release-20260830

Release type: Skirmish alpha

Release date: 30 August 2026

Release post: Skirmish Alpha Release

GitHub release: release-20260830

What’s new

• Added basic Skirmish AI
• Added new maps
• Fixed rare crash, when Heavy Lifter was destroyed
• New design of DETECTOR (UCS vehicle)
• New unit: ORCA (UCS advanced submarine)
• Enabled production slot hotkeys
• Mine no longer produces ore crates too quickly
• Debug Menu is now disabled by default
• Defense Tower now requires only Bio-Center to build (like in E2140)
• Light vehicles can no longer crush infantry
• Other small fixes and improvements

For full changelog, see the release page on GitHub.

Known issues

• Skirmish AI: numerous known issues and not implemented features.
• Single-player campaigns not implemented.
• Occasional crashes or visual glitches may occur in some situations.
• Some UI elements and features are still being polished.

For a detailed, up-to-date list of known issues and their status, see the Known issues page.