Build 0.10.3.5

Hi everyone, we're releasing a small patch to address some issues and do some fine-tuning. Additionally, on the preview branch, we've uploaded an experimental version of this patch that might fix the crashes some of you are experiencing.

Gameplay

• New weapon: Flamethrower for Warships and Sentry, with updated visuals and tuned size/rotation.
• Navigation Targeting no longer has horizontal limits.
• Plasma Turret now consumes 4 energy.
• Mortar: +5% area damage, increased range, and longer lifetime for cluster projectiles.
• Heavy Ion Cannon: +10% damage.
• Autocannon: +5% damage.
• Missiles, Micro Nukes, and Mines: +10% lifetime.
• Asteroid Miner health increased by 100%.
• Pirate torpedo turrets: wider target angle.
• Dust cloud hiding strength reduced by 10%.
• Fixed Recycle units sometimes not working as expected with multiple facilities

Maps & Scenery

• Training map improvements and polish.
• Fixed atmosphere glitch on Alya’s Moon.

User Interface and Settings

• Button text visibility toggle now cycles through three modes (All, Names Only, Off) with clear colors.
• Tooltip numbers no longer wrap to a new line unexpectedly.
• Added in‑game chat bubble overlay to audio responses;

Graphics and Visual Effects

• Radioactive Nebula lighting simplified to improve performance.
• Flamethrower visual effects updated.

Audio

• Improved SFX for scouts and bombers special weapons.
• Radio chatter tuning: fewer “Request/Provide Support” messages; more “Under Attack” alerts.
• Distress responses will no longer play after excessive delay.

Localization

• Various localization fixes.

Known Issues

• Frigates with Flamethrowers will try to attack even when the flamethrower is out of range.
• Missile based weapons will sometimes fire into friendly modules when target is moving, this will be improved in the next releases.
• Some people are still experiencing crashes, this is being actively monitored, we'll provide more info and help as soon as possible.