Bandestar Devlog - itch.iohttps://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestarA space trading and exploration gamehttps://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1500502/0270.2.7https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1500502/027Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:36:01 GMTdevlogOverview 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1499445/0250.2.5https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1499445/025Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:09:26 GMTdevlogOverview 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1499434/0240.2.4https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1499434/024Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:58:13 GMTdevlogOverview 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1498281/0230.2.3https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1498281/023Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:45:03 GMTdevlogOverview 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1497157/022-more-depth0.2.2 - more depthhttps://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1497157/022-more-depthThu, 23 Apr 2026 02:25:38 GMTdevlogOverview 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1496427/0210.2.1https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1496427/021Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:23:29 GMTdevlogDEVLOG 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1495661/0200.2.0https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1495661/020Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:28:09 GMTdevlogDEVLOG 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1493028/017-touch-controls0.1.7 - Touch controls!https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1493028/017-touch-controlsSat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:57 GMTdevlogDEVLOG 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1492998/0160.1.6https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1492998/016Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:37:20 GMTdevlogDEVLOG 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1492674/0150.1.5https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1492674/015Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:51:41 GMTdevlog## 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1492050/0140.1.4https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1492050/014Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:10:52 GMTdevlogv0.1.4 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1489928/0120.1.2https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1489928/012Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:51:44 GMTdevlogI 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1487951/some-small-improvementsSome small improvementshttps://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1487951/some-small-improvementsSun, 12 Apr 2026 21:39:25 GMTdevlogI 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...

]]>https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1487593/bandestar-01-first-development-releaseBandestar 0.1 — First Development Release!https://byronbulb.itch.io/bandestar/devlog/1487593/bandestar-01-first-development-releaseSun, 12 Apr 2026 14:19:38 GMTdevlog

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,...

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