Update Dec 14th:
I have decided to postpone the patch by one day so that I can add some additional debug, and checks, to the service that keeps crashing and making planets/asteroidbelts disappear.
Countdown has been adjusted, and I apologize for the delay <3

Original post below:
This patch is part of the larger Colonization content patch set to arrive "soon".

Phase 1 contains the overhauled production slots and production lines mechanics along with a whole slew of UI optimizations and will arrive on Dec 14th 15th.

Patch notes for phase 1 available below:
GAMEPLAY

• Overhaul of production system
• Buildings now have Production Slots and Production Lines
• Production Slots do not increase
• Production Lines increase for each building of the same type
• Producing only one goods in a building now provides an efficiency bonus

SYSTEM

• Major performance improvement to UI rendering

BUGS

• Fixed issue in tooltips causing excessive debug spam