0.19 out? You betcha!

We’re happy to announce a new release of KSP. This update was a bit of a turning point in our usual way of doing things. These are the most important new features:



* Linux Support:

There is now a native Linux version of KSP! Official support for Ubuntu 12.04, but it should work on most distributions.



* Atmospheric Effects:

Watch your spacecraft flare up as they re-enter the atmosphere, and produce vapor trails during high-speed flight.



* New Kerbal Animations:

The Kerbals got a massive overhaul on their facial expressions! The new Expressions system uses the new Mecanim animation engine from Unity, giving Kerbals a lot more expressiveness. Watch their faces distort in total panic or gleeful joy, now also when you’re out on EVA.



* Rover Wheels:

Drive across the surface of other worlds with the new rover wheel parts, which are steerable and self-powered. Construct anything from tiny unmanned rovers, to exploration buggies, to huge mobile contraptions.



* Graphical and Scenery Improvements

We’ve got a New Launchpad model at KSC, with 100% less launch tower, a new Runway, and much improved night-time lighting, making for greatly improved visuals, especially at night.



* More New Parts

We’ve added several new parts for general construction. Featuring panels, girders, and a lot more!



For more information, check out the forum post by our lead developer:

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/content.php/148-KSP-0-19-Released!

-Team KSP