Patch briefing · official source linked below
Alpha 4.5.0
Released 2025-12-17 · HG2TV summary of the live notes, not a replacement for the official patch notes.
What this patch means
Dawn of Engineering (LIVE)
• Engineering gameplay arrives — manage power, ship systems and repairs from the inside
• Vulkan renderer improvements
• Experimental VR support
Read the full notes
Patch detail changes quickly, especially for mission chains, economy and known issues. Use the official notes when in-game behavior conflicts with this briefing.
Official patch notes ↗