Astra Protocol 2 is a space adventure described by developer Slice Bar Games as “cassette‑futurism inspired” and was released on Steam in December 2022. In the game, players command a powerful craft on a search‑and‑rescue mission to unravel the mystery of the Astra Protocol. A new update has been released to coincide with the third-year anniversary of this quirky retro-inspired title.

The game has received many positive reviews since its release, and fans of the game will welcome the new upgrades available in the update. In the game, players are guided by text commands and a 1980s‑style interface, supported by an operations manual. Players must navigate celestial bodies and asteroid fields while evading hostile ships in their search for evidence of survivors.

In a press statement, the developer said. “Slice Bar Games is proud to mark the third anniversary of Astra Protocol 2 with the release of a special Three Year Anniversary Patch. This free update delivers significant graphical and performance enhancements, introducing a new renderer and framework alongside a host of improvements designed to elevate the player experience.”

Key features of the update:

Improved visuals and shader effects.

Expanded environmental animations.

Multiple performance optimisations.

A refreshed and updated user manual.