Hi everybody, we managed to get the editor to a ready-to-be-tested state relatively early, so we're happy to share it a bit in advance compared to the release of the next update. So, what is included?
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Full Heroes of Science and Fiction update
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What changed
0 fixes3 additions1 change0 removals
Maps
Compatibility
UI and audio
Workshop
addedSo, what is included? Well, this is really all about the map (and event) editor! You can now access it directly from the main menu. Other than that, you should be able to continue your saved games and play normally. Other content from the upcoming update is mostly WIP, so you shouldn't encounter it (apart from markers on the planets in Skirmish mode which show where new maps will be). One exception is that large maps now have a 6-phase cycle, so feel free to give these a try too!
changedJust switch to this branch on Steam (Properties -> BETAS): editor-beta-test-2025 Version: 39e0494f
addedWe will appreciate any feedback, especially about what parts of the workflow need more explaining, what parts of the UI you found confusing etc. Also, should we add anything to the guide? Fell free to share any thoughts in the discussions or on the Discord: https://discord.gg/DAeGEtqHNS
addedAlso, while we haven't enabled Steam Workshop yet in case we need to change something in the map format, feel free to share your maps on the Discord too! In either case, have fun building!
Heroes of Science and Fiction changes
addedSo, what is included? Well, this is really all about the map (and event) editor! You can now access it directly from the main menu. Other than that, you should be able to continue your saved games and play normally. Other content from the upcoming update is mostly WIP, so you shouldn't encounter it (apart from markers on the planets in Skirmish mode which show where new maps will be). One exception is that large maps now have a 6-phase cycle, so feel free to give these a try too!
changedJust switch to this branch on Steam (Properties -> BETAS): editor-beta-test-2025 Version: 39e0494f
addedWe will appreciate any feedback, especially about what parts of the workflow need more explaining, what parts of the UI you found confusing etc. Also, should we add anything to the guide? Fell free to share any thoughts in the discussions or on the Discord: https://discord.gg/DAeGEtqHNS
addedAlso, while we haven't enabled Steam Workshop yet in case we need to change something in the map format, feel free to share your maps on the Discord too! In either case, have fun building!
Hi everybody, we managed to get the editor to a ready-to-be-tested state relatively early, so we're happy to share it a bit in advance compared to the release of the next update.
So, what is included? Well, this is really all about the map (and event) editor! You can now access it directly from the main menu. Other than that, you should be able to continue your saved games and play normally. Other content from the upcoming update is mostly WIP, so you shouldn't encounter it (apart from markers on the planets in Skirmish mode which show where new maps will be). One exception is that large maps now have a 6-phase cycle, so feel free to give these a try too!
So, how to participate?
Just switch to this branch on Steam (Properties -> BETAS): editor-beta-test-2025 Version: 39e0494f
We will appreciate any feedback, especially about what parts of the workflow need more explaining, what parts of the UI you found confusing etc. Also, should we add anything to the guide? Fell free to share any thoughts in the discussions or on the Discord: https://discord.gg/DAeGEtqHNS
Also, while we haven't enabled Steam Workshop yet in case we need to change something in the map format, feel free to share your maps on the Discord too! In either case, have fun building!
