: Introduction of the Colossus Mk. II and Mk. III , militarized variants of the standard Colossus freighter.

Starsector version , released on June 3, 2017 , was a major update that transitioned the game to 64-bit Java and focused heavily on quality-of-life (QoL) improvements, balance adjustments, and campaign polish. Core Gameplay Additions

: Improved aggressive behavior for "Eliminate" orders and better management of flux-heavy situations using Maneuvering Jets.

: A new combat command for more precise carrier group coordination.

: A new campaign ability that allows fleets to disrupt the sensors and drives of nearby ships.

: Added a new music track for campaign exploration. Technical & UI Improvements

: The game now bundles 64-bit Java by default, significantly improving stability for mod-heavy setups by removing the need for manual memory adjustments.