It`s been busy couple of weeks as we are getting ready to launch a number of major updates to Stars End in early April. Between the 88th and the 90th milestone update we`ll greatly expand and streamline the foundation of the game going from a server based PC game to a cross-platform MMO experience.
Now lets go over some features of this upcoming updates:
Upcoming Changes
MMO approach
- MMO approach for official server – new online server can support up to 300 players online at once in one area (up from 50 before)
- All official servers are combined into one mega server - All players from all servers will keep all of their possessions - no progress lost or data wipe
- Total rework of the offline and online database code, making it several times more efficient – which allows us to link the servers together
Cross-platform support
- Player playing Stars End on different platforms like Epic or Windows Store will be able to play together on the same game servers
- Full support for Steamdeck
- Full support for various controllers like Xbox, Playstation e.t.c
Database Foundation Improvements
- Reworked database fixes large number of issues that previous builds of the game had
- Including fixes for items duping or disappearing, accessing containers, loosing vehicles and more
Visual & Performance Improvements
- Reworked player leaving and entering player atmosphere for much better and seamless visual experience
- Major performance improvements both in space and on the ground
- Got rid of all network lag, and certain tasks take a fraction of a seconds instead of several seconds to complete
April Plans
Thanks for your continuous support, we can`t wait to finally reach this 0.90 milestone within two weeks. With MMO server, cross-platform, and controller support in place we can shift all our focus to rolling out major new content. New vehicles, new NPCs, territorial warfare, improving other planets and greatly improving graphics.
Our tentative schedule for the updates is as follows:
- Update 88th by April 3rd – Database, Visual and Performance improvements, MMO server, cross-platform support
- Update 89th by April 8th – Severs combined into one MMO server, Console controller support, Steamdeck support implemented
- Milestone Update 90 by April 12th – Everything is wrapped up and polished with all features enabled
And to reassure everyone – when servers are merged into one MMO server, everyone will have access to all of their hard earned assets. For players who had multiple characters across servers – all the vehicles and items will be transferred to the new character of the MMO server.
