Changelog

Date: 2026-02-18

Added

• Tutorial mode - A guided playthrough for new players covering probe deployment, galaxy capture, station building, research, and combat. Accessible from the main menu or prompted automatically on first launch.
• Credits screen - Accessible from the main menu.
• Map presets - Multiple galaxy layouts available as a meta-progression unlock. Includes: Random, Dense Cluster, Corridor, Open Field, and several advanced presets (Islands, Sprawl, Linear, Dense Nebula) gated behind further research. 

Changed

• Main menu redesigned with terminal-style border decoration and updated layout.
• How to Play menu now includes bullet points in the controls section.
• Tutorial UI panel repositioned to top-right to reduce obstruction during play.