Next Sphere Arena update is finally here! It focuses on lighting and UI improvements. Moreover Sphere Arena now uses Unreal Engine 5, which opens new development possibilities for next maps and updates. Below are few screenshots showing differences. Keep rolling!

Updating game's communication with the Steam client, non gameplay related

Hotfix:

• Fixed a bug where the Hero attribute that gives 35 gold gives 100 instead

Further Improvements:

• Devastation (Spell) now also kills immune enemies directly.
  
• Added some of our new current Top 10 Hero Names
  
• Fixed a bug where the reroll count of the oracle could be incorrect after loading
  
• Optimized error behavior when trying to start the game if Steam crashes in the background
  
• Tooltip optimizations

We've posted fasttrack updates over the last few months that made changes and improvements. Our latest fasttrack seems like a stable build and a good point to update all users to the latest features and content.

Some of the changes seen in this update are part of the work to develop our next DLC, Supreme Ruler Global Outbreak. Some of the work done impacts the whole game engine so is being provided to all versions of the game. Additions to the tech tree and a new set of migration controls are probably the easiest additions to spot, but there are also some other engine improvements gained from the ongoing work. If you'd like to know more about the tech tree additions, check out our latest Feature Highlight on YouTube.


Work has also been done on multiplayer synchronisation. We've made a few fixes that should greatly increase stability, but we will continue to look at improving this. We've been able to successfully run tests with stable multiplayer for 2-3h at a time. We've also verified that hosts can put everyone back in sync by reconnecting and transferring their savegame to all players. Again, work on this will continue.

Update v.1324 Full Changelog

• New migration system, controls added to the State department
  
• Tech Tree expanded in the 2020-2040 medical, science and social techs with various associated changes. 15 new techs added.
  
• Strategic Bomber attack values vs. facilities increased
  
• 1914 Airships moved from Class 7 (helicopter) to Class 12 (Strategic Bomber) to better align with AI behaviour (change still under review)
  
• 1936 aircraft models, static propeller objects removed
  
• 1936 aircraft, added missing generic textures from some aircraft
  
• Various 1936 events updated
  
• Map fixes for battlezones and cities on water across all eras
  
• New leaders added for modern, some political values corrected for various leaders
  
• 1936 Fixes to assigned leaders
  
• 1936 minor fixes to scenarios
  
• 1936 minor orbat fixes
  
• Fixes to some alert message and objective texts
  
• Fixes to style of text at the game lobby
  
• Fixed expanded panel build at minister location
  
• Minor fixes to equipment list
  
• MaxFlagShow value moved from Options.ini to UISettings.csv so it can be modded
  
• Minor UI fixes
  
• Further updates to birth rate system, review cycle of this feature is complete
  
• UI feedback about unit refits and unit upgrades improved. Buttons now have tooltips before alternate or next unit type have been researched
  
• Minor improvements to lower right facilities list UI
  
• Minor map updates for modern maps
  
• Messages added for colonies that are trending towards rebellion (frequency of messages stll being reviewed for too often/not often enough)
  
• Leader event updates for modern maps
  
• Fixes to espionage system when using priority and focus vs. region
  
• Changed to InterlockedIncrement on CmdQue ID to resolve MP Sync issues
  
• Treaty weight for Resource Status treaty adjusted for easier commodity trades.
  
• Refactored consideration of Sphere value in diplomatic evaluation by AI, more weight given to being in same sphere
  
• Added Scrap/Sell to right click list of units in bases
  
• Refactored internal variables for loss counters etc
  
• Various engine updates related to upcoming DLCs
  
• Minor localization and text fixes
  
• Fix to Condemn Wars button in popup
  
• Fix to tall version of Espionage panel
  
• Fix to "build" button in list of facilities for building
  
• Fixes to assigned region codes 1936 era
  
• Updates to equipment file and unit pictures
  
• Fix to Tech Buff system
  
• Added Tech Effect icon to Tech Popup. We hope to expand this to other areas
  
• Fix to the function of the automate units button in the orders panel
  
• Fixes to Strategic Targeting UI elements
  
• Fixed Brazil boat names for special characters
  
• Fixes to Italy start 1936, troops and territory in Ethiopia
  
• Adjustments to 1936 events set to improve AI actions (work ongoing)
  
• Land production capacity in 1936 start Increased for Japan and Germany, decreased for China
  
• Updates to starting techs and starting unit designs for 1936
  
• Updated Engineer unit region availability and made known to China in modern maps
  
• Fixed 3D model for Admiral Hipper, 1914

Update game's communication with the Steam client, 2

Features

• Adjusted rune values gained upon death.
  
• Added convenience features and GM commands for operations.
  
• Included T3 armor and 3 resurrection tokens in the starter pack.
  
• Improved the new player experience.
  
• Updated hero skill demonstration videos.
  
• Adjusted UT and ST weapon effects for tank warriors.
  
• Normal attacks deal additional percentage damage based on the target's max HP.
  
• Normal attacks have a chance to trigger sword wave damage.
  
• Normal attacks generate additional threat.
  
• Normal attacks deal extra damage to minions.
  
• Normal attacks have a chance to restore health.
  
• Normal attacks build rage, which can be used to clear projectiles.

• Fixes

• Fixed the issue where the Soul Link skill effect would disappear.
  
• Fixed the issue where language settings would reset after closing the game.

• Fixed a bug where restocked Air Vaults wouldn't have their door greyed out
  
• Fixed a bug where Vaults would restock immediately after moving away from them (without the 10 minute cooldown)
  
• Fixed a bug where slingshot pellets would only create sparks on targets, completely ignoring all other surfaces

0.8.36.2
• Polished the English text. Many thanks to BigheadT34 and Tippy for their assistance!

- minor bug fixes
- update to obstacle course environment

This update improves loading performance on AMD systems and implements several smaller bug fixes.

• Updated Unity version
  
• Improved load performance on system with AMD CPUs
  
• Fixed light flickering in start room
  
• Fixed Museum for bosses
  
• Fixed audio playing after traps are destroyed
  
• Fixed spelling errors in menu