- Io added to rotation for Daily Challenge and Ranked Play
- Added Io University scripted tutorial
- Chinese Campaign Subsidy changed to extra starting shares
- Scientific HQs can use ice for building inputs
- Scientific HQs no longer have protection against EMPs and Power Surges
- Robotic HQs now need double electronics to upgrade
- Asynchronously loading audio to shorten load times
- Added global chat window for Ranked Play queue
- 4- and 10-week campaign modes now available in base game
- Geothermal Borehole now available on Mars (replaces Perpetual Motion)
- Nuclear Engine now available on Ceres (replaces Water Engine)
- Better Core Sample/Underground Nukes in chat
- Holding Z now highlights Ice tiles
- Improved Game Event UI
- Added hotkey (āVā) for repairing buildings
- Better, faster AI