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What changed in Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion in 2016

44 updates · 14 main milestones · Jun 22, 2016 to Nov 15, 2016

  1. 24 events
    CPU optimizations in large battles and late gameperformanceMilestone
    Steam
    Reduced memory fragmentation during large battlesperformanceMilestone
    Steam
    Militia will now spawn carriersgameplay
    Steam
    Fixed smuggling data display in tooltipsbug fix

    Smuggling data now correctly shows only affects credits.

    Steam
    Militia no longer receive weaponclass research benefitsbalance change

    Solves research disadvantage for races not using militia ship classes.

    Steam
    Mod users no longer need to move mods for version changesmodding

    Mods can stay in the previous version's folder unless broken by new version.

    Steam
    Truce Amongst Rogues limited to pirates onlygameplay

    Now excludes rebels, neutrals, or militia.

    Steam
    AI CPU and memory optimizationsperformanceMilestone
    Steam
    Advent Reanimation no longer clones Militia unitsbalance change
    Steam
    Advent Reanimation no longer clones Militia unitsbalance change
    Steam
    Truce Amongst Rogues limited to pirates onlybalance change
    Steam
    No need to move mods for version changesmodding

    Mod users can keep their mods in the same folder unless broken by new game version.

    Steam
    Militia will now spawn carriersgameplay
    Steam
    NPC and Militia carriers build strikecraft squadronsgameplay
    Steam
    Reduced memory fragmentation in large battlesperformanceMilestone
    Steam
    AI CPU and memory optimizationsperformanceMilestone
    Steam
    NPC and Militia carriers now build strikecraft squadronsgameplay
    Steam
    Reduced memory usage during large battlesperformanceMilestone
    Steam
    CPU optimizations in large battles and late gameperformanceMilestone

    Improves performance in mass militia situations.

    Steam
    New ResearchModifierTypes for moddersmodding

    Modders can now use 'FriendlyWithPirates' and 'FriendlyWithRebelNeutrals'.

    Steam
    Reduced memory usage during large battlesperformanceMilestone
    Steam
    Fixed smuggling data tooltip issuebug fix

    Smuggling data no longer shows when looking at crystal or metal tooltips.

    Steam
    New ResearchModifierTypes for moddersmodding

    Modders can now use 'FriendlyWithPirates' and 'FriendlyWithRebelNeutrals'.

    Steam
    Militia no longer receive weaponclass research benefitsbalance change

    Solves research disadvantage for races not using militia ship classes.

    Steam
  2. 20 events
    New Map: High Stakesnew content

    Build a powerful fleet and seize the resource rich planets from enemy militia.

    Steam
    New Smuggling Specializationgameplay

    Choose this planetary development to grab a cut of everyone's trade income at the cost of increased corruption.

    Steam
    Rampant Militias Featuregameplay

    Autonomous planetary militias will grow, raid nearby systems, and repopulate over time.

    Steam
    New Map: Death Spiralnew content

    The system is falling into a black hole and your enemies aren’t about to let you leave without a fight.

    Steam
    New Map: Dogfightnew content

    Lead your allies into glorious battle amongst the stars in this huge map.

    Steam
    Outlaw Sectors DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Outlaw Sectors DLC is now available with new gameplay options and maps.

    Steam
    New Map: Rising Empiresnew content

    Secure your star system amidst the crushed local resistance and set your sights on your rivals’ territories.

    Steam
    New Map: Titans of Cimtarnew content

    Secure your planet from among the 8 gas giants dominating the map, then make war upon your neighbors.

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    New Map: Desolationnew content

    Claim what little the Vasari have left behind and forge what remains of the worlds into a force capable of conquest.

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    New Map: Crossfirenew content

    Take your enemy’s homeworlds and coordinate your assault with your ally in order to win.

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    New Gameplay Option: Rampant MilitiasgameplayMilestone

    Autonomous planetary militias will grow, raid nearby systems, and repopulate over time.

    Steam
    New Gameplay Option: Smuggling SpecializationgameplayMilestone

    Choose this planetary development to grab a cut of everyone's trade income, but it reduces tax income due to increased corruption.

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    New Map: Buzzsawnew content

    Make one mistake and you may lose more than you bargained for in this spiral galaxy that leaves no room for error.

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    New Map: Slim Pickingsnew content

    Claim what remains among the war-torn stars and seize what you can from the other empires.

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    New Gameplay Option: Pirate TurfgameplayMilestone

    Pirates can now raid multiple players simultaneously, with all credits spent on bounties receiving an automatic bonus.

    Steam
    New Map: Ironheartnew content

    Flanked by an enemy on each side, prioritize your resources carefully to achieve victory.

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    New Map: Power Strugglenew content

    Contest the distant resource fields and nearby planets before striking at the enemy’s homeworld.

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    New Maps Included in Outlaw Sectorsnew contentMilestone

    Ten new maps added: Power Struggle, Slim Pickings, Crossfire, High Stakes, Ironheart, Titans of Cimtar, Death Spiral, Dogfight, Buzzsaw, and Rising Empires.

    Steam
    Pirate Turf Mechanicsgameplay

    Pirates can now raid multiple players simultaneously, with bounties receiving an automatic bonus.

    Steam
    Outlaw Sectors DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Outlaw Sectors DLC introduces new gameplay options and maps.

    Steam