Dev Build

NOTICE: This page is a Work in Progress as much of the lore/Development for the game is yet to be established.

Development Builds (often shortened to Dev Builds) are work-in-progress versions of Starship Simulator released periodically by Fleetyard Studios primarily to project supporters and testers. These builds contain the latest features, fixes, and experimental changes being actively developed, often significantly ahead of updates to the public Demo or the eventual Early Access release.

Purpose

Dev Builds serve several key purposes for the development process:

• Allow dedicated supporters and testers early access to preview and experiment with new content and features.
• Provide Fleetyard Studios with crucial feedback on stability, bugs, and gameplay mechanics from a wider testing pool.
• Offer a transparent view into the ongoing development progress between major public updates.

Content & Stability

As active development versions, Dev Builds often contain features that are incomplete, unbalanced, or may have significant bugs (WIP Post-it's are often used to mark such areas in-game). They represent the cutting edge of development but are not intended to be as stable or polished as public demo releases or the final Early Access version. Specific changes implemented in each build are logged on the Dev Build Update History page.

Access

Access to the Dev Builds is managed by Fleetyard Studios and distributed via unique Steam Keys. Historically, access has been granted through methods such as:

• Pledging at specific tiers during the official Kickstarter Campaign (which is now closed).
• Supporting the project via the official [Simulator Ko-fi page] at qualifying supporter tiers.
• Winning access through occasional giveaways or raffles, such as those sometimes held during the first Developer Live Stream of a month (entry often organized via Discord).

Access methods and supporter tiers may change over time; refer to official Fleetyard Studios communications for current details.

Updates and Communication

Detailed patch notes, discussions, bug reporting instructions, and feedback channels specifically for the Dev Builds are typically located within private channels on the official Starship Simulator Discord server, restricted to users who have been granted Dev Build access.