This update adds all the new content from the Starfinder 2E playtest, and a lot of the Pathfinder Player Core content referenced in it. That said, not all of the new content has been implemented yet, so you may find that some of the bonuses, adjustments and general effects described by feats, class features and so on are not automatically applied. I'll be improving this in subsequent releases. You can get a more detailed snapshot of the state of Hephaistos 2E at https://sf2e.hephaistos.online/roadmap.

Hephaistos & Licensing​

With the reinstating of the Community Use Policy (CUP) on the 22nd of August work on Hephaistos can proceed as normal. I hope those affected by the changes to Infinite licensing can get a similarly amicable resolution. In the mean time, Paizo have extended the deadline for publishing SF1 and PF1 content on Infinite to 1st of October (post).

I mentioned in my last update that Paizo had reached out to discuss the terms of a bespoke licensing agreement. That discussion is no longer happening, because a special license isn't necessary anymore. To be honest, I was never thrilled with the idea of getting a bespoke license anyway.

Of course, the Community Use Policy now is no more legally irrevocable than it was before. However, it was killed and then it was resurrected. I don't think that would've happened if it wasn't for the widespread community outcry in support of all the projects that depend on it. While I wish Paizo would've communicated these changes before implementing them, at least they are willing to listen to the community, admit mistakes and fix them, which is good. I also feel that this demonstrates that the only way we get to keep the Community Use Policy is by using it to build pillars that elevate the community, which is why I want Hephaistos to continue being CUP-based.

• Added shields.
• The number of incomplete items in Creator > Ancestry section now takes unselected languages into account.

• Implemented Alternate Ability Boosts and Voluntary Flaws rules.
• Tabs in the Character Creator now show incomplete items.

• Ammunition can now be loaded into weapons.
• A file containing Pathmuncher-compatible can now be downloaded for characters.

Four Years On​

This release marks the fourth anniversary of Hephaistos' first release, and perhaps the busiest year of development so far. Feature-wise, GMs got more tools, with the completion of the Campaign Manager and the addition of Infinite Worlds and the Tactical Encounter Manager. Content-wise, the release and subsequent implementation in Hephaistos of Starfinder Enhanced gave players plenty of new options as well.

Of course, the biggest news of the last year was the announcement of Starfinder 2E, which eventually led me to start working on Hephaistos 2E. I'm looking forward to the playtest that's just around the corner, to seeing the new iteration of the game, and of course, to supporting it within Hephaistos. The SF1E website will continue to be my main focus, and I intend on completing the features list (https://hephaistos.online/features).

Hephaistos is the product of the wonderful community that supports it. The bug reports and feedback make it better every release, and the Patreon and Ko-Fi donations help compensate the infrastructure costs. So, thank you all for the support.

• Custom counters can now be added on the Sheet page.
• Languages can now be selected in the Creator > Ancestry > Overview section.
• Added support for versatile heritages.
• Added ammunition from Field Test #1.

• Skill checks, ability checks, saving throws, and strike attack and damage can now be rolled clicking on the appropriate value on the Quick section of the Sheet page.
• Added remaining conditions from Pathfinder Player Core

As previously mentioned, the SF2 website is under active development, but I welcome any feedback, suggestions or comments you may already have.

Hephaistos for Starfinder 2E, or Hephaistos 2E for short, is live and accessible from the URL above. Like the website for first edition, this version of Hephaistos has been built from the ground up to support Starfinder 2E.

As with the game itself, Hephaistos 2E is under active development, so you may find missing or broken features. The website also only contains data from Starfinder Field Test #1 to #4, with some bits and pieces from Pathfinder Player Core.

Finally, since the game itself is in a state of flux, characters cannot be saved at the moment. However, you can print a character sheet for any characters you do create.