Rupture countdown
Display the current rupture stage and remaining time, following the game simulation when it pauses.
A closer look
StarRupture Overlay
An unofficial Windows game companion for rupture countdowns and recipe research tracking.
Background
Why I started it
While playing StarRupture, I wanted to keep the rupture countdown and materials for unfinished recipes visible on screen.
I built an overlay so I could check that information while continuing to play.
The work
What it offers
Pinned recipe progress
Keep the materials required for an unfinished recipe visible in a narrow sidebar.
In-game convenience
Show bag quantities and offer controls for positioning, scale and shortcuts.
Compass and waypoints
Coming in the next release: a compass and waypoint tools for navigation while playing.
Implementation
Engineering choices
Avoid changing the game
The companion reads the running game without modifying its files, memory or saves.
Fit the user’s workflow
Keep the information in a small overlay alongside the game.
Account for compatibility
Document supported game versions and how to troubleshoot problems after an update.
Current status
Where it stands
The source is published, but a packaged release is still being prepared. The project uses the PolyForm Strict licence; source availability does not grant open-source redistribution rights.