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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. Already implemented features can be found in the [[Version History]].
 
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. Already implemented features can be found in the [[Version History]].
 
'''Source(s):'''  [http://downloadranking.com/support.php  Planned features]
 
  
 
== Future releases ==
 
== Future releases ==
  
This section lists all planned features for future releases. Entries highlighted in <span style="background:#42C0FB">Blue</span> are planned for the next update (soon). Please note that these features in blue may be pushed back. Entries in <span style="background:#FFEE44">Yellow</span> have been partially implemented.
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This section lists all planned features for future releases. Entries highlighted in <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Blue</span> are planned for the next update (soon). Please note that these features in blue may be pushed back. Entries in <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Yellow</span> 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.
 
Please note that these features are not a commitment, and the dev team is not under any obligation to implement them all.
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=== Flight Operations ===
 
=== Flight Operations ===
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">Repairing: Ability to repair certain things</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Repairing: Ability to repair certain things</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">Enhanced [[IVA]]s</span>: Moving and <span style="background:#FFEE44">interacting</span> inside of the craft{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Enhanced [[IVA]]s</span>: Moving and <span style = "background:#FFEE44">interacting</span> inside of the craft{{cn}}
  
 
* Crew tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the craft (provided they can handle it){{cn}}
 
* Crew tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the craft (provided they can handle it){{cn}}
  
* More <span style="background:#FFEE44">prebuilt crafts</span>, for <span style="background:#FFEE44">tutorials</span> or as examples{{cn}}
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* More <span style = "background:#FFEE44">prebuilt crafts</span>, for <span style = "background:#FFEE44">tutorials</span> or as examples{{cn}}
  
 
=== Science ===
 
=== Science ===
  
* <span style="background:#42C0FB">Science Module (a craft part that can be launched to do "science" in space)</span><ref>TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Science Module (a craft part that can be launched to do "science" in space)</span><ref>TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff</ref>
* <span style="background:#42C0FB">Antennas function to transmit "science" back home</span><ref>TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Antennas function to transmit "science" back home</span><ref>TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff</ref>
  
 
=== Space Center ===
 
=== Space Center ===
  
* <span style="background:#42C0FB">R&D Facility<ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/44915-About-the-Tech-tree?p=575956&viewfull=1#post575956 Forum post by HarvesteR]</ref> which will allow to research new parts in a tech tree<ref>[[article:205|KSP Weekly August 06, 2013]]</ref>.</span>
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">R&D Facility<ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/44915-About-the-Tech-tree?p=575956&viewfull=1#post575956 Forum post by HarvesteR]</ref> which will allow to research new parts in a tech tree<ref>[[article:205|KSP Weekly August 06, 2013]]</ref>.</span>
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">Mission control room</span>: Create flight plans and take on missions and challenges{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Mission control room</span>: Create flight plans and take on missions and challenges{{cn}}
  
 
* Observatory: Discover new [[:Category:Celestials|celestial bodies]] to visit{{cn}}
 
* Observatory: Discover new [[:Category:Celestials|celestial bodies]] to visit{{cn}}
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* Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality{{cn}}
 
* Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">Tweakables: Context menu when right-clicking on a part</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Tweakables: Context menu when right-clicking on a part</span>{{cn}}
  
 
* Mining parts: Used to gather resources on other bodies{{cn}}
 
* Mining parts: Used to gather resources on other bodies{{cn}}
  
* Stack extensions: <span style="background:#FFEE44">Fairings</span> and solid-booster fuel plugs{{cn}}
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* Stack extensions: <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Fairings</span> and solid-booster fuel plugs{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#42C0FB">Subassemblies: The ability to save an assembly of parts and reuse it in a different craft, like a lander</span> <ref>[[thread:23902|Saving an Assembly]]</ref><ref>TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#42C0FB">Subassemblies: The ability to save an assembly of parts and reuse it in a different craft, like a lander</span> <ref>[[thread:23902|Saving an Assembly]]</ref><ref>TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff</ref>
  
 
=== Celestial Bodies ===
 
=== Celestial Bodies ===
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* Asteroids{{cn}}
 
* Asteroids{{cn}}
  
* 3 gas planets (<span style="background:#FFEE44">[[Jool]]</span> being the only currently available), moons and an asteroid belt <ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/16723-UNOFFICIAL-FANMADE-0-17-Discussion-Thread-2?p=235429&viewfull=1#post235429 &#91;UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE&#93; 0.17 Discussion Thread 2]</ref>
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* 3 gas planets (<span style = "background:#FFEE44">[[Jool]]</span> being the only currently available), moons and an asteroid belt <ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/16723-UNOFFICIAL-FANMADE-0-17-Discussion-Thread-2?p=235429&viewfull=1#post235429 &#91;UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE&#93; 0.17 Discussion Thread 2]</ref>
 
** The dwarf planet [[Eeloo]] would become a [[moon]] of the [[gas planet 2]].<ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/29807-Planet-Ideas-And-Names-For-The-Future-Of-Kerbal-Space-Program?p=447959&viewfull=1#post447959 Post in the forum] by NovaSilisko</ref>
 
** The dwarf planet [[Eeloo]] would become a [[moon]] of the [[gas planet 2]].<ref>[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/29807-Planet-Ideas-And-Names-For-The-Future-Of-Kerbal-Space-Program?p=447959&viewfull=1#post447959 Post in the forum] by NovaSilisko</ref>
  
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* Wind & turbulence conditions{{cn}}
 
* Wind & turbulence conditions{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">Damage effects</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Damage effects</span>{{cn}}
  
 
* New lighting system with better shadows{{cn}}
 
* New lighting system with better shadows{{cn}}
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=== Scenery & Graphics ===
 
=== Scenery & Graphics ===
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">Clouds</span> (weather?){{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Clouds</span> (weather?){{cn}}
  
* Static <span style="background:#FFEE44">particles</span> (cloudlets){{cn}}
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* Static <span style = "background:#FFEE44">particles</span> (cloudlets){{cn}}
  
* Long-duration <span style="background:#FFEE44">smoke trails</span>{{cn}}
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* Long-duration <span style = "background:#FFEE44">smoke trails</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">Procedurally generated craters (Mun in 0.21)</span><ref name="proc_craters">[[blog:667|Procedural Craters]] dev blog post by "HarvesteR"</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">Procedurally generated craters (Mun in 0.21)</span><ref name="proc_craters">[[blog:667|Procedural Craters]] dev blog post by "HarvesteR"</ref>
  
 
* Cities and other geographic points of reference{{cn}}
 
* Cities and other geographic points of reference{{cn}}
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=== Audio ===
 
=== Audio ===
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">More and better sound effects</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">More and better sound effects</span>{{cn}}
  
 
=== Game & Engine ===
 
=== Game & Engine ===
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**Email received from [email protected] 07/26/2013 states: "We haven't officially discussed anything concrete about multiplayer, everything posted on the forums are just user's opinions, speculation and gossip." While thread is marked "Official" response from customer support indicates information is incorrect. Multiplayer has been stated in the past as "after release" which is too far away to declare this feature dead.
 
**Email received from [email protected] 07/26/2013 states: "We haven't officially discussed anything concrete about multiplayer, everything posted on the forums are just user's opinions, speculation and gossip." While thread is marked "Official" response from customer support indicates information is incorrect. Multiplayer has been stated in the past as "after release" which is too far away to declare this feature dead.
 
**Squad has however mentioned multiplayer as a possible option for a future DLC.<ref name="dlc">[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/47730955705/dlc-stuff Tumblr post regarding DLC]</ref>
 
**Squad has however mentioned multiplayer as a possible option for a future DLC.<ref name="dlc">[http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/47730955705/dlc-stuff Tumblr post regarding DLC]</ref>
 
 
'''Source(s):'''  [http://downloadranking.com/support.php  Game solutions]
 
 
  
 
=== Modding ===
 
=== Modding ===
  
* <span style="background:#FFEE44">A more complete [[SDK]] and documentation (you can help by adding to the wiki!)</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FFEE44">A more complete [[SDK]] and documentation (you can help by adding to the wiki!)</span>{{cn}}
  
 
=== Other ===
 
=== Other ===
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The following features have been confirmed to not be in the official game (although may be found in mods):
 
The following features have been confirmed to not be in the official game (although may be found in mods):
  
* <span style="background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Steam achievements</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Steam achievements</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Autopilot Systems</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Autopilot Systems</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Weapons or military features</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Weapons or military features</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Alien civilizations</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Alien civilizations</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Terraforming</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Terraforming</span>{{cn}}
  
* <span style="background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Realistically sized celestial bodies </span><ref name="Livestream%2520Q%2526amp%253BA">[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/433446141?t=57m43s Q&A during 0.21 early access livestream with Yargnit and Ted]</ref>
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Realistically sized celestial bodies </span><ref name="Livestream Q&A">[http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/433446141?t=57m43s Q&A during 0.21 early access livestream with Yargnit and Ted]</ref>
  
* <span style="background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Conversion to a different game engine.</span>{{cn}}
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* <span style = "background:#FF5555; color:#FFFFFF">Conversion to a different game engine.</span>{{cn}}
  
 
== Web Services ==
 
== Web Services ==

Revision as of 05:59, 28 September 2013

The features listed here are planned for future versions of Kerbal Space Program and may change during the course of development.

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. Already implemented features can be found in the Version History.

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.

The entries on the following list must be verifiable.

Flight Operations

  • Repairing: Ability to repair certain things[citation needed]
  • Enhanced IVAs: Moving and interacting inside of the craft[citation needed]
  • Crew tasks: Have the crew take charge of controlling the craft (provided they can handle it)[citation needed]
  • More prebuilt crafts, for tutorials or as examples[citation needed]

Science

  • Science Module (a craft part that can be launched to do "science" in space)[1]
  • Antennas function to transmit "science" back home[2]

Space Center

  • R&D Facility[3] which will allow to research new parts in a tech tree[4].
  • Mission control room: Create flight plans and take on missions and challenges[citation needed]

Spacecraft Construction

  • Exploded view: A schematic visualization of the craft, allowing for greater control over the craft's functionality[citation needed]
  • Tweakables: Context menu when right-clicking on a part[citation needed]
  • Mining parts: Used to gather resources on other bodies[citation needed]
  • Stack extensions: Fairings and solid-booster fuel plugs[citation needed]
  • Spacecraft stats: Total weight, loaded resources (per stage?)[citation needed]
  • Subassemblies: The ability to save an assembly of parts and reuse it in a different craft, like a lander [5][6]

Celestial Bodies

  • Asteroids[citation needed]
  • 3 gas planets (Jool being the only currently available), moons and an asteroid belt [7]

Physics & Dynamics

  • Wind & turbulence conditions[citation needed]
  • Damage effects[citation needed]
  • New lighting system with better shadows[citation needed]
  • Better aerodynamics[citation needed]
  • Re-entry heat or damage [9]
  • Fixed fuel flow and changing maximum thrust depending on surrounding atmospheric pressure (at the moment the fuel flow is changing and the maximum thrust available is fixed)[10]

Scenery & Graphics

  • Clouds (weather?)[citation needed]
  • Static particles (cloudlets)[citation needed]
  • Long-duration smoke trails[citation needed]
  • Procedurally generated craters (Mun in 0.21)[12]
  • Cities and other geographic points of reference[citation needed]
  • Space center facilities can be destroyed by crash-landing onto them, and fixing them will cost money[citation needed]

Audio

  • More and better sound effects[citation needed]

Game & Engine

  • OSC data interface: Connectivity with external applications[citation needed]
  • 64-bit support[13]
  • Multiplayer
    • Email received from [email protected] 07/26/2013 states: "We haven't officially discussed anything concrete about multiplayer, everything posted on the forums are just user's opinions, speculation and gossip." While thread is marked "Official" response from customer support indicates information is incorrect. Multiplayer has been stated in the past as "after release" which is too far away to declare this feature dead.
    • Squad has however mentioned multiplayer as a possible option for a future DLC.[14]

Modding

  • A more complete SDK and documentation (you can help by adding to the wiki!)[citation needed]

Other

  • Expansion packs/DLCs (different from updates, will be purchased separately and include features distinct from the original game's main idea)[15]

Not happening

The following features have been confirmed to not be in the official game (although may be found in mods):

  • Steam achievements[citation needed]
  • Autopilot Systems[citation needed]
  • Weapons or military features[citation needed]
  • Alien civilizations[citation needed]
  • Terraforming[citation needed]
  • Realistically sized celestial bodies [16]
  • Conversion to a different game engine.[citation needed]

Web Services

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

References

  1. TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff
  2. TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff
  3. Forum post by HarvesteR
  4. KSP Weekly August 06, 2013
  5. Saving an Assembly
  6. TWITCH interview Sept 1st 2013 http://www.twitch.tv/twitch/b/454897273 5h39m ff
  7. [UNOFFICIAL/FANMADE] 0.17 Discussion Thread 2
  8. Post in the forum by NovaSilisko
  9. "What not to suggest?"
  10. Isp doesn't work right” in the forums (Answer by C7)
  11. Answer by C7 on HOCgaming's video “Kerbal Polar Expedition - Day 4 - Part 3 (Charity Water Campaign)”
  12. Procedural Craters dev blog post by "HarvesteR"
  13. C7's mention of 64-bit support
  14. Tumblr post regarding DLC
  15. Expansions blog post
  16. Q&A during 0.21 early access livestream with Yargnit and Ted