patch · December 19, 2024
Ostranauts Patch 0.14.2.5 Overhauls Ship Logs and Autopilot Safety
Ostranauts update v0.14.2.5 adds accessibility options for flashing lights and spinning backgrounds, alongside autopilot safeguards. The patch also upgrades PowerViz display lines and introduces overhauled ship logs.
Blue Bottle Games pushed out version 0.14.2.5 for Ostranauts, a hotfix targeting the Across the System update. This patch introduces visual accessibility toggles, autopilot behavior fixes, and an overhaul of ship navigation logs.
Visual Accessibility and Comfort Options
Preferences in the Options menu allow players to adjust or disable sparks, flickering lights, and spinning parallax backgrounds. These additions provide relief for players affected by flashing and movement on rotating ships.
Autopilot and Reactor Safety
Autopilot logic prevents incorrect balancing of FLOW and CYCLE parameters, reducing the frequency of reactor flame-outs and explosions. When autopilot disengages, an on-screen objective alert notifies the pilot.
Navigation Logs and PowerViz Overhaul
Ship navigation logs track vessel events, accessible via the Ship Logs button on the NAV. PowerViz replaces static yellow sprites with animated pulsing lines to indicate active power flow.
Undocking and Quest Adjustments
Undocking from a ship no longer triggers proximity alarms or clearance errors; the docking ring of the departing vessel remains visible for a longer duration. Quests to retrieve special parts from the LA aerostat feature better payouts and balanced requirements, while conflicting plotlines can be completed simultaneously.
Why this patch matters
Version 0.14.2.5 targets quality-of-life pain points, making space survival more legible and comfortable without disrupting existing saves.