This 1.044 patch fixes stability, ATi gfx issues, memory leaks, adds formations, gamedificulty, skirmish mode and plenty more.
v1.044 fixes :
Stability issues on Windows Vista and XP
Memory leaks
Lapis 2 bonus mission crashes
Overbright effects detected for ATI X-series on both Windows XP and Vista
Mini-map rendering issue on ATI
Few sound related issues
More accessible creep camps in MP matches
Font rendering
Issues with cyrillic fonts
Server migration
v1.044 Changes/Features :
Formations added (line, V, scattered)
Game difficulty implemented (easy, normal, hard)
Adjustable game speed (slow, normal, fast)
Control settings added (key settings, mouse sensitivity, etc.)
Video settings features added (anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, subtitles on/off)
New settings in MP match creation enabled (victory conditions, adjustable maintenance limit, etc.)
Skirmish game mode added
Computer player difficulty option added in skirmish and MP game modes
Computer player (A.I.) improved in MP game mode
v1.044 Known Issues :
On Vista systems, you should run the game in XP compatibilty mode.
Update 1.031 features many improvements in both the Single Player and the Multiplayer modes including the following:
This will fix any CD recognition problems.
Server Migration has been added, allowing players to continue in their Multiplayer matches even after the host has disconnected
Single Player and Multiplayer stability improvements
Improved balancing of game levels
Improved balancing of genes
Improvement to the Incoming Missile Warning System
**Please note that due to changes in the campaign, previous saved games will no longer work once Update 1.03 has been installed.