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: The in-game encyclopedia (F2) has been rebuilt to provide detailed descriptions for everything from ship stats to space wreckage.

: A new search box has been added to the planet filter, making it easier to track down that specific Terran world you found hours ago. 4. Technical Performance and Java 17

: New musical tracks specifically composed for Remnant encounters and the unsettling quiet of the Abyss. 2. Fleet Management and the "Support Fleet" System starsector key new

Long-requested "Quality of Life" features have finally been integrated into the vanilla experience:

Starsector , the deep-space combat and exploration RPG from Fractal Softworks , has recently entered its most transformative phase yet. With the release of version and the subsequent 0.98.5a (In Development) patches as of April 2026, the game has evolved from a fleet-battler into a comprehensive "Endless Sector" experience. : The in-game encyclopedia (F2) has been rebuilt

: Players can now call for supplies, fuel, or direct combat support from their own military bases.

: An official autosave system is now available and fully customizable in the settings menu. Technical Performance and Java 17 : New musical

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Handling a massive armada has become more intuitive thanks to a complete overhaul of logistics and officer mechanics:

: You can now "bench" obsolete officers rather than dismissing them, allowing you to swap specialists in and out as your fleet needs change.