Latest Patch 0.9409

Patch 0.9409 uploaded Aug 24, 2021:

Please use separate threads in the forum if you experience any issues:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/654890/discussions/2/

• fixed: withdrawing sometimes runs into wrong direction
  
• withdrawing now results in more intense rearguard activity and higher casualties
  
• fixed: sometimes units are stuck in permanent retreat because retreat direction was not far enough or inside enemy terrain
  
• fixed: forage not stored in supply depots
  
• fixed: upgrade price for rifles is shown wrong in weapon list
  
• reduced income of income tax massively, increased army upkeep slightly, increased fleet upkeep massively
  
• fixed: sometimes unit withdraw into wrong direction
  
• fixed: exceptions related to siege and navy engagement of same fort
  
• fixed: retreat destinations also take into account neutral and hidden units
  
• refixed: WIA/POW/KIA/Available for service commander filters not working
  
• fixed: disabled commanders from lower unit hierarchies are not replaced automatically
  
• changed wording for intervention tooltip: player needs a major victory in order to provoke Europe to intervene & French interventions needs “Mexican Intervention” policy
  
• rebalanced: intervention forces are now moving faster due to high transport capacity
  
• fixed: intervention forces may now use allied territory to redeploy, before: only invade enemy terrain
  
• AI is now recruiting in states with higher distance to the target army to meet recruitment goals
  
• changed: checking for initial strength relation including reinforcements to evaluate if enemy shall withdraw
  

• improved AI micro-maneuvering in front of the enemy
  
• fixed: AI stance settings in historical battles sometimes lead to zig-zag movements
  
• AI now tries to avoid defended bridges and river crossings in macro-movement
  
• if AI decides to retreat EOD the timer is resetted to zero
  
• manually assigned targets are now relieved if enemy routs (except for cavalry)
  
• fixed: broken units sometimes not retreating but holding position in front of the enemy
  
• units that have surpassed loss resilience are now leaving the battlefield via entry point
  
• fixed: remaining lags that occur if units are stuck close to dense forest and retreating/surrendering
  
• fixed: effect of perks for sharpshooters and zouaves were switched, battle perks now achieved faster
  
• fixed: additional battle flags not available
  
• fixed: battle flags are not updating if a new unit is selected immediately, battle flags not saved when leaving battles
  
• using smaller AI groups to deploy faster
  
• commanders now tend to stay closer to subordinated infantry and cavalry units instead of artillery units to stay closer to the front
  
• assumed fixed: AI brigades running into enemy troops without stopping
  
• larger AI groups (eg corps) are now separated into smaller groups when engaged (eg divisions) to improve micro AI behavior
  
• AI groups initially redeploy more towards center of the deployment zone if no objective is located inside
  
• assumed fixed: initial deployment of AI groups within opponent’s deployment zone