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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
 
  
 
* {{ColorBox|#42C0FB}} Flag planting: Able to plant flags on other planets and moons <ref>“[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/entry.php/252-Flags-Continued Flags Continued]” blog entry by HarvestR.</ref>
 
* {{ColorBox|#42C0FB}} Flag planting: Able to plant flags on other planets and moons <ref>“[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/entry.php/252-Flags-Continued Flags Continued]” blog entry by HarvestR.</ref>
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* {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}} Enhanced I.V.As (Moving and interacting inside of the Craft)
 
* {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}} Enhanced I.V.As (Moving and interacting inside of the Craft)
 
* {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} [[IVA|Intravehicular activities]] 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
 
* {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Renaming vessels and changing their icon in Map View
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* 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
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* {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} More prebuilt ships, for tutorials or as examples
  
 
* {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Training scenarios as in-depth tutorials
 
* {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Training scenarios as in-depth tutorials
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* 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
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* 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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* {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}} Tweakables : Context menu when rightclicking on a part [http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?topic=206.msg1257#msg1257]
 
* {{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
 
* {{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
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* Stack Extensions : <span style = "background:#FFEE99">[[Parts#Nose Cones|Fairings]]</span> and solid-booster fuel plugs
 
 
* Side-mounts : <span style = "background:#ADFF2F">Liquid-fueled parallel stages, drop-tanks,</span> and cargo pods
 
 
 
* 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
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* Spacecraft Stats: Total Weight, Loaded Fuel (per Stage?)
  
 
* 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>
 
* 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
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* More 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
  
* <span style = "background:#ADFF2F">Reentry heat visual effects</span> and damage effects.
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* Damage effects
  
 
* New lighting system with better shadows
 
* New lighting system with better shadows
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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 <ref name="planets" />
 
* 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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* {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}}? More and better sound effects
 
* {{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!)
 
* {{ColorBox|#FFEE99}} A more complete [[SDK]] and documentation (You can help by adding to the wiki!)
 
* {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} Normal map support for part textures
 
 
* {{ColorBox|#ADFF2F}} More modding opportunities than just parts
 
  
 
=== Not happening ===
 
=== Not happening ===

Revision as of 23:54, 2 May 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.

Future releases

This section lists all planned features for future releases. Entries highlighted 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

  •     Flag planting: Able to plant flags on other planets and moons [1]
  •     Repairing: Ability to repair certain things.
  •     Enhanced I.V.As (Moving and interacting inside of the Craft)
  •     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)
  •     More 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 [1]
  • 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

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 [2]
  •     Mining Parts
  • Stack Extensions : Fairings and solid-booster fuel plugs
  • Spacecraft Stats: Total Weight, Loaded Fuel (per Stage?)
  • Saving Parts: The ability to save parts and reuse them in a different ship, like a lander. [2]
  • More space station parts such as crew modules and solar panels

Physics / Dynamics

  • Wind / Turbulence conditions
  • 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
  • Asteroids
  • 3 gas planets, moons and an asteroid belt [3]
  • Better scenery for space center scene
  • 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. [3]

Audio

  •    ? More and better sound effects

Game / Engine

  • OSC Data Interface, for connectivity with external applications

Modding

  •     A more complete SDK and documentation (You can help by adding to the wiki!)

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
  • .app packaging (Finder-compatible)
  • Clipboard support
In progress
Auto-resume interrupted downloads In progress
OSX
Downloads through BitTorrent (long-term) Planning
Load-balanced Repair Packages Feasibility Analysis

References

  1. Flags Continued” blog entry by HarvestR.
  2. Saving an Assembly
  3. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named planets
  4. 4.0 4.1 What not to suggest