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Aviation pioneer and space-travel record breaker Wally Funk dies at 87
Aviation pioneer and space-travel record holder Wally Funk has died at the age of 87. In 2021, Funk became the oldest person to travel into space.
How to enter Cruise mode in Starfield
Starfield's Free Lanes update introduced a Cruise Control mode for space travel between planets. Players can unlock this feature by completing the main storyline and handing in the first artifact. While active, Cruise Control acts as an immersive loading screen, allowing players to move around their ship and interact with its systems.
Starfield Cruise Mode and Free Lanes encounters explained
Starfield's Cruise Mode allows players to fly between planets within a system, offering an alternative to fast travel. During this mode, players can encounter 'Free Lanes' events, which can be beneficial or detrimental. Some in-game events will disable fast travel, forcing the use of Cruise Mode.
Starfield Lands On PS5 Via Update That Adds Fallout Bobbleheads And Finally Lets You Fly Your Ship
Starfield has received a major update, version 1.16.236, which introduces the 'Free Lanes' feature allowing players to fly freely between planets in a star system and utilize 'Cruise Mode' for autopilot travel. The update also adds new customization options, collectibles like Colony War Action Heroes, and improvements to New Game+. Additionally, the Terran Armada DLC is now available, offering new story content and repeatable activities.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Won’t Have Time Management, Will Show Cutscenes During Space Travel
Owlcat Games has confirmed that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will not feature a time management mechanic during space travel, instead opting for cutscenes to depict the passage of time and crew activities. Game design director Leonid Rastorguev stated that the focus will be on atmosphere and immersion, adhering to the grounded, scientifically accurate setting of The Expanse. The studio also clarified its use of generative AI, confirming it's limited to early prototyping and placeholder assets, with all final content being human-made.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Doesn't Have a Time Management Mechanic for Space Travel, but It Does Show Life on the Ship via Cutscenes
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will not feature a time management mechanic for its space travel sequences. Instead, the game will depict life on the ship during these journeys through cutscenes.