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June 8th Updated Test Build

The testing branch has been updated!

Notable changes:
  • Law rebalances
  • Added food consumption to most units
  • Cities can now buy unimproved tiles from each other
  • Improvements to MP lobbies
  • Many bugfixes

Full notes can be reviewed here: https://gist.github.com/MohawkGames/09b854c59e192f6f5df660d566c25e75


These changes can be accessed on the testing 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 testing branch.




June 1 Update

Our first post Steam release update is now available!

Highlighted Changes:

Mac: Added native support for M1 chips on Steam
Mac: Added Mac Support on GoG
Mac: Fixed issue where terrain was rendering improperly on AMD Macs
Linux: Now allow for forcing opengl
Fixed issue with Carthage achievements unlocking improperly

Heroes of the Aegean Changes:

Hatti is now a nation that can be featured in the Game of the Week
Adjusted severity of “removed from succession” for the Hittites
Fixed Issues in campaigns that potentially blocked progress

You can read the full details here: https://gist.github.com/MohawkGames/d5e9ba51a1200c704d16f2fd97d719a8

May 25 Updated Test Build

The testing branch has been updated! We plan on updating to release early next week.

Notable changes:
  • Added native support for M1 chips (Mac)
  • Fixed issue with Carthage scenario unlocking achievements improperly
  • Fixed various issues with Learn-to-Play Scenario
  • Fixed issue where Japanese, Chinese and Russian nested tooltips were not functional
  • We have also turned on Steam trading cards

Full notes can be reviewed here: https://gist.github.com/MohawkGames/d5e9ba51a1200c704d16f2fd97d719a8


These changes can be accessed on the testing 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 testing branch.




Old World from the Civilization IV designer releases on Steam along with Linux support

Old World is a new Native Linux historical strategy game from Soren Johnson, Lead Designer of Civilization IV and Offworld Trading Company and Mohawk Games.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/05/old-world-from-the-civilization-iv-designer-releases-on-steam-along-with-linux-support