Release 27.0

Issues

• Importing backgrounds in Fred2 doesn't fully work.

  enhancement
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7194 · Filter by author MoerasGrizzly opened on Jan 19, 2026 · Release 27.0
  3

• give props, waypoint lists, jump nodes, and waypoints the full slot treatment

  refactor
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7715·Goober5000 opened Aug 17, 2026 · Updated Aug 31, 2026

• add parent field to sexp_node for O(1) parent lookups

  enhancementrefactorsexps
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7714·Goober5000 opened Aug 17, 2026 · Updated Aug 31, 2026

• Modernize barracks pilot-stats line storage

  cleanupui
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7740·Goober5000 opened Aug 25, 2026 · Updated Aug 31, 2026

• put pause_parse/unpause_parse in RAII

  refactor
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7749·Goober5000 opened Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 31, 2026

• External weapon model refactor: convert legacy gun rotation

  cleanup
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7751·Goober5000 opened Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 31, 2026

• External weapon model refactor: external models on turrets

  refactorRequested by Active Mod
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7752·Goober5000 opened Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 31, 2026·Draft

• Fix standalone crash when client disconnects before mission loads

  fixmulti
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7355·chief1983 opened Apr 6, 2026 · Updated Aug 31, 2026
  12

• Nixprime's auto equalize shields

  enhancement
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#324·z64555 opened Aug 25, 2015 · Updated Aug 31, 2026
  13

• Texture gamma rendering and us?

  graphicsregression
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#5046 · Filter by author MoerasGrizzly opened on Dec 23, 2022 · Release 27.0
  12

  

• -nospec restoration

  discussiongraphicsnot a bug
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#4672 · Filter by author EatThePath opened on Sep 18, 2022 · Release 27.0

• FR: Multiple thruster graphical enhancements

  enhancementgraphicsRequested by Active Mod
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#5590 · Filter by author Durandal-Thoth opened on Sep 8, 2023 · Release 27.0
  1

• hold bitmap references for replacement and script-set textures

  fixgraphics
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7763·Goober5000 opened Sep 5, 2026 · Updated Sep 8, 2026

• fix campaign reset wiping player stats

  fixgameplayWaiting for Stable
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7430·Goober5000 opened May 7, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 2026·Draft
  1

• refactor split_str_once

  cleanupenhancementrefactorWaiting for Stable
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7483·Goober5000 opened May 28, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 2026·Draft
  7

• Supernova sun glare and fade regressions

  buggraphicsregressionWaiting for Stable
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#4152 · Filter by author Goober5000 opened on Apr 8, 2022 · Release 27.0
  12

• Coverity Unused values Issues

  coverityfixsanitizer/stability
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#5763·JohnAFernandez opened Nov 4, 2023 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
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• Weapon dot-to-target input

  enhancement
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7285·Kestrellius opened Mar 12, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
  3

• flickering on maneuvering thrusters when releasing afterburner

  buggraphics
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#5912 · Filter by author Goober5000 opened on Jan 3, 2024 · Release 27.0
  5

• refactor firing point patterns into a FirepointState class shared between primaries and secondaries

  enhancementrefactor
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7772·Goober5000 opened Sep 7, 2026 · Updated Sep 8, 2026·Draft

• Weapon Selection: Fifth line of text disappears.

  bug
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7166 · Filter by author chromi opened on Dec 28, 2025 · Release 27.0
  2

• psnet2 always opens UDP socket

  cleanupmulti
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#526 · Filter by author asarium opened on Jan 29, 2016 · Release 27.0
  9

  

• Release 24_0_0 fails to compile with Portage

  build
  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#6004 · Filter by author freijon opened on Feb 26, 2024 · Release 27.0
  18

  

• Configurable primary selection

  aienhancement
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7709·Kestrellius opened Aug 15, 2026 · Updated Sep 10, 2026

• Comm order types modder-configurable (take 2)

  aiHUD
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  scp-fs2open/fs2open.github.com#7776·wookieejedi opened Sep 11, 2026 · Updated Sep 13, 2026