Pixel Starships Launches Oktoberfest in Orbit with Exciting New Features and Content
September 19, 2025 - Today, the highly anticipated update for Pixel Starships (PSS), an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game, has been released. This new iteration brings a wealth of fresh content, features, and bug fixes to enhance the gaming experience.
Oktoberfest in Orbit is Now Live!
PSS players are invited to celebrate Oktoberfest in Orbit, featuring a variety of festivities and rewards. Additionally, August’s Tournament winners have been rewarded with a Limited Edition Skin: Ceph’s Crescent Cosmi-Cannon. The Hamster Hide Shield Generator, complete with a unique Shield Bubble, is now available in the Dove Store. This month’s Tournament introduces the Spice War Reward scenario, offering players the chance to acquire Spice Trader Stockpiles.
New Features:
- Shield Drones no longer require an active Shield to block Attacks
- AP Damage calculation no longer includes Hull % Damage
- Command and Research Rooms can now be placed on T2 Grids
- Teleport Interdictor Gates are now unlocked at Hull Levels 5 and 10
- Ammo AI Conditions for Charge-based Weapon Rooms have been added
- Support for Android Crew Skins has been introduced
- Room Profiles now display Grid Type
- Ship Battles can now display Floating Text
- Accepting a Tournament Battle no longer resets Matchmaking search parameters
- The number of Opponent Searches in the current Matchmaking session is now displayed on ‘Next’
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug causing Ship Battles to sometimes freeze on Crew Death
- Fixed a bug causing Missiles to loop redirection between ECM Drones
- Fixed a bug causing incorrect Item display during Market Purchase Confirmation
- Fixed a bug causing participated War Games Rewards preview to appear empty
- Fixed a bug causing inconsistent behavior between Rush Command and Ammo-based Rooms
- Fixed a bug preventing some Missiles from targeting ECM Drones
- Fixed a bug preventing Friend List from ordering by date correctly
- Fixed a bug preventing display of Excess Ammo Warning when removing Ammo Rooms
- Fixed a bug preventing Crafts from Attacking other Crafts while an opponent is Cloaked
- Fixed a bug preventing ECM Drones from Reloading
- Fixed a bug preventing redirected Missiles from dealing Damage
- Fixed a bug preventing Shield Drone Reload from resetting after receiving Damage
- Fixed a bug preventing display of accurate values in Floating Damage Text
- Fixed a bug preventing correct display of animated Ship Wraps
For more details about this update, please visit the official announcement page: Steam Community Announcement.
About Pixel Starships:
Pixel Starships is a community-driven game that combines deep strategic and 4x elements with competitive PVP tournaments. Set in the retro galaxy, players explore space, meet aliens, and develop their ship, crew, and AI in this engaging sci-fi experience.
