Galactic Civilizations IV: Enhanced Experience Update Now Out

v2.91 is now available

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Galactic Civilizations IV Update Now Live

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We’re excited to announce the release of Galactic Civilizations IV v2.91 which brings a host of improvements and refinements that will make your journey through the cosmos even more enjoyable. 

Key Highlights:

Gameplay Improvements: Enjoy smoother gameplay with fixes to various quests, including the “Cosmic Containment” evolution and the frequency of the “Orb of Draginol” and “Retribution” quests. We’ve also made adjustments to ensure that the effects of the “Precursor Heir” are felt globally.

Visual Enhancements: We’ve updated all remaining icons to align with the Galactic Civilizations IV aesthetic, ensuring a cohesive and polished look throughout the game.

Text and UI Refinements: We’ve polished descriptions and tooltips for better clarity, corrected minor text errors, and improved the user interface for a more intuitive experience. Expect smoother camera transitions and enhanced visibility of important stats on the Shipyard Screen.

 

Full Changelog:

Art  

  • Updated the remaining Galactic Civilizations 3 style icons to Galactic Civilizations 4 style icons 

Gameplay 

  • The “Cosmic Containment” now properly evolves at the civilization's home world 

  • Fixed the Corvette HP Bonus  

  • The “Orb of Draginol” initial Quest and subsequent quests will appear more frequently 

  • The Retribution Quest will appear more frequently 

  • Fixed “Precursor Heir's” effect to be Global 

  • Corrected Empathy and Intuitive descriptions and tooltips to better reflect associated research 

Text 

  • Edited the “Mysterious Outpost” Event description  

  • Fixed a typo on Embezzler and Investigator traits 

  • Fixed a typo on Income Hotspot 

UI 

  • Updated camera easing on transitions to have an equally smooth "in" and "out" 

  • Shipyard Screen now displays the Stored Goods stat 

  • Fixed duplicate icons appearing for Appoint Governor Quest Event 

  • Fixed Grid-Like visual bug on the Planet Screen 

  • Modules resource is now on the left side of the resource bar 

  • Fixed lost UI after zooming in and out on a Shipyard 

 

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Reply #1 from GalCiv4 Forums Top

Thanks for the update:thumbsup:   This probably answers one of my questions about the Cosmic Contaminant. Does this patch apply to my existing 2.90 game?

PS: The patch note should probably read "Cosmic Contaminant" instead of "Containment" ^_^  

Reply #2 from GalCiv4 Forums Top

The backwards compatibility is not guaranteed. It may work, or it may even bug your game. If you want to continue your save file you could try it out, and see if it runs properly :)

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Reply #3 from GalCiv4 Forums Top

In light of recent events, it would be nice if we could play Galciv off-grid again.  If the power grid ever goes down or I decide to live in the upcoming tropical paradise of remote Alaska, that list of PC games you can play with just a laptop and a solar panel grows ever shorter. 

Reply #4 from GalCiv4 Forums Top

Quoting tetleytea, reply 3

In light of recent events, it would be nice if we could play Galciv off-grid again.  If the power grid ever goes down or I decide to live in the upcoming tropical paradise of remote Alaska, that list of PC games you can play with just a laptop and a solar panel grows ever shorter. 

First, I know you are joking, however.

AK will never be a tropical paradise first because the winters, you can drink from sundown to sun-up and still be on your first Mug. and the summers would be unbearable we played Softball at midnight and the field did not have lights the temp would be 120+F with 22+hours of sun. 

Secondly do you remember the old "OFF" mosquito repellent commercials where the guy would put his arm in a gage of those pests, and it would be completely covered? In AK you would not need the cage to duplicate it.

Reply #5 from GalCiv4 Forums Top

I am serious thar bringing back PC games that are playable off-grid is a big deal, which is the main point.  If you don't agree, then okay.  I just can't buy your game.

Reply #6 from GalCiv4 Forums Top

Quoting tetleytea, reply 5

I am serious thar bringing back PC games that are playable off-grid is a big deal, which is the main point.  If you don't agree, then okay.  I just can't buy your game.

The off grid I can agree with because not all have unlimited internet.

Of course, if they were to bring back DOS, they would be heroes and assured of going to Heaven.

I was just pointing out Alaska is not a place you would want to go "off grid"

Reply #7 from GalCiv4 Forums Top

Sometimes you don't have to go anywhere at all.  The storm finds you.  I can live with a diet of granola bars, a solar panel, and Civ6 to wait it out (I have literally been able to see my breath indoors playing Civ6, courtesy of an ice storm)..  But when you can't even play games, it's just miserable.

There are, of course, a small number of people who disagree with you about Alaska.  If it were a large number, it wouldn't be off-grid anymore.