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=== Flight Operations=== | === Flight Operations=== | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Better parachute control [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=206.msg1475#msg1475] |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Trajectory/Orbital Display UI |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Full [[map view]] with 3D trajectory/orbital information |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} An action groups system, for assigning parts or groups of parts to specific keys and buttons |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} E.V.As- Extravehicular activities (Moving around outside of the Craft) |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Kerbal Expression animations |
* Flag planting- Able to plant flags on other planets and moons | * Flag planting- Able to plant flags on other planets and moons | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}} Repairing- Ability to repair certain things. |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} I.V.As- Intravehicular activity |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}} Enhanced I.V.As (Moving and interacting inside of the Craft) </span> |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} [[IVA|Internal and Camera views]] with a full virtual cockpit |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Persistence (saving) and switching between multiple ships |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} [[Docking]] |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} [[Time warp|Time acceleration [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=714.msg6385#msg6385] |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Renaming vessels and changing their icon in Map View |
* Crew Tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the ship (provided they can handle it) | * Crew Tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the ship (provided they can handle it) | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Prebuilt ships, for tutorials or as examples |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Training scenarios as in-depth tutorials |
=== Space Center === | === Space Center === | ||
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* Research and Development : Discover and Improve Parts (from a tech tree) | * Research and Development : Discover and Improve Parts (from a tech tree) | ||
| − | * Part recovery[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=206.msg1475#msg1475] | + | * Part recovery [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=206.msg1475#msg1475] |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Runway : to land on or launch from |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} A small dirt runway on an island near KSC |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Spaceplane hangar : A secondary VAB, that allows for horizontal (belly-down) construction |
* Mission Control Room : <span style = "background:#FFEE99">Create flight plans</span> and take on missions and challenges | * Mission Control Room : <span style = "background:#FFEE99">Create flight plans</span> and take on missions and challenges | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Tracking Station: Keep track of orbiting objects and ongoing missions |
* Observatory : Discover new celestial bodies to visit | * Observatory : Discover new celestial bodies to visit | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Launch Service Tower removed <ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/15199-Removing-the-launch-tower Removing the launch tower]</ref> |
=== Spacecraft Construction === | === Spacecraft Construction === | ||
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* Exploded View : A schematic visualization of the ship, allowing for greater control over ship functionality | * Exploded View : A schematic visualization of the ship, allowing for greater control over ship functionality | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}} Tweakables : Context menu when rightclicking on a part [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=206.msg1257#msg1257] |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} [[Rover]] Parts |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#42C0FB}} Mining Parts |
* Stack Extensions : <span style = "background:#FFEE99">[[Parts#Nose Cones|Fairings]]</span>, <span style = "background:#ADFF2F">[[EAS-4 Strut Connector | structural reinforcements]]</span> and solid-booster fuel plugs | * Stack Extensions : <span style = "background:#FFEE99">[[Parts#Nose Cones|Fairings]]</span>, <span style = "background:#ADFF2F">[[EAS-4 Strut Connector | structural reinforcements]]</span> and solid-booster fuel plugs | ||
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* Spacecraft Stats: Total Weight, Loaded Fuel (per Stage?) <span style = "background:#ADFF2F">Center of mass, thrust, lift</span> and drag | * Spacecraft Stats: Total Weight, Loaded Fuel (per Stage?) <span style = "background:#ADFF2F">Center of mass, thrust, lift</span> and drag | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} [[Parts/Command Pods|Probe Parts]] and [[Electricity|Electrical Systems]] |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Overhauled model on most parts |
| − | * Saving Parts: The ability to save parts and reuse them in a different ship, like a lander. [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/23902-Saving-an-Assembly] | + | * Saving Parts: The ability to save parts and reuse them in a different ship, like a lander. <ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/23902-Saving-an-Assembly Saving an Assembly]</ref> |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Space station parts such as crew modules and solar panels |
=== Physics / Dynamics === | === Physics / Dynamics === | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Better model of atmospheric pressure <span style = "background:#FFEE99">and drag.</span> |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Splashdowns and floating parts |
* Wind / Turbulence conditions | * Wind / Turbulence conditions | ||
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=== Scenery / Graphics === | === Scenery / Graphics === | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Procedural quadtree-based terrain engine |
* Clouds (weather?) | * Clouds (weather?) | ||
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* Long-duration smoke trails | * Long-duration smoke trails | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Fuel-dependent larger explosions |
* Asteroids | * Asteroids | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} A dwarf planet (Dres) and a new Jool moon (Pol) |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} 4 planets and 6 moons <ref name="planets">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/16723-UNOFFICIAL-FANMADE-0-17-Discussion-Thread-2?p=235429&viewfull=1#post235429 [UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE] 0.17 Discussion Thread 2]</ref> |
| − | * 3 gas planets, <span style = "background:#ADFF2F">moons</span> and an asteroid belt | + | * 3 gas planets, <span style = "background:#ADFF2F">moons</span> and an asteroid belt <ref name="planets" /> |
* Better scenery for space center scene | * Better scenery for space center scene | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Art passes on Moho, Eve, Kerbin, Duna, and Tylo. |
* Matching launchpad scenery in flight | * Matching launchpad scenery in flight | ||
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* Cities and other geographic points of reference | * Cities and other geographic points of reference | ||
| − | * Space Center Facilities can be destroyed by crash-landing onto them, and fixing them will cost you.[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=1192.0] | + | * Space Center Facilities can be destroyed by crash-landing onto them, and fixing them will cost you. [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=1192.0] |
=== Audio === | === Audio === | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}}? More and better sound effects |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} In-Game Music |
=== Game / Engine === | === Game / Engine === | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#42C0FB}} New patcher |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Settings Screen |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Input Mapping |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} In-Game Settings screen |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Joystick/Gamepad support |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Mac OS X Support |
* OSC Data Interface, for connectivity with external applications | * OSC Data Interface, for connectivity with external applications | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Faster game loading |
=== Modding === | === Modding === | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}} A more complete [[SDK]] and documentation (You can help by adding to the wiki!)</span> |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Normal map support for part textures |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} More modding opportunities than just parts |
=== Not happening === | === Not happening === | ||
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The following features have been confirmed to not be in the game | The following features have been confirmed to not be in the game | ||
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#FF6666}} Steam achievements |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#FF6666}} Weapons or military features<ref name="not suggest">[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/17168-What-not-to-suggest What not to suggest]</ref> |
| − | * | + | * {{ColorBox|#FF6666}} Alien civilizations<ref name="not suggest" /> |
== Web Services == | == Web Services == | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Documentation]] | [[Category:Documentation]] | ||
Revision as of 22:50, 23 April 2013
The features listed here are planned for future versions of Kerbal Space Program.
This list may change during the course of development.
If a feature is present in a mod, there may be a link to the mod.
This list is not an official roadmap for the game. It is maintained by the community, and has no direct relation to what may or may not be included in the final product.
Contents
Future releases
This section lists all planned features for future releases. Entries highlighted in Green have already been added to the game, and entries in Blue are planned for the next update (soon). Please note that these features in blue may be pushed back. Entries in Yellow have been partially implemented.
Please note that these features are not a commitment, and the dev team is not under any obligation to implement them all.
Flight Operations
- Better parachute control [1]
- Trajectory/Orbital Display UI
- Full map view with 3D trajectory/orbital information
- An action groups system, for assigning parts or groups of parts to specific keys and buttons
- E.V.As- Extravehicular activities (Moving around outside of the Craft)
- Kerbal Expression animations
- Flag planting- Able to plant flags on other planets and moons
- Repairing- Ability to repair certain things.
- I.V.As- Intravehicular activity
- Enhanced I.V.As (Moving and interacting inside of the Craft) </span>
- Internal and Camera views with a full virtual cockpit
- Persistence (saving) and switching between multiple ships
- [[Time warp|Time acceleration [2]
- Renaming vessels and changing their icon in Map View
- Crew Tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the ship (provided they can handle it)
- Prebuilt ships, for tutorials or as examples
- Training scenarios as in-depth tutorials
Space Center
- Astronaut Complex : Hire and train kerbonauts
- Research and Development : Discover and Improve Parts (from a tech tree)
- Part recovery [3]
- Runway : to land on or launch from
- A small dirt runway on an island near KSC
- Spaceplane hangar : A secondary VAB, that allows for horizontal (belly-down) construction
- Mission Control Room : Create flight plans and take on missions and challenges
- Tracking Station: Keep track of orbiting objects and ongoing missions
- Observatory : Discover new celestial bodies to visit
- Launch Service Tower removed [1]
Spacecraft Construction
- Exploded View : A schematic visualization of the ship, allowing for greater control over ship functionality
- Tweakables : Context menu when rightclicking on a part [4]
- Rover Parts
- Mining Parts
- Stack Extensions : Fairings, structural reinforcements and solid-booster fuel plugs
- Side-mounts : Liquid-fueled parallel stages, drop-tanks, and cargo pods
- Spacecraft Stats: Total Weight, Loaded Fuel (per Stage?) Center of mass, thrust, lift and drag
- Overhauled model on most parts
- Saving Parts: The ability to save parts and reuse them in a different ship, like a lander. [2]
- Space station parts such as crew modules and solar panels
Physics / Dynamics
- Better model of atmospheric pressure and drag.
- Splashdowns and floating parts
- Wind / Turbulence conditions
- Reentry heat visual effects and damage effects.
- New lighting system with better shadows
- Better Aerodynamics
Scenery / Graphics
- Procedural quadtree-based terrain engine
- Clouds (weather?)
- Static Particles (cloudlets)
- Long-duration smoke trails
- Fuel-dependent larger explosions
- Asteroids
- A dwarf planet (Dres) and a new Jool moon (Pol)
- 4 planets and 6 moons [3]
- 3 gas planets, moons and an asteroid belt [3]
- Better scenery for space center scene
- Art passes on Moho, Eve, Kerbin, Duna, and Tylo.
- Matching launchpad scenery in flight
- Cities and other geographic points of reference
- Space Center Facilities can be destroyed by crash-landing onto them, and fixing them will cost you. [5]
Audio
- ? More and better sound effects
- In-Game Music
Game / Engine
- New patcher
- Settings Screen
- Input Mapping
- In-Game Settings screen
- Joystick/Gamepad support
- Mac OS X Support
- OSC Data Interface, for connectivity with external applications
- Faster game loading
Modding
- A more complete SDK and documentation (You can help by adding to the wiki!)</span>
- Normal map support for part textures
- More modding opportunities than just parts
Not happening
The following features have been confirmed to not be in the game
- Steam achievements
- Weapons or military features[4]
- Alien civilizations[4]
Web Services
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
Mac Fixes
|
In progress |
| Auto-resume interrupted downloads | In progress |
| OSX | |
| Downloads through BitTorrent (long-term) | Planning |
| Load-balanced Repair Packages | Feasibility Analysis |
References
- ↑ Removing the launch tower
- ↑ Saving an Assembly
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 [UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE 0.17 Discussion Thread 2]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 What not to suggest
