Hello again everyone. 1.17.8 will be released to the "Testing Branch" on March 31st. This build does have some save game changes and will require you to start a new game.
If you have not manually switched to "Testing Branch" then you remain on 1.17 until 1.18 is ready. This update will not effect you or your save games.
If you wish to switch to our "Testing Branch" see this tutorial on how to! http://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2594
Thank you all and enjoy!