Faster AI, New Stations & Notifications
[p]The 0.16 update is here, bringing major improvements to performance, AI, and overall gameplay experience.[/p][h3]Faster Multithreaded AI[/h3][p]The AI now uses all available CPU cores, making turns significantly faster on modern systems. You’ll notice much faster decision-making, especially on larger maps.
In addition, AI logic for colonization, terraforming, researching, ship-building, starport management, and positioning has been improved. Expect rival factions to me even more intelligent and challenging.[/p][h3]Two New Support Stations[/h3][p]The station selection has been expanded with two new tactical structures:[/p]![]()
[/p][h3]New Notification System[/h3][p]Stay informed with the new notification UI, which highlights key in-game events and decisions. It’s now easier to keep track of what’s happening across your growing empire.[/p][h3]Other Highlights[/h3]
In addition, AI logic for colonization, terraforming, researching, ship-building, starport management, and positioning has been improved. Expect rival factions to me even more intelligent and challenging.[/p][h3]Two New Support Stations[/h3][p]The station selection has been expanded with two new tactical structures:[/p]
- [p]Armament Grid Station boosts attack and damage of nearby friendly ships.[/p]
- [p]Shield Matrix Station strengthens the shield of nearby friendly ships.[/p][p]These stations reward careful positioning and open new defensive and offensive strategies for mid- and late-game.[/p]
- [p]Reordered planets in the terraform menu[/p]
- [p]Bigger building indicators[/p]
- [p]Unmet players’ victory points now shown in end screen.[/p]
- [p]Numerous bug fixes and UI refinements.[/p]
- [p]Menus on the right side of the screen can now be closed by right clicking[/p]
- [p]Fixed missing sounds[/p]
- [p]Fix incorrect tooltip texts for techs and stations.[/p]