Appendix E: Version History
Updated: v2026.02.02
This appendix provides a chronological history of Aurora C# releases. For each version, the table includes release dates and compatibility notes. Detailed changelogs are available in the official patch announcement threads on the Aurora Forums.
Contents
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E.1 Aurora C# Release Timeline
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| Version | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0.0 | April 12, 2020 | Initial C# release \hyperlink{ref-E-1}{[1]} |
| v1.12.0 | October 11, 2020 | \hyperlink{ref-E-2}{[2]} |
| v1.13.0 | April 24, 2021 | \hyperlink{ref-E-3}{[3]} |
| v2.0.0 | August 6, 2022 | Major version, not save compatible \hyperlink{ref-E-4}{[4]} |
| v2.0.2 | August 7, 2022 | Bug fix \hyperlink{ref-E-5}{[5]} |
| v2.1.0 | August 15, 2022 | \hyperlink{ref-E-6}{[6]} |
| v2.1.1 | September 5, 2022 | Save compatible with v2.1.0 \hyperlink{ref-E-7}{[7]} |
| v2.2.0 | November 26, 2023 | \hyperlink{ref-E-8}{[8]} |
| v2.3.0 | December 1, 2023 | \hyperlink{ref-E-9}{[9]} |
| v2.4.0 | December 18, 2023 | \hyperlink{ref-E-10}{[10]} |
| v2.5.0 | December 24, 2023 | “Merry Christmas” release \hyperlink{ref-E-11}{[11]} |
| v2.5.1 | January 25, 2024 | Save compatible with v2.5.0 \hyperlink{ref-E-12}{[12]} |
| v2.6.0 | September 6, 2025 | Beta release, extensive changes \hyperlink{ref-E-13}{[13]} |
| v2.7.0 | October 30, 2025 | \hyperlink{ref-E-14}{[14]} |
| v2.7.1 | November 19, 2025 | Current stable \hyperlink{ref-E-15}{[15]} |
| v2.8.0 | Pending | In development |
Note: Save compatibility between versions is not guaranteed unless explicitly stated. Major version changes (e.g., v1.x to v2.x) typically break save compatibility. When updating Aurora, back up your save files and database before applying patches.
E.2 Version Compatibility Guide
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Major Version Transitions
- v1.x to v2.0.0: Not save compatible. The v2.0 release introduced significant database schema changes requiring a fresh start.
- v2.0.x to v2.1.x: Check individual patch notes for compatibility status.
- v2.1.0 and v2.1.1: Explicitly save compatible.
- v2.5.0 and v2.5.1: Explicitly save compatible.
Updating Between Minor Versions
Within a major version line (e.g., v2.2.0 to v2.3.0), saves may or may not be compatible. Always check the patch announcement thread before updating an active game.
References
\hypertarget{ref-E-1}{[1]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, April 12, 2020 – v1.0.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=10635.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-2}{[2]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, October 11, 2020 – v1.12.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=11944
\hypertarget{ref-E-3}{[3]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, April 24, 2021 – v1.13.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=12521.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-4}{[4]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, August 6, 2022 – v2.0.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13018.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-5}{[5]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, August 7, 2022 – v2.0.2 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13027.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-6}{[6]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, August 15, 2022 – v2.1.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13049.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-7}{[7]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, September 5, 2022 – v2.1.1 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13077.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-8}{[8]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, November 26, 2023 – v2.2.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13338.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-9}{[9]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, December 1, 2023 – v2.3.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13356.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-10}{[10]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, December 18, 2023 – v2.4.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13402.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-11}{[11]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, December 24, 2023 – v2.5.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13418.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-12}{[12]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, January 25, 2024 – v2.5.1 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13462.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-13}{[13]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, September 6, 2025 – v2.6.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13810.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-14}{[14]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, October 30, 2025 – v2.7.0 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13866.0
\hypertarget{ref-E-15}{[15]}. Aurora Forums – Steve Walmsley, November 19, 2025 – v2.7.1 patch announcement. https://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=13883.0