Matrix Games is offering a new patch for Distant Worlds - Return of the Shakturi, bringing this 4X space strategy game to version 1.501. The patch is available on this page, where word is: "The comprehensive 1.501 update includes a handful of bug fixes, some additional modding support including more editing options in the Game Editor, a few interface improvements like a mass-fighter upgrade button for your entire empire, and some performance optimizations on multi-core machines."