- Steam App
- Star Vortex (2098160)
- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 11 March 2024 - 20:00:02 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
This update has been heavily focused on improving both friendly and enemy AI. The entire AI handler has been rewritten from the ground up with various improvements to behavior. New Features / Content New AI behaviour 'hit and run' added for some enemies. Sparrow, Falcon, Eagle, Firefly and Scarab enemies now use hit and run AI. New AI behaviour 'flank' added for some enemies. Hawk, Osprey, Arrow, Crab and Louse enemies now use flanking AI. New AI behaviour 'long range' added for some enemies. Merlin, Rapier and Mantis enemies now use long range AI. AI ships now use boosts to more effectively close long distances. AI ships fleeing / evading will now use boosts to move more quickly. AI ships will now strafe to dodge when you point weapons in their direction. Cargo ships at intercept encounters now flee as soon as they are engaged. Inactive enemies in sandbox now works correctly for drones ...