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This month we release a ‘refresh’ for our Internet Multiplayer test, though as you’ll see below, we added a LOT more to the game too! Major highlights for this update include:
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Added bonuses to upgrading research tiers.
Added search to research window.
Research subjects that match the search filter will be highlighted.
The research domains (ex. military, civilian) will show a count of matching research subjects in that domain.
More keywords will be added in the future.
Added compressed view to research window for advanced players.
Added research windfall system: one-off rewards for completing a research subject.
Added windfall Focused Exploration: receive 2 Prova corvettes after completing. Also see "Black Market Suppliers" for TEC Rebels above.
Improved excess lab research rate bonus for higher tiers.
Renamed easy research time modifier to "Surplus Lab Rate Bonus”.
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