Hotfix (v0.7.16) — Star Vortex Steam update #883067

I don't usually post news for hotfixes but yesterday's update broke a few player builds. So, after some reflection and discussion, I've made a couple of...

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Star Vortex (2098160)
Event type
patch note
Published
21 May 2026 - 17:53:51 UTC
Source
steam_community_announcements
I don't usually post news for hotfixes but yesterday's update broke a few player builds. So, after some reflection and discussion, I've made a couple of changes listed below.Gravity WellBlack Holes can be fun, but they ended up being more frustrating than enjoyable as a reaction effect. Due to that, the Corroding (Corrosive) + Disabled (Electric) reaction has been replaced with a Gravity Well.Gravity Wells persist for 3 seconds, pulling enemies toward their inner perimeter while dealing ticking Corrosive damage to everything caught inside. Like with all the reactions there is no friendly fire from these when triggered so you will not be pulled in yourself.Debuff RemovalDebuffs are no longer removed when a reaction triggers. Ships will now retain both debuffs, and reapplying either one will trigger the reaction again once the 1 second cooldown has expired.Hopefully this addresses some of ...

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