Patch 1.040

Patch 1.040 was released on 2017-06-06 and included game play fixes and tweaks.

Game Updates

 * Fixed an issue where several ships would be colorized incorrectly & would follow the player around.
 * Ben'Sara is now level 8 on Mission 04, instead of level 12.
 * When scanning a wormhole, a message now displays letting you know it has been scanned.
 * Planetary assault difficulty now works as intended & planetary assaults on Extreme difficulty are now much more difficult.
 * Added info on what an AI ship is doing while target locked.
 * Ship familiarity prerequisite ranks are now leveled with the Ship class requirements.
 * Added hints to the Quick Info panel.
 * Added the Marked icon on the target lock indicator.
 * Inventory button now groups Ship Systems and Items & Commodities sub-panels.
 * Fixed minor glitches related to structure tier markers on the Starchart.
 * Cloak skill now displays the damage parameter.
 * Maneuverability-related bonuses now work as intended.
 * Fixed instances where the wrong portrait and name were being displayed instead of the player's chosen portrait.
 * Added distinct HUD icons for battles depending on the type of battle occurring (fleet, garrison, station, planetary assault).
 * Fixed glitches relating to objects being marked in the viewport but not present on the radar.
 * Corrected looping voice line which occurred in the Timed Delivery freelance job.
 * Fixed errors relating to fleets trying to retreat to under-attack guardposts if they were the closest guardpost to set as the retreat location.
 * Tweaked the Equipment panel to make it more readable and user-friendly.
 * Tweaked several game panels & adjusted alignment & colorization.
 * Fixed an error where scuttling a fleet and pressing Esc would create an incorrect screen overlay.
 * Fixed glitches that could occur during the Distress Call encounter quest if you boarded ships created by the encounter.
 * Fixed a number of smaller glitches and script errors.