Stars Reach refreshes character progression with major update

Hold onto your space helmets, Stars Reach fans—your beloved characters are getting a cosmic reboot! The latest update wipes the slate clean, forcing everyone to roll new avatars. But fear not: This “Brave New Worlds” patch trades nostalgia for fresh planets, gameplay twists, and a revamped progression loop that goes beyond resource grinding.

Gone are the procedurally generated test planets, replaced by three persistent worlds, a space zone, and randomly spawning wormholes. New players (and seasoned astronauts) get a streamlined tutorial that introduces starting professions, though initial gear rewards are scarcer now. The focus? Learning the ropes, not relying on handouts.

The update’s crown jewel is a sprawling starbase hub. This social and economic nexus features a marketplace, mission boards, and areas to mingle. Completing missions earns klaatus (yes, a cheeky nod to a certain sci-fi classic), a currency currently redeemable for titles. For now, missions are simple, but expect more intricate tasks and klaatus rewards in future patches.

Additional tweaks include a redesigned inventory system, revamped resource rarities (replacing tiers with spawn frequencies), and upgraded flora graphics. Creatures now drop better loot, taming mechanics align with creature diets, and assorted bugs have been squashed. It’s a solid step toward a more dynamic, player-driven universe.