 next to a crashed vessel in the deadly deserts of Omicron...In the beginning, we started out with only a handful of players, but the community has grown in leaps and bounds in the meantime. Features got introduced, changed, reverted, refined and re-introduced - thus broadening the sandbox, building, fighting, exploration and many other aspects of Empyrion.With the last major update Alpha 8, Empyrion reached another milestone - and of course, this will not be the last step forward: Alpha 9 development plans are already in the works and they are as ambitious as you would expect them to be ;)Said ... Read more