Sins of a Solar Empire Version 1.1 Now Available

Stardock announced a huge free update for Sins of a Solar Empire today, the award-winning title from developer Ironclad Games. Additionally, fans that pre-order the expansion will be included in the upcoming beta for "Entrenchment". Fans can pre-order the expansion at www.impulsedriven.com.

Highlights from the 1.1 change log include:

· Alloy Networking Technology -- allows for seamless multiplayer without needing to deal with port forwarding or other router settings

· Major upgrade to the graphics engine for better performance on all systems

· Updated/improved graphics (textures, new models, explosions and more)

· Mini-Underground Window – allows you to buy/sell resources and make pirate bids on the main gameplay screen

· Improved game balance

· Improved AI

* Bug fixes and much more

The entire change log can be viewed here: http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/329902.

For more information about Stardock or the pre-order, please visit www.impulsedriven.com or www.stardock.com.

About Stardock

Stardock is one of the world's leading developers and publishers of PC games and desktop software. Its PC games include Sins of a Solar Empire, the highest rated and best selling PC strategy game of 2008 as well as the critically acclaimed Galactic Civilizations series. Its desktop software includes Object Desktop, WindowBlinds, and a host of other programs for customizing the Windows experience. Learn more about Stardock by visiting www.stardock.com.

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