Changelog
What changed on HWS Connect+, release by release.
Released October 27, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.15.0 Changelog
You can now link your bought Stargates yourself, tell us your wishes for your own Planet or Space right in the cart, open support tickets on the site with Get Help, and pay the whole Support Us cart with HWS Ingots.
Released October 26, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.14.0 Changelog
The Structure Viewer imports many more kinds of 3D models, in colour and with smoother hulls. HWS Residences are now set up automatically right after you buy one, and the Com Center has a new Inbox for messages from the HWS team.
Released October 24, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.13.0 Changelog
The Hunter Board now opens with both servers’ bounties in view. Watched players are easier to spot, and Wanted posters now show Steam profile pictures when available.
Released October 24, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.12.0 Changelog
Switch between the RE EU and RE NA Hunter Boards, or see both together. You can also pause automatic page refreshes by default, while keeping manual refresh available.
Released October 24, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.11.0 Changelog
This update brings the Universe map closer to what you see in game, lets bounty payers finish their own bounties, and gets Patreon daily loot claims moving again when one player’s claim runs into an error.
Released October 23, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.9.0 Changelog
Bounties are back as a real hunt: the Hunter Board is now the board of the new Wanted system, with holographic Wanted posters, fair bounty rules and an end to bounties as a cheap way to track people in PvE.
Released October 23, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.8.0 Changelog
This update lets you start planned Universe routes in game, one jump at a time. OCD Trash is back, and item commands now queue safely instead of being lost to the chatbot cooldown.
Released October 23, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.7.0 Changelog
This update gives you more control over both sides of OCD Warp and makes structure-wipe alerts available to everyone. It also clears up a few confusing locked actions and settings.
Released October 22, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.6.0 Changelog
This update brings Cross Server Warp to Connect+, refreshes open pages after many in-game commands, and makes Skill Tree day navigation easier. There are also fixes to EGS quotes, OCD warp space and more.
Released October 21, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.5.0 Changelog
This update adds trade routes to NPC sellers, makes the Orbital Factory handle a full OCD more safely, and brings a fresh look to the Skill Tree. Pages also remember your view, and there are improvements to the Garage, OCD, player stats and more.
Released October 20, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.4.0 Changelog
This update brings speedruns to HWS Connect+, adds map routes you can follow in game, and makes the Orbital Factory’s recipes easier to understand. There are also changes to Daily Loot and reward delivery.
Released October 18, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.3.0 Changelog
This update adds an OCD Categories list so you can check an item's category before storing it, and makes Orbital Factory information easier to find.
Released October 18, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.2.0 Changelog
This update makes the Orbital Factory easier to understand and adds new limits so it only crafts items you can access. I also fixed a couple of confusing Marketplace messages and improved the upgrade answers from the HWS Assistant.
Released October 16, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.1.0 Changelog
Thank you for the amazing feedback on the launch of HWS Connect+! Here is everything that changed in the first days since then: new OCD features, the Patreon benefits for the new tools, a smoother Universe map and a lot of fixes from your reports.
Released October 15, 2026
HWS Connect+ 6.0.0 Changelog
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Released April 5, 2026
HWS Connect 5.97.18 Changelog
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Released March 27, 2026
HWS Connect 5.94.2 Changelog
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Released March 25, 2026
HWS Connect 5.93.26 Changelog
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Released March 21, 2026
HWS Connect 5.92.00 Changelog
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Released March 11, 2026
HWS Connect 5.91.07 Changelog
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Released February 16, 2026
HWS Connect 5.91.01 Changelog
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Released January 22, 2026
HWS Connect 5.90.00 Changelog
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Released January 13, 2026
HWS Connect 5.89.00 - 5.89.01 Changelog
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Released January 7, 2026
HWS Connect 5.88.11
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Released December 25, 2025
HWS Connect 5.87.1
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Released December 20, 2025
HWS Connect 5.86.0
Released December 20, 2025
HWS Connect 5.85.0
I should stop at some point :see_no_evil: But let's keep it rollin, since your feedback kept rollin!
Released December 19, 2025
HWS Connect v5.82.56 - 5.84.10
It is now all consistent and nicely put together I think. With of course convenience features for you: you can collapse the header area down. This is persistent stored in your localstorage, to remember your choice of layout.
Released September 25, 2025
HWS Connect v5.82.55
A lot of versions got released in the meantime (really, 2+ years already!?!), I thought it's time to mention the best one here again:
Released April 29, 2023
HWS Connect v5.81.07 | 29.04.2023
Released April 12, 2023
HWS Connect v5.81.00 | 12.04.2023
Released March 4, 2023
HWS Connect v5.80.00 | 04.03.2023
Released January 8, 2023
HWS Connect v5.78.06 | 08.01.2023
Released August 18, 2022
HWS Connect v5.74.01 | 18.08.2022
Released August 10, 2022
HWS Connect v5.74.01 | 10.08.2022
Released August 5, 2022
HWS Connect v5.67.07 - v5.73.02 | 05.08.2022
Released March 29, 2022
HWS Connect v5.67.06 | 29.03.2022
Released March 17, 2022
HWS Connect v5.66.00 | 17.03.2022
Released March 1, 2022
HWS Connect v5.65.01 | 01.03.2022
Note: after HWS+ I try to go back to the big HWS Connect v5 redesign project. Instead of v5 I probably call it HWS Connect+ as well.
Released October 12, 2021
HWS Connect v5.64.02 | 12.10.2021
Released February 26, 2021
HWS Connect v5.58.10 | 26.02.2021
Released February 7, 2021
HWS Connect v5.58.05 | 07.02.2021
Released December 31, 2020
HWS Connect v5.55.00 | 31.12.2020
HWS Connect my old broken friend... you will get the love you deserve in 2021! I promise!
Released November 1, 2020
HWS Connect v5.50.00 | 01.11.2020
Released August 25, 2020
HWS Connect v5.49.00 | 25.08.2020
Released August 21, 2020
HWS Connect v5.46.00 | 18.08.2020
Released July 28, 2020
HWS Connect v5.45.00 | 28.07.2020
Released July 19, 2020
HWS Connect v5.44.01 | 19.07.2020
Released July 6, 2020
HWS Connect 2020-07-06
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Released July 5, 2020
HWS Connect 2020-07-05
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Released June 30, 2020
HWS Connect v5.42.50 | 30.06.2020
Some silent patches, some urgent patches, some necessary patches due Alpha 12. I want to protocol everything better soon again.
Released April 8, 2020
HWS Connect v5.38.00 | 08.04.2020
A new patch got released to HWS Connect and patches inbetween I forgot to protocol. Mainly internal tests and feature testing about HWS Connect Events. For now, paused...
Released December 16, 2019
HWS Connect v5.36.04 | 16.12.2019
Released October 30, 2019
HWS Connect v5.36.00 | 30.10.2019
Add : Activated the new SV Deathmatch Event with our new HWS Connect Event Manager Add: New feature about death and clicking Fresh start by accident. You get for 30 seconds after you do this a popup to get back where you were. image
Released October 22, 2019
HWS Connect v5.34.10 | 22.10.2019
Add: Daily Loot Cycle Countdown Fix: Marketplace down Fix: Marketplace stats on Firefox
Released October 21, 2019
HWS Connect v5.34.00 | 21.10.2019
Add: Personal Teleportation Device (PTD) Feature Add: HWS Garage Sale statistics (preparation for Leaderboard next) Add: Playfield Restricted areas to prevent usage in Events Fix: Marketplace bugs
Released October 12, 2019
HWS Connect v5.32.01 | 12.10.2019
Add: HWS PDA Collaboration feature!
Released October 12, 2019
HWS Connect v5.31.02 | 12.10.2019
Fix: Able to sell Epic Drill as HWS Trader Fix: Weapon stacking in the backpack
Released October 7, 2019
HWS Connect v5.31.00 | 07.10.2019
Add: Better visual what daily loot box is active now Fix: Wrong coordinates for the Player Info
Released September 8, 2019
HWS Connect v5.20.15 | 08.09.2019
Fix: 1000 Stack for HWS Trader on certain categories
Released August 1, 2019
HWS Connect v5.18.55 | 01.08.2019
Add: Preparations... Teaser... Change: NA Space Playfields are available again to purchase Fix: Daily Vote green text on green background contrast
Released July 26, 2019
HWS Connect v5.18.53 | 26.07.2019
Change: Voting in HWS Connect leads you now to the proper website again.
Released July 24, 2019
HWS Connect v5.18.52 | 24.07.2019
internally we work already with the v5.XX.XX build but officially we call it still v4.99, since v5 will be for me, if the design is hot enough for v5 ;)
Released July 18, 2019
HWS Connect 4.99.17.02 | 18.07.2019
Released July 15, 2019
HWS Connect 4.99.17.01 | 15.07.2019
Released June 18, 2019
HWS Connect 4.99 | 18.06.2019
Add: Select server highlight flare Change: Filter in OAM backpack view Fix: Some paddings and minor style issues
Released June 18, 2019
HWS Connect 4.99 | 17.06.2019
Released April 10, 2019
HWS Connect 4.4.0 | 10.04.2019
Add: Killboard 2.0 with K/D Add: New Supporter Packages
Released February 27, 2019
HWS Connect 4.3.7 | 27.02.2019
Add: Owner Column for HWS Structure Commander to let you find your private structures faster. https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/539867734356393985/550421848396005376/unknown.png?width=910&height=355
Released January 11, 2019
HWS Connect 4.3.6 | 11.01.2019
Add: New item images Change: item images Change: HWS ToU Change: Support Package regarding ToU Fix: Legacy issues of Support Us website and HWS Connect Support Us page Fix: Legacy in Footer
Released December 8, 2018
HWS Connect 4.3.5 | 08.12.2018
Add: New HWS ToS Change: Support Package ToS applied Fix: HWS Connect IDs
Released November 30, 2018
HWS Connect 4.3.3 | 01.12.2018
Change: HWS Marketplace Sidebar Icon Fix: HWS Marketplace "Sale by 3%"
Released November 30, 2018
HWS Connect 4.3.2 | 30.11.2018
Add: Add "Auto Daily Loot" (for Patron HWS Veteran and up. Type co:info in the chat) Add: New HWS EU Server Add: Sale function (Christmas Sale coming on 1st Advent) Change: Support Package changes Fix: some code
Released November 26, 2018
HWS Connect 4.3.1 | 26.11.2018
Fix: Reworked the Vote system once again slightly in the hope I can sync the third party website better with our system. Please let me know your experience
Released November 25, 2018
HWS Connect 4.3.0 | 25.11.2018
Add: Christmas surprise - to be announced soon
Released November 23, 2018
HWS Connect 4.2.9 | 23.11.2018
Add: Which server you are on shown also near Hotview in Dashboard now (for easy recognition on mobile view)
Released November 22, 2018
HWS Connect 4.2.8 | 22.11.2018
Change: Big rework of the HWS Vote system. It’s now very convenient for users and don’t require page reloads etc. anymore. However keep in mind once more that we are dependent on the third party website. Either it gives us a feedback “you can claim/vote again”, or not. Be patient and try later…
Released November 20, 2018
HWS Connect 4.2.7 | 20.11.2018
Add: Fixed / Sticky Header row for HWS Marketplace Fix: Hotview logging Fix: OAM item image center align
Released November 13, 2018
HWS Connect 4.2.6 | 13.11.2018
Add: Proper Categories / Item Type for OCD and HWS Marketplace (it works for all new coming items, not retroperspective) Fix: some style issues for Light theme Fix: Vote not working if you click before 9AM. You are now kind of forced to wait for the 9AM server time. Fix: Wrong filter column in HWS…
Released November 11, 2018
HWS Connect 4.2.4 | 11.11.2018
Change: Our Vote claim is now bound to 9AM (cb:time - server time). We simplified all the "tasks", you might do. ~9AM is now the trigger time for almost everything --- taxes, eb interest, daily loot, vote reward, faction RP, etc. Fix: Vote countdown time not worked properly. Adjusted to point…
Released November 9, 2018
HWS Connect 4.2.3 | 09.11.2018
Add: Add "Auto Daily Loot" (for Patron HWS Veteran and up. Type co:info in the chat) Add: Support Us main page is back Add: missing "stop to OCD" for HWS Marketplace (Patron) Change: Daily Loot is covered in EAH and instead of 3PM at 9AM now Fix: inputs in Supporter missing after HWS Ingot toggle…
Released November 4, 2018
HWS Connect 4.2.2 | 04.11.2018
Add: Become Patreon Button in Header Change: Highlight Support Us in HWS Connect Fix: HWS Connect mobile header in Desktop mode
Released November 2, 2018
HWS Connect 4.2.1 | 02.11.2018
Add: Patreon Goal 4 (More Hotviews) Add: Patreon Goal 6 (Buy / Sell via OCD / HWS Marketplace) Change: HWS Config better layout in Tabs Change: HWS Marketplace modal setup Fix: Hotview not working for NA guys Fix: Fix OCD PDA delivery from NA Fix: Fix some missing notifications
Released October 24, 2018
HWS Connect 4.1.0 | 24.10.2018
Add: HWS Connect Settings | properly in the sidebar Add: More Hotviews for Patrons (first version, work in progress) Add: Prepared in the background (not active yet): HWS Marketplace proper filter + OCD Buy possibility + OCD Sell possibility Change: HWS Marketplace performance | it's all at one…
Released October 16, 2018
HWS Connect 4.0.2 | 16.10.2018
Fix: Fix Patron check for HWS Marketplace Filter Fix: Fix Patron only on one server (no CSW made) Fix: Fix Mobile Navigation missing entries Fix: Fix style issues in modals
Released October 9, 2018
HWS Connect 4.0.1 | 9.10.2018
Add: Patreon Goal 1 and 2 (OCD Filter and HWS Marketplace Filter) Change: The HWS Marketplace Filter / Search is faster and better now Fix: Profile settings in Hotview issues Fix: Fix Patron check for OCD Filter
Released October 9, 2018
HWS Connect 4.0.0 | 9.10.2018
Add: Support Us section | Convert your Reputation Points to HWS Ingots and buy every supporter package with your ingame progression Add: Patreon <> HWS Connect integration | Once we verified that you are really a Patron, you get the proper level and can set yourself in the Database, so everyone…
Released August 1, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.8 | 01.08.2018
Add: Enhanced logs Change: Internal Vote system
Released June 25, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.7 | 25.06.2018
Add: Internal Logging system for some buttons
Released May 28, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.6 | 28.05.2018
Fix: Major transfer leak if a delay happens. Matched all data transfer to unique ID now to make it 100% stable --- hopefully®. Please check all HWS Connect transfer features such as Daily Loot, Vote reward, HWS Marketplace, etc.
Released May 25, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.5 | 25.05.2018
Add: Vote for HWS in the sidebar Fix: possible missing stats on vote claim click
Released May 23, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.4 | 23.05.2018
Add: GDPR law suit for HWS Connect ( https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-and-gdpr/11784 ) Fix: Some HWS Vote issues Fix: zero votes no reward
Released May 22, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.3 | 22.05.2018
Add: Counter for Vote HWS feature Vote for HWS | Rewards inclusive Add: Vote on frontpage hws.global Fix: Wrong template
Released May 21, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.2 | 20.05.2018
Add: Vote for HWS (Vote for HWS | Rewards inclusive)
Released May 1, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.1 | 01.05.2018
Add: missing Donation options in the Player Info Add: Prototype name if you are Prototype Change: HWS Marketplace SALE value for 0 day Fix: missing / wrong style for Modal windows Fix: layout issues in the Hunter Board Fix: Donation keep bp card wrong boolean
Released April 13, 2018
HWS Connect 3.9.0 | 13.04.2018
Add: %SALE% column for the HWS Marketplace to see when the next Unit Price reduction will happen (sortable)
Released March 2, 2018
HWS Connect 3.8.6 | 02.03.2018
Change: EGS Stealth data is now requested per click as well Fix: EGS Un-stealth for one ship didn't work on NA
Released February 28, 2018
HWS Connect 3.8.4 | 28.02.2018
Change: Kill Board is now on the front page, after you logged in Fix: Some styles
Released February 23, 2018
HWS Connect 3.8.2 | 23.02.2018
Add: Kill Board - see your kill stats (excluded alliance and faction member kills) Add: Stealth and Un-Stealth individual structures Add: Blocks column for Tax Change: Reorder sidebar menu Stealth <> Proximity entry Change: Total Tax wording and styles Fix: Stealthing buttons Fix: Some typos
Released February 20, 2018
HWS Connect 3.7.6 | 20.02.2018
Fix: Proximity Alarm on NA not working Fix: Structure Commander major performance improvement
Released February 17, 2018
HWS Connect 3.7.5 | 16.02.2018
Fix: structure type sortable on all views now
Released February 11, 2018
HWS Connect 3.7.4 | 11.02.2018
Fix: all available for pay in / out again
Released February 10, 2018
HWS Connect 3.7.3 | 09.02.2018
Add: You can also send credits to player names in addition to player account number. They have to be online though Fix: some input checks for too large numbers
Released February 8, 2018
HWS Connect 3.7.2 | 08.02.2018
Change: For consistency reason new player don't get 1 skill point for free anymore. The Daily Loot is the crucial method to get Skill Points now Fix: Day Counter style at Day 10+
Released February 5, 2018
HWS Connect 3.7.1 | 05.02.2018
Add: Stealth Control to unstealth your ships Add: More popup hints after button clicks Change: Refactor JS for better performance part I Change: Proximity Log refreshes now per click
Released February 4, 2018
HWS Connect 3.6.5 | 04.02.2018
Add: Structure Control. Almost all interactions can be done with buttons now such as Recycle, Destroy, Stealth, etc. Add: Elemental Bank PDA. Almost all interactions can be done with buttons now such as cointocr, send credits to players, etc. Add: OAM get all button in the OAM PDA Change: Reorder…
Released February 3, 2018
HWS Connect 3.4.0 | 03.02.2018
Add: OCD usage over the website. Almost all interactions can be done with buttons now Add: OAM usage over the website. Almost all interactions can be done with buttons now Fix: Daily Loot check
Released February 2, 2018
HWS Connect 3.3.1 | 02.02.2018
Add: Access HWS Connect login from any page Change: New Sidebar Icons and reposition some Fix: Hotview II, enjoy
Released February 1, 2018
HWS Connect 3.2.9 | 01.02.2018
Fix: Styles here and there Fix: Show daily loot first time Fix: Hotview I
Released January 31, 2018
HWS Connect 3.2.8 | 31.01.2018
Add: better layout for HWS Universe with different tabs and sections Fix: Final POST injections Fix: Session expired too often / fast
Released January 30, 2018
HWS Connect 3.2.5 | 30.01.2018
Change: table alignments, some colors and different number format Fix: Some style fixes Fix: more POST injections / session issues
Released January 29, 2018
HWS Connect 3.2.2 | 29.01.2018
Add: new and massive backend refactoring of the whole infrastructure Fix: XHR exploit magic Fix: Some style fixes Fix: POST injections Fix: expired session id actions
Released January 27, 2018
HWS Connect 3.1.8 | 27.01.2018
Fix: Fetching Data loader for empty features such as OCD
Released January 26, 2018
HWS Connect 3.1.7 | 26.01.2018
Change: Different styles for certain pages Fix: Table sort does not work for HWS Structure Commander and Proximity Log Fix: Proximity Log Clear button does not work Fix: HWS Marketplace Filter / Search does hide table header for sorting
Released January 24, 2018
HWS Connect 3.1.5 | 24.01.2018
Add: Implement HWS Garage Buy button to get the specific ship.
Released January 23, 2018
HWS Connect 3.1.4 | 23.01.2018
Change: Daily Loot relative time format until 3PM. Now new player don't get one loot for free but the system is like the eb interest system where you have a given time range to get it.
Released January 22, 2018
HWS Connect 3.1.3 | 22.01.2018
Add: HWS Marketplace "Edit Offer" button. Edit your offers like price change or stop order. Add: HWS Marketplace Search + Filter input. Add: Refresh of your OCD and OAM if you click the icon again. Fix: Daily Loot relative time format until 3PM (dev branch only. If test is successful tomorrow I'll…
Released January 21, 2018
HWS Connect 3.1.1 | 21.01.2018
Add: HWS Marketplace "Buy Offer" button. Fix: Daily Loot did not work for the past (> 1 day) Fix: Wrong layout if you are banned / not played on a specific server
Released January 20, 2018
HWS Connect 3.1.0 | 20.01.2018
Add: Add more buttons like whisper to players in the Player PDA (Player Info) Change: Remove Daily Loot and Skill Tree banner and add buttons again. Easier to find. Change: HWS Skill Tree layout Fix: HWS Connect Skill Tree DOM hack Fix: Left icon sidebar not scrolling Fix: Daily Loot wording claim…
Released January 20, 2018
HWS Connect 3.0 | 19.01.2018
New: HWS Connect 3.0! Read more: https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/new-hws-connect-3-0-revolution-how-to-play-empyrion/9896
Released December 10, 2017
HWS Connect 2017-12-10
Released November 5, 2017
HWS Connect 2017-11-05
Add: The server time in the sidebar. Good for your get support tickets for example
Released October 23, 2017
HWS Connect 2017-10-23
Add: Bounty (credits) is now visible on the Hunter Board! Have fun hunting ;)
Released October 13, 2017
HWS Connect 2017-10-13
Change: Renamed Intruder Log to Proximity Log and some inner table heads for better understanding
Released October 3, 2017
HWS Connect Changelog
Add: If you didn't claim your Daily Loot it will popup automatically after the second visit now as a gentle reminder Add: new card: Player Log to see all activities along HWS! See screenshots below Change: Implemented better version of HWS Connect cards. Especially for smartphones Fix: Scroll to…
Released September 28, 2017
HWS Connect Changelog
Add: Using this forum post now for HWS Connect Changelogs. Link in HWS Connect can be found over the sidebar navigation on the top right Add: Server <> Client countdown for HWS Connect Daily Loot Add: HWS Connect Daily Loot per Server Change: Daily Loot Button state Fix: Paddings and Margins