The v0.4.0 release transforms Astra from a single-station dungeon crawler into a galaxy-spanning adventure. The Heavens Above — the hub station orbiting Jupiter — is now a fully realized starting point with merchants, quest givers, and your docked starship.
Galaxy Navigation
Travel between star systems through black holes using your ship’s Hyperspace Engine and Navi Computer. The star chart viewer shows the galaxy at multiple zoom levels, from the full spiral down to individual system bodies.
Your Starship
Board your ship, navigate its interior, and manage six equipment slots: Engine, Hull, Shields, Navi Computer, Sensors, and Cargo Hold. Each component can be upgraded as you find better gear.
ARIA — Ship AI
Your ship’s AI companion, ARIA, provides context-aware dialog through the command terminal. She comments on your location, ship status, and mission progress.
Tutorial Quest: Getting Airborne
New players are guided through repairing their ship’s three core systems — Engine, Hull, and Navi Computer — before they can leave the station. The tutorial can be skipped for experienced players.
Faction Reputation
Your standing with factions affects shop prices, dialog options, quest availability, and tiered shop stock. Build reputation by completing quests and making allies.
The Missing Hauler
The first real story quest sends you to investigate a derelict cargo ship on a nearby asteroid. Xytomorphs, quest items, and a dynamically placed dungeon await.