Dear Explorers, Another free update, "the Game Faction Update," [b]is scheduled for release on April 9th[/b] for all Distant World 2 players. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39688059/d2da591bc627c833dde5b1809e7fea33e3b1abaa.jpg[/img] It marks the beginning of updating the base game factions to match the gameplay standards of the new factions introduced in post-release DLCs. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39688059/e0a2665a30a93b6f6e8ad881850cf2cb334341cd.jpg[/img] This update will include a refresh of the Human and Mortalen factions as well as many other changes, including improved border graphics and a new visualization for Fleet Engagement ranges. Future updates will cover the remaining base game factions until all are refreshed. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39688059/fb8206018b19fa83f4eac6465ff5fd3f53766c4a.jpg[/img] It will include additional Fleet Engagement ranges and a new map overlay for engagement range visualization to help you plan your fleet home bases, engagement ranges and targets. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39688059/65bbaea82a4930802280ec00bd2b62526c5b5336.jpg[/img] [b]This update, along with many other news and events, will be included in the free Game Faction Update, launching on April 9th. [/b] That’s not all! There will be a [b]special streaming event with Erik Rutins, producer and co-designer of Distant Worlds 2, on March 26th at 13:00 PM GMT[/b] on our Twitch channel where he will pre-show the Game Faction update. Be sure to tune in and join us for this special event. [i]The Galaxy lives on[/i]