update · October 22, 2026

Space Station Designer Version 00.08.00 Overhauls UI Ahead of November Launch

The final beta update for Space Station Designer refines user interfaces, adds over 50 achievements, and prepares the game for its November 18 launch.

Polar Motion has deployed version 00.08.00 for Space Station Designer, marking the final update before the game leaves beta for its November 18 release. This build focuses on extensive interface cleanup, achievement integration, and workflow streamlining.

Interface and Menu Improvements

The entire user interface has received a polishing pass to remove legibility hurdles and improve screen layouts. Frequently accessed menus like module selection and resupply spacecraft requests now feature distinct titles and descriptive button labels at the top of the screen. The Global Screen shifts from a top-down view to a tilted perspective, making Earth and the Moon more prominent. Additionally, the Contractors dialog occupies a larger portion of the display to make management tasks easier.

Achievements and Tracking

More than 50 in-game achievements are now wired into the game logic across supported online storefronts. Completionists can pursue specific milestones, such as the Flight Director achievement awarded for completing a Campaign or Sandbox game on Medium difficulty.

Quality of Life Adjustments

Menu layouts for selecting modules, resupply spacecraft, and astronauts for Continuous Improvement Programs have been redesigned. These changes display more entries simultaneously, reducing clicks and streamlining management decisions.

Why this patch matters

Version 00.08.00 puts the final polish on navigation and menus, leaving the development team free to focus on the upcoming 1.0 launch.