Firaxis has released a new patch for Civilization: Beyond Earth which introduces numerous balance tweaks, fixes bugs, and more.
Some of the biggest changes to the game include the 'clear miasma' function now unlocking upon development of Ecology rather than Alien Biology and conversly, Miasmic Repulsor unlocking with Alien Biology instead of Ecology.
There have also been changes to sponsor perks, with Elodie's Ability now providing one free Virtue for every 10 Virtues earned normally through Culture, this replaces the one free technology for every 10 Virtues earned in any way. Aristocrats now earn +4 energy per city with no health bonus, while artists generate 3+ culture per city, also with no health bonus.
The explorer has also been modified based on your Affinity choices;Harmony level 1 grants Miasma Immunity to the Explorer unit (was Alien opinion recovers twice as quickly), while Purity level 1 adds double combat strength when defending to all Explorer units (was Aliens cannot attack Explorers). In addition, Explorers now have 6 Combat Strength, an increase from 3.
You can find the full patch notes here, and the update should be applied automatically upon opening Steam. If you're still unsure about the game, check out our review.
