Kerbal Space Program — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| KSP x Youtooz plushies now available! | 2025-08-15 | Official KSP plushies are now available to pre-order for the next 4 weeks only: https://youtooz.com/collections/kerbal-space-program. Get them before they are gone forever! |
| Blast into Summer with Kerbal Space Program 2 | 2023-06-22 | Happy Summer, Kerbonauts! 🔆 Kerbal Space Program 2 is at a discounted price of 20% off until July 13th at 1PM ET. Join us in the Early Access journey into the stars and experience exciting new features as they first-hand as they come online. We also just released our latest patch v0.1.3.0 (today, fresh out the oven). Highlights from this patch include: New parts (A.I.R.B.R.A.K.E.S, Clamp-O-Tron Inline Docking Port, S3-28800 Methalox Fuel Tank, and more!) Bug fixes (major Flight, UI / UX, Saving & Loading fixes) Performance optimizations Check out the full patch notes here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/954850/view/36777982331785533 |
| Kerbal Space Program 2 Early Access is Out Now! | 2023-02-24 | Kerbonauts, it’s finally time! Kerbal Space Program 2 blasts off into Early Access today! Pioneer the game with us as we enter the deep space journey of Early Access. Your feedback and suggestions can help shape the future of the game. Make sure to join the Discord, Subreddit, and/or forums, and follow us on social media! We’ll be posting frequent game development updates, challenges, and much more across these channels. Don’t miss out! For information on how to submit feedback, check here: Feedback FAQ. Grab a snack and delve into Kerbal Space Program 2 Early Access! We can't wait to see what you build, discover, and accomplish. From us at I |
| Small Patch | 2023-01-25 | Hello Kerbonauts! We are pushing an update to the launcher today. Most notably, the launcher will no longer remain open or run in the background after you launch Kerbal Space Program. We are also adding an optional PD Account login flow. This is in preparation to improve player feedback and for future features of Kerbal Space Program 2 like multiplayer. PD Launcher Change Log: Launcher will no longer remain open / running when Kerbal Space Program is being played.Optional Private Division Account login flow added to Launcher menu and very first boot. Minor bug fixes. |
| Intercept Games Discord Now Live! | 2023-01-17 | Hey Kerbonauts, our Official Discord is now live! Join today and get ready for the launch of KSP2! Join here: Intercept Games Discord |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.12.5 is live... | 2023-01-11 | ChangeLog: =================================== v1.12.5 ============================================================ +++ Improvements * Added something...on Mun. |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.12.4 is live | 2022-11-02 | Hello Kerbonauts! We here at mission control are happy to launch patch 1.12.4 on Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 which addresses the long awaited tutorial bug fixes! We have also squashed an Alarm Clock bug that ignored custom day/year lengths. As we are dedicating our time and effort to launching KSP2, future patches for KSP will be less prioritized but please continue to let us know about any bugs you encounter. Happy launching and remember your parachutes! Patch Notes Change Log: =================================== v1.12.4 ============================================================ +++ Bugfixes * Fix Alarm Clock input fields ignoring configu |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.12.3 is live! | 2021-12-13 | Hello Kerbonauts! Kerbal Space Program 1.12.3 is live! This small patch addressed drifting issues with robotic parts and rotating docking ports. Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: ==================== v1.12.3 ==================== +++ Bugfixes * Fix AOORE in Assembly Loading of Duplicate Mod DLLs causing issues with loading of some mods. * Improved robotic parts drift when robotic parts are left locked. Players can now quicksave/reload or timewarp to reset part placement. Note: The drift issue can only be corrected when the robotic parts are set to locked mode. * Improved rotating docking ports drift when rotating docking po |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.12.2 is live! | 2021-08-03 | Hello Kerbonauts! Kerbal Space Program 1.12.2 is live! This patch focuses on fixing over 90 bugs and adding a few improvements to the game, such as a locking functionality to docking node rotations that allows autostruts to cross over docked nodes. We are also adding revamps for the LV-T30 Reliant and LVT-45 Swivel liquid fuel engines. Additionally, and more importantly, 1.12.2 includes the previously-teased Ground Anchor - a brand new element in KSP, that when paired with EVA construction, will give players the ability to anchor their vessels to the ground or create a solid foundation for bases. Even though we still may release a minor patch |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.12: "On Final Approach" is now available! | 2021-06-24 | Hello everyone! Today we wear our party helmets to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first publicly released version of Kerbal Space Program, as well as the launch of our most ambitious free update ever! Kerbal Space Program 1.12: On Final Approach is the last major update of what became one of the most influential space flight simulators ever, but it also marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Kerbal universe. Looking forward to the future, but proud of what KSP has achieved, we want to give players our most sincere thanks. The support you’ve given us throughout all these years has helped to excite and inspire us to bring you the ul |
| KSP Loading...: Getting ready to celebrate! | 2021-06-10 | Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! And now, let’s talk about everything KSP! Kerbal Space Program Final Update on PC On June 24th, 2011, Kerbal Space Program 0.7.3 was publicly released. Back then the game looked very different with a very limited parts catalogue, no celestial objects except Kerbin which would not rotate, and not even a proper Sun, just a light source at an infinite distance. No one ever expected that this modest game, created by a small studio in Mexico City with no experience in videogames, would turn i |
| KSP Loading…: Leading up to something special | 2021-05-20 | Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! And now, let’s talk about everything KSP! Kerbal Space Program Update 1.12 on PC Coinciding with the game’s 10th anniversary, Kerbal Space Program is getting ready for its 12th major free update since its official release, and it’s going to be epic! This update will be packed with brand new content such as new parts, features, revamps, and more! Buckle up, and let’s learn about some of the content that will be included in this upcoming update. Eeloo and Pol Texture Revamps With update 1. |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.11.2 is live! | 2021-03-16 | Hello Kerbonauts! Kerbal Space Program 1.11.2 is live! This small patch focuses on fixing a few remaining bugs from the last update that were causing some headaches to players. Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: ChangeLog: =================================== v1.11.2 ============================================================ +++ Bugfixes * Fix craft can wobble or even have some parts destroyed when interacting with parts and inventory slots during EVAConstruction in Flight. * Fix NRE on returning to physics range of RCSFX on command pods causing game to become non-savable or usable in some cases. * Fix the Place Anywhere 1 |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.11.1 is live! | 2021-01-28 | Hello Kerbonauts! Kerbal Space Program 1.11.1 is live! This patch includes a few improvements to the base game, such as the ability to use multiple kerbals to assist engineers moving heavier parts in EVA Construction Mode. Additionally, the construction panel now shows the manipulation weight limit and the assistants count, which will be useful to embark in larger in-situ engineering projects, plus several other cool things - like a revamp to the MK1 and Mk2 spot lights. The patch is also packed with bugfixes, mostly related, but not exclusively, to the 1.11 Some Reassembly Required update, among a handful of other neat surprises. Check out t |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.11: "Some Reassembly Required" is now available! | 2020-12-17 | Hello everyone! Gear up Kerbonauts, engineers are required for some in situ reassembling! Stack up your inventory with parts and tools in order to prepare for any contingencies. With a reimagining of the game’s inventory system and the introduction of a new EVA construction mode, KSP is here with new content for everyone! Kerbal Space Program 1.11: Some Reassembly Required is the game’s latest major free update and with it, we’re adding some significant and game changing elements that give players added flexibility and a more immersive KSP experience. Pack an inventory for your missions and modify your crafts or even assemble a new vehicle on |
| KSP Loading...: Kerbal engineers are stepping up their game! | 2020-11-25 | Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! And now, let’s talk about everything KSP! Kerbal Space Program Update 1.11 on PC Kerbal Space Program 1.11: Some Reassembly Required is being released this winter (well, winter in some parts of the planet). With it we are not only including a number of quality-of-life features, the Joolian moons visual enhancements, and some new parts - as we talked about in the past issue of KSP Loading - but also some more significant and game changing elements that give this update its name. Buckle up |
| KSP Loading...: Some Reassembly in Progress! | 2020-11-12 | Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! First of all, we hope all you Kerbonauts are safe and well during this pandemic. These times have been difficult for most and in such times it’s important to hang in there, do our part, and follow hygiene and safety measures to help stop the spread of this virus. Our hearts go out to those who have lost someone or their livelihood during these difficult times. Like everyone else, we have had to adapt to the current circumstances, but it hasn’t stopped us from continuing our work and hope |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.10.1 is live! | 2020-07-28 | Hello everyone! Kerbal Space Program 1.10.1 is live! This patch contains several bugs fixes related to the 1.10 update. Check out this patch's Changelog for further details: =================================== v1.10.1 ======================================== 1.10.1 Changelog - BaseGame ONLY (see below for Making History and Breaking Ground changelog) +++ Improvements * Fairings now get rebuilt when changing the number of sides in the PAW. +++ Localization * Fix issue with Italian translation of drill action. * Fix grammar error in MPO part description. * Add missing localization on the ESA Collaboration mission pack. * Several ESA-related v |
| Kerbal Space Program 1.10: “Shared Horizons” is now available! | 2020-07-01 | Hello everyone! The European Space Agency (ESA) and Kerbal Space Program have come together to bring you brand new content, including the ESA space-suit texture, new parts and variants, and two of their most iconic and groundbreaking missions into the game. Gear up, fuel up and prepare to share horizons with ESA and KSP! Kerbal Space Program 1.10: Shared Horizons is the game’s latest major update aimed to continue with our efforts to enrich the KSP experience. Build a kerbalized version of the renowned and powerful Ariane 5 heavy launch vehicle, visit comets and push the limits of space exploration with a host of new additions to the game tha |
| KSP Loading...: Sharing Horizons with ESA | 2020-06-17 | Welcome to our official newsletter, KSP Loading…! If you want to learn about all the current developments of the KSP franchise, then this is the place to be! Kerbal Space Program Update 1.10 on PC As most of you know by now, we are currently working on the final details for the 1.10 release. Launching on July 1st, Kerbal Space Program 1.10: Shared Horizons is special in many ways. For starters, we have partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to bring two iconic and historic missions to the game, BepiColombo and Rosetta, as well as a bundle of brand new parts and variants to resemble the components of their real-life counterparts. In ad |