Overhaul BETA Update 5.3.1 - Big Incremental Patch!

In this BETA patch we see a continuation of the saving and loading mechanics introduced in 5.3, one handy item is the 'emergency save' feature which will automatically save your game if there is a crash.

Otherwise we continue the combat mechanics focus of Update 5 in general preparing to switch on unit veterancy and experience, and adding in idle shield recharge when not in combat.

In addition there are a bunch of fixes and tweaks as suggested by the community - keep them coming!

Update 5.3.1 Change Log

• Added emergency save-game on crash

• Added Officer/experience framework

• Added ranks to sample ships

• Added shield recharge when ship out of combat for 45 seconds

• Added shield recharge rolling HUD text

• Added ship tooltip to targetbox, and tactical and fleet icons

• Added save message to notification panel

• Fixed crash on ship UI animation

• Fixed issue with fleet icons not appearing for sighted enemy

• Fixed Space Object text no longer affected by time scaling

• Fixed issues clearing down refinery dialog options

• Fixed crash switching zones if mouseover Space Object

• Fixed correct behavior on ESC press when save/load window shown

• Updated Space Object tooltips

Note this patch is currently in BETA, but you can access it if you own the game:

1. Right click on the game in your Steam library

2. Select 'Properties'

3. Select 'BETAS' tab

4. Select 'testing - Overhaul Beta' from the list

BETA patches are only available on Windows and Linux.