Matrix Games announces the release of a new patch for Armada 2526 to update the turn-based/real time strategy hybrid to version 1.024. Word is: "Specifically, an automatic population transport feature has been added to reduce the micromanagement involved transporting population around the galaxy, the research speed and bureaucracy growth rate have scaled to game size and can now be set manually, improved support for mods has been added, bugs have been fixed, and much more. In addition, there have been several balance changes with the overall aim of promoting bigger, more interesting battles, greater use of ground units, and more research specialization." The patch, available here, also includes updated versions of .NET and DirectX, which are required.