I'm pleased to release a new update for Y2K Directive, focused on improving gameplay balance and introducing significant new features.

- Gameplay Adjustments: Monsters now exhibit increased damage resistance and movement speed when in water, enhancing the strategic depth of encounters.

- New Features:

  - Research System: Each defeated enemy now has a chance of dropping a research point. Collecting this point with any of your units contributes to your ongoing research progress. Once the research is complete, you'll be able to choose one of three available upgrades, allowing you to customize your approach and strengthen your forces.

 
  - Refugee Camp: During playtesting, it became evident that evacuating endangered population centers could easily overwhelm your cities. To relieve this pressure, *Refugee Camps* can now be built by engineer units. They function similarly to cities but with two important distinctions: they do not require a connection to your electrical grid, and citizens housed in them do not pay taxes. This new structure provides a flexible solution for managing your population during crises.

 
  - Kaijus: I'm excited to introduce the Kaiju Faction, a new and formidable enemy. When starting a new game, you can now choose between fighting alien monsters, alien wildlife and kaijus, or solely kaijus. Unlike alien groups, a single Kaiju poses an extreme threat, capable of decimating your army and causing significant damage to cities. Additionally, Kaijus not only kill inhabitants but also destroy homes upon reaching a city, reducing available living space and further complicating your survival strategy.

- Bug Fixes: The resolution scaling issue in the options menu has been resolved for a smoother experience.

I encourage you to explore these new features and improvements. Thank you for your continued support and feedback!