Now we can post the more detailed update on the matter:
Let’s start with fact that MAN1 was released more then 2 years ago using older game engine. Since that we have improved game’s graphic engine in Domination and MAN2 which made planets look nicer but they load longer now (this is a natural drawback). Many games available on market today take much longer to load upon their launch.
We’ve been experimenting a lot with optimization during last couple of weeks and the upcoming patch we bring SOME increase in speed, but it won’t be significant. Also, like I described above the patch will let you access instantly Internet Play mode under the last active profile
However, you can make game’s load time about 2 times less right now! (and this change will have the same effect even on later patched versions)
Just make sure to turn off “Show background animation in menu” from Options->Gameplay Settings. You will see the real difference!
The upcoming patch is going to be really great and we’re sure you will love it