Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The final Developer Update of 2025 is here, with some tasty treats befitting the season! From new protections for crews against persistent pirates unable to take the hint of being sunk multiple times to early info on incoming Hourglass updates, including a shrinking combat arena.

00:00 - Hey Everyone!!!
01:11 - Persistent Crew Protection
02:00 - PvP Emergent Threat Reduction
02:48 - Shrinking Hourglass Circle in Development
04:22 - Surveys!

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