Recent Updates

12 July 2025:

Balance Mod v129 Beta has been posted. I have posted it as a beta to start since it's the last version of the v125+ folder series (save game compatible with all v125+ versions). This version makes some weapon tweaks and weapon mount adjustments, further improvements to the intelligence system including new intel projects, spreadable plagues, AI adjustments and an assortment of fixes. The download for the v129 Beta is HERE. Check out the changelog for the release over HERE. The intention is to have the beta out for about until the end of August before posting the final v129.

16 March 2025:

Balance Mod v128 is posted. This update makes improvements to ship model scaling and fixes many stock shipset bounding box issues that caused visual defects in combat animations. Two new races were added, Kwayne's N'grath and Xoronn races, and neutral races now have their own script files. Nebula/storm cloud scaling was adjusted and some of those systems had changes to how their obscuration works (for new games only). Intelligence got a pretty significant update with additional factors like empire proximity, project porosity and ease of execution incorporated into the success calculation. Most intelligence projects got a cost reduction as well. The download for v128 is HERE. Check out the changelog for the release over HERE and updated Balance Mod FAQS can be viewed HERE.

25 January 2025:

Balance Mod v127 has been posted. This version focuses on changes to formations, reduced trade, some few visual changes and assorted AI upates. The download for v127 is HERE. The changelog for the release can be viewed HERE. Another update is targeted for the end of February.

19 December 2024:

Over the last few days I've added over 35 additional SE:IV race styles to the site bringing the total over 60. In some cases I've made small fixes/updates as needed. You can start browsing HERE. I've also added the Design Names Anthology to the SE:IV Mods page. This way a lot of the sets you download will have their intended design names available automatically. More sets will be posted over the holiday season.

24 November 2024:

Balance Mod v126 has been uploaded. It's the first update for the v125+ series. There's a few fixes and adjustments on the data side, but features more AI tweaks and introduces a new "villain" scheme to bolster aggressive races. Download v126 HERE. The changelog for the official release can be viewed HERE.

01 June 2024:

Balance Mod v125 has been posted. It's the first proper release of the new v125+ series which is a major update for the mod. There's at least 100 documented and quite a few more on top of that. The major highlights include the addition of a new Interdimensional racial trait, changes to unit sizes and launching, new sounds, new asteroids and many others. Download v125 HERE. The changelog for the official release can be viewed HERE.