The Last Starship Announces Major Update with New Features and Content
September 26, 2025
The developers of The Last Starship, a beloved 2D space construction game, are thrilled to announce a significant update packed with exciting new features and content. This update promises to enhance the gaming experience for players who design, upgrade, and navigate their starships through vibrant star systems.
New Storyline and Features:
- The completion of Survival Mode now includes a thrilling final jump to the Andromeda Galaxy.
- A new storyline, 'Brave New Sector,' has been introduced in Boldly Go mode.
- The Sector Scanning system allows players to discover anomalies, derelict ships, Gas Nebulas, Asteroid Belts, and Storms across the cosmos.
- Players can now access Stargate Project phases 8 and 9.
Gameplay Enhancements:
- New equipment such as Radiation Blocker, Lightning Rod, and Splitter Tracks has been added to aid players in their spacefaring adventures.
- The Equipment Planning Mode in the Ship Editor enables players to design ships without requiring all necessary equipment upfront.
- Players can now use new brush shapes (Oval/Circle) and additional painting options for ship interiors, offering greater creativity in ship customization.
- Steam Cloud support has been implemented, allowing players to export their ships and palettes seamlessly across devices.
- The Trade Window has been improved with features for crew sacking and civilian management, enhancing strategic depth.
Bug Fixes:
- Reworded dialogue in DSI part 2 for stable isotopes collection.
- Fixed issues with translator assists not working for communicator messages.
- Fortress systems no longer spawn on existing systems, reducing conflicts during exploration.
Translations:
New translation support has been added for Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Korean, and Japanese, ensuring a more inclusive gaming experience for players worldwide.
The Last Starship continues to evolve as a dynamic sandbox game with regular free updates. Whether you're a seasoned pirate hunter, miner, engineer, or spacebus driver, this update offers something new to explore and enjoy. Join us on this cosmic adventure as we boldly go into the next frontier!
