Update Notes for June 19, 2026 (v1.61.3) — Sins of a Solar Empire II Steam update #226028

More than a hotfix, but we’re calling it one anyway! NEW - Texture Quality SettingWe’ve added a new setting to Settings → Graphics → Rendering Device to adjust the texture quality of units in the game. Adjust this if you’re on a laptop or on Steam Deck, as those systems use Shared Memory for graphics and will crash if you run out of it. This is the #1 cause of crashes for players on these systems.Custom PortraitsUpdated default custom portrait directory for the legacy AI artwork so users can select pictures from previous versions. Made various custom portrait bug fixes (e.g., garbage elements showing between menus, custom portrait selection not ‘sticking’ between menus/sessions). Updated to allow you to use custom portraits for AI players. Fixed bug where the map generator would incorrectly count planets. Fixed bug that allowed quicksaving in tutorials. Fixed various save game compatibil...