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Steam News15 June 202619d ago

[Dev Team] stellaris_test updated with 4.4.2 (checksum 38b9)

Hi everyone! We've updated the stellaris_test beta branch with some fixes that we're planning to release (likely tomorrow). Please note: This is an opt-in open beta.

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What changed

3 fixes0 additions7 changes1 removal
  • Compatibility
  • Balance
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
  • UI and audio
changedWe've updated the stellaris_test beta branch with some fixes that we're planning to release (likely tomorrow).
changedPlease note: This is an opt-in open beta. To opt-in: Right Click Stellaris, Properties, Betas tab and Choose "Stellaris_test" from the dropdown.
changedBalance:
changedReduced the rate of the Forever Cruise situation speed on all difficulties. Also reduced the amount that the situation increases based on game difficulty. More comprehensive changes will be coming in this weekend's Open Beta for the patch planned for next week.
fixedBugfix:
removedVoid Reavers no longer additionally requires First Contact

Hi everyone!

We've updated the stellaris_test beta branch with some fixes that we're planning to release (likely tomorrow).

Please note

This is an opt-in open beta.

To opt-in

Right Click Stellaris, Properties, Betas tab and Choose "Stellaris_test" from the dropdown.

Balance:

  • Reduced the rate of the Forever Cruise situation speed on all difficulties.

    • Also reduced the amount that the situation increases based on game difficulty.

    • More comprehensive changes will be coming in this weekend's Open Beta for the patch planned for next week.

Bugfix:

  • Void Reavers no longer additionally requires First Contact

Stability:

  • Preventing a waystation UI from crashing in some cases.

  • Fixed a crash that could occur when changing the animated main menu background from the in-game settings screen.

  • Fixes a crash during AI contract evaluation.

  • Fix crashing on 800p and lower resolutions when clicking on Waystations.

Thank you for playing Stellaris!

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