Release Notes for FTL: Advanced Edition

Patch 1.6.9 (21 November 2018)

• localization fixes (typos, spelling mistakes, etc.).
• Mac version has a crash-on-launch bug fixed for macOS Mojave.

Patch 1.6.8 (28 September 2018)

• Adds new languages: German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.

Patch 1.6.7 (16 February 2018)

• Fixed numerous Linux issues (failing animations, Engi Nanobots not working, etc.)
• Fixed crash on exit on Linux
• Possible fix for restoring monitor resolution when quitting from Fullscreen
• Possible fix for rendering issues on Intel HD 4000
• Possible fix for other rendering issues on Windows

Patch 1.6.3 (16 January 2018)

• Crash Fix: Game could crash when removing mid-clone crew during events
• Fonts update: Modders should now be able to use *.ttf fonts without any troubles
• Update: This is apparently still not 100%. We’re working on it.
• Possible fixes for rare alt-tab issues some players are experiencing
• Possible fixes for fullscreen display corruption some players are experiencing
• Fixed Hotkey Customization menu being inaccessible in some situations
• Touch screen events: The game should once again accept touch events as mouse events
• Other minor engine improvements

Changes:

• Fullscreen mode(s) will no longer require restart
• Numerous UI modifications to prep for localization

Bugs:

• Mouse will now function correctly in fullscreen in Windows 10 w/ the Fall Creators Update.
• Potential fix for rare profile wipe bug after BSOD and other critical crashes
• A couple of rare crash bugs fixed
• Minor event logic, spelling, and grammar fixes
• Minor tooltip text changes
• Fixed minor mouse input bugs
• Advanced FTL Navigation no longer allows player to jump to his own location
• Restored the “Low O2” Warning
• Fixed: Enemy “charge” weapons could lock up and never fire when used with Cloaking
• Fixed small bugs with “Is it warm in here?” achievement
• Backup Battery that was damaged while in use would not properly remove bonus power
• Unpowered drones can no longer be ionized by stray ion shots
• Fixed saving bug that could clone dead crew
• Fixed: Neutral ships would still teleport over boarders
• Fixed Save & Continue exploit where you could double dip on rewards
• Fixed: ASB shots in flight would not properly save when quitting
• Fixed: Enemy crew AI would freeze them in place in some rare situations
• AI is less likely to juggle power between weapons if they are mid- charge
• Mid- cloning crew are now valid ‘targets’ for removal in events
• Correctly rewards scrap in rare situations that the player receives two pieces of equipment in a single location and their cargo is full.
• "Is it warm in here?" should no longer trigger when enemy is not on fire
• Fixed rare bug where the 4th slot in some medbays could become accessible
• Increased volume slightly when opening/closing all doors
• Numerous very small art defects fixed

Mod- Specific Fixes / Additions:

• The Slipstream Mod Manager will need to be updated to work with the newest version, but once updated many old mods should function normally
• Artillery systems can now be set to start=”false” for both enemies and players. Players can purchase the missing artillery system in shops, and that will no longer create bad save files.
• New <remove name=”BLUEPRINT_NAME”> tag added for event XML’s. (Check “REMOVAL_TEST” event for example use)

Patch 1.6.2 (16 January 2018)

• Fixed: Stats Screen was incorrectly displayed on Linux
• Fixed brief Windows slow down when starting FTL
• Key repeat functionality fixed for Pause / Menu / etc.
• Fixed weapon fire getting disrupted if re-armed mid-shot
• Fixed tooltips getting stuck when opening UI with the keyboard
• Adjusted tutorial arrows for new button layout
• Keypad ENTER and regular ENTER should be equivalent again
• Fixed extraneous heading in 3-section stores
• Fixed game window not being active when opened in Windows
• Fixed fullscreen settings to always correctly match final outcome

Patch 1.5.13(A) (22 March 2017)

• Added support for Cloud Saves in GOG Galaxy 1.2 and newer