Patch 1.800

Patch 1.800 was released on 2018-01-16, and contains performance optimizations and some scripting fixes. An unnamed Hotfix was released days later to resolve some additional issues that the Dev team became aware of after Patch 1.800 was deployed.

Game Changes

 * Scripting bug fixes which could cause rare crashes to desktop (CTD).
 * Script fixes which could cause unintended game instability
 * Scripting fixes which caused issues loading the game while playing in the Campaign
 * Starchart optimizations - allowing the Starchart to work much more quickly, even on lower-end hardware
 * Memory optimizations
 * Optimized textures and ensured low-res textures will be used on lower-end hardware and systems
 * Changed databases related to faction modding

2018-01-18 Hotfix
An unnumbered Hotfix was deployed on 2018-01-18 Thanks again for your reports and your patience!"which had the following changes:
 * Fixed lag while opening/using the Starchart
 * Fixed a crash occurring when using T-Drives