Matrix Games announces a new version 1.0.4 patch for Distant Worlds, calling this a "major update" to the 4X sci-fi strategy game. Word is: "This new v1.0.4 update includes over thirty bug fixes as well as more than forty improvements to the game balance, interface and usability. For the best play experience, Matrix Games strongly recommends that all owners of Distant Worlds upgrade to v1.0.4. While 1.0.4 will work fine with older saved games, we also strongly recommend starting new games with 1.0.4 as some of the bug fixes and many of the balance changes will not work with saved games from older versions." The patch is available on this page.