Starfighter Origins
Hotfix Patch for Update 1.8
Cut scenes and story video brightness fixed.
Plasma weapons not working on asteroid fixed.
Phantoms are now a little easier.
Misc fixes and Improvements.
Update 1.8 Released with HOTAS support
Building on the remastered version of the game which was released last year and brought many new features and improvements to the game and gameplay, the new update adds hotas support and a host of other improvements.
Changes since the last update :
Added hotas support
Native for the Thrustmaster Hotas X and all other Hotas can be set up in the config files.
Improved Visuals And VFX
The game has had a big visual make-over with improved graphics and visual effects throughout the game.
Improved Drii Ships
The Drii ships have been improved and retextured. The War cruiser and warship have changed and the spector textures and UVs have been fixed up.
Improved Sound FX
Many sound effects have been improved for the CDF ships which makes the game more atmospheric.
Gameplay improvements
A lot of improvements all-around to gameplay and balance in the Instant action skirmish maps for difficulty.
AI improvements
A number of improvements to the AI make the gameplay much better and offer a much better challenge than before. All races have has some improvements and re-balancing.
Updated CDF Database
The CDF database has been updated to include the new models for the Drii.
Lots more improvements and fixes have been carried out along with numerous typos fixed up.
For all-over Hotas, please help others by sharing suggested setups in the steam community. It is good to use test flights to try out control setups. Thanks guys!
Thanks, everyone and enjoy the update!
Update 1.8 is now in Beta Opt-in! Improved VFX, SFX, Hotas support and more
The update is now in beta opt-in. (5.6 .gb)
Hotas support works out of the box with a Thrustmaster Hotas X. It will also work with others but we need the community to help test out other sticks and help others use the same sticks with simple changes to the Input.ini file.
Starfighter Origins Remastered Update 1.7 in now live!
ATTENTION ALL STARFIGHTERS! Update 1.7 is out, (339mb)
There have been a lot of improvements and new content has been added! What has changed since the last update a few months back?
Improved CDF Database
The CDF database has been improved and expanded to feature new content, improved menu and environment and everything works as intended.
New Model 4 CDF Carrier
The new carriers are now in the game and are featured in some skirmish missions. The CDF database has been updated to include the new carrier and its information.
New Skirmish Maps
5 new skirmish maps have been added which also feature some of the new ships and content. There are now mine defence missions and missions which include the new M4 Carrier.
Menu Fixes
A bug where settings failed to save should now be fixed up in 1.7 All graphics settings should now work correctly.
Misc Improvements
There have been a lot of smaller improvements to visual effects, lighting, performance, more voice acting added and more AI improvements.
In our next big update later in the year I will be looking at a new game mode - career mode. More to come on that at a later date.
Keep safe everyone and have fun!
Starfighter Origins Remastered Released!
What has changed since the original game 3 years ago?
3rd person view and cockpit view
New menus and Key Customisation
New and improved cockpits and ships
New AI system which is much more fun and challenging
Major crashes in the campaign fixed up
New player controls with 6dof movement
Improved sound and visual effects
New and improved AI
Made taking of and landing much easier
Quicker loading times and better optimised for performance
Supports keyboard and mouse or gamepad out of the box.
New test Flight mode to test each of the 6 playable ships
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Starfighter Origins Remastered is now in beta Opt-In
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What has changed since the original release almost 3 years ago?
New and Improved AI
New and improved cockpits
3rd person and 1st person view
Improved and re-designed menu and functionality
Improved sound and effects
New Test Flight Mode for each playable ship
Faster loading times and smaller game install size
Misc bugs and crashes to desktop fixed
Designed for keyboard and mouse with gamepad support
Improved UI and hud elements
Improved gameplay mechanics and control scheme
Briefing and cut scenes now fully working
Improved path finding and navigation
Turrets and AI overhaul
All new Skirmish Mode
Improved game content.
The game is now geared towards pc instead of being a vr port from the original game. All owners of the original game can opt into the remastered - beta opt in.
The game will go through improvements and some updates over the next 2 weeks as we prepare for full release on the 3rd year anniversary of the games original launch on the 25th of April 2020. Keep safe everyone
Starfighter Origins - Remastered - Beta Opt In Coming soon!
Check out some gameplay
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What has changed since the last update in 2017?
Re-designed mechanics and gameplay for a non VR audience.
All of the games controls, player and AI have had a total re-design in order better player fun, enjoyment and replayability. The game now has a 3rd person and cockpit view with the touch of a button. You can look around the exterior of your craft and the game is now designed for pc and mouse and keyboard which also offers support for gamepad and hotas.
All new and improved cockpits, ships and visuals
All the 6 playable ships have been remastered with a more stylised look and feel for all of the original ships that populate the CDF universe. The CDF database has been updated and is crucial to lore and going deeper into the CDF universe.
Original Bugs and problems fixed up!
No more campaign crashes, control issues and many other features to make the game more accessible and fun to all players as this version is now designed for normal pc and console gameplay.
3rd person and cockpit View
The remastered version now offers third and cockpit gameplay as you desire. Some aspects of the cockpit version have been greatly improved and the addition of third person view now shows off a lot more of the game and scope to the player.
Improved HUD and essential gameplay elements
The game now has a much improved hud which is designed for None VR. All ships now how relevant hud displays and are no longer huge glowing colourful objects which were designed for VR.
All new and improved menu system
The menu system has had a total overhaul! All game play aside from campaign is now directed for the main menu, the main menu now has more graphics, options and control options which are also available in the in game flight menu which now fully pauses the game. The new menu`s are designed for ease of use and will detect if you are using keyboard and mouse, gamepad or another input such as HOTAS which now has full support. The new mene system allows you to change game controls in mission as well graphics, sound and other options.
All New AI
A whole new overhaul for AI has been introduced which adds much more to gameplay and is now working for turrets, ships and bases. The flight AI and algorithms are all new to provide a much better space combat experience in terms of gameplay over realism.
New Content
The remastered version is no longer a direct port and has tuned and more relevant gameplay for non VR players. The game now features new quick launch, death and many more features and gameplay which detach the game from the VR version. All new skirmish mode has been designed around fun and none VR gameplay.
In a nutshell, the game has had an overhaul, almost everything in the game has been improved or reworked! There are lots of fixes, improvements and plays like an entirely new game in most respects.
We are aiming for the Tuesday the 17th of March 2020 for our first beta opt-in access. Please visit our discord for more info and bug reports. https://discord.gg/j5meeb8
Starfighter Origins - REMASTERED is coming!
What has changed since the original?
Re-designed mechanics and gameplay for a non VR audience.
All of the games controls, player and AI have had a total re-design in order better player fun, enjoyment and replayability.
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All new and improved cockpits, ships and visuals
All the 6 playable ships have been remastered with a more stylised look and feel for all of the original ships that populate the CDF universe. The CDF database has been updated and is crucial to lore and going deeper into the CDF universe.
Original Bugs and problems fixed up!
No more campaign crashes, control issues and many other features to make the game more accessible and fun to all players as this version is now designed for normal pc and console gameplay.
3rd person and cockpit View
The remastered version now offers third and cockpit gameplay as you desire. Some aspects of the cockpit version have been greatly improved and the addition of third person view now shows off a lot more of the game and scope to the player.
Improved HUD and essential gameplay elements.
The game now has a much improved hud which is designed for None VR. All ships now how relevant hud displays and are no longer huge glowing colourful objects which were designed for VR.
All new and improved menu system
The menu system has had a total overhaul! All game play aside from campaign is now directed for the main menu, the main menu now has more graphics, options and control options which are also available in the in game flight menu which now fully pauses the game. The new menu`s are designed for ease of use and will detect if you are using keyboard and mouse, gamepad or another input such as HOTAS which now has full support. The new mene system allows you to change game controls in mission as well graphics, sound and other options.
All New AI
A whole new overhaul for AI has been introduced which adds much more to gameplay and is now working for turrets, ships and bases. The flight AI and algorithms are all new to provide a much better space combat experience in terms of gameplay over realism.
New Content
The remastered version is no longer a direct port and has tuned and more relevant gameplay for non VR players. The game now features new quick launch, death and many more features and gameplay which detach the game from the VR version. All new skirmish mode has been designed around fun and none VR gameplay.
In a nutshell, the game has had an overhaul, almost everything in the game has been improved or reworked! There are lots of fixes, improvements and plays like an entirely new game in most respects.
Based on steam feedback of the initial release until the last patch in August 2017, a total overhaul of the game mechanics, AI, combat, menu and performance and quality have been key issues that have been worked on over the last 2 years. The game now has many new features, content and fixes up past bugs and issues to make game much more enjoyable and re-playable.
The game is free for all current owners of game and our discord server for beta opt-in feedback can be found here - https://discord.gg/z383pRM
Watch Some remastered version gameplay
This video shows some gameplay from the Instant action - Skirmish mode. The game is expected to hit steam late March 2020 and is free for all current game owners.
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Update 1.05 released!
Change-log 1.02 - 1.05 (433mb)
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*Improved Graphics
*Improved Performance
*Fixed Default Roll - Reverse
*Made Mine - Campaign missions much easier
*Quickened Campaign Mission 1
*Enhanced missions 2 Campaign
*Fixed Misc Campaign Crashes
*Added version Number to Menu
*Improved Menu Graphics
*Fixed up misc. Bugs & Issues
If you have installed the game prior to this announcement and are having problems, please follow these simple steps :
Go to your user folder in windows, make sure "show hidden files and folders" is enabled! This can be done by :
Windows 7
1) Select the Start button, then select Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization.
2) Select Folder Options, then select the View tab.
3)Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives, and then select OK.
Windows 8 & 10
1) Navigate to the control panel. ...
2) Select Large or Small icons from the View by menu if one of them is not already selected.
3) Select File Explorer Options (sometimes called Folder options)
4) Open the View tab.
Delete the folder "StarfighterOrigins" located in the Users/Appdata/Local/
Eg : C:\Users\******\AppData\Local\StarfighterOrigins
This folder was created with the old configs and needs to be deleted in order for the new controls and features to initialise. This folder is separate from game install and needs to be deleted. Unless this folder is deleted for people with an old config, you WILL run into problems. Please note that anyone who gets and installs the game after this announcement will not need to perform this action.
If this folder is not deleted!
New binding will not save and set.
New controls and features will not work
Frequent crashes
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Thanks everyone and have fun with the new build.
Hotfix Now Available
