Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond News

Greetings, fellow leaders!

We have another update to make your road to world domination smoother and more enjoyable than before - it includes many bugfixes, from simple value display errors to potentially game-breaking issues with the autosave system. Not only that, but we have added a highly requested feature; and it shows you truly want to live out the fantasy of becoming a world-class politician in our game, since that feature is: Cheats!

These new cheats allow you to give your country more resources, increase your regime's stability, and more. You can activate cheats in the Settings under the 'Other' tab, and you can use the individual actions ingame by right-clicking a province you own.


If you are missing some action you believe would come in handy, please let us know - the best way to do that is on our Discord server or the Steam Discussions. You can also contact us by sending an e-mail [email protected]. Of course, we want your feedback on all aspects of the game, not just the new cheats - please, feel free to send us any suggestions or ideas you have.

And if you encounter any bug and want to report it, be sure to describe the problem in detail, and include your save file and log file, which you can find here: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Jujubee\RP3
(Simply archive all the contents of the folder and upload it to gdrive, wetransfer or any other file sharing service, sending us the link)

Happy Strategizing!

[h3]Full Change Log:[/h3]

• Added a cheats system
  
• Added a visual indicator for aircraft patrol
  
• Fixed an occasional failure to load the effect description in the game event window
  
• Fixed a bug causing territories not directly adjacent to a country, but belonging to it, not being highlighted on the map when hovering over the country
  
• Fixed overlapping colors on the map when one area is inside another (such as a country bordering only one other country, without access to a sea)
  
• Fixed bugs related to an air officer fleeing
  
• Fixed a bug with parliamentary elections - sometimes it was possible to choose the wrong party - regardless of the parameters and members of the government, the same party was elected over and over again
  
• Fixed starting party not being the main party when starting a new game
  
• Added effects applied after elections
  
• Fixed a bug causing party members not being generated for the player's country
  
• Fixed a bug causing governors not being elected and assigned
  
• Fixed an issue with countries' labels redrawing
  
• UI: fixed detection if values are at their minimum
  
• Fixed miscellaneous notifications errors
  
• Changed the default/starting air officers' order to PatrolTarget instead of Idle
  
• Fixed errors with Country and Province Name Labels
  
• Optimized notifications to minimize errors
  
• Fixed a bug causing errors with population growth
  
• Fixed maintenance cost of active projects
  
• Improved visualization of occupied province after loading
  
• Fixed a bug with strategic points - they did not work after save / load
  
• Added notification protection - incorrect notifications are not displayed, only deleted, which reduces errors
  
• Fixed a bug with projects at the start of a game, so that mutually exclusive ones are never active at the same time
  
• Fixed the power vacuum mechanic - a politician placed in a different position is replaced with another one after winning
  
• Fixed a bug preventing country names being displayed in event windows (only flags)
  
• Fixed the notification about a war with a neighboring country
  
• Updated starting parties in Standard mode
  
• Updated various event graphics
  
• Elections will now lower Unrest to serve as a 'Grace Period' for the new Government
  
• Unrest will now be reduced after the end of protests in a country
  
• Lowered frequency of protests
  
• Increased the base unit limit
  
• Updated the effects and maintenance costs of Projects
  
• Unit Maintenance costs will now be colorized correctly
  
• Updated monthly changes to the Stock Market Index
  
• Descriptions of modifiers resulting from the effects of an action now display action names (e.g. Inflation Fight, Pop Music Festival etc.), not the names of the effects
  
• The description of the condition for having a specific colonization phase now displays the name of the colonization phase, not the general "Colonial Stage Implemented"
  
• Fixed a bug preventing the province overview window from closing
  
• Fixed a bug causing the game to sometimes freeze during autosave
  
• Added new information tooltips to windows
  
• Corrected layers in the Government window, where the panel stayed on the screen after opening another window.
  
• Filled in missing airport and dock points in United Kingdom
  

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Greetings, fellow leaders!

We have another patch for you, focused again on fixing the most serious and annoying bugs; most notably, the Stock Market issue and the problem with task notifications.

We have also added new information tooltips, so it should now be easier for you to get your bearings in the game, whether you're a newcomer or a Grand Strategy veteran.

These fixes cannot apply to existing saves, so we recommend starting a fresh campaign to get the full benefit of the update.

If you have not seen it yet, we have prepared a sneak peek of the Early Access Roadmap - so you can understand what we're planning to do add to Realpolitiks 3 before the full release:



But you can influence those plans and design decisions too - the entire reason we launched in Early Access is so that we can tailor the final version of the game to your expectations, based on your feedback - so please, keep giving us your suggestions and reporting those bugs! The best way to do that is our Discord server or the Steam Discussions. You can also contact us by sending an e-mail [email protected].

If you are reporting a bug, be sure to describe the problem in detail, and include your save file and log file, which you can find here: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Jujubee\RP3
(Simply archive all the contents of the folder and upload it to gdrive, wetransfer or any other file sharing service, sending us the link)

Happy Strategizing!

[h3]Full Change Log:[/h3]

• fixed an issue with Stock Markets that caused the Index value to skyrocket after a short time,
  
• fixed an issue with the Government window sometimes interlacing with other windows,
  
• fixed an issue that prevented the recruitment of ships and aircraft in the United Kingdom,
  
• added new information tooltips,
  
• addressed some financial balance issues for various smaller countries,
  
• Party Ideology effect value will no longer surpass the party program (the target value) while approaching it,
  
• fixed problems with task notifications that were causing performance issues and the inability to close the task window in some instances,
  
• fixed an issue with refreshing the latest notification
  

Greetings, fellow leaders!

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond has been in Early Access for a little over a day now, and thanks to your feedback, we've already prepared a patch fixing various bugs, improving the optimization, adding quality of life features and overall making parts of the game clearer to understand - the full Change Log can be found below. We would recommend starting a new campaign in order to make sure all fixes are applied properly and that you get the best possible gameplay experience.

Please continue giving us your feedback here in the comments, in the Steam discussions, or join the Realpolitiks HQ Discord - we need your input in order to make this the best grand strategy experience for you!

We are already working on a next patch, as we would like to release hotfixes similar to this one about once a week; while these are a priority right now and our focus is on fixing any technical issues and making the current content playable as smoothly as possible for you, we have plans for bigger updates throughout the Early Access period as well. Those will bring new features that will give you an even wider variety of tools for ruling your country, the world and the Solar system. Take a peek at some of the things the first two Content Updates will bring:



We would also like to address one significant point many of you have raised: Realpolitiks 3 is not designed to accurately simulate existing countries or their cultures. Instead, it is focused on providing a fun gameplay experience, letting you lead a country in a modern setting and rule it however you choose. To keep each playthrough fresh, countries are partially randomized at the start of every campaign. While borders, political systems, and overall power stay the same, the starting stats and policies will be different each time, providing new challenges and opportunities. We have included this clarification at the start of the game and in its store description - it was never our intention to create any different expectations.

And now, without further ado, the full Change Log of our first Hotfix:

• Set default autosave interval to 15 min (only for new users - the update does not overwrite existing settings profiles, but you can set your autosave interval in Options => Other)
  
• Changed the name of "Realism" mode to "Standard" to avoid confusion
  
• Added the initial character creator for standard mode
  
• Added several new information tooltips to various windows
  
• Improved several tooltips in the economy manager
  
• Removed the ability to focus on the game, and to manually save the game during autosave, to prevent corrupt autosaves
  
• Added protection against loading a corrupted save
  
• Declaring war action is now possible for countries in the same political bloc (such as the UN)
  
• Reduced the cost of maintaining a political bloc
  
• Fixed air officer being blocked in some cases after ending a war
  
• Fixed incorrect info on several projects in the Military Policy tree that claimed to modify "Population" instead of Unrest
  
• The poorest countries will now start the game with a slightly better financial balance
  
• Fixed a talent tree that was missing in some instances
  
• Corrected a few typos in Main Menu and Credits
  
• Fixed a bug preventing players from closing the Province window
  
• Fixed a bug allowing values to exceed set minimums and maximums
  
• Fixed effects related to party ideology
  
• Included value settings in their initialization - this caused strange errors in calculations at a game start
  
• Fixed various events that were incorrectly checking for initial conditions before applying their effects
  
• Fixed the change log window in main menu - it will no longer show in a loading scene
  
• Increased HDI gains from basic projects
  
• Reduced the impact of Stability on annual HDI change
  
• Fixed a bug causing the action "add to block" to be sometimes unavailable
  
• Improved the balance of tasks related to GDP Growth
  
• Improved the mechanic of choosing a ruler during elections.
  
• Improved several icons and visual effects for taking various actions
  

Happy Strategizing!

P.S.: If you encounter any issues or bugs, please report them either through Discord, here on Steam or by email to [email protected].

Be sure to describe the problem in detail, and include your save file and log file, which you can find here: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Jujubee\RP3
(Simply archive all the contents of the folder and upload it to gdrive, wetransfer or any other file sharing service, sending us the link)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2298690/Realpolitiks_3_Earth_and_Beyond/

Greetings, fellow leaders!

Are you ready to start your political career? Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is available right now in Early Access. However, it is only just the beginning for us too - so please keep in mind that the game is not yet finished, and you may encounter bugs, technical issues, and imperfect balancing. We kindly ask for your understanding and patience as we work to enhance the game.

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We plan to implement frequent, regular updates to address any problems and issues while also introducing new features.. We are committed to doing all we can to make Realpolitiks 3 the best grand strategy experience possible. But to succeed in that endeavour, we need your help. We require as much feedback from you as possible — positive and negative.

Of course, we believe the game is already fun to play and if you wish just to buy it early and start dominating the world already, you are absolutely welcome to do so; we are extremely grateful for your support. If you are a fan of the series and own any (or both) of the previous instalments, we have also prepared a Realpolitiks Franchise Bundle - by purchasing that, you receive an extra 15% off on top of all the other applicable discounts on Realpolitiks 3 and any of the two previous games you don't own yet.

But keep in mind—at the moment, for the most balanced and enjoyable experience possible, we recommend only choosing countries with a strength factor higher than 5 to start your campaign.



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On the other hand, if you wish to leave your mark on the game and help shape its final form, you are cordially invited to join our Discord server (or come to Steam Discussions), where you can share your thoughts, offer suggestions, and discuss possible improvements with other players as well as with the development team. We’re eager to hear from you!

Happy Strategizing!
The Jujubee Team


P.S.: If you encounter any issues or bugs, please report them either through Discord, here on Steam or by email to [email protected].

Be sure to describe the problem in detail, and include your save file and log file, which you can find here: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Jujubee\RP3 (simply archive all the contents of the folder and upload it to gdrive, wetransfer or any other file sharing service, sending us the link)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2298690/Realpolitiks_3_Earth_and_Beyond/

Greetings, fellow leaders!

Today we have some important news for you. We are thrilled to announce that Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond will launch into Early Access on October 22!

As of the Early Access launch, you will be able to pick from a range of 195 countries, and strive for domination of not just the Earth, but the entire Solar System in three different game modes:

• Realism mode ties you to a world which runs very similarly to ours, with pacts dividing the world between several blocs (NATO, EU, etc.).
  
• Overdrive mode offers a freedom of experience with all stats cranked up to extreme. With old order being just a flimsy excuse for an all-out brawl between the strongest. This mode is the only one available in the demo that's live right now, we hope you will give it a try and let us know what you think!
  
• Sandbox mode lets you build up from the start and make any country your politician leads a success - and boy, is it a long and hard journey to the top.
  

A number of features and mechanics are already planned to be added during the Early Access period - with the final 1.0 launch expected to be released in the first half of 2025. These include the possibility to use weapons of mass destruction, implement martial law, the influence of pollution on the environment, different winning objectives for campaigns and much more - even overall different campaign scenarios and recreating historical countries. The developers are also planning to add more textual localizations to the game at full launch, including French, German, Spanish, Polish, Simplified Chinese and Russian.

We will post a more detailed roadmap of our Early Access development at launch, but since we will rely heavily on your feedback, these are subject to change.

Thank you very much for supporting us, we can't wait to show you more! For now, enjoy the DEMO that's available for the Steam Next Fest period and keep sharing your thoughts with us - the best way to do that is joining the Realpolitiks HQ Discord server, where you can chat directly with the devs!

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