We're releasing a new update for Astra Exodus. It includes a number of fixes and balance changes that were decided thanks to the feedback we receive from the playerbase. Keep it coming, it helps with refining the game and improving it. Thank you. We hope you enjoy it. Version 1.01.09 Changes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Improved the habitability icons and added more info, so it's not only indicated with an icon + Improved the planet classification section overlay of the info screen + Fixed a bug in which the base ship range was not updating in the UI, after a range increase research is done, even if the actual range was in fact increased + Fixed a problem with the right arrow button, to switch between planets, in which it's center was not registering correctly the click. + Fixed a typo with the colonization shortcut button in the planet view + Improved map performance a bit by optimizing scene complexity + Improved game initial load performance through texture optimizations + Improved edge panning, reducing the pixels where this is triggered in the galactic map

Features:

• Epic Story Campaign
  Lead the Earth Legacy Task Force through 9 arduous missions, in their Campaign for discovering the lost heritage of Earth, and make decisions that alter the story and gameplay in significant ways; for which you can be rewarded with exclusive and diverse abilities only found in this mode.
  
  
  
• Dynamic Sandbox Mode
  Take charge of one out of 8 different main factions, or create your own in the Sandbox Mode, as you thrive to enslave, exterminate, seduce or right out beat all and any competition. Survive a host of events and menaces, that will surely challenge your empire and all others.
  
  
  
• Battle in Space and on the Ground
  Fight in space and in the ground, with real time tactical space battles, where positioning and heading matters as much as weaponry. And initiative based top down ground battles, with hosts of infantry, armour, strike craft and even mechs. Or just nuke them from orbit, that works just as well.
  
  
  
• Explore captivating Galaxies
  Colonize or conquer a vibrantly diverse galaxy of your choosing, full of wonderful stars, planets, asteroid belts, etc, all inspired by true astronomical phenomena. Maneuver your ships around black holes and supernovas, to either use or avoid their effects, in your conquests.
  
  
  
• Semi-random Research Grid
  Research over 300 technologies, in an exclusive and randomized tech grid, which forces you to choose wisely what you research and guarantees that no two games will be the same. React to events in the galaxy by researching about them and obtaining unique advantages over your enemies.
  
  
  
• Lead through amazing Heroes
  Encounter and recruit amazing galactic heroes, to lead your fleets, govern your colonies or even spy on your enemies! Make havok without firing a single blast, by conducting Sabotage and Revolt, among other operations; deep behind enemy lines.
  
  
  
• Design your own Starships
  Design you own starships, by deciding not only what weapons they carry and in which configuration, but also their Core and Support systems. Overwhelm your opponent with hosts of agile Frigates, swarms of Strike Craft or just with the immense firepower of a single huge Titan.
  
  
  
• Open files for modding
  Tinker, change and customize the game to your heart's content. Adding new or modifying existing starships, factions, troops, technologies, etc to the game. Maybe reenacting then, some of your favourite scifi tv shows and movies moments, right in the game.
  

• OS: Ubuntu 12.04 (64-bit)
• Processor: 2.5 Ghz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 or equivalent
• Graphics: 1 GB nVidia Geforce GT460 or equivalent. 500 MB ATI HD4850 or equivalent
• Storage: 4 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Minimum Resolution: 1366 x 768

• OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (64-bit)
• Processor: 3.5 Ghz Intel Core i5 or equivalentMemory: 8 GB RAM
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: 1 GB nVidia Geforce GTX660 or equivalent. 1 GB ATI HD7850 or equivalent
• Storage: 4 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Minimum Resolution: 1366 x 768