# V3.0.0 Changes Discussion Thread

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**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [March 2, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://aurora4x.com/t/v3-0-0-changes-discussion-thread/44 "2026-03-02T16:08:49Z")\
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> [@Aurora v3.0.0 Patch Notes - Unreleased](https://aurora4x.com/t/aurora-v3-0-0-patch-notes-unreleased/49/1):
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> Electronic hardening no longer increases cost .

I’m not sure I like this variation.  
If I use higher or improved techs for a component, I expect it should cost more than one using simpler techs.

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