Dev Stream

Developer Live Streams are regular online broadcasts hosted by Fleetyard Studios' lead developer, Dan Govier, offering a direct look into the ongoing creation of Starship Simulator. These streams provide transparency and allow for direct interaction between the developer and the game's community.

Schedule and Platform

The live streams are typically held twice weekly:

Days: Wednesdays and Sundays
Time: 20:00 UK Time (Currently British Summer Time - BST / UTC+1; changes to GMT / UTC+0 during winter months)
Platform: [Starship Simulator YouTube]

Note: While this is the regular schedule, always check the official Discord or other announcements for confirmation or potential changes.

Content and Purpose

During the streams, viewers can expect to see:

Live development work being done in the Unreal Engine 5 and SketchUp.
Demonstrations of new features, systems, or content being added to the game.
Discussions about game design philosophy, technical challenges, and future plans.
Real-time interaction with the community via the live chat, including Q&A sessions.

These streams serve as a key way for Fleetyard Studios to showcase progress, gather instant feedback, and maintain engagement with their player base and supporters.

Relation to Development Builds

New Dev Builds are often compiled and released to testers shortly after a live stream, typically incorporating the work or fixes demonstrated during the broadcast. This provides testers with rapid access to the latest changes discussed.

Monthly Dev Build Raffle

Typically, during the first stream of each month, a raffle is held giving viewers a chance to win a Steam key granting access to the Dev Builds. Entry details and eligibility (some backer levels may be excluded) are usually announced via the official Discord server prior to the stream. Regular backers may donate for Captain tier giveaways for the Raffles however is not guaranteed.

Community Interaction

The Live streams Have a base of consistent loyal viewer and many new viewers join in on the stream to see about the project. Viewers discuss Dan's development and offer advice and suggestions as well as occasionally commenting on possible mistake that they might have caught on the stream.