The beloved physics-based flight sim Kerbal Space Program has been thriving since its early access launch in 2011, due to the development teams Private Division and Squad maintaining consistent updates over the years. Now, after over an entire decade's worth of content, active development is coming to a close; Kerbal Space Program will not be receiving any additional content after this point. But before development moves on to greater things, they have one last patch for players to enjoy, in the form of update 1.12.2.

There are over 90 bug fixes in the latest update, in addition to a few new features. Mainly, a new ground anchor and a lock for docking nodes, both of which will help the stability of player-built structures. There are also major improvements to the maneuver tool, giving players new and improved opportunities with base-building, following localization fixes as well. These updates follow Kerbal Space Program's 10th-anniversary update, likely adding any features that were missed in the previous patch. The full notes for update 1.12.2 can be found on Steam. Though the development team may release a few smaller patches in the future, focus is now switching over to the sequel. A much-needed shift, considering that Kerbal Space Program 2 has been delayed again.

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This second delay follows controversy with KSP's parent company, Take-Two, in which rumors circulated that underhanded practices were used to delay Kerbal Space Program 2, in addition to complications with COVID-19. The contract with the original development team, Star Theory Games, was cut, and production moved in-house instead. Private Division (also known as Squad) has since taken over for the sequel, despite previous allegations, but the damage has certainly stifled the creation process.

That being said, the sequel still promises good news for fans. Planet exploration, interstellar travel, and terrestrial colonization will all be available for players to enjoy, as seen in the official Kerbal Space Program 2 trailer. And the developer is adamant about creating a "bug-free" experience, regardless of the delays. For now, the sequel is expected anywhere within 2022 to 2023, drastically off from the original 2020 release date, but arriving nonetheless.

Fortunately, for those who are eager for more of the iconic space sim, Private Division also announced recently that Kerbal Space Program is receiving an upgrade. The enhanced edition is promising better frame rate, updated visuals, and additional memory, allowing players to experience more streamlined gameplay. Lastly, players can also expect full mouse and keyboard support, which is great news for those on PC. There is no set release date for the Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition just yet, but the team assures that it will arrive before the end of 2021.

Kerbal Space Program is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrades arriving later this year.MORE: Take-Two Interactive is Missing Out With Its Xbox Game Pass Skepticism

Source: Steam