the next Supreme Ruler Ultimate Update is nearly ready for release.
As this update includes a number of Engine as well as Content changes, we are releasing this under a new "Insider Build" program. We encourage players to give the latest build a try and get back to us with feedback and any issues they encounter.
Changes in this build:
Version 9.1.12
- Increase PPL max id from 2399 to 4999 (reserve 4000 range for modders)
- More checks for valid ppl id ranges in scripted events
- Updated Compiler and optimizations for performance improvements
- Updated DirectX Engine code for performance improvements
- Updated Steam SDK
- Replaced Miles Sound System with XAudio2
- Replaced MP3 files with newer xWMA format
- Content: deployment of Syrian troops fixed in SR2020
- Content: text fixes in language translations
- Replacing DirectPlay with Steam Networking
- Support for Steam Lobbies (beta development)
- Removed support for LAN networks (must create Steam Lobby)
- Player Name length extended to 31 char max (from 15)
- Fixed MP speed set issue with wrong icon speed showing
- Fixed MP pause/restart issue when running at slow speeds
- Added "cheat trumpme" (add or subtract $1 trillion)
- Increased maximum number of battlegroups to 250 from 99
- Slight adjustment to goods base pricing of low gdp regions with low production costs
- Adjusted sequence of loadgamefix cache creation code - to deal with some orbats issues of grouped regions
- Resolved rare division by zero treasury error when region falls
- 36 New models courtesy Nerei
- Leaders and Governments updated for 2017 and 2020
- Regional Relationship fixes and updates
- A number of Mapfixes (facilities, etc)
- Equipment List Updates
- This update is currently for PC only. Don't worry, Mac will be coming soon!
- The Multiplayer changes are in Beta mode and will have issues - see discussion on the forums for more information.
To install this Insider (beta) Build:
- In your Steam Library, right click on the Supreme Ruler Ultimate game title
- Select Properties from the menu.
- Select the BETAS tab.
- Click the dropdown, and select the insider Early Build beta.
When you play, you can confirm that you are running the Insider Build by looking at the version number in the menu - it should display as 9.1.12.
We look forward to your feedback, more to come soon!
- The BattleGoat Studios Team