A new comprehensive patch is now available for Distant Worlds, announces Matrix Games, saying this brings the space strategy game to version 1.0.6.0. Here's what to expect from the new version: "Specifically, there are more than 40 bug fixes alongside major features such as improved AI and automation, better fleet management, more realistic colonization (including habitat quality) and migration, improved planetary combat and rebellions, new per-ship and per-group engagement stances with defaults adjustable on an empire level, better game balance in terms of combat, economics and technology, major performance improvement including lower memory usage and much quicker saves and finally multiple interface improvements to make managing your empire a breeze!" The patch can be found on this page.