Stardock has released a free update to Galactic Civilizations II that gamers can now download. The update adds new features to the Twilight of Arnor and Dark Avatar expansion packs. The update can be had for no charge and supposedly helps "integrate the expansion packs together with the original into a single consolidated experience."

Update details below.

From the press release:

New features include but are not limited to:

• Players can now design new starships from the main game menu
• All game campaigns have been updated to be playable within Twilight of the Arnor
• New user manual
• Numerous new game setup options
• Updated diplomatic options
• New planetary governors for automating the building of planets
• Revamped espionage system
• Auto-building for starbases
• Balance updating
• Improved graphics

Players can download the update via Impulse (www.impulsedriven.com), Stardock’s digital distribution platform that enables users to purchase, download and update hundreds of different PC games and applications.