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[Bismarck]

Distant Worlds - Legends Receives Massive Update and Sale!

Loads of improvements and fixes for an even better gameplay experience!

Arlington, VT, August 22, 2012 – Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Code Force (www.codeforce.co.nz) are excited to announce the release of the massive v1.7.0.16 update for the award-winning space strategy game Distant Worlds - Legends. The comprehensive update includes a ton of improvements and fixes that boost performance and the overall gameplay experience.

To celebrate this huge update, we are placing all Distant Worlds titles on sale for two weeks, starting today and ending on September 4th, at 33% off!  That means that Distant Worlds, which is normally $39.99 for the download price, will now be $26.99 and the two expansions are reduced to $16.99 from their normal download price of $24.99!  This is a great opportunity to pick up that extra expansion you've been waiting on or jump into the whole series.

The update improves player and AI ship design, including improvements to the design screen itself. Players will now be able to save optimized design templates for any faction and also have the ability to set detailed design policies for their empires. Fleet handling for both player and AI factions has also been improved, as well as ship management for the private sector.

The update is so huge that we can't possibly list all of the new changes and improvements. For a full listing of what is included, click here to read the change log on the Matrix Games forums.

To get the update, click here to go to the download page for Distant Worlds - Legends. The update is comprehensive and will bring all versions of Distant Worlds: Legends to version 1.7.0.16. Please note: Distant Worlds – Legends REQUIRES ownership of the original full Distant Worlds game, including the Return of the Shakturi expansion.



About Distant Worlds - Legends

Distant Worlds - Legends is the highly anticipated second expansion to the critically acclaimed 4X space strategy game Distant Worlds. Legends is a huge step forward which brings the Distant Worlds universe to life.  A new character system includes Leaders, Admirals, Generals, Governors, Ambassadors, Scientists and Agents, each with defined abilities and traits and opportunities to advance and grow over time.  Expanded gameplay for all existing races includes new race-specific events, technologies and victory conditions which create a completely different game depending on your choices.  An expanded tech tree also awaits, with dedicated carriers, cutting lasers, rail guns, new planetary facilities and wonders, and much more (including a new hidden faction)!

Distant Worlds - Legends also includes a new model for borders and spheres of influence for each faction, as well as new fleet management and automation commands.  The interface has been improved with additional overlays for the main galaxy map, including route indicators for all ships and fleet posture indicators, all to make it easier to keep track of activity and strategy. A new setup option allows galaxies to also be larger in map size as well as number of stars.  Empire Policies have been expanded with new options and Diplomacy has been overhauled to be much more intelligent and to include mining and refueling rights.  Finally, the AI has been improved in all areas and modding support has been greatly expanded to allow modders to take full advantage of all the new features.

All of this together makes Distant Worlds - Legends an essential addition to the vast, living galaxy of Distant Worlds!

Please note: Distant Worlds – Legends REQUIRES ownership of the original full Distant Worlds game, including the Return of the Shakturi expansion.



ABOUT SLITHERINE LTD. AND MATRIX GAMES LTD.

Slitherine Ltd. and Matrix Games Ltd. are the world's leading video games producers and publishers of historical and strategy titles. Since 2000, both brands have published literally hundreds of games with many award-winning titles in their portfolio spanning all digital and console platforms. Slitherine is also involved with book publishing, and board gaming and work with a wide array of key licensing partners such as HISTORY™, MILITARY HISTORY™, Horrible Histories™, Showtime, BBC, Osprey, Scholastic, Casemate Publishing and many others to deliver the best blend of historical accuracy in an exciting and entertaining way. The two companies merged in May 2010 and formed the world's largest organization specializing in this niche but important market sector. Slitherine's mission over the coming years is to lead the way in innovation and growth in this expanding industry sector.

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[Martok]

Damn, you beat me to posting this by just 4 minutes.  ;) 


Time for another download.  Woo! 

[Bismarck]

My game opens withe the encyclopedia. How do I close it? I've tried ESC and everything.

[TheCommandTent]

So tempted to get this....

[panzerde]

My game opens withe the encyclopedia. How do I close it? I've tried ESC and everything.

Upper right-hand corner of the Galactopedia screen there's an "X."  Click that and it'll close.  It's very close in hue to the chrome of the UI, so depending on your gamma, it might be really hard to see.

I've been playing the betas leading up to this, and I can say that this update adds some really great, and much needed features.  Distant Worlds + expansions remains my "go to" 4X game, despite the fact that it costs an arm and a leg.

[Staggerwing]

Distant Worlds Updste snd Dsle

Eh? Kio rimedo gxi? Estas tie lardo?

[Nefaro]

 ;D

I still need to get Legends sometime.  Bvt I'm brpke .

[Bismarck]

Found it. Thanks.

[Kushan]

I've played some of the betas. Distant Worlds is my favorite Scif-Fi 4x. Really looking forward to getting some time in with the new patch this weekend. Hopefully now that its out we can get some information on the next expansion due out this fall.

[Greybriar]

Damn, you beat me to posting this by just 4 minutes.  ;) 


Time for another download.  Woo!

I can't believe anyone posted this bit of news before you did, Martok. Epic fail!  ;)

[Martok]

Damn, you beat me to posting this by just 4 minutes.  ;) 


Time for another download.  Woo!

I can't believe anyone posted this bit of news before you did, Martok. Epic fail!  ;)

Hey, even Klingons can't be everywhere at once.  :P