SECOND PATCH FOR 'SWORD OF THE STARS' RELEASED
New update designed to further enhance the 'Sword of the Stars' gaming experience.
Close co-operation with the very active Sword of the Stars community and online forum has lead to an impressive set of features & fixes further improving and upgrading gameplay, that include:
Added new badges, including winners from the badge contest!
New Tournament scenario
New teamplay set-up option for any custom map
New weapon range display added to combat
Fleet management and organization additions
New menace encounter
AI behaviour enhancements
Loading and turn time optimization
Out Of Character chat in-game for those without Xfire
In-game effects improvements
New user interface additions
A complete list of fixes and upgrades for the patch is available at the Lighthouse forum.
The following patches are available:
sots-1.012.-1.2.1-cddvd-patch-install (patching an original English version fresh install directly to v1.2.1.). Size: 21,6 MB. sots-1.1.0-1.2.1-cddvd-patch-install (patching an original German, French or Spanish version fresh install directly to v1.2.1.). Size: 20,2 MB. sots-1.1.1-1.2.1-cddvd-patch-install (patching any version already upgraded to v1.1.1. to v1.2.1.): Size: 20,2 MB.Links to the files can be found on our website:
www.lighthouse-interactive.com
Owners of direct download versions of the game can acquire the patch through their DDL providers; more information can be found at their respective websites.
Developed by key members from the Homeworld: Cataclysm team, Sword of the Stars offers players a breakthrough gaming experience by incorporating for the first time ever real-time combat resolution for multiplayer in a 4X game. Players 'eXplore', 'eXpand', 'eXploit', and 'eXterminate' their way across the galaxy and can now do so against other players, the result of which are epic online multiplayer battles across deep space.
Sword of the Stars brings a dynamic mix of strategic turn-based empire building and real-time tactical combat resolution and is designed to be both inviting to the newest 4X gamer and satisfying for the most die-hard gaming strategists. With stunning graphics, a random technology tree and an immersive universe to explore, Sword of the Stars will thrill and delight players as they take control of cosmic empires, alien technologies and vast interstellar armadas.
For more information about Sword of the Stars please visit: www.swordofthestars.com