It seems like a very long time indeed since Terran Conflict Update 2.5 arrived and for hard-core players of the game it's probably been too long! Don't worry though - the wait is now over and it can be assure that your patience will be rewarded. Every time they thought they were ready to release Update 2.6, another feature came along which was too irresistable to leave out.
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[/video]Update 2.6 features the long-awaited New Home missions, which promises to be quite an adventure for those who like their THINK missions. This project has been developed by members of their own community and after a period of testing and evaluation is ready to be shared with the wider Terran Conflict-playing world.
Terran Conflict Update 2.6 also brings the introduction of Steam Achievements. They have been working with their partners at Valve and Steam to bring the achievement system to Terran Conflict and once again members of their own DevNet Community have been instrumental in their development and testing. Those of you who don't play the game through Steam need not worry about being left out. With Update 2.6, we are pleased to announce that all users with a valid registration key for the DVD version of X3: Terran Conflict will be able to register with Steam and download that version of the game FOR FREE! You too will then be able to enjoy the benefits of Steam gaming, including Achievements.
One other feature that their work with STEAM has made possible will soon be available to players of that version. Although it hasn't been possible to include it in this Update, they are pleased to announce that in a coming update STEAM players will be able to choose a Dead-is-Dead gamestart, which takes advantage of STEAM technology. Keep an eye out for that!
Concurrent with the release of Update 2.6 is the long-awaited arrival of the X3: Terran Conflict Bonus Pack. This favourite fixture of previous X titles will offer some of your favourite script plugins, developed by members of the community and which have also undergone rigorous testing and our robust 'script signing process'. Among the more popular scripts to be made available in the Bonus Pack are the Commercial Agent and the Commodity Logistics Software.
Update 2.6 not only introduces new features. As is the norm, a lot of work has gone into addressing some of the issues that have been brought to their attention, such as issues with sector traders, the missing wares for sale at the Goner Temple, weapon information displays for ships with only missile turrets and also some missions have been tweaked. They have also made some improvements to graphics rendering which should give an increase in game performance.
