Open Horizon’s latest patch is a small but critical fix for Stars Reach, restoring core functionality that had players staring at blank screens instead of their inventories. The Hotfix 7.3.2 update, released today, addresses a networking bug that prevented the inventory, skills, and crafting UI from loading at all.
Key fixes in this patch include:
- The inventory, skills, and crafting UI now appear correctly after a brief delay for players with very large inventories.
- The ability to heal other players’ wounds via the /dance emote has been restored.
- As a result of fixing the dance-heal mechanic, the dancers have been removed from the TPL Space Station.
“Users with very large inventories may still experience a brief delay before the data fully populates, but the UI should now display correctly after a moment.”
For players, this means no more guessing at your gear or skills mid-session—a welcome relief for crafters and explorers alike. The dance-heal fix is a quirky but beloved interaction that adds a touch of roleplay to combat recovery, though its removal from the station suggests it may have been causing unintended exploits or server strain.
While this hotfix is small, it’s a reminder that Stars Reach is in active development, with developers prioritizing stability over flashy new features. If you’ve been frustrated by missing UI elements, now’s a good time to jump back in and see if your build menus are finally cooperating.
