Hey all!

So Starbound’s next update is the big 1.0 and it’s getting close, so I wanted to update everyone on where things are and what to expect. Leaving Early Access doesn’t mean the end of updates for Starbound by any means, instead it will mark a shift away from engine work and towards additional content creation.

In the past we’ve referred to this update as ‘the story update’ and indeed the player will finally be able to experience the complete Starbound story arc.

Along the way you’ll meet new friends, undertake a series of missions and search for clues across countless planets. The story arc isn’t intended to replace the sandbox gameplay, but instead provide it with context whilst leaving the game open and boundless.

So, let’s go over some of the big new and returning features in 1.0

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Hey guys! It’s been a while!

In conjunction with our expansion of the quest system and the outpost, we’re taking advantage of new functionality to add some fleshed out instance quests. Once you’ve acquired one of these quests, an NPC may take you directly to the location at your behest. Once you’re there, whether or not you succeed in your task is entirely up to you.

One such quest line comes courtesy of our resident wiki machine, Katzeus, who has built a gladiatorial arena! This series of combat trials will become available as you progress deeper into the game, with each challenge being more deadly than the last. Today I’ve been spending some time helping to improve and balance these trials and they’re getting to a pretty good place, so I’m looking forward to seeing what people think of them!

Let us know what you think!

When you gather a crew on your ship, they’ll all have different roles that are indicated by the color of their uniform. For example, soldiers wear red, and medics wear white. By default, they’ll wear the uniform of the Terrene Protectorate. However, you might want your own custom uniform to help your crew stand out! Recruiting a tailor, seen here in the black uniform, is just what you need…

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