News and updates

<a href="/news/open-beta-starts">Closed Beta has ended - Open Beta is beginning</a>

2026-10-17 · Invite codes are no longer needed. The beta runs until 17 November, closed-beta empires carry on, and anyone who reaches their reward line earns the Beta Veteran badge.

<a href="/news/patch-notes-16-17-october-a-new-tutorial-and-a-round-of-fixe">Patch notes, 16–17 October: a new tutorial and a round of fixes</a>

2026-10-17 · An 18-step tutorial with clickable steps and highlights, a Guides tab, cheaper Colony Ships, a clearer energy readout and a long list of fixes from your feedback.