Space Face! 2.3 First Look Stream 1, TL:DW Recap

On Tuesday the 14th, Frontier's Senior Community Manager Ed Lewis presented some 'On The Horizon' livestreams to show some of the coming content in The Commanders 2.3 update. Ed was joined on Tuesday by Producer Eddie Symons to present a first look at the 'Commander Creator', the 'Camera Suite' and a couple other extras. 

Holo Me
No, it's not a Dark Souls protagonist nor is it a type of space cheese; it's the name of the Commander Creator system coming in 2.3. This is accessed via the right hand panel, next to the Engineers button, and takes you to the rarely seen back end of your cockpit where it presents the holographic representation of yourself. This view is accompanied by a window with all of your options within the toolset category selected at the bar at the top of the screen.

The options include an impressive array of preset 'space faces', all produced using the same tools you too can use should you not find a preset that floats your boat. The toolsets include Body, Complexion, Hair, Face, Head and Cosmetics.

The Body tools allow for suit customisation with the choice of pattern and then colouration, but also lights,shoulder decals and helmets. For the helmets you can choose whether the face shield is clear or opaque, whether you normally wear the full helm or just the collar and backplate or no helmet at all. Of course in emergencies your character will don their full headgear, it's either that or hold their breath.

With Complexion you choose your commanders skin colour, condition and visible ageing. you can select skin details such as pockmarks, moles and freckles. Perhaps choose some drastic facial scars and even set some asymmetry to your pilots face. after all, we can't all be princess perfect.




For hair there is a variety of short to medium hairstyles since long loose hair is not a good idea in zero G. you also have a rainbow of colours to choose from and also whether or not the eyebrows should match the hair. For the fellas there is also a selection of facial hair available, again coloured to taste.



Both Face and Head come with a plethora of sliders to tweak and menus to select until you get your pilots visage the way you want it. Particular note goes the the eyes where not only can you have mismatched eyes if you fancy a 'Major Tom' look, but there are also cybernetic options available.

Cosmetics didn't have much to show bar the usual make up but Eddie did mention that tattoos are going to be a thing that will be available.

Once set, your avatar is instantly updated and used for both on your ship and your multicrew representation.

Camera Suite

As I said in my analysis of the teaser image, the Camera Suite has a bunch of preset positions dotted around the ship and is equipped with zoom, depth of field and blur functions. However not only will you be able to free fly the camera to over 2km away from your ship but also retain flight control of your ship. This is going to be incredible in the hands of the video making community.

Dolphin Announcement

After many reported sightings of this elusive beast, the majestic Dolphin class vessel has finally broken the surface for all to see. The luxury staryacht will be available in 2.3 but as for further details on it's capabilities, we will have to wait for now.

Mega Ships
First seen in the PS4 announcement trailer, Mega Ships are non player owned giant mobile interactable vessels, some of which you will even be able to dock with. The first of which has been named 'Fisher's Rest', in honour of the late Carrie Fisher. Over time we will be seeing a bunch of Mega Ship variants, what they are or their purpose is being kept close to Frontiers collective chest.