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'''Tech Demo 1''' was the first public demonstration version of [[Starship Simulator]], released by [[Fleetyard Studios]] in late 2022. It served as the initial public showcase of the project's core concepts and technology. | {{Page_Intro|description='''Tech Demo 1''' was the first public demonstration version of [[Starship Simulator]], released by [[Fleetyard Studios]] in late 2022. It served as the initial public showcase of the project's core concepts and technology.}} | ||
==Release and Availability== | ==Release and Availability== | ||
Revision as of 11:10, 6 July 2025
Release and Availability
Tech Demo 1 was released on Steam as a free download on or around October 3, 2022. It remained available until it was effectively replaced by the updated Tech Demo 2 released during the Steam Next Fest in June 2023.
Purpose
The primary goals of releasing Tech Demo 1:
- Introduce the Starship Simulator concept to the public.
- Provide a proof-of-concept for the visuals and core technologies like the seamless galaxy and detailed ship interiors.
- Allow early testing of basic gameplay mechanics like ship exploration and flight.
- Begin building a community and gather initial feedback to guide further development.
Content and Features
Tech Demo 1 included features such as:
- Ship Interior Exploration: The ability to explore multiple decks of the Magellan Class starship prototype on foot.
- Basic Flight: Rudimentary ship control, early implementations of FTL jumps.
- Galaxy View: Interaction with the large-scale galaxy map.
- Early Systems Interaction: Showcase of some basic simulated systems including power management.
Successor
Tech Demo 1 provided the foundation for future iterations. It was superseded by the more feature-rich Tech Demo 2 released in June 2023.