[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44486952/f47e3509aed3a7e2525e4181740b9a40028e25bd.png[/img] How do you stack up against the competition? In 2.1, players can expect a variety of tweaks and improvements to the overall player experience, including the ability to keep an eye on estimated event queue times, an in-game Info button for events with rule modifiers, and our first pass on [i]*drum roll*[/i] a Ranked Play system! [h1]New Features and Improvements[/h1] [h2]Ranked Play[/h2][list] [*] [i]Rise of Ix[/i] Ranked Play! We're excited to introduce Ranked Play! To join ranked matches, you'll need the DLC ([i]Rise of Ix[/i]). We're looking forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on this new feature [/list][list] [*] [b][i]Rise of Ix[/i] Ranked Play matches begin every hour, on the hour, pairing players of similar skill and experience levels.[/b] [*] [b]Each match awards Stars based on your finish:[/b] Two for first place, one for second (and at higher tiers, you’ll lose one if you finish last!) [*] [b]Rise through the ranks in 30-day Seasons.[/b] Once you reach Master Tier, you’ll see your name on the leaderboards![/list] Along with the introduction of [i]Rise of Ix[/i] Ranked Play, we are pleased to announce that it is now available on all supported platforms! [h2]Improvements[/h2] [list] [*] Various improvements to selection prompts, including removal of redundant buttons. Tooltip text has undergone an assortment of changes, including localization, dynamic counters for challenges and skirmishes, and mobile adjustments. [*] Various visual fixes to highlights, positioning, and other minor artifacts.[list] [*] Unusable Tech Tiles are now grayed out or transparent. [*] Tech Tiles should now appear correctly in opponent-facing stingers when activated. [*] [i]Detonation Devices[/i] message prompt should now display correctly when opponents are choosing [i]Dreadnought[/i] control. [*] [i]Bypass Protocol[/i]prompt during Intrigue should now have the ability to be canceled. [/list][/list] [h3]Bug Fixes[/h3] [list] [*] Various localization and gamepad fixes. [*] Various fixes to softlocks and crashing instances, including connectivity issues with the shop.[list] [*] Game should no longer freeze when acquiring [i]CHOAM Directorship[/i] to gain a game-ending Faction Alliance in Tutorial 3. [*] Game should no longer freeze when using Lady Jessica’s Acquire ability. [*] Game should no longer freeze when players win combat with a dreadnought for the first time while using [i]Detonation Devices[/i]. [/list] [*] Various visual bug fixes for Steam Deck. [*] Various fixes to Rise of Ix action log entries. [*] Challenge fixes: [*] Shipping and Ix spaces now have combat icons [*] Base leaders should show properly in challenges (i.e Players can only use ROI leaders in ROI Challenges) [list] [*] The Rules reminder now has info on the game setup screen. [*] During Challenges, Tessia does not gain leader bonus when 2 faction influence is granted during setup. [/list] [*] Action Logs:[list] [*] Resource icons for [i]Local Fence[/i] should now display correctly. [*] Persuasion gained from [i]Tech Negotiation[/i] when Tecch modal is declined should now display correctly in Action logs. [/list] [*] AI: [list] [*] There should no longer be an AI infinite loop when Sonic Snoopers and Troop Transport interact. [*] AI should no longer take premature turns during Tutorial 4. [/list] [*] Agent Turn: [list] [*] “If you Reveal” Persuasion amount should now count [i]Full Scale Assault[/i]. [*] [i]Truthsayer’s[/i] Agent Ability should now work if the player has one card in hand. [/list] [*] Challenges & Skirmishes: [list] [*] Tessia’s Leader Ability should now trigger on Maker spaces during Interstellar Warfare/ [*] [i]Guerilla Warfare[/i] should no longer allow players to retreat a Troop multiple times before the Reveal turn/after Conflict Resolution. [/list] [/list] [b][u]Frequently Asked Questions [/u][/b] [list] [*] How do I link my account across platforms? [list] [*] You can link your account across all platforms by creating a free Dire Wolf account. [*] Login onto the console of your choosing. [*] Play! [/list] [/list] We’re continuing to learn from the community every day, so let us know what you love about the game, and drop us a line at support@direwolfdigital.com if you need help with anything. Thanks for playing [i]Dune: Imperium![/i]