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Planetary Annihilation

Updated Launch Options to ensure Mods work again.

We've updated the external web location the game looks for mods to reflect a new home. The old home unfortunately went off line, and we've been creating a new location for mods to live in the meantime.

Mods should now be operational again in game, both in search mode and should download correctly.

The only practical issue is that the mod list may not be updated with such frequency any more - more like once a day, rather than the multiple-times-a-day as it was previously.

This is a temporary fix, but there will be a new release at some point in the relatively near future which consolidates all mod uploading and curation into one location. Watch this space!

Fusion Update 115958



Hello Commanders,

115958 is another quality of life update in the Fusion series.


  • Updated translations
  • Fixed Galactic War freeze when selecting edge systems
  • Fixed psychedelic 2017 commanders changing colour
  • Fixed render chain memory stomp with fractional scaling eg subsample 75%
  • Added --single-material to papatran to combine multiple materials in units that should have only a single material group and material


Full update notes: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/fusion-updates/


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

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Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/

TITANS 1v1 Ranked Season 12 with US$3,000 Prize Pool



Mid-season ends 2021-09-03 00:00 UTC
Season ends 2021-10-22 00:00 UTC
Prize Pool US$3,000

Hello Commanders,

Ranks are reset and Participation prizes are back for the most active players with more prizes available to higher leagues.

Mid-Season Participation Prizes


Mid-season ends 2021-09-03 00:00 UTC

[table][tr][th]Allocation[/th][th]Leagues[/th][th]Description[/th][th]Prize[/th][/tr][tr][td]First 3[/td][td]1 to 5[/td][td]Anyone[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 4[/td][td]Silver and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 3[/td][td]Gold and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 2[/td][td]Platinum and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1[/td][td]Top players[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][th]15 prizes[/th][th][th][th]US$1,500[/th][/tr][/table]

Note: Players are only eligible for a single mid-season participation prize from this allocation.

Maps



We have four maps carried over from season 11:

  • EVAK-TWO
  • Fossil
  • Hemlock
  • Turnpike

Three maps return from previous seasons:

  • Devil’s Causeway
  • Janus
  • Plenty

One default map:

  • Spindel Range

Seven NEW maps for season 12:

  • Amadeus’ Rift
  • Ashworth’s Garden
  • Cascade
  • City of Walkways
  • Cold Reception
  • Headwind
  • Petard

https://youtu.be/CTiN5aiKZ24


https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/titans-1v1-ranked-season-12/


TITANS Balance Changes



https://planetaryannihilation.com/guides/titans-balance-changes/


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

SCROLL DOWN

to

Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

for the permanent 90% off special upgrade price of ~US$2.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/

Fusion Update 115923



Hello Commanders,

115923 is a small quality of life update in the Fusion series.


  • Updated translations
  • Added Settings > Camera > Mouse Pan Button
  • Fixed loading of saves with orphaned celestial sim projectiles


Full update notes: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/fusion-updates/


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

SCROLL DOWN

to

Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

for the permanent 90% off special upgrade price of ~US$2.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/

Fusion Update 115863



Hello Commanders,

115863 is the first Galactic War update in the Fusion series.

Galactic War



  • Added Stinger anti-air bot
  • Updated tech cards

Thanks to Quitch for documenting tech card issues.

Full update notes: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/fusion-updates/


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

SCROLL DOWN

to

Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

for the permanent 90% off special upgrade price of ~US$2.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/

Fusion Updates 115819 to 115958



Hello Commanders,

The time of the unicorn is over, and now, the time of Fusion begins. It represents the beginning of great change.

This arc kicks off with the introduction of the Stinger, the little bot that could. Bringing anti-air back to the Bot Factory with its twin mounted homing missile pods, it can accompany your Dox raids to bring down those pesky Icarus and Bumblebees.

A major improvement to the lobby UI has been introduced, with the host being able to drag, drop and swap players. Easily switch teams around to achieve Ultimate Balance™. There is also no longer a default system in new lobbies, saving your CPU from generating something you were probably not going to use. Just doing our bit for the planet. Lastly, asteroids can now be included in randomly generated systems.

The hand-crafted map pool has expanded, with all previous 1v1 ranked maps available. A revised default system list includes some new FFA / team maps for you to play but don’t panic! PAX has survived the cull 🙂

You may have noticed the servers are running smoother than ever, with the recent upgrades to the fastest m5zn instances in all regions. Our dedicated servers for big FFA and team games have also been upgraded.

The Fusion Commander is available to all players during the Steam Summer Sale, after which it can be purchased through the Armory.


Previous update arcs:



Technical Notes



Added Fusion commander!

Balance Changes



Added Stinger anti-air bot!

Client Improvements



  • Updated translations

Start

  • Added view replays to mini leaderboard

New Game Lobby

  • Added player drag / drop / swap for team games
  • Changed to no default system for faster hosting
  • Added new status messages while waiting for system to be selected
  • Added asteroid option to random system generator
  • Added new default maps

Leaderboards

  • Added view replays

Live Game

  • Improved scrolling of unit selection list

Replays

  • Added system name
  • Added tooltips
  • Added 1v1 ranked filter

Settings

  • Added Settings > Camera > Mouse Pan Button (115923)


Client Fixes



  • Fixed Galactic War freeze when selecting edge systems (115958)
  • Fixed psychedelic 2017 commanders changing colour (115958)
  • Fixed render chain memory stomp with fractional scaling eg subsample 75% (115958)


Server / Sim Improvements



  • Added server side support for player drag / drop / swap in new game lobby
  • Added server side support for player IDs, game type, mods info, system name and system summary to replay summary


Server / Sim Fixes



  • Fixed loading of saves with orphaned celestial sim projectiles (115923)


AI Improvements



  • Tweaked Easy / Normal difficulties


https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/fusion-updates/


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

SCROLL DOWN

to

Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

for the permanent 90% off special upgrade price of ~US$2.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/

Rainbows & Unicorns Updates 115678 / 115693 / 115711


Hello Commanders,

115678 / 115693 / 115711 are the final balance updates in the Rainbows and Unicorns series.

Server / Sim Improvements



  • Changed amphibious units on sea floor to require underwater vision if below the water line


Client Improvements



  • Added SELECTED OR ALL to order and build previews (115711)


Client Fixes



  • Fixed ALWAYS order and build previews ignoring SELECTED


Full update notes: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/rainbows-unicorns-updates/

https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/2530409200137286910


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

SCROLL DOWN

to

Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

for the permanent 90% off special upgrade price of ~US$2.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/

TITANS 1v1 Ranked Season 11 with US$3,000 Prize Pool



Mid-season ends 2021-06-04 00:00 UTC
Season ends 2021-07-23 00:00 UTC
Prize Pool US$3,000

Hello Commanders,

Ranks are reset and Participation prizes are back for the most active players with more prizes available to higher leagues.

Mid-Season Participation Prizes


Mid-season ends 2021-06-04 00:00 UTC

[table][tr][th]Allocation[/th][th]Leagues[/th][th]Description[/th][th]Prize[/th][/tr][tr][td]First 3[/td][td]1 to 5[/td][td]Anyone[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 4[/td][td]Silver and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 3[/td][td]Gold and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 2[/td][td]Platinum and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1[/td][td]Top players[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][th]15 prizes[/th][th][th][th]US$1,500[/th][/tr][/table]

Note: Players are only eligible for a single mid-season participation prize from this allocation.

Season Participation Prizes


Season ends 2021-07-23 00:00 UTC

[table][tr][th]Allocation[/th][th]Leagues[/th][th]Description[/th][th]Prize[/th][/tr][tr][td]First 3[/td][td]1 to 5[/td][td]Anyone[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 4[/td][td]Silver and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 3[/td][td]Gold and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 2[/td][td]Platinum and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1[/td][td]Top players[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][th]15 prizes[/th][th][th][th]US$1,500[/th][/tr][/table]

Note: Players are only eligible for a single season participation prize from this allocation.

Maps



We have three maps carried over from season 10:

  • Demi-Mirum
  • Angel’s Causeway
  • Riptide

Five maps return from previous seasons:

  • Diahyrdi
  • Fluviaat
  • Rotunda
  • Surface
  • Undergrowth

Eight NEW maps for season 11:

  • Amanita
  • Dust Bowl
  • EVAK-TWO
  • Fossil
  • Hemlock
  • Nitre
  • Turnpike
  • Utonaga

https://youtu.be/0Qkgx01DMkY


https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/titans-1v1-ranked-season-11/


TITANS Balance Changes



https://planetaryannihilation.com/guides/titans-balance-changes/


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

SCROLL DOWN

to

Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

for the permanent 90% off special upgrade price of ~US$2.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/

Rainbows & Unicorns Updates 115506 to 115546


Hello Commanders,

115506 is a major game server upgrade in the Rainbows and Unicorns series.

Full update notes: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/rainbows-unicorns-updates/

https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/2530409200137286910


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

SCROLL DOWN

to

Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

for the permanent 90% off special upgrade price of ~US$2.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/

TITANS 1v1 Ranked Season 10 with US$3,000 Prize Pool



Mid-season ends 2021-03-05 00:00 UTC
Season ends 2021-04-23 00:00 UTC
Prize Pool US$3,000

Hello Commanders,

Ranks are reset and Participation prizes are back for the most active players with more prizes available to higher leagues.

Mid-Season Participation Prizes


Mid-season ends 2021-03-05 00:00 UTC

[table][tr][th]Allocation[/th][th]Leagues[/th][th]Description[/th][th]Prize[/th][/tr][tr][td]First 3[/td][td]1 to 5[/td][td]Anyone[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 4[/td][td]Silver and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 3[/td][td]Gold and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 2[/td][td]Platinum and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1[/td][td]Top players[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][th]15 prizes[/th][th][th][th]US$1,500[/th][/tr][/table]

Note: Players are only eligible for a single mid-season participation prize from this allocation.

Season Participation Prizes


Season ends 2021-04-23 00:00 UTC

[table][tr][th]Allocation[/th][th]Leagues[/th][th]Description[/th][th]Prize[/th][/tr][tr][td]First 3[/td][td]1 to 5[/td][td]Anyone[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 4[/td][td]Silver and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 3[/td][td]Gold and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1 to 2[/td][td]Platinum and higher[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][td]Next 3[/td][td]1[/td][td]Top players[/td][td]US$100[/td][/tr][tr][th]15 prizes[/th][th][th][th]US$1,500[/th][/tr][/table]

Note: Players are only eligible for a single season participation prize from this allocation.

Maps



We have three maps carried over from season 9:

  • Bayrange
  • Castle
  • Pivot

Five maps return from previous seasons:

  • A-SAT
  • Echo
  • Hoppper
  • Nogolia
  • Pier

Sever NEW maps for season 10:

  • Angel’s Causeway
  • Checker
  • Demi-Mirum
  • Devil’s Causeway
  • Janus
  • Riptide
  • Steps

https://youtu.be/GCHgZpxQ6FI


https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/titans-1v1-ranked-season-10/


TITANS Balance Changes



https://planetaryannihilation.com/guides/titans-balance-changes/


New Developer and Publisher Since 2018



https://steamcommunity.com/games/233250/announcements/detail/1709566654618577848

Both games are updated at the same time.

We are Kickstarter backers, supporters, modders and players continuing development of PA.


Kickstarter Backers From September 2012



Founding Kickstarter backers from September 2012 were gifted TITANS for free.

All other owners of classic PA can upgrade to TITANS at a permanent discount of 90% off.


Permanent 90% Off Upgrade To TITANS



This is the first thing we changed.

Visit the TITANS store page and

SCROLL DOWN

to

Buy Upgrade to TITANS from Classic Planetary Annihilation

for the permanent 90% off special upgrade price of ~US$2.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/386070/Planetary_Annihilation_TITANS/

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/85408


News: https://planetaryannihilation.com/news/

Development and Updates Timeline: https://planetaryannihilation.com/timeline/