was the first major update for the game's Early Access phase , released on March 16, 2023 . This patch focused heavily on performance stability and fixing critical launch-day bugs. Key Improvements
For a complete breakdown of the over 300 changes, you can view the official v0.1.1.0 Release Notes on the Kerbal Space Program Forums. KSP2 Release Notes - Update v0.1.1.0 - Page 4
: Joint strength for engine plates and reinforced connections was significantly improved to reduce "wobbly rockets". It also fixed the "Kraken Drive" bug where obstructed engine exhaust caused unintended thrust. Kerbal.Space.Program.2.v0.1.1.0.Early.Access.to...
: Fuel flow calculations were optimized to be up to 3x faster , and "garbage collection" (memory management) was reduced by half. Users reported FPS gains of approximately 15–25% in certain flight scenarios.
: Restored collision at the bottom of the Mohole and fixed issues where ground textures incorrectly projected onto vehicles at the Kerbal Space Center. was the first major update for the game's
: Increased the range and brightness of vehicle lights and updated models for several parts, including the MK1 Peregrine and MK1 Raven .
: Performed a balance pass on wheels (steering/torque) and re-tuned the mass for structural parts, nosecones, and fairings. KSP2 Release Notes - Update v0
: Fixed disappearing orbital trajectories after loading and corrected trajectory intercept displays. Part & UI Updates