Mars Explorer Changelog

What's new in Mars Explorer 1.975

Jun 2, 2009
  • This release encompasses 7 beta versions, each of which incorporated dozens of incredible new features and additions.

New in Mars Explorer 1.8 (Sep 27, 2008)

  • Automatic rendering settings optimization, much more reliable central game list server, less crashes, resculpted freestyle volcano, numerous physics improvements, more accurate lasers, and much, much more.
  • Full update list at our web site.

New in Mars Explorer 1.7a (Sep 12, 2008)

  • Less crashes.
  • Completely redesigned GUI.
  • New streamlined start screen with zooming star field background.
  • Customized Dashboard graphics.
  • A mini “launch volcano” in the Freestyle map.
  • An altimeter.
  • Private game servers, and much more.

New in Mars Explorer 1.6 (Aug 25, 2008)

  • Impressive new graphics, Incredible new physics, and more, Immersive new features.

New in Mars Explorer 1.6 (Aug 25, 2008)

  • Impressive new graphics, Incredible new physics, and more, Immersive new features.

New in Mars Explorer 1.5 (Jul 24, 2008)

  • Less crashes
  • Completely redesigned GUI
  • New streamlined start screen with zooming star field background
  • Customized Dashboard graphics
  • A mini �launch volcano� in the Freestyle map
  • An altimeter
  • Private game servers, and much more�

New in Mars Explorer 1.4 (Jul 10, 2008)

  • Vehicles now have slightly less motor torque - making driving a bit more realistic and rewarding
  • Significantly less �ground suction� when wings are deployed, making flight takeoffs from level ground much easier
  • Much smoother driving transitions when entering and exiting lava - no more being violently spun when exiting at an angle
  • Each game version now has it�s own server list, and instead of locking people out of the multiplayer game entirely when they need to upgrade, we now allow them to continue playing with others who haven�t upgraded yet
  • Many more enhancements.

New in Mars Explorer 1.3 (Jul 8, 2008)

  • Totally new vehicle model, including significantly enhanced racing and flight physics
  • Notable upgrades to laser subsystem - now much more reliable across networks, and a bit more precise at collision detection
  • New rendering option for �Detailed Objects�, which can replace complicated car objects with much simpler vehicle representations to vastly improve game performance on older systems
  • Many more enhancements.