Significant improvements were made to general memory handling and character animation rendering.

The latest which adjusted stealth values and colony invasion mechanics.

and how to use the in-game Mod Manager added in late 2022.

The development of version 1.0.8.3 was shaped by several iterations and beta stages:

The for Distant Worlds 2 is a major milestone that significantly overhauled several core gameplay systems. Released in late 2022, this update required the transition to .NET 6 and introduced substantial performance and stability improvements for the massive space strategy game. Core Gameplay Overhauls

A comprehensive overhaul that rebalanced relationship modifiers and added the Subjugated Vassal relationship type.