Stardock isn't done yet with its space strategy game Galactic Civilizations II. Today the developer-publisher announced that they have released a massive update to the game which they are labeling "version 2.0." The update is available to all of the game's players via Stardock's Impulse client.

The game's official web site has a tour of all of the updates new features but just a few of them include now being able to design new ships from the main game menu, a new user manual, new game setup options, updated diplomatic options, new planetary governors for automating the building of planets, a revamped espionage system, auto-building for starbases, and graphics and balance updates. In addition all of Galactic Civilization II's missions can now be played within the recent expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor.