Sabotage Studio has released Sea of Stars Update 1.005.001 today, December 19. Here’s everything we know included in today’s Sea of Stars patch notes.

Sea of Stars Update 1.005.001 | Sea of Stars December 18 Patch Notes |

While the studio hasn’t released full patch notes on the update, we know from an announcement on their discord this past week that this update replaces one of the in-game NPCs.

“A small patch will be going live on Steam and be submitted to consoles soon to replace the builder NPC in Mirth.

We arrived at this decision after carefully monitoring events over the past few weeks, and while it is not our place to pass judgment, we do make it a priority to maintain a positive and optimistic space that reflects the spirit of our intentions, be they creative or otherwise.

As always, we appreciate your support and trust you to respect our decision while keeping the tone of the conversation in line with the essence of what makes our games and our community what they are. Thank you.”

For those unaware of what NPC this is referring to, it’s Jirard the Constructionist, who is based on Jirard Khalil The Completionist. As for the reason, it’s been alleged by two YouTubers, Karl Jobst and Mutahar of ‘SomeOrdinaryGamers,’ that Jirard’s Open Hand Foundation, a charity built to meet the needs of people, has been withholding more than $600,000 since it was first registered back in 2014. That funding was meant to go to charities. Jirard issued the following statement, saying the funds have been donated, though many have been quick to point out that it only happened when this was brought to light.

Hey everyone.  I know you all have had questions.  I want to assure you all that the funds we have raised together through IndieLand and The Open Hand Foundation are safe, accounted for, and have been donated. $600k went to a leading charity that specializes in FTD, and was… pic.twitter.com/GQjhptwxsA

— Jirard The Completionist (@Completionist) December 9, 2023

Whether he’s guilty or innocent, the decision to remove him from Sea of Stars was a completely understandable one, as it’s one issue that Sabotage Studio probably wants to deal with later.

If there are more changes included in this update, we’ll be sure to let you all know. For now, assume this is the only change.

Source: Discord