The Galactic Civilizations III website announces the release of a new map pack for the 4X space strategy game, saying: "The Map Pack DLC includes 8 new maps which range in size from gigantic 18 player areas to intimate maps perfectly sized for two-player duels. Players can also design their own galaxies with the all new custom map editor." What custom map editor you ask? Why the one mentioned in this post about the new version 1.1 patch that adds it along with Steam Workshop support. Here's more on that:

The 1.1 update includes Steam Workshop integration, two new difficulty levels, and UI improvements. With Steam Workshop integration, players can easily share their ship designs and custom factions with other Galactic Civilizations III players. There are already over 400 new ship designs and custom factions available for download today on Steam Workshop!

This update also includes custom map support for multiplayer games, pirates in multiplayer, and a ton of other improvements and fixes for the game. You can see the full changelog here: http://forums.galciv3.com/467453