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Evidence-bounded help for Keen's Hostile Encounters Alpha: separate the new-world warning for Tutorial Stages and Contracts from other update features, check documented Combat NPC limits, and prepare a reproducible report. No GamerWin save or encounter was tested.

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Use the Hostile Encounters new-world note only for some Tutorial Stages and Contracts. Check Planet Verdure NPC scope and dated patch fixes separately; the two local tools do not read saves, reproduce encounters or submit reports.

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Space Engineers 2: Do Hostile Encounters Contracts Need a New Save?

Keen says some Tutorial Stages and Contracts need a new game. Check the exact scope, protect an existing world, and compare it without assuming every new feature requires a reset.

Updated November 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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Space Engineers 2 Hostile Encounters: Check Planet, NPC Scope and Patch Fixes

Separate documented NPC limits from likely bugs: current foundations are on Verdure, Jetpack enemies are not implemented, and Keen's dated notes list Creative-mode and spawn-crash fixes.

Updated November 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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