cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18686677

Guests:

• George Rankin, Senior Level Designer
• James Kay, Lead Content Designer
• Loek Gijsbertse, Lead Environment Artist
• Eddie Hilditch, Assistant Environment Art Director

TL;DW:

• Settlements on each planet of the Pyro system will differ based on the amount of radiation and heat they have to deal with.
• Pyro landing zones are more spread out and less secure.
• Each settlement is aligned with specific faction which may affect where you'll be able to enter depending on your reputation.
• Farmsteads:
  • Small communities that suppose to "feel like home".
  • They're more spread out and have greenhouses and farms (with harvestables) as well as missions.
• Scrapyards
  • They are the rare alternative to space stations when it comes to servicing your ship.
  • They can be recognized by sunken "landing pits" for ships.
  • You can do the usual space station things (repair, refuel, rearm).
  • No ATC, it's all self-service.
• New mission types:
  • Repairing or jump starting machinery.
  • Gathering crops.
  • FPS salvaging.
• Trade posts:
  • Focused on trade, as the name suggest. Have everything from weapons, through ship components to food.
  • Products will differ based on location.
  • Offer primarily hauling focused missions.
• There's a showcase of various settlements with info on what and where they are as well as what to expect there.