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VR Support

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	* '''Status:''' is planned and was a successfully funded [[Kickstarter]] stretch goal		* '''Status:''' is planned and was a successfully funded [[Kickstarter]] stretch goal
	* '''Details:''' native VR support is intended for the PC version of the game. Developer FAQs have previously indicated a "basic VR concept" might be released in the months following their respective writing dates, with more comprehensive VR development likely to follow major demo updates as outlined on the [[Roadmap]].		* '''Details:''' native VR support is intended for the PC version of the game. Developer FAQs have previously indicated a "basic VR concept" might be released in the months following their respective writing dates, with more comprehensive VR development likely to follow major demo updates as outlined on the [[Roadmap]].
	After the release of [[Tech Demo 3]] on ~~the~~ 2025-07-09, work began on the VR build in Patch Cycle 0.226.0.0. This included work on integrating VR support with various locomotion and reworks of the menus for VR compatibility. Additionally, some in-game performance enhancements were implemented for better frame rates to help avoid players feeling nauseous while playing.		After the release of [[Tech Demo 3]] on 2025-07-09, work began on the VR build in Patch Cycle 0.226.0.0. This included work on integrating VR support with various locomotion and reworks of the menus for VR compatibility. Additionally, some in-game performance enhancements were implemented for better frame rates to help avoid players feeling nauseous while playing.

	=== Console Versions ([[wikipedia:PlayStation\|PlayStation]] / [[wikipedia:Xbox\|Xbox]]) ===		=== Console Versions ([[wikipedia:PlayStation\|PlayStation]] / [[wikipedia:Xbox\|Xbox]]) ===

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VR Support

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Planned PC Releases

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Development Builds

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	== [[Dev Build\|Development Builds]] ==		== [[Dev Build\|Development Builds]] ==
	* '''Nature:''' ~~Frequent,~~ work-in-progress builds released privately to dedicated testers and supporters (typically via Steam Keys obtained through [[Kickstarter]], [[https://ko-fi.com/starshipsimulator\|Ko-fi]], or promotional raffles).		* '''Nature:''' frequent work-in-progress builds released privately to dedicated testers and supporters (typically via Steam Keys obtained through [[Kickstarter]], [[https://ko-fi.com/starshipsimulator\|Ko-fi]], or promotional raffles)
	* '''Content:''' ~~These~~ builds contain the absolute latest features, changes, and bug fixes, but may inherently be unstable, incomplete, or contain known [[Bugs List\|bugs]].		* '''Content:''' these builds contain the absolute latest features, changes, and bug fixes, but may inherently be unstable, incomplete, or contain known [[Bugs List\|bugs]]
	* '''Access:''' ~~For~~ detailed information on how to gain access, please refer to the [[Dev Build]] page.		* '''Access:''' for detailed information on how to gain access, please refer to the [[Dev Build]] page
	* '''History:''' A comprehensive chronological record of changes can be found on the [[Dev Builds]] page, detailing specific updates.		* '''History:''' a comprehensive chronological record of changes can be found on the [[Dev Builds]] page, detailing specific updates

	== Planned PC Releases ==		== Planned PC Releases ==

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Tech Demo 1

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	=== [[Tech Demo\|Tech Demo 1]] ===		=== [[Tech Demo\|Tech Demo 1]] ===
	* '''Released:''' ~~October 3,~~ 2022 (approx.)		* '''Released:''' 2022-10-03 (approx.)
	* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)		* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)
	* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 2		* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 2

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	=== [[Tech Demo 2]] ===		=== [[Tech Demo 2]] ===
	* '''Released:''' ~~June~~ 19, ~~2023 (for Steam Next Fest)~~		* '''Released:''' 2023-06-19, Steam (PC)
	* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)
	* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 3. This version served as the primary public release during an extended period, including the [[Kickstarter\|Kickstarter campaign]]		* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 3. This version served as the primary public release during an extended period, including the [[Kickstarter\|Kickstarter campaign]]
	* '''Content:''' introduced more interactive elements, including the [[Tutorial:Cold and Dark\|Fusion Reactor "Cold & Dark Start" tutorial]], fundamental [[Helm]] and [[Sensors]] functionality, expanded ship interior exploration, and seamless galaxy traversal		* '''Content:''' introduced more interactive elements, including the [[Tutorial:Cold and Dark\|Fusion Reactor "Cold & Dark Start" tutorial]], fundamental [[Helm]] and [[Sensors]] functionality, expanded ship interior exploration, and seamless galaxy traversal

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Tech Demo 3 (Current)

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	=== [[Tech Demo 3]] (Current) ===		=== [[Tech Demo 3]] (Current) ===
	* '''Release:''' ~~July 9,~~ 2025.		* '''Release:''' 2025-07-09
	* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)		* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)
	* '''Status:''' ~~The~~ current public version of the game, available through Steam.		* '''Status:''' the current public version of the game, available through Steam
	* '''Content:''' ~~Anticipated~~ to include significantly overhauled [[Sensors]] systems, refined [[Galaxy Generation\|galaxy generation]] with real star data integration, updated [[Magellan Class]] geometry and interior layouts developed post-Kickstarter, and numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements based on recent [[Dev Builds]]. The in-game HUD was updated to reference "Tech Demo 3" in [[Dev Builds\|Build 0.225.0.89]].		* '''Content:''' anticipated to include significantly overhauled [[Sensors]] systems, refined [[Galaxy Generation\|galaxy generation]] with real star data integration, updated [[Magellan Class]] geometry and interior layouts developed post-Kickstarter, and numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements based on recent [[Dev Builds]]. The in-game HUD was updated to reference "Tech Demo 3" in [[Dev Builds\|Build 0.225.0.89]].

	== [[Dev Build\|Development Builds]] ==		== [[Dev Build\|Development Builds]] ==

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Tech Demo 1

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	* '''Released:''' October 3, 2022 (approx.)		* '''Released:''' October 3, 2022 (approx.)
	* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)		* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)
	* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 2.		* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 2
	* '''Content:''' served as the initial public proof of concept, enabling early exploration of ship interiors, basic flight, and demonstrating the [[wikipedia:Unreal_Engine\|Unreal Engine]] visuals and [[Galaxy Generation\|galaxy engine]].		* '''Content:''' served as the initial public proof of concept, enabling early exploration of ship interiors, basic flight, and demonstrating the [[wikipedia:Unreal_Engine\|Unreal Engine]] visuals and [[Galaxy Generation\|galaxy engine]]

	=== [[Tech Demo 2]] ===		=== [[Tech Demo 2]] ===

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	* '''Released:''' June 19, 2023 (for Steam Next Fest)		* '''Released:''' June 19, 2023 (for Steam Next Fest)
	* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)		* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)
	* '''Status:''' ~~Superseded~~ by Tech Demo 3. This version served as the primary public release during an extended period, including the [[Kickstarter\|Kickstarter campaign]].		* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 3. This version served as the primary public release during an extended period, including the [[Kickstarter\|Kickstarter campaign]]
	* '''Content:''' ~~Introduced~~ more interactive elements, including the [[Tutorial:Cold and Dark\|Fusion Reactor "Cold & Dark Start" tutorial]], fundamental [[Helm]] and [[Sensors]] functionality, expanded ship interior exploration, and seamless galaxy traversal.		* '''Content:''' introduced more interactive elements, including the [[Tutorial:Cold and Dark\|Fusion Reactor "Cold & Dark Start" tutorial]], fundamental [[Helm]] and [[Sensors]] functionality, expanded ship interior exploration, and seamless galaxy traversal

	=== [[Tech Demo 3]] (Current) ===		=== [[Tech Demo 3]] (Current) ===

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Tech Demo 1

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	* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)		* '''Platform:''' Steam (PC)
	* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 2.		* '''Status:''' superseded by Tech Demo 2.
	* '''Content:''' served as the initial public proof-of-concept, enabling early exploration of ship interiors, basic flight, and demonstrating the [[wikipedia:Unreal_Engine\|Unreal Engine]] visuals and [[Galaxy Generation\|galaxy engine]].		* '''Content:''' served as the initial public proof of concept, enabling early exploration of ship interiors, basic flight, and demonstrating the [[wikipedia:Unreal_Engine\|Unreal Engine]] visuals and [[Galaxy Generation\|galaxy engine]].

	=== [[Tech Demo 2]] ===		=== [[Tech Demo 2]] ===

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	==[[VR Support]]==		==[[VR Support]]==
	* '''Status:''' ~~Planned~~ and was a successfully funded [[Kickstarter]] stretch goal.		* '''Status:''' is planned and was a successfully funded [[Kickstarter]] stretch goal
	* '''Details:''' ~~Native~~ VR support is intended for the PC version of the game. Developer FAQs have previously indicated a "basic VR concept" might be released in the months following their respective writing dates, with more comprehensive VR development likely to follow major demo updates as outlined on the [[Roadmap]].		* '''Details:''' native VR support is intended for the PC version of the game. Developer FAQs have previously indicated a "basic VR concept" might be released in the months following their respective writing dates, with more comprehensive VR development likely to follow major demo updates as outlined on the [[Roadmap]].
	After the release of [[Tech Demo 3]] on the ~~9th of July~~ 2025, work began on the VR build in Patch Cycle 0.226.0.0. This included work on integrating VR support with various locomotion and reworks of the menus for VR compatibility. Additionally, some in-game performance enhancements were implemented for better frame rates to help avoid players feeling nauseous while playing.		After the release of [[Tech Demo 3]] on the 2025-07-09, work began on the VR build in Patch Cycle 0.226.0.0. This included work on integrating VR support with various locomotion and reworks of the menus for VR compatibility. Additionally, some in-game performance enhancements were implemented for better frame rates to help avoid players feeling nauseous while playing.

	=== Console Versions ([[wikipedia:PlayStation\|PlayStation]] / [[wikipedia:Xbox\|Xbox]]) ===		=== Console Versions ([[wikipedia:PlayStation\|PlayStation]] / [[wikipedia:Xbox\|Xbox]]) ===
	* '''Status:''' ~~Not~~ currently planned.		* '''Status:''' not currently planned
	* '''Details:''' ~~The~~ developers have stated that console ports are not an immediate development focus but have not entirely ruled them out for the distant future. This would depend heavily on development resources and funding availability post-PC release. It has been speculated that an Xbox port might be technically easier to implement than a PlayStation version, though this remains unconfirmed.		* '''Details:''' the developers have stated that console ports are not an immediate development focus, but have not entirely ruled them out for the distant future. This would depend heavily on development resources and funding availability post-PC release. It has been speculated that an Xbox port might be technically easier to implement than a PlayStation version, though this remains unconfirmed.

	=== Other PC Stores ([[wikipedia:Epic_Games_Store\|Epic Games Store]]) ===		=== Other PC Stores ([[wikipedia:Epic_Games_Store\|Epic Games Store]]) ===
	* '''Status:''' ~~Potential~~ future release.		* '''Status:''' potential future release
	* '''Details:''' A release on other PC storefronts, such as the Epic Games Store, may be considered by [[Fleetyard Studios]] after the initial [[Steam]] launch.		* '''Details:''' a release on other PC storefronts, such as the Epic Games Store, may be considered by [[Fleetyard Studios]] after the initial [[Steam]] launch

	=== [[wikipedia:Linux_kernel\|Linux]] / [[wikipedia:macOS\|macOS]] ===		=== [[wikipedia:Linux_kernel\|Linux]] / [[wikipedia:macOS\|macOS]] ===
	* '''Status:''' ~~Not~~ officially supported at present.		* '''Status:''' not officially supported at present
	* '''Details:''' ~~The~~ game reportedly runs on Linux via the Steam Proton compatibility layer, but this compatibility is not officially supported by [[Fleetyard Studios]]. There has been no official mention of a native Linux or macOS version being planned.		* '''Details:''' the game reportedly runs on Linux via the Steam Proton compatibility layer, but this compatibility is not officially supported by [[Fleetyard Studios]]. There has been no official mention of a native Linux or macOS version being planned.

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	* '''Status''' On ''2026-03-05'' [[Fleetyard Studios]] [https://discord.com/channels/823957955443163146/823963571149864970/1479086119604850751 announced] on verious media platform that the game is offically avalible on the '''[https://play.geforcenow.com/games?game-id=12d7f403-574e-412b-8c4a-9cae8bf94d6d&lang=en_GB&asset-id=01_fb2a3eeb-3b49-4a8f-85cb-4c40153553e1 GeForce Now]''' Cloud Gaming Service Giving user on MacOS and Linux who have not been able to play the game on their systems a way to access. This only being avalible for the Demo version of the game and will not have access to the [[Dev Build\|Dev Builds]] Available.		* '''Status''' on ''2026-03-05'' [[Fleetyard Studios]] [https://discord.com/channels/823957955443163146/823963571149864970/1479086119604850751 announced] on verious media platform that the game is offically avalible on the '''[https://play.geforcenow.com/games?game-id=12d7f403-574e-412b-8c4a-9cae8bf94d6d&lang=en_GB&asset-id=01_fb2a3eeb-3b49-4a8f-85cb-4c40153553e1 GeForce Now]''' Cloud Gaming Service Giving user on MacOS and Linux who have not been able to play the game on their systems a way to access. This only being avalible for the Demo version of the game and will not have access to the [[Dev Build\|Dev Builds]] Available.

	[[Category:Development]]		[[Category:Development]]
	[[Category:Starship Simulator]]		[[Category:Starship Simulator]]

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	== Planned PC Releases ==		== Planned PC Releases ==
	The primary development target for [[Starship Simulator]] is PC ([[wikipedia:Microsoft_Windows\|Windows]]), with initial distribution planned ~~via~~ [[wikipedia:Steam_(service)\|Steam]].		The primary development target for [[Starship Simulator]] is PC ([[wikipedia:Microsoft_Windows\|Windows]]), with initial distribution planned on [[wikipedia:Steam_(service)\|Steam]].

	=== [[Steam Early Access]] ===		=== [[Steam Early Access]] ===
	* '''Status:''' ~~Planned~~.		* '''Status:''' planned.
	* '''Target Timeframe:''' ~~Potentially~~ late 2025 (~~This~~ is an estimate based on past developer statements and is subject to change; please follow official announcements for definitive dates).		* '''Target Timeframe:''' potentially late 2025 (this is an estimate based on past developer statements and is subject to change; please follow official announcements for definitive dates)
	* '''Content:''' ~~Expected~~ to offer a substantially more polished and feature-complete experience than the public demos, representing a significant step towards the full release. The focus will be on delivering a robust core sandbox experience.		* '''Content:''' expected to offer a substantially more polished and feature complete experience than the public demos, representing a significant step towards the full release. The focus will be on delivering a robust core sandbox experience.

	=== [[Full Release]] (Version 1.0) ===		=== [[Full Release]] (Version 1.0) ===
	* '''Status:''' ~~Planned~~ (to follow the Early Access period).		* '''Status:''' planned (to follow the Early Access period)
	* '''Business Model:''' ~~The~~ base sandbox game (encompassing the full galaxy, ship simulation, and procedural content) is intended to be '''Free-to-Play'''.		* '''Business Model:''' the base sandbox game (encompassing the full galaxy, ship simulation, and procedural content) is intended to be '''Free-to-Play''
	* '''Content:''' ~~Will~~ feature the complete core sandbox experience: a fully explorable galaxy, detailed [[Magellan Class]] ship simulation, implemented [[:Category:Departments\|Crew Roles]] and [[List of Characters in Starship Simulator#Human NPC Crew\|NPCs]], diverse exploration mechanics, and potentially initial [[First Contact]] scenarios.		* '''Content:''' will feature the complete core sandbox experience: a fully explorable galaxy, detailed [[Magellan Class]] ship simulation, implemented [[:Category:Departments\|Crew Roles]] and [[List of Characters in Starship Simulator#Human NPC Crew\|NPCs]], diverse exploration mechanics, and potentially initial [[First Contact]] scenarios

	=== [[DLC\|Downloadable Content (DLC)]] ===		=== [[DLC\|Downloadable Content (DLC)]] ===
	* '''Status:''' ~~Planned~~ (for release post-Version 1.0).		* '''Status:''' planned (for release post-Version 1.0)
	* '''Business Model:''' ~~Intended~~ as paid content, primarily to fund ongoing development and future expansions.		* '''Business Model:''' intended as paid content, primarily to fund ongoing development and future expansions
	* '''Content:''' ~~Current~~ plans include the release of additional starships (potentially smaller vessels suited for solo or small-crew play) and narrative-driven campaigns (with multiple chapters envisaged).		* '''Content:''' current plans include the release of additional starships (potentially smaller vessels suited for solo or small-crew play) and narrative-driven campaigns (with multiple chapters envisaged)

	=== Multiplayer & Server Support ===		=== Multiplayer & Server Support ===
	* '''Multiplayer Approach:''' ~~While~~ the game maintains a strong single-player focus, online multiplayer is designed as a co-operative, session-based experience. Players can join a host's ship, each fulfilling a specific role alongside [[NPC Gameplay\|NPCs]]. [[wikipedia:Steam_(service)\|Steam]]'s backend will be utilized for initial matchmaking services. Testing has successfully supported sessions with 14-16+ players.		* '''Multiplayer Approach:''' while the game maintains a strong single-player focus, online multiplayer is designed as a co-operative, session-based experience. Players can join a host's ship, each fulfilling a specific role alongside [[NPC Gameplay\|NPCs]]. [[wikipedia:Steam_(service)\|Steam]]'s backend will be utilized for initial matchmaking services. Testing has successfully supported sessions with 14-16+ players.
	* '''Dedicated Servers:''' A separate headless client for running dedicated servers is planned, which will allow player groups to host persistent gameplay sessions.		* '''Dedicated Servers:''' a separate headless client for running dedicated servers is planned, which will allow player groups to host persistent gameplay sessions
	* '''Shared Galaxy (Future Plan):''' A potential long-term system envisions using external MySQL databases (managed by player groups) to allow different player ships/groups to perceive each other on the galaxy map, share [[Science\|scientific data]], and communicate via text within a shared, persistent galaxy state. Direct real-time interaction between entirely separate player ships is not planned for initial releases.		* '''Shared Galaxy (Future Plan):''' a potential long term system envisions using external MySQL databases (managed by player groups) to allow different player ships/groups to perceive each other on the galaxy map, share [[Science\|scientific data]], and communicate via text within a shared, persistent galaxy state. Direct real-time interaction between entirely separate player ships is not planned for initial releases.

	== Other Platforms and Versions ==		== Other Platforms and Versions ==