: One of the most significant balance changes removed the performance-based variance in rewards. All missions now issue a standard amount of tech, bio, credits, and XP regardless of combat performance, effectively retiring the previous ranking system for resource gathering.

Version 1.0.1 ensures that all character arcs reach their resolution. This includes the integration of characters like the fierce Manticore and the scheming Sova, whose storylines were the last pieces of the puzzle. The writing has always been a polarizing aspect of the game—leaning heavily into British humor, memes, and irreverence—but for fans, the ability to see the plot through to the end is the primary draw.