Since the launch of Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition in mid-October, we've been hard at work, rolling out updates to enhance your gameplay experience. Following the initial post-release patch (v2.01), addressing those last-minute QA touches, we introduced the significant v2.1 update, packed with features already in our pipeline.

But here's where it gets thrilling: Version 2.2 is all about you! This update is a creative blend of your insightful feedback and our vision, transforming your ideas into in-game realities.

A New Level of Race Distinctiveness and UI Refinement

In version 2.2, we're not just amplifying the uniqueness of each race; we're also injecting a hefty dose of user-friendly tweaks based on your usability feedback. Remember, it's only been two months since release, and we're moving at breakneck speed to improve your experience!

Your Feedback, Our Mission: Addressing UI Annoyances

We heard your concerns loud and clear:

• Simplified Access: Reducing the number of clicks to essential information.
• Effortless Navigation: Making it easier to find the information you need.
• Visibility of Mechanics: Unveiling previously hidden crucial game mechanics.

Spotlight on Improvements: What’s New in Version 2.2

Here's a sneak peek at what we've been up to:

Enhanced Visibility: A glance at your treasury now shows per-turn changes, alongside total research, production, and control increases. We're even contemplating adding a culture points tracker.

For comparison, let’s look at version 2.1:




Now let’s look at v2.2 of a similar situation:







Detailed Fleet Insights: Dive deeper into fleet statistics with visible attack, defense, and combat ratings. Plus, we've made room for future stat additions.




Class-Based Ship Recognition: Identifying ship classes within fleets is now a breeze, crucial for the game's evolving combat dynamics. We're moving away from the traditional rock-paper-scissors approach to encourage diverse fleet compositions.




Efficient Fleet Management: Hold down the Shift key, and voila! You can now select and maneuver multiple ships or fleets simultaneously – perfect for strategizing over long distances.

Just the Beginning: The Future of Galactic Civilizations IV’s UI

This update is merely a stepping stone. We have grand plans for the ship designer, shipyards, planet screens, and beyond. In the world of modern strategy gaming, the evolution of UI is an ongoing journey, shaped by your gameplay experiences and feedback.

We Want to Hear from You!

We're excited about this direction and hope you are too! Share your thoughts in the comments and let's continue shaping the future of Galactic Civilizations IV together.