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June 14th Updated Test Build

The test branch has been updated!

Notable changes:
  • Heroes of the Aegean scenario 3 has been rebalanced, it is now easier particularly on lower difficulties
  • Marshes no longer interrupt rivers
  • Added option to only show Map Tacks when a unit that can build them is selected. The AI now favors building tacked improvements with automated workers.
  • Added audio option to disable environmental sounds

Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Test%20update%202023.06.14


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.




May 31st update - enabled Alliance victories

The main branch has been updated!

Headline changes:
  • Alliance Victory is now possible in single player
  • Minor cities are now easier to create
  • The turn summary popup has been improved


Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://mohawkgames.com/2023/05/31/old-world-update-109/


May 24th Updated Test Build

The test branch has been updated!

Notable changes:
  • Free ship tech cards will no longer appear until the player owns a coast tile
  • Distant raids on coastal cities can now contain ships of the same type the city is able to build
  • AI and UI improvements

Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Test%20Update%202023.24.05


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.




May 17th Updated Test Build

The test branch has been updated!

Notable changes:
  • Improved turn summary popup
  • Steam Deck controller enhancements
  • Enabled Alliance victory for single player games

Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Test%20Update%202023.05.17


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.




May 10th update - challenging new Desert map script

The main branch has been updated!

Headline changes:
  • New Desert mapscript added and other mapscript improvements
  • UI enhancements including a redesigned turn summary popup
  • AI improvements
  • Memory optimizations


Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://mohawkgames.com/2023/05/10/old-world-update-108/