# Patch Notes **URL:** https://aurora4x.com/c/patch-notes/6.md [Latest](https://aurora4x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://aurora4x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://aurora4x.com/tags.md) --- ## [Aurora v3.2.0 Patch Notes - Unreleased](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v3-2-0-patch-notes-unreleased/1302)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v3-2-0-patch-notes-unreleased/1302 "2026-11-03T12:53:35Z")
Bug Fixes Fighter Factories renamed to Light Naval Factories on the Race Creation Window. Fighter Factories renamed to Light Naval Factories in the worker breakdown on the summary tab of the Economics window. Fixed three tooltips on the Game Details window. Added a ‘game saved’ event with the loca… --- ## [Aurora v3.1.0 - 3rd November 2026](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v3-1-0-3rd-november-2026/1268)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v3-1-0-3rd-november-2026/1268 "2026-11-03T11:35:17Z")
Bug Fixes Fixed a problem where the Create Colony button on the System View window doesn’t work in new games without a restart. Fixed a problem with temperature dampening for moons. Fixed research cost of Research Rate 500 RP from 640k to 64k. Stopped the sidebar flicking when the tactical and gal… --- ## [Aurora v3.0.0 Patch Notes - November 1st 2026](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v3-0-0-patch-notes-november-1st-2026/49)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v3-0-0-patch-notes-november-1st-2026/49 "2026-11-01T21:53:40Z")
Major Changes Non-Oxygen Species New Terrain Types Aurora Colour Configuration Map Body Colony Cost Colour Lost Colonies Dynamic Lagrange Point Orders Ground Unit Order of Battle Diagrams Communications Update Light Naval Shipyards Configurable Interrupts Background Colour and Map Fonts D… --- ## [Aurora v2.7.0 Patch Notes - October 30th 2025](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-7-0-patch-notes-october-30th-2025/48)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-7-0-patch-notes-october-30th-2025/48 "2026-02-23T19:26:54Z")
Major Changes Solar System Destruction Scenario Updates to Shipping Lines Automated Ground Force Replacements New Spoiler Race: The Ancients Bug Fixes Create Empire button removed from Tactical Map. It was for te… --- ## [Aurora v2.6.0 Patch Notes - September 6th 2025](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-6-0-patch-notes-september-6th-2025/23)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-6-0-patch-notes-september-6th-2025/23 "2026-02-24T19:37:34Z")
Major Changes Multi-System NPRs NPR Carriers Enhanced Invaders Enhanced Precursors Enhanced Star Swarm Starting Research for Spoiler Races Raiders vs NPRs Update Pre-Industrial and Industrial Races Standing and … --- ## [Aurora v2.5.1 Patch Notes - January 25th 2024](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-5-1-patch-notes-january-25th-2024/15)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-5-1-patch-notes-january-25th-2024/15 "2026-02-23T17:46:59Z")
Bug Fixes Fixed bug in follow code that could cause an endless short increments in rare circumstances if faster target has orders but is not moving. Rounded max repair cost to 1 decimal place on class summary. F… --- ## [Aurora v2.5.0 Patch Notes - December 24th 2023](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-5-0-patch-notes-december-24th-2023/14)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-5-0-patch-notes-december-24th-2023/14 "2026-02-23T17:37:23Z")
Bug Fixes Jump Drive Efficiency Modifier has a minimum of 1 Fixed 10,000 ton multiplier on Jump Drive design. Copy Temp copies Required Rank. Previous Missile correctly sets ATG checkbox. ATG status saved … --- ## [Aurora v2.4.0 Patch Notes - December 18th 2023](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-4-0-patch-notes-december-18th-2023/12)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-4-0-patch-notes-december-18th-2023/12 "2026-02-23T17:05:11Z")
Major Changes Jump Drive Updates Known Stars Update Customised NPRs Bug Fixes Corrected progression of higher level Laser Warhead Focus and Genome Sequence: Base Gravity techs. Fixed popup bug when clicking can… --- ## [Aurora v2.3.1 Patch Notes - December 2nd 2023](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-3-1-patch-notes-december-2nd-2023/32)
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Bug Fixes Fixed cost and materials for CIWS Fixed size of 50% reduction 10cm laser. ‘Instant Organisation’ now uses build points. Fixed popup bug if ‘Rename Class’ clicked without a class selected. Fixed c… --- ## [Aurora v2.3.0 Patch Notes - December 1st 2023](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-3-0-patch-notes-december-1st-2023/11)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-3-0-patch-notes-december-1st-2023/11 "2026-02-23T15:40:09Z")
Bug Fixes Raiders now functional. Ark Modules fixed. Deleted populations disappear immediately from list when deleted (rather than requiring a refresh). Fixed time estimate for ground forces tasks with less t… --- ## [Aurora v2.2.1 Patch Notes - November 27th 2023](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-2-1-patch-notes-november-27th-2023/24)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-2-1-patch-notes-november-27th-2023/24 "2026-02-24T22:08:05Z")
Bug Fixes Commanders window is the correct size. Governor assignment method retains its value. Second-stage missiles release correctly. Minor Changes Added a Copy Temp button to the Ground Combat window, t… --- ## [Aurora v2.2.0 Patch Notes - November 26th 2023](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-2-0-patch-notes-november-26th-2023/27)
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Major Changes Point Defence Update Missiles Update Electronic Warfare Changes Decoy Missiles Plasma Carronade Update Ship History NPR Ship Design Changes Ship Class Templates Supernovae Ground Formation and Tem… --- ## [Aurora v2.1.1 Patch Notes - September 5th 2022](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-1-1-patch-notes-september-5th-2022/25)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-1-1-patch-notes-september-5th-2022/25 "2026-02-24T22:09:41Z")
Bug Fixes Fixed bug that causes raider ground forces to teleport to a system body Fixed bug that prevented restoration of scientists and administrators Fixed rare research field assignment issue where you alter … --- ## [Aurora v2.1.0 Patch Notes - August 15th 2022](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-1-0-patch-notes-august-15th-2022/26)
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Bug Fixes Fixed mineral costs of terraforming installation and repair yard (DB). Fixed starting temperature on Luna so that water is not liquid (DB). Fixed power plant description text on Research tab of Economi… --- ## [Aurora v2.0.3 Patch Notes - August 14th 2022](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-0-3-patch-notes-august-14th-2022/34)
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Bug Fixes Fixed ‘Raider Systems’. Value was being set to 0 for new games. Fixed ability to turn off hull number display. Fixed bug that caused ships with less than 1 engine power to move at 1 km/s. Fixed erro… --- ## [Aurora v2.02 Patch Notes - August 7th 2022](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-02-patch-notes-august-7th-2022/33)
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Bug Fixes Fixed a temporary display bug for newly created system bodies on the System View. The bug only lasts until the first orbital movement phase post-creation. Fixed bug with manual orders for conventional geo… --- ## [Aurora v2.0.0 Patch Notes - August 6th 2022](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v2-0-0-patch-notes-august-6th-2022/28)
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Major Changes Eccentric Orbits and Gas Giant Effects Colony Cost Projection Aether Raiders Deep Space Populations Population Changes and Ark Modules Squadrons Detailed Combat Events Fleet Point Defence Summary L… --- ## [Aurora v1.13.0 Patch Notes - April 21st 2021](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v1-13-0-patch-notes-april-21st-2021/30)
**Author:** [@AuroraSteve](https://aurora4x.com/u/AuroraSteve)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v1-13-0-patch-notes-april-21st-2021/30 "2026-02-26T23:28:28Z")
Major Changes Fire At Will Fire Delays for Point Defence Component Development Cost Changes Single Weapon Fire Controls Reduced Shot Railguns NPR Generation of Spoilers Random Second Stage Targeting Constellation… --- ## [Aurora v1.12.0 Patch Notes - October 11th 2020](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v1-12-0-patch-notes-october-11th-2020/31)
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Major Changes Fleet Escort Orders Ground Forces Replacements Automated Assignment for Planetary Governors Tactical Map Events Change to Greenhouse Gas and Dust Mechanics Occupation Strength and Police Modifiers Cy… --- ## [Aurora v1.11.0 Patch Notes - May 29th 2020](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v1-11-0-patch-notes-may-29th-2020/35)
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Bug Fixes Cloaking Device has to be large enough for design Shipyard can throw error if retool selected and no class eligible after previous shipyard was selected which did have eligible classes - rare but fixed. … --- ## [Aurora v1.10.0 Patch Notes - May 27th 2020](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v1-10-0-patch-notes-may-27th-2020/36)
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Major Changes Ancient Constructs Aether Rifts Hot Keys Medal Import Bug Fixes Fixed the 'All Roads Lead to Sol bug for Random Stars. For v1.9.5 you can avoid this bug by setting Local Chance to 0 or 100. Overh… --- ## [Aurora v1.9.5 Patch Notes - May 6th 2020](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v1-9-5-patch-notes-may-6th-2020/47)
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Bug Fixes and Minor Changes Next Engine Size tech is now available in Create Project with Next Tech clicked. Prototypes now have ‘Prototype Created’ messages rather than ‘Research Completed’ PPV bug fixed. The b… --- ## [Aurora v1.9.0 Patch Notes - April 28th 2020](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v1-9-0-patch-notes-april-28th-2020/46)
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Minor Changes Tactical Map Events are available in v1.9. Click the Events checkbox to toggle. Order delay is now implemented. It is working with cycle orders, repeat orders and move templates. Added a convention… --- ## [Early Version History](https://aurora4x.com/t/early-version-history/45)
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V1.0 April 12th 2020 v1.1 April 13th 2020 v1.2 April 13th 2020 v1.3 April 14th 2020 v1.4 April 15th 2020 v1.5 April 15th 2020 v1.5.1 April 15th 2020 v1.6.1 April 18th 2020 (no version 1.6) v1.6.2 April 18th 2020 … --- ## [Aurora v1.0.0 Launch Documentation](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v1-0-0-launch-documentation/40)
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Change Categories Colonies Planetary Installations Shipyards Wealth and Mining Naval Organization Fleet Movement and Orders Crew, Commanders and Control Systems Medals and Achievements Deployment, Overcrowding, … --- ## [About the Patch Notes category](https://aurora4x.com/t/about-the-patch-notes-category/10)
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This category contains a description of all the mechanics changes and bug fixes included in each version of Aurora