This version addressed long-standing community concerns regarding late-game performance:
Improved how populations migrate based on colony suitability and enhanced automated colony ship construction. File: Distant.Worlds.2.v1.0.8.3.zip ...
Fixed numerous crashes related to docking, war declarations, and exploration missions. File: Distant.Worlds.2.v1.0.8.3.zip ...
Added tooltips and borders to warn players if their chosen galaxy size might exceed their hardware's capabilities. File: Distant.Worlds.2.v1.0.8.3.zip ...