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Jan 3rd Hotfix update

A hotfix update, 1.0.64602 release (01/03/2023), has been released today on the main branch.

This fixes a bug where the game could get stuck playing unit animations on the AIs turn. It also fixes tribal settlement ambitions failing to complete which was causing problems for some scenarios.

Dec 21st update

The main branch has been updated!

Notable changes:
  • New World Map - Imperium Romanum
  • New map script - Donut
  • Inland Sea map script updated to give less regular sea and more mountain ranges
  • AI and performance improvements
  • Many bug fixes and UI improvements

Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/main_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Release%20Update%2012-21-22

Dec 14th Updated Test Build

The test branch has been updated!

Notable changes:
  • 'Donut' and 'Inland Sea' map scripts updated
  • New World Map - Imperium Romanum: The Roman World!
  • Performance improvements to terrain display and animations
  • AI improvements to use of forts, water control, anchoring and island movement
  • Many bug fixes

Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Test%20Update%2012.14.2022

These changes can be accessed on the test branch. To switch to this version:

Right click on Old World in your library, and hit properties, then navigate to the Betas tab and use the dropdown menu to switch from 'none' to the test branch.




Dec 7th Updated Test Build

The test branch has been updated!

Notable changes:
  • Significant AI Improvements
  • New map script 'Donut' added (this is a work in progress)
  • Events which give traits are no longer blocked when a character already has the trait. They will now give improvements to character ratings instead.
  • Added look-ahead terrain texture renderer. This should reduce the instances of terrain briefly appearing at lower quality when moving to the next unit/city.
  • Spanish text fixes
  • Many bug fixes

Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Test%20Update%2012.07.2022

These changes can be accessed on the test branch. To switch to this version:

Right click on Old World in your library, and hit properties, then navigate to the Betas tab and use the dropdown menu to switch from 'none' to the test branch.




Dec 2nd Hotfix update and new demo build

A hotfix update, 1.0.64244 release (12/02/2022), has been released today on the main and test branches.

This fixes a bug in hotseat mode that prevented some players from carrying out actions such as chopping and pillaging.

The demo build has also been updated and now includes the Learn To Play scenarios