update · March 23, 2026

When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears Demo v1.08 Tightens Controller Handling

The latest demo update for When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears improves Steam Deck and gamepad responsiveness, cuts down accidental turns, and fixes a planetary hailing crash.

Demo v1.08 for When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears arrives with targeted adjustments for gamepads and Steam Decks, aiming to make ship navigation feel less slippery.

Controller and Handling Adjustments

Control stick inputs are less sensitive to accidental turns, and rotation startup speeds have been retuned. These changes give players using gamepads or Steam Decks finer control over small heading adjustments.

Graphical and Stability Fixes

The update packs a graphical overhaul for the shipyard alongside user interface improvements. It also resolves a crash triggered when hailing a specific planet in the Aegina system, fixes a broken conversation tree in the Kupros system, adds a new ship explosion animation, and corrects several dialogue typos.

Why this patch matters

Demo v1.08 successfully targets the primary handling complaints for gamepad users while clearing out an annoying system crash.