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Stellaris is finally getting rid of unemployment, but not without some extensive testing first
Paradox Interactive is testing significant changes to Stellaris's job selection system in the upcoming 4.4 'Pegasus' update, aiming to eliminate unemployment and simplify core gameplay loops. Game director Stephen Muray detailed improvements to planet job assignment, including automated workforce limits and a new system where pops immediately fill fallback categories when unemployed. These changes are undergoing an extended open beta before their potential release in update 4.4.
As the new Galactic Civilization 4 DLC rolls out, you can the game at under $3 in the latest Humble Bundle
A new Humble Bundle offers Galactic Civilizations 4 at a significantly reduced price, coinciding with the release of new DLC. The bundle includes the base game and several other strategy titles. Galactic Civilizations 4 is a 4X grand strategy game that has been continuously expanded with DLC since its launch, with further content planned through 2027.
Stellaris is finally adding a major feature its director has wanted "for a long time"
Stellaris update 4.4, codenamed 'Pegasus,' will introduce a major diplomatic feature allowing players to join and leave ongoing wars. Game director Steven Muray stated this has been a long-desired addition, enabling more dynamic interstellar conflicts and alliances. The update is targeted for release after Stellaris 4.3.4 'Cetus'.
Coins and Cannons: the new DLC for Field of Glory: Kingdom, Burghers and Bombards, immerse players to the dawn of a new era made of wealth and gunpowder
The new DLC for Field of Glory: Kingdoms, titled 'Burghers and Bombards,' introduces an advanced economy with a focus on the Burgher class, guilds, and inflation. It also adds gunpowder mechanics, including bombards and handgunners, and two new campaigns: The Late Campaign and The Mega Campaign. The DLC is developed by AGEOD and published by The Slitherine Group and is available on PC.
Rise from Ruin is Age of Wonders 4's best DLC yet
The Rise from Ruin DLC for Age of Wonders 4 is considered its best expansion to date, introducing improved combat mechanics, more strategic spellcasting, and a compelling new culture. This expansion significantly enhances the overall gameplay experience.
Bite Sized Reviews: Astro Protocol
Astro Protocol is a new 4X strategy game from debut developer Null Vector Studios that offers a refreshing, shorter playtime of a few hours per session. Despite its small scope and focus on gameplay over graphics, the game provides depth with procedurally generated maps, randomized technologies, and multiple victory conditions, offering strong replayability for strategy fans with limited time.
If you can't beat AI, become one in Hooded Horse strategy RPG Heart of the Machine, which hits 1.0 release in March
Arcen Games and Hooded Horse announced that the strategy RPG Heart of the Machine will launch its 1.0 release in March. The game features a complex AI protagonist, a playtime of 90-175 hours, and multiple endings. It will be available on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
