
Just don’t expect too many more of them, as Francis says “this update is a one-off, we don’t plan to do updates like this on a regular basis. Heat Signature has already been a solid success for its developer, and with free updates like this it’s only getting better. Nobody asked for that but it seems like a fun addition.

There’s also a new acid weapon that melts the flesh off of enemies. Simple art mode will make all ships look as basic as possible to help with readability, and the troublesome-to-spot explosive will now be annotated when they appear on-screen. New visual options are also here to help make the game more clear, especially for colourblind players. And if you really, really hate permadeath, there’s now a cheat to turn it off, you cheater. Shielded and armoured guards will also be getting more manageable, with guard counts now surfaced before you dive in and new traps to help you deal with them.

The mission’s just as tough, since getting teleported cancels it, but you’ve no longer got the risk of permadeath in that specific instance. To encourage players to take on tougher missions, some hard quests will offer a Glitchback Guarantee, teleporting you out the instant you take damage.
