This week we answer some questions about the history of the Supreme Ruler series, and talk about the 15th Anniversary of Supreme Ruler 2020. We also discuss modding information, talk about some small graphics fixes being pushed to SR2020 and Ultimate in the next week.

And finally, we talk about why bigger content and engine changes are no longer possible for our prior games, and why those big changes are part of our upcoming Supreme Ruler 2030 release.

Make sure to check out our Supreme Ruler 2030 Demo available now on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2093410/Supreme_Ruler_2030/

We are working on finishing up the features and content of Supreme Ruler 2030, so please be sure to share your thoughts and suggestions.

Be sure to add Supreme Ruler 2030 to your Steam Wishlist!

Supreme Ruler 2030 is a next generation Geopolitical Strategy game for PC, developed by BattleGoat Studios and distributed through Steam.

The game offers players the opportunity to take on the role of the leader of a country of their choice. Nearly all present day countries and regions are represented, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Players have control over the finances, industries, military, research and diplomacy of the selected country. Gameplay is in variable speed real time, allowing actions while paused for planning and faster speeds to watch the action unfold.

Expanding on past titles, the game includes a rebuilt engine for 64 bit support and DirectX 11 graphics. Improvements for lighting, water and terrain provide a better visual experience. Performance improvements allow faster gameplay. Revised military inventory, research tree, country relationships and heads of state create an entirely new Supreme Ruler experience.

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Released in 2008, Supreme Ruler 2020 was BattleGoat's first "Whole World" Geo-Political Strategy Game, simulating diplomacy and combat over the entire world in real time.

The BattleGoat Team looks back at Supreme Ruler 2020 and discusses what inspired the development of Supreme Ruler 2030.

Supreme Ruler 2020 was a leap forward in the scope and features of a Grand Strategy game. Now our team is doing the first full overhaul and ground-up update of the BattleGoat Game engine since the release of 2020, as we work on a new 64-Bit, DX11-based, multithreaded and optimized strategy game engine for Supreme Ruler 2030.

Be sure to add Supreme Ruler 2030 to your Steam Wishlist!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2093410/Supreme_Ruler_2030/

Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for the BattleGoat Team? Comment in our Discord, BGForums, or Steam Community. We look forward to hearing from you!

BattleGoat Studios is really excited to continue our Supreme Ruler 40th Anniversary year events - we're pleased to offer the largest-ever discount of Supreme Ruler Ultimate at 75% off!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/314980/Supreme_Ruler_Ultimate/

The very first Supreme Ruler game was a text game for the TRS-80 computer...
To help celebrate Supreme Ruler being the longest running computer game franchise in continuous development, make sure to WishList Supreme Ruler 2030, coming Q2 2023 ...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2093410/Supreme_Ruler_2030/

We look forward to seeing you in the world of Supreme Ruler! Thank you for your support!

The BattleGoat Team talks about new features in Supreme Ruler 2030... this week, features from the Supreme Ruler Ultimate User Interface wishlist that have now made it in to our upcoming game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlZT9o6xVxU

Be sure to add Supreme Ruler 2030 to your Steam Wishlist!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2093410/Supreme_Ruler_2030/

Looking to complete your library of BattleGoat titles? For a limited time only we've created a special "Millennium Bundle" with special pricing, including Supreme Ruler Ultimate, Great War and Galactic Ruler - if you own SRU/SRGW but not Galactic Ruler, pick up GR at up to 75% off! If you own GR and not SRU/SRGW, same deal!

If you already own the entire BattleGoat library, this is a terrific opportunity to introduce a friend!

And don't forget to add our upcoming new release, Supreme Ruler 2030, to you Steam Wishlist - it helps us a lot!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2093410/Supreme_Ruler_2030/

The original Supreme Ruler game was released for the TRS-80 computer in 1982, making Supreme Ruler the longest strategy game franchise still in development.

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Intelligent Strategy games!

All BattleGoat titles are on sale, including our latest release, Galactic Ruler.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138440/Galactic_Ruler/

Also tune in to our Store Page and watch community member Average Gamer do a broadcast walkthrough of many of the features of Galactic Ruler.

Stay tuned as we release Developer Vlogs and updates in the coming weeks, looking back at our history and forward to our upcoming updates and new releases!

Thank you to all our players and fans for your continued support!

BattleGoat Studios is very proud to announce the Official Release of Galactic Ruler. Join us and take advantage of a 25% off Launch Discount until August 10th.

BattleGoat's new Real-Time strategy game incorporates exploration, resource management, diplomacy, and tactical planetary and space battles. Start from a humble home planet, dominate your system, and expand across the stars to become Galactic Ruler!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138440/Galactic_Ruler/

BattleGoat Studios is proud today to announce Galactic Ruler, a new strategy title from the creators of the Supreme Ruler series. "Since the release of Supreme Ruler 2010 almost fifteen years ago, our team and players have discussed the possibility of applying the game system we created to a space setting", shared Lead Programmer and Co-Founder George Geczy. "Having developed our game engine and gameplay mechanics over all this time, we finally saw a path to making this goal a reality."

Players will now be able to expand their planetary battles into the space around their homeworld, and from their home system they can expand further within a custom-generated galaxy. The possibilities are endless with options for galaxy size, system density and a variety of alien races to play as or against.

Galactic Ruler offers real-time strategy game play at both the planetary level and in space. Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a unique galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Harness needed resources and develop advanced technology to rule the galaxy in the latest offering from BattleGoat Studios.

Game Features

• Procedurally generated galaxies, systems and planets for a new and unique experience with each new game
  
• Customizable galaxy size and density, supporting games featuring dozens of systems and hundreds of planets that can be explored and exploited
  
• Develop your planets to gain the resources needed to grow your empire
  
• Research improvements to your military, social and economic capabilities
  
• Negotiate treaties and form alliances with alien factions
  
• Trade with other factions to acquire the goods and weapons needed for your empire
  
• Sophisticated Real-Time Strategic and Tactical control of your forces
  
• Engage in large-scale planetary battles and epic space conflicts
  
• Venture from your home planet to forge an empire of colonies all under your direct control
  
• Choose your level of control - Make all decisions or use your AI to assist
  
• Multiplayer support for up to 15 players

Galactic Ruler is a real-time space strategy game for the PC planned for release in the second quarter of 2020 on Steam.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138440/Galactic_Ruler/

BattleGoat Studios Releases Trump's World Update and Map Editor for Supreme Ruler Ultimate

BattleGoat Studios has released a major update to its flagship strategy game title "Supreme Ruler Ultimate", featuring new content, modern world updates, and a set of world-building and editing tools.

The original Trump Rising DLC released in 2016 brought the world a hypothetical future featuring President Donald Trump. Today's Trump's World update adds a new 2018 Sandbox featuring modern day tensions and relationships, plus new opportunities and threats. Commented Lead Programmer George Geczy, "Starting in the modern day, players can take on the provocations of Russia, Iran, North Korea, and much more. They can play as the US to Make America Great Again, or take on the challenge of other countries trying to make their way in a rapidly changing and unstable world."

Existing Sandboxes and Campaigns have been updated with new leaders and relationships resulting from recent elections and geo-political changes. Gameplay has also been updated with a number of new features, AI improvements, and other additions, including regular tweets by President Trump to the rest of the world (some are real, some are not - will you be able to tell which are which?)

The 2020 future scenarios have also been updated to reflect real world changes while presenting hypothetical situations including "Divided States" (a US region that has collapsed along political lines) and "Global Crisis", a world where individual nations become increasingly isolationist and aggressive.

In addition, BattleGoat is pleased to release the Supreme Ruler Map Editor and Content Editor tools, for the first time allowing players to not only modify existing maps and sandboxes, but to create entirely new past, present and future scenarios, and even entirely new worlds.

Availability: The Supreme Ruler Trump's World Update is available immediately as a FREE update to Supreme Ruler Ultimate. The Supreme Ruler Map Editor and Content Editor tools are also available immediately, for free, under the Tools Library on Steam.

Updated August 2nd, 2018

Version 9.1.76 Changelog

• New Trump Rising 2018 Sandbox!
  
• Fixes and additions to existing sandboxes and campaigns (1936 & Modern)
  
• Updated leaders for recent changes and elections
  
• Regional data and relationship updates in all maps
  
• Significant AI updates around idle units, artillery units, and more
  
• Naval AI improvements including patrols and idle unit handling
  
• Performance improvements on maps with large numbers of units
  
• Resolved 3-month AI deployment issue
  
• Many UI updates and improvements, including more accurate unit pics, leader pics
  
• Resolved crash if all audio devices disabled
  
• Added active-focus option for windows in background
  
• AI Improvements in facility building, facility repair
  
• AI will now build research facilities
  
• Map Editor and Content Editor Tool Support!

Link to Steam Store: http://store.steampowered.com/app/314980

Link to Century Collection including Supreme Ruler Great War:
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/4175/Supreme_Ruler_Century_Collection/