We have been working with the zones and balancing.
We've, for example, created more contrast between the zones. We scraped the old ones and simply built new better ones. These zones have more unique features than the previous zones had. Dangerous zone means better item-finding. The further you travel into space, the more unique zones you find. If you go up in level and focus in exploring you will also be able to discover more zones.
Some zone-examples:
Very cool. Really like the visual presentation you guys are going for.
Thank you!! :) Glad to hear you like it.