Awesome bit of news. I really enjoy Starbound but don't like to have my character or ship wiped. That said this will be the last character wipe but there is also a possibility this will be the last planet wipe.
After the update are you going to dive in to the game or will you be waiting a bit longer?
http://playstarbound.com/info-about-the-upcoming-patch/

I will return after the next character wipe. Oh yes, I will return! And then you may not see me for awhile. :P