New build! https://wiki.arcengames.com/index.php?title=AI_War_2:Finalizing_Multiplayer#2.900_First_Press_Build
This one is the first to be available to press for looking at the upcoming Zenith Onslaught DLC (launches May 18th). I still have a lot of art to finish before launch (but all the icons are done!), and there are some remaining MP issues that need attention, but this is getting extremely solid.
This particular build also solves a couple of different ways that could let you accidentally get killed during tutorials. I still haven't been able to reproduce it other than wandering into the wrong planet, but I can see some ways in which it could come about. The tutorial now keeps the AI from moving between planets, and also keeps you from going into planets that would kill you in the earliest tutorials in particular.
Badger also made a lot of quality of life updates that should be helpful for both experienced players and new ones. And then of course lots of behind the scenes goodness from Zeus, CRCGamer, and ArnaudB on actual DLC2.
This version includes some notable updates to turret balance to make them simpler to use while still keeping their essence. And the More System Defenders mod got a few upates.
And lastly, the "Next Steps" journal has a great selection of actual useful advice now, thanks to Strategic Sage.
So many folks helping this come together cleanly. Thank you to everyone! There will likely be another release later today with more tweaks. And lots more over the next two weeks with art drops, balance tuning from our beta testers, and more MP fixes.
Enjoy!