Tech Demo

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 It was superseded by the more feature-rich Tech Demo 2 released in June 2023.