: Significant updates to procedural generation for stars, planets, and galaxies, which changed the "Planet IDs" from older free versions.
For professional or commercial use, version 0.990 also supports a SpaceEngine PRO DLC which offers advanced video creation tools and a specific license for commercial projects. 990 smoothly? Space Engine 0.9.9.0 UPDATES - Awesome Additions
: Ray-marching technology was implemented to create realistic, 3D volumetric nebulae and galaxies.
: Integration for community-made mods and enhancements, making it easier to install custom content.
: Implementation of 3D water with wave animations , tidal simulations, reflections, and refractions.
: Added volcanic eruptions, ash clouds, and glowing lava flow animations. Platform and Hardware Support
: The minimum VRAM requirement was raised to 2 GB , with 4 GB recommended for optimal performance.
: Included 3D clouds with self-shadowing, god-rays, and animated cyclones. New Content and Simulation Features