Guests:

  • George Rankin, Senior Level Designer
  • James Kay, Lead Content Designer
  • Loek Gijsbertse, Lead Environment Artist
  • Eddie Hilditch, Assistant Environment Art Director

TL;DW:

  • Settlements on each planet of the Pyro system will differ based on the amount of radiation and heat they have to deal with.
  • Pyro landing zones are more spread out and less secure.
  • Each settlement is aligned with specific faction which may affect where you’ll be able to enter depending on your reputation.
  • Farmsteads:
    • Small communities that suppose to “feel like home”.
    • They’re more spread out and have greenhouses and farms (with harvestables) as well as missions.
  • Scrapyards
    • They are the rare alternative to space stations when it comes to servicing your ship.
    • They can be recognized by sunken “landing pits” for ships.
    • You can do the usual space station things (repair, refuel, rearm).
    • No ATC, it’s all self-service.
  • New mission types:
    • Repairing or jump starting machinery.
    • Gathering crops.
    • FPS salvaging.
  • Trade posts:
    • Focused on trade, as the name suggest. Have everything from weapons, through ship components to food.
    • Products will differ based on location.
    • Offer primarily hauling focused missions.
  • There’s a showcase of various settlements with info on what and where they are as well as what to expect there.