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Release 1.14

[p]Change Log:[/p][p]Ticket #2125 Content- Advanced game starts[/p][p]Advanced options for non-elder species faction starts:[/p][p][/p][p]Average games have the default starting conditions:[/p][p]· 1 Colony Ship[/p][p]· 2 Scout Ships[/p][p]· Pre-warp technologies known.[/p][p]· Starting treasury 100 BCs.[/p][p][/p][p]Post-Warp games begin with additional technologies:[/p][p]· 1 Colony Ship[/p][p]· 2 Scout Ships[/p][p]· Technologies to 250 RP known.[/p][p]· Starting treasury 150 BCs.[/p][p][/p][p]Advanced games begin with additional technologies, ships, and colonies:[/p][p]· 1 Colony Ship[/p][p]· 3 Scout Ships[/p][p]· 4 Starships[/p][p]· Technologies to 650 RP known.[/p][p]· Up to 3 colonies.[/p][p]· Starting treasury 200 BCs.[/p][p][/p][p]Lived in Galaxy games grant each faction has a randomized technological start from Average to Advanced.[/p][p][/p][p]Ticket #2126 Content- Doomsday clock pressure option[/p][p]Advanced option that increases doomsday clock by 1 each turn after 200 turns[/p]

Lord of Rigel October Community Update

[p]Greetings Lords of Rigel. For this month's community update a new end game weapon makes its way to the galaxy: the Black Hole Generator. As black holes are the ultimate spooky thing in the universe it seemed fitting for the season. The BHG is a weapon of tremendous power, causing area of effect damage and disabling ships caught in its wake. This also comes with some under the hood optimizations for area of effect weapons in tactical.[/p][p][/p][p]Image 1. The Black Hole Generator in action.[/p][p][/p][p]Image 2. Black Hole Generator in the Tech Tree[/p][p][/p][p]This update also includes five new custom faction logos! Check them out below:[/p][p]Image 3. New Faction logos in new game [/p][p][/p][p]What's planned next? As mentioned last month there been great quality of life suggestions on the forums and ideas for some alternative game mode options. Some of these suggestions may make their way into future updates over the coming months.[/p][p][/p][p]Feedback and any bug reports are welcome on the steam forums and in our discord. If you like the game please leave a review![/p][p]Join the Rhombus Studios Discord[/p]

Release 1.13

Changelog:

Content- Black Hole Generator special weapon
Content- New custom faction logos available in new game

Steam Autumn Sale 2025- Lord of Rigel 50% Discount

[p]Greetings current and future Lords of Rigel! We continue our discount into this week with the Steam Autumn Sale! To celebrate the fall, why not spread the warmth with a phase transit cannon?[/p][p][/p][p]The Lord of Rigel demo and soundtrack are available for free download.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]If you have comments, suggestions, feedback, or reporting issues check out our steam forums and discord. If you enjoy the game please leave a review![/p][p][/p][p]Rhombus Studios Discord[/p]

Lord of Rigel Equinox Special 50% Off!

[p]Greetings current and future Lords of Rigel! This week LoR is at a 50% discount to celebrate the equinox. Shape the future of a galaxy in the throes of a cold war between the ancient Rigelan and Arcturan species.[/p][p][/p][p]The Lord of Rigel demo and soundtrack are available for free download.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]If you have comments, suggestions, feedback, or reporting issues check out our steam forums and discord. If you enjoy the game please leave a review![/p][p][/p][p]Rhombus Studios Discord[/p]