Space Defender: Frontier Squadron Steam news

• Latest observed players1 · 25 September 2026 - 16:28:34 UTC
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• Units sold (VGI)No data available
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• Review score100% positive
• Total reviews6
• Release dateMay 5, 2025
• DeveloperGuillaume M92
• PublisherGuillaume M92

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: Guillaume M92Publisher: Guillaume M92

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Space Defender: Frontier Squadron Steam news

Space Defender: Frontier Squadron news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• 1.0 launch delayed to Monday at the latest - 24 September 2026

  Commanders,Space Defender: Frontier Squadron 1.0 was supposed to launch tonight. It's delayed, and I'm sorry about that.The game itself is ready: the final 1.0 build is uploaded to Steam. To put it live, Steam asks for a security code sent by text message, and that code never arrives on my phone. Steam Support is looking into it. Until it's fixed, I can't publish the update.I could launch 1.0 tonight with the older build, but it doesn't have the last fixes from this week, and I'd rather you play the real version.New date: Monday, September 28 at 7 pm Paris time (10 am PT) at the latest. If Steam fixes it sooner, 1.0 will come out sooner, and I'll announce it here.What this means for you:If you own the game, nothing changes. Early Access still works, and your saves are safe.1.0 will be a free update for everyone who owns the game.If you have the game on your wishlist, Steam will email yo…

• Space Defender leaves Early Access on September 24 - 16 September 2026

  Commanders,On Thursday, September 24 at 10am PT / 7pm CEST, Space Defender leaves Early Access and becomes Space Defender: Frontier Squadron.First, an honest wordWhen Early Access opened in May 2025, I wrote that it would last about six months. It lasted sixteen. Space Defender is my first game, I make it alone, alongside a full-time job and a family, and I underestimated how much work the promised features really meant. I would rather ship them properly than ship them on time and half done. Thank you to everyone who bought the game early, reported bugs and left a review: you kept this project alive.What we promised, and what 1.0 deliversA real ending. Early Access promised a final mission. 1.0 brings a full campaign: 13 story missions in three acts, with Admiral Voss, Ilse Marin and ARIA, leading to the battle against the Nexus.Massive battles and more mission variety. From 4 mission t…

• Added support for MacOS - 26 March 2026

  - Added support for MacOS - Fixed minor bugs

• UI bug fix - 22 December 2025

  ui bug fix & minor tweaks

• Steam Deck Compatibility - 26 November 2025

  The game should work great on Steam Deck! I don’t have one to test personally yet, so if you’re playing on Deck, please let me know in the comments how it runs for you. Appreciate the feedback!

• Bug fix - 25 November 2025

  fixed an inventory bug added a skip intro and a skip tutorial button in the options menu

• Big Update - 20 November 2025

  There are too many changes to list them all, but the main ones involve:New Particle EffectsNew Settings MenuNew Hangar Menu (you can now freely switch between all the ships you own!)New TooltipsNew Context Menu ActionsNew Menus UIsNew HealthBarsNew Input SystemNew Gamepad ControlsGreatly Improved PerformanceAnd more...Have fun!

• UI & Tooltips Overhaul! - 14 October 2025

  Better UI and Tooltips

• Bug fixes - 8 October 2025

  Fixed a bug where you could not trade with stations Fixed a bug where space tiles would sometimes not load properly

• Enhanced UI and Gameplay Improvements - 7 October 2025

  Enhanced UI and Gameplay ImprovementsRevamped user interface with clearer notification messages and refined mission textsThe Orion and Sphinx ships now offer additional Generator and Battery slotsThe brightness settings are now fully functionalImproved text spacing in the game intro for better readabilityNew dynamic crosshair cursor color for enhanced visibilityPlanet scanning now yields randomized rewards

• Update: Interface Enhancements and Fixes - 6 October 2025

  Interface Enhancements and FixesImproved fonts and user interfaceMore mission text varietyResearch points bug fixes

• Ship Upgrades have arrived! - 28 September 2025

  Ship UpgradesYou can now spend your research points to upgrade your ship, with 6 different upgrade categories to choose from :New ship control schemeA new ship control scheme is available in the game options menu.When enabled, the ship will move towards the mouse cursor location.

• New Mission Type : Armada - 13 August 2025

  ArmadaDiscover the new Fleet-type missions in this update!Join an allied fleet and confront enemies, engage in intense battles with up to 10 vs. 10, and strive to tip the scales for victory!Bug FixesClicking the objective text no longer opens the galaxy map.The bug that made certain allies or enemies invincible has been fixed (to be confirmed).Have fun! :)

• Minor update - 6 July 2025

  Added backup saves, so corrupted saves should no longer be an issue

• Small update - 4 July 2025

  New animation for thrusters: all thrusters will now animate based on the ship's speed. Bug fixes and improvements.

• Lights and Planetary Scans - 3 July 2025

  Update Notes:Enhanced Lighting Effects: Planets now glow with hued light and lens flares. Projectiles and thrusters emit dynamic glows, while stations and ships feature blinking or static hull lights, adding atmospheric depth.New Feature (WIP): Research Points! Scan planets (once per planet) to earn points for future passive ship upgrades. Note: Spending points is not yet available, but you can start accumulating them.Mission Threat Preview: Get a glimpse of enemy ships you'll face when selecting missions.More content coming soon! Enjoy!

• Sound System Overhaul - 24 June 2025

  The entire sound system of the game has been redesigned with high quality effects and music.The minimap has been improved and optimised.Several aspects of the game difficulty and progression have been rebalanced.Enjoy :)

• Small update - 14 June 2025

  several adjustments to game balance and difficulty removed a few bugs

• New Mission Type: Convoy - 13 June 2025

  New Mission Type: Convoy Take on Convoy missions, where you protect up to 3 ships on their journey. The more ships that survive, the bigger your reward! Think of it like an escort mission, but with higher stakes.Improved Arrow Indicators Stay sharp with up to 3 arrow indicators, now showing target type and distance. Navigate the stars with better situational awareness!Game Balance AdjustmentsReduced difficulty for late-game missions to keep the challenge fun and fair.Boosted player ship health for more survivability.Increased HP and shield HP for stations and escort ships, making them tougher allies.Bug FixesFixed the "floating" hyperdrive travel animation for smoother visuals.Resolved an issue where background space tiles failed to load properly. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

• Small update - 6 June 2025

  Technical optimisations

Patch notes and updates