Starlight Mining Company Demo v0.8.0
Enhancements
- Player level and mining upgrades persist between planets
- Added player inventory
- Players automatically store up to 6 buildings in their inventory to place on the next planet for free
- Added Cargo Bay
- Added a Boss planet
- Changed fuel system to 10 jumps + boss planet
- Changed Starlight debt victory condition to boss planet
- Reduced planet first day duration
- Changed laser drill cost to free
- Players can't earn resources from breaking rocks or mining minerals until all players are safe
- First day timer doesn't start until all players are safe
- Players are given a free level 1 wall
- Added bigger mineral team upgrade
- Added bigger rock bounty team upgrade
- Converted upgrades purchased panel to new UI
- Fully upgraded buttons display tooltip instead of hiding
Bug-fixes
- Moved save logic to escape menu quit action
- Fixed purchased mining upgrades not taking effect in some situations
- Fixed Event Log not appearing properly
- Fixed soft lock when opening escape menu during reward dialog
- Fixed placing building persisting when attempting to cancel instead
- Fixed map debris spawning out of bounds for multiplayer clients
Up Next
- Promotion: Beating the boss planet unlocks increasingly more challenging difficulties
- Tutorial option: A more refined beginner experience explaining game mechanics in more detail with less urgency
This announcement was originally published by Glophouse Labs LLC on Steam on Nov 18, 2025.
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