Hello everyone,
just a quick word to let you know what we're currently working on and when you can expect a new update to be released.
The 1.0.4 patch will be a big one. We will provide many bug fixes, especially the ones on space combat stability issues that have been reported by several players. There will also be significant balance changes and AI improvements, as for several UI tweaks.
The game's overall reception has been very good and we're happy with the feedback we've obtained so far. We collected lots of great suggestions for improvement from the community, which will be offered through future updates.
The game's launch and sales were successful enough to guarantee that we will be able to support the game as previously envisaged! So, expect at least 2 DLC, 2 expansion packs as for continuing improvement through free updates for everybody!
If all goes according the plan, the idea is to release the 1.0.4 patch next week (Aug 19-23). The fixes and changes are substantial, so this will require some major testing before we can release this new patch.
As for what you can expect, here's a quick preview:
- A bit faster early game (e.g. faster to build colony ships, more benefit from support ships early)
- Research will be slower, especially in the mid and late game
- Support Ships more useful early on but not as strong in the mid/late game
- AI more challenging/aggressive now, especially on higher difficulties
- AI invades with superior forces now
- AI will equip much better ships with better weapons earlier in the game
- Allow constructing planets on outposts that belong to the player
- Many balance changes
- Many bug fixes (especially in the combat, but in other areas as well)
- Several UI tweaks
- And more!
Stay tuned!
Thanks!
Adam Solo & Hugo Rosado
Praxis Games