Is Matrix providing an install; Slitherine has, apparently stopped doing this.

Looking forward to this; &...hopefully an 'install' & not just a Steam Key. Which btw is, apparently, the future of games purchased from Slitherine.

Try this; https://steamcommunity.com/app/261470/d ... 275980857/

Multiple settings/planet types can determine (combined with 'rng') how difficult the beginning game can be...or what you want it to be. Stay away from 'Mayhem Mode' if you want an easier game, for example. After playing for hundreds of hours, mostly in multiplayer, I find the 'tougher 'the start is ...

A well written & fun read; are there to be anymore updates?

When you create a game, be sure that the 'game name' has no spaces.

When you create a game, be sure that the 'game name' has no spaces.

Vic wrote: Fri May 29, 2026 8:45 am fixed the link to actually point to subversion B

Thank you, Vic

Vic is currently online on the Shadow empire discord https://discord.com/channels/1375391758027984976/1493943531642028032 .
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Already contacted Vic on discord and asked for clarification.
Thank you for your, quick, response. Still ...

That is not it works; downloading the file from page 1 & changing the name of it still shows 1.31a in the game.
The link you posted has a '.dll' file which does not exist in any previous beta patch, nor is that file in the main directory.
What is this file...Newtonsoft.Json.dll that is in the patch ...

Vic, the latest patch (1.32b) still shows as 1.32a...after downloading & applying.

I would, but I am involved in 5 games already!

Agreed, reliability is key. I have been involved with a great group of folks for the past 5+ years; & a few others, as well, as time has passed.
Per the GOG updates; it is current through v1.31.18 (beta 1.31q), while the latest beta v1.31t can only be applied to the Matrix & Steam versions, sadly ...

Nice; & I share your views on how great/wonderful this game has become via the hard work by Vic.

Until one's boundaries are determined via a treaty, etc., it is a 'free for all' per grabbing space. Attacking another player's/AI unit is another matter, & requires being at or declaring war.
If a minor, or major for that matter, offers a peaceful resolution to the separating boundaries; take what ...

According to the 'whatsnew' file per the recent (14 April) official update v1.31.17; it appears this included the v1.31h beta additions.
Thus, 1.31j & 1.31k beta patches are more recent than the latest official update; wow, thank you Vic for all your dedication & work...amazing.

No worries, the other full manual is up to date; & an impressive one it is.

Not a big deal, but the 'Shadow Empire manual printer-friendly' is still v1.27 - 17.7.2025.
The other manual is up to date.
Thank you Vic for all your, impressive, work.

So disappointing to read that the bulk of the recent, negative, reviews on Steam are related to the adding of AI art.
This, amazing, 4x deserves so much better per those willing to offer their opinions about this gem, imho.
I have been playing 4x pc games for 30+ years; if there is a better one out ...