What changed in Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion in 2013

53 updates · 14 main milestones · May 9, 2013 to Dec 16, 2013

Dec 16, 20136 events
Launch of v1.82 BETAother
Announcement of the release of the v1.82 BETA version for player feedback.
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v1.82 BETA release announcementother
Announcement of the v1.82 BETA version for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion.
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Various fixes included in v1.82 BETAbug fix
The update contains several other fixes beyond balance adjustments.
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Balance adjustments for Stellar Phenomena DLCbalance change
This update is largely designed to address balance issues with the Stellar Phenomena DLC.
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Balance adjustments for Stellar Phenomena DLCbalance change
This update is largely designed to address balance issues with the Stellar Phenomena DLC.
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Various bug fixes included in v1.82 BETAbug fix
The update contains several other fixes beyond balance adjustments.
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Nov 6, 201311 events
Stellar Phenomena DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
The Stellar Phenomena DLC pack adds nine new deep space anomalies and 11 optional random events.
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Bug Fixes in v1.80 Updatebug fix
Various bug fixes included in the v1.80 update.
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Updated Shader System in v1.80performance
An updated shader system introduced in the v1.80 update.
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New Deep Space Anomalies Addednew contentMilestone
Nine new deep space anomalies introduced in the Stellar Phenomena DLC.
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Balance Changes in v1.80 Updatebalance change
Additional balance changes included in the v1.80 update.
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Updated Shader System in v1.80 Updateperformance
The v1.80 update includes an updated shader system.
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Balance Changes in v1.80 Updatebalance change
Additional balance adjustments included in the v1.80 update.
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Bug Fixes in v1.80 Updatebug fix
Various bug fixes implemented in the v1.80 update.
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New Deep Space Anomalies and Random Eventsnew contentMilestone
Nine new deep space anomalies and 11 optional random events added for strategic and tactical gameplay.
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New Random Events Introducednew contentMilestone
11 optional random events added to enhance strategic and tactical gameplay.
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Stellar Phenomena DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
The Stellar Phenomena DLC pack adds nine new deep space anomalies and 11 optional random events.
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Aug 21, 20136 events
Sins: Rebellion v1.79 Beta Launchnew content
Start of an opt-in BETA for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion.
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Multiple Balance Changes Implementedbalance change
Several balance changes have been made in the v1.79 beta.
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Sins: Rebellion v1.79 Beta Launchnew content
Start of the opt-in BETA for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion.
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Multiple Balance Changes Implementedbalance change
Several balance changes have been made in the v1.79 beta.
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Updated Graphics Shader Systemgraphics
The game's graphics shader system has been updated.
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Updated Graphics Shader Systemgraphics
The game's graphics shader system has been updated.
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Jun 27, 20132 events
Fix for map designer selection offsetbug fix
Resolved an issue in the in-game map designer that was causing selection offsets for users without the Forbidden Worlds DLC.
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Fix for Map Designer Selection Offsetbug fix
Resolved an issue with the in-game map designer that was offsetting selections for users without the Forbidden Worlds DLC.
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Jun 18, 20134 events
Forbidden Worlds DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
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Multiple Bug Fixes Implementedbug fix
Several reported bugs by users have been fixed in this update.
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Forbidden Worlds DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
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Multiple Bug Fixes Implementedbug fix
Several reported bugs by users have been fixed in this update.
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Jun 5, 201322 events
Forbidden Worlds DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
First DLC pack adds new planet types, planet specialization, technologies, planetary bonuses, and Steam achievements.
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Five New Steam Achievementsnew content
Unlock and display mastery of forbidden space with new achievements.
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15 New Research Subjectsnew content
New research subjects allow races to expand onto forbidden worlds.
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New Planet Specialization SystemgameplayMilestone
Players can dedicate planets to social or industrial output, affecting population and trade.
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AI improvementsai
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Forbidden Worlds DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
First DLC pack adds new planet types, specialization, technologies, bonuses, and achievements.
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Update will break save gameschangesMilestone
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Updated Artifact balancingbalance change
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Four New Planet Typesnew contentMilestone
Barren, Ferrus, Greenhouse, Oceanic planets added with high-res textures.
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Titan research bonusesgameplay
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New high-res planet texturesnew content
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AI improvementsai
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Four New Planet Typesnew content
Barren, Ferrus, Greenhouse, and Oceanic planets added with high-res textures.
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15 New Research Subjectsnew content
New research subjects allow races to conquer and expand onto the forbidden worlds.
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Five New Steam Achievementsnew content
Unlock achievements to display mastery of forbidden space.
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New Planet Specialization SystemgameplayMilestone
Players can dedicate planets to social or industrial output, affecting population, culture, trade income, and ship production.
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Updated Artifact balancingbalance change
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40 New Planet Bonusesnew content
Discover new bonuses during exploration, unlocking the dark past of the Sins’ universe.
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New high-res planet texturesnew content
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40 New Planet Bonusesnew content
Discover new planet bonuses during exploration, unlocking the dark past of the Sins’ universe.
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Update will break save gameschanges
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Titan research bonuses addedgameplay
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May 9, 20132 events
Save games will be brokenchanges
The V1.50 update will break save games.
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Release of version 1.5 BETAnew contentMilestone
Version 1.5 BETA for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is now available for download.
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