Both are coming early 2014
Something for everyone! For existing players ofFTL: Faster Than Lighton Windows, Mac, or Linux, there’s the newAdvanced Edition, shown above. This is afreeexpansion featuring new content — mind control, hacking, another sector (written by Tom Jubert and Chris Avellone), more weapons, etc. — and player-requested features like being able to save and quit mid-battle.
Then there’s the new iPad version ofFTL, which should translate well. This will support iPad mini and second-generation devices or newer when it arrives alongsideAdvanced Editionin early 2014. Subset Games wants to support more tablets like Surface and Android but says it won’t be doingFTLfor phones as there’s not enough screen real estate. Understandable.
As someone who can’t and probably won’t ever beat the game, the part I’m most excited about is new music by Ben Prunty. Eff yes. And I should also point out that if you’re deeply invested in the currentFTL, know that the expansion’s new content can be disabled.
