Tech Demo 2 - Revision history

Gatehouse: /* Content and Features */

2026-05-12T21:48:22Z

Content and Features

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	==Content and Features==		==Content and Features==
	Tech Demo 2 provided a snapshot of the [[Magellan Class]] starship and core gameplay loops, including:		Tech Demo 2 provided a snapshot of the [[Magellan Class]] starship and core gameplay loops, including:
	* '''Ship Exploration:''' ~~Ability~~ to walk around several accessible decks and numerous rooms of the starship interior.		* '''Ship Exploration:''' ability to walk around several accessible decks and numerous rooms of the starship interior
	* '''System Interaction:''' ~~Included~~ interactive tutorials, most notably the detailed "Cold & Dark" start-up sequence for the ship's [[Fusion Reactor]].		* '''System Interaction:''' included interactive tutorials, most notably the detailed "Cold & Dark" start-up sequence for the ship's [[Fusion Reactor]]
	* '''Bridge Operations:''' ~~Players~~ could operate basic functions at the [[Helm]] station (manual flight, FTL jumps) and the [[Sensors]] station (viewing stellar data, basic scanning).		* '''Bridge Operations:''' players could operate basic functions at the [[Helm]] station (manual flight, FTL jumps) and the [[Sensors]] station (viewing stellar data, basic scanning)
	* '''Galaxy Navigation:''' ~~Capability~~ to fly the ship seamlessly through the 1:1 scale procedurally generated [[Milky Way]] galaxy.		* '''Galaxy Navigation:''' capability to fly the ship seamlessly through the 1:1 scale procedurally generated [[Milky Way]] galaxy
	* '''Proof of Concept:''' ~~Demonstrated~~ the deep simulation approach, with visible hardware, simulated systems, and detailed environments.		* '''Proof of Concept:''' demonstrated the deep simulation approach, with visible hardware, simulated systems, and detailed environments

	==Successor==		==Successor==

Gatehouse: /* Purpose */

2026-05-12T21:46:58Z

Purpose

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	==Purpose==		==Purpose==
	The release of Tech Demo 2 aimed to:		The release of Tech Demo 2 aimed to:
	* ~~Showcase~~ the core technological foundation of the game, including the [[wikipedia:Unreal_Engine_5\|Unreal Engine 5]] implementation.		* showcase the core technological foundation of the game, including the [[wikipedia:Unreal_Engine_5\|Unreal Engine 5]] implementation
	* ~~Demonstrate~~ key gameplay concepts like detailed ship interaction, seamless galaxy exploration, and basic station operation.		* demonstrate key gameplay concepts like detailed ship interaction, seamless galaxy exploration, and basic station operation
	* ~~Allow~~ the public to experience the unique depth of simulation planned for the full game.		* allow the public to experience the unique depth of simulation planned for the full game
	* ~~Gather~~ valuable feedback from a wider audience to guide further development.		* gather valuable feedback from a wider audience to guide further development
	* ~~Build~~ community interest and support ahead of the [[Kickstarter\|Kickstarter Campaign]] launched in early 2024.		* build community interest and support ahead of the [[Kickstarter\|Kickstarter Campaign]] launched in early 2024

	==Content and Features==		==Content and Features==

Ayjayaredii: Updated

2026-02-22T01:31:51Z

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	'''Tech Demo 2''' refers to the public demonstration version of [[Starship Simulator]] made available by [[Fleetyard Studios]] starting in mid-2023. It represented a significant step up from any earlier [[Tech Demo\|tech previews]] and served as the primary public build for an extended period, including during the game's successful Kickstarter ~~campaign~~.		'''Tech Demo 2''' refers to the public demonstration version of [[Starship Simulator]] made available by [[Fleetyard Studios]] starting in mid-2023. It represented a significant step up from any earlier [[Tech Demo\|tech previews]] and served as the primary public build for an extended period, including during the game's successful [[Kickstarter\|Kickstarter Campaign]].

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	* Allow the public to experience the unique depth of simulation planned for the full game.		* Allow the public to experience the unique depth of simulation planned for the full game.
	* Gather valuable feedback from a wider audience to guide further development.		* Gather valuable feedback from a wider audience to guide further development.
	* Build community interest and support ahead of the Kickstarter ~~campaign~~ launched in early 2024.		* Build community interest and support ahead of the [[Kickstarter\|Kickstarter Campaign]] launched in early 2024.

	==Content and Features==		==Content and Features==

Ayjayaredii: Updated

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	~~{{Page_Intro\|description=~~'''Tech Demo 2''' refers to the public demonstration version of [[Starship Simulator]] made available by [[Fleetyard Studios]] starting in mid-2023. It represented a significant step up from any earlier [[Tech Demo\|tech previews]] and served as the primary public build for an extended period, including during the game's successful Kickstarter campaign.}}		'''Tech Demo 2''' refers to the public demonstration version of [[Starship Simulator]] made available by [[Fleetyard Studios]] starting in mid-2023. It represented a significant step up from any earlier [[Tech Demo\|tech previews]] and served as the primary public build for an extended period, including during the game's successful Kickstarter campaign.

	==Release and Availability==		==Release and Availability==

Ayjayaredii: Updated with page intro

2025-07-06T17:10:40Z

Updated with page intro

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	'''Tech Demo 2''' refers to the public demonstration version of [[Starship Simulator]] made available by [[Fleetyard Studios]] starting in mid-2023. It represented a significant step up from any earlier [[Tech Demo\|tech previews]] and served as the primary public build for an extended period, including during the game's successful Kickstarter campaign.		{{Page_Intro\|description='''Tech Demo 2''' refers to the public demonstration version of [[Starship Simulator]] made available by [[Fleetyard Studios]] starting in mid-2023. It represented a significant step up from any earlier [[Tech Demo\|tech previews]] and served as the primary public build for an extended period, including during the game's successful Kickstarter campaign.}}

	==Release and Availability==		==Release and Availability==

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2025-06-05T20:39:24Z

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	==Successor==		==Successor==
	Tech Demo 2 is scheduled to be succeeded by [[Tech Demo 3]] in Q2 2025. This version of the Tech Demo will include an extensive update to the galaxy generation, a new external design to [[Magellan ~~class~~]] with an updated interior, and new functions to the sensors gameplay.		Tech Demo 2 is scheduled to be succeeded by [[Tech Demo 3]] in Q2 2025. This version of the Tech Demo will include an extensive update to the galaxy generation, a new external design to [[Magellan Class]] with an updated interior, and new functions to the sensors gameplay.

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Dark Knight 2013 at 12:51, 30 May 2025

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	Tech Demo 2 is scheduled to be succeeded by [[Tech Demo 3]] in Q2 2025. This version of the Tech Demo will include an extensive update to the galaxy generation, a new external design to [[Magellan class]] with an updated interior, and new functions to the sensors gameplay.		Tech Demo 2 is scheduled to be succeeded by [[Tech Demo 3]] in Q2 2025. This version of the Tech Demo will include an extensive update to the galaxy generation, a new external design to [[Magellan class]] with an updated interior, and new functions to the sensors gameplay.

	~~[[Category:Game Versions]]~~
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Dark Knight 2013: /* Successor */

2025-05-27T12:25:19Z

Successor

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	==Successor==		==Successor==
	[[Tech Demo 3]]		Tech Demo 2 is scheduled to be succeeded by [[Tech Demo 3]] in Q2 2025. This version of the Tech Demo will include an extensive update to the galaxy generation, a new external design to [[Magellan class]] with an updated interior, and new functions to the sensors gameplay.

	[[Category:Game Versions]]		[[Category:Game Versions]]
	[[Category:Demos]]		[[Category:Demos]]

Ayjayaredii: Updated

2025-05-11T21:59:24Z

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	==Successor==		==Successor==
	~~Tech Demo 2 served as the public face of the game for many months. Development notes from early 2025 Build 0.225.0.89) indicate an update to the Heads-Up Display (HUD) referring to "~~Tech Demo 3~~", confirming that Tech Demo 2 was the preceding major public version being prepared for replacement.~~		[[Tech Demo 3]]

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	[[Category:Demos]]		[[Category:Demos]]
	~~[[Category:Starship Simulator]]~~

Ayjayaredii: Fixed Link

2025-04-27T23:01:03Z

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	==Successor==		==Successor==
	Tech Demo 2 served as the public face of the game for many months. Development notes from early 2025 Build 0.225.0.89) indicate an update to the Heads-Up Display (HUD) referring to "Tech Demo 3", confirming that Tech Demo 2 was the preceding major public version being prepared for replacement.		Tech Demo 2 served as the public face of the game for many months. Development notes from early 2025 Build 0.225.0.89) indicate an update to the Heads-Up Display (HUD) referring to "Tech Demo 3", confirming that Tech Demo 2 was the preceding major public version being prepared for replacement.

	~~{{Links}}~~

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