1.6.16
2018-06-02
Fixed an issue with the SimpleRockets 2 link.
Added link to SimpleRockets 2, which is currently under development. Find out more at SimpleRockets.com.
1.6.14
2018-05-28
Added link to SimpleRockets 2, which is currently under development. Find out more at SimpleRockets.com.
1.6.10
2015-06-22
* Fixed a bug where the rocket skins weren't showing up
* Fixed a bug that caused ship save files to disappear when they had a period in their name
1.6.9
2015-06-05
Huge Update!
* Fixed crashing on iOS 8.3
* Added Batteries, Ion Engines, and Solid Rocket Boosters (available in Sandbox mode)
* Added 5 new moons and a comet
* Added water with realistic buoyancy physics!
* Added Sandbox sharing - Now you can upload and share your sandbox with your friends
* Added Mirror and Clone buttons in the editor
* Added easy switching between rockets
* Replaced Leaderboards with Personal Best scores
1.5.10
2014-12-11
* Added a link to our new game, SimplePlanes. It's like SimpleRockets, but with airplanes. Build airplanes and test them with realistic physics and see how they fly. If you like SimpleRockets, then you will love SimplePlanes! You can find it on the App Store now!
Other features added in this update:
* Added ability to transfer RCS fuel while docked with a satellite
* Reduced RCS fuel consumption
* Increased max zoom distance in map view
1.5.6
2014-02-17
HUGE UPDATE!
New Parts
* RCS
* Solar Panels
* Docking parts
* Strut
New Stuff
* 4 new levels!
* Sandbox now supports multiple ship launches, so now you can build those satellites
* Rocket Skins in-app so you can make your rockets look awesome.
* Fuel Transfer Mode when docked (refuel at a space station)
* Rotate parts in editor
* Map view now shows an atmosphere around planets
Check out the sub for more news and ideas:
http://www.reddit.com/r/simplerockets
1.5.5
2014-02-13
Warning: the game is not displaying correctly on iPad retinas or iPad minis, so if you have one of those devices it is recommended you wait for the next update. I'm working like a maniac to get the issue resolved and I apologize for the inconvenience.
HUGE UPDATE!
New Parts
* RCS thrusters
* RCS fuel tanks
* Solar Panels
* Docking parts
* Strut
New Stuff
* FOUR new levels
* Sandbox now supports multiple ship launches, so now you can build those satellites!
* Rocket Skins in-app so you can make your rockets look awesome.
* Fuel Transfer Mode when docked (refuel at a space station)
* Rotate parts in editor
* Map view now shows an atmosphere around planets
* Warp before launch now supported
Minor stuff
* Performance improvements
* Zoom button in editor
* Wheels now can be activated in the staging editor (so you can prevent them from spinning while flying)
* Improved stability of rockets
* Fixed off-center/spin-out-of-control bug when coming out of WARP
* Added distance label and arrow on the Nav Circle when a node is selected in the Map View
* Fixed so many bugs
Check out the cool satellites and Smoon bases people are building at the SimpleRockets community:
http://www.reddit.com/r/simplerockets
1.4.9
2013-11-17
* Increased length of replays to 60 minutes
* Fixed a bug that makes the app unable to re-open when you try to load a ship that causes the game to crash
1.4.4
2013-10-22
v1.4.4 (This Update)
* Minor bug fixes
v1.4 (Last Update)
* Record your missions and share them with friends (thanks Kamcord!)
* New Challenge - Parachute Landing
* New Challenge - Escape Smearth
* Encounter / Closest Approach markers
* Added Flair Request feature for reddit - if you make All Time Leaderboards, request your flair (you can find this on the About page in the game).
* Improved parachute physics
1.4
2013-10-14
* Record your missions and share them with friends (thanks Kamcord!)
* New Challenge - Parachute Landing
* New Challenge - Escape Smearth
* Encounter / Closest Approach markers
* Added Flair Request feature for reddit - if you make All Time Leaderboards, request your flair (you can find this on the About page in the game).
* Improved parachute physics
1.3.1
2013-09-26
FEATURES
* Added Save/Open feature sandbox missions
* Added additional WARP speed for those inter-planetary trips
* Added pause button
* Added Community menu
BUGS
* Fixed dreaded parachute-WARP crash
* Improved staging editor (a lot)
* Improved editor when adding/moving parts
* Always activate detachers last in a stage
* Fixed the Keyboard over the button problem when trying to overwrite a saved ship.
* Fixed fuel tank bug
* Fixed weird smoke trail bug
1.2.1
2013-08-30
* Fixed display issue on non-retina displays
1.2
2013-08-22
* Added several new challenges.
* Added sandbox mode so players can launch from other planets.