The Advanced Edition (AE) was a massive free expansion added to FTL in 2014. It is included by default in the version you have.
You might ask, "Why specifically the GOG version 1.5.13?" At a glance, the Steam version is identical. However, for the FTL enthusiast, GOG provides three distinct advantages.
Steam pushes updates automatically (even if you opt into "betas," it can be muddled). GOG Galaxy allows you to roll back, but the offline installer for 1.5.13 means you will never have to worry about a "surprise" patch breaking your mods. FTL - Faster Than Light Advanced Edition 1.5.13 GOG
You have the version. You have the GOG install. Now, how do you survive?
Version 1.5.13 has a distinct "Hard Mode" meta that differs from Normal. The Advanced Edition (AE) was a massive free
In FTL: Faster Than Light, players take on the role of a starship captain whose goal is to outrun an unstoppable enemy known as "The Fleet." The game features:
Even in 2025, FTL remains addictive. Version 1.5.13 captures the perfect difficulty curve. Consider the psychological loop: Every run is a story
Every run is a story. The 1.5.13 patch ensures the RNG is mathematically fair—it will still crush your soul, but it will do so legitimately.