Bandestar

Devlog

• 0.2.7
  April 26, 2026 by Byronbulb

  Overview v0.2.7 is a systems maturity and mechanical depth release. The headlining changes are the introduction of faction-exclusive faction-locked modules, the complete implementation of ship module... Continue reading
• 0.2.5
  April 25, 2026 by Byronbulb

  Overview v0.2.5 is an economy and progression release. The headlining changes are a complete trade economy overhaul — economy-biased pricing, surplus/scarcity stock levels, grey market selling, and... Continue reading
• 0.2.4
  April 25, 2026 by Byronbulb

  Overview v0.2.4 is a polish and feel release. The headlining changes are a complete touch and analog controls overhaul bringing direct-movement joystick handling to mobile and Steam Deck, a redesigned... Continue reading
• 0.2.3
  April 24, 2026 by Byronbulb

  Overview v0.2.3 is a late-game systems release. The headlining feature is sector instability events — timed crises that change how a sector plays until the player actively resolves them. Alongside t... Continue reading
• 0.2.2 - more depth
  April 23, 2026 by Byronbulb

  Overview v0.2.2 is a depth and exploration release. The headline additions are rare void crystal modules gated behind anomaly exploration, a station crafting system to build them, module removal and s... Continue reading
• 0.2.1
  April 22, 2026 by Byronbulb

  DEVLOG 0.2.1 Overview v0.2.1 is a polish and input overhaul release. The headline feature is a new Codex screen that tracks which ship modules you have discovered — turning the upgrade system into a... Continue reading
• 0.2.0
  April 21, 2026 by Byronbulb

  DEVLOG 0.2.0 Overview v0.2.0 is a quality assurance release focused on making the mission system actually playable and improving input/UX. The major work was a comprehensive audit of the mission syste... Continue reading
• 0.1.7 - Touch controls!
  April 18, 2026 by Byronbulb

  DEVLOG 0.1.7 I am really excited about this one because some of my son's friends are playing the game in web mode on iPads etc, and haven't been able to use the keyboard controls. There should now be... Continue reading
• 0.1.6
  April 18, 2026 by Byronbulb

  DEVLOG 0.1.6 ## New Features ### Mission Boss Encounters Bosses are now meaningful mission objectives, not just random world spawns. - New `:boss_fight` phase type added to the mission system - `polit... Continue reading
• 0.1.5
  April 18, 2026 by Byronbulb

  ## New Features ### Touch Controls (Optional) - Virtual joystick + fire/missile buttons - Toggle with `C` key - Analog stick for smooth rotation/thrust - Touch-friendly UI layer rendering ### Tier-Bas... Continue reading
• 0.1.4
  April 17, 2026 by Byronbulb#progress

  v0.1.4 Devlog: Endgame Expansion What's New Two New Sector Tiers: The Void Beckons We've extended the galaxy with **T5 and T6 sectors** at the deepest reaches of the warp map: - **T5 (Singularity/Cruc... Continue reading
• 0.1.2
  April 15, 2026 by Byronbulb

  I made a number of improvements for build 0.1.2, mostly around improving the play experience. The game had been too easy and too predictable. I added a much larger variety of ships, trade goods, missi... Continue reading
• Some small improvements
  April 12, 2026 by Byronbulb

  I made some small improvements this afternoon - new ship designs for the upgraded ships, a way to indicate where the missions want you to go, and I made the starting sector a little easier because it... Continue reading
• Bandestar 0.1 — First Development Release!
  April 12, 2026 by Byronbulb

  What is Bandestar? Bandestar is a top-down space trading and combat game where you fly a spaceship, buy and sell cargo, fight enemy factions, complete missions, and upgrade your ship with new weapons,... Continue reading