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Version 0.980 brought significant improvements to OpenGL, resulting in faster performance on older machines compared to the modern, more resource-intensive versions. The quest for the is more than just
This version introduced significant technical and astronomical improvements that defined the "classic" SpaceEngine experience: Space Engine Engine Upgrades : Transitioned to OpenGL 3.3 and implemented a reverse z-buffer SpaceEngine’s Steam version