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Keen Software House released the Hostile Encounters Alpha update for Space Engineers 2, which introduces combat NPCs and experimental NVIDIA DLSS support.
Space Engineers 2 · official art via IGDBKeen Software House released the Hostile Encounters Alpha update for Space Engineers 2. The update introduces combat NPCs, specifically Renegades and Boatmen leaders, who feature advanced pathfinding, tactical cover use, shared awareness, and reactive fighting mechanics. These NPCs respond to environmental changes, such as players destroying cover, rebuilding structures, blocking paths with vehicles, or altering terrain.
Players can also build with nineteen additional items, such as pipes, cables, slab armor, interior turrets, and various decorative objects. Keen Software House also added experimental NVIDIA DLSS support for use on supported hardware. Other changes in the update include updates to planetary visuals, character combat, Almagest exploration, Locations, and Contracts.
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