Campaigns:

• AI now defends more carefully and watches out better for nearby enemies
  
• fixed: units joining an autoresolved battle are not stopping but continue movement
  
• fixed: potentially wrong faction in naval battles when reloading while a battle rages
  
• added enhanced info panel for autoresolved battles (land battles, siege combat, fort bombardment, naval engagements)
  
• fixed: Diplomacy I selected in summer 61 scenario leading to wrongly assigned weapon types
  
• fixed: loading of saved tutorials fails if FOW options were changed
  
• playing manual battles in campaign tutorial is now not possible anymore
  
• fixed: LTGen act does not promote commander in chief to LTGen
  
• assumed fixed: playing background music twice while inspecting campaign after a won campaign
  
• fixed: multiple garrisons may take part in siege combat
  
• added drop down list below the alarm icons on top to directly access the autoresolve-panel
  
• fixed: wrong correlation between availability of weapons on the markets and equippable units
  
• removed: high combat intensity in sieges if besieging unit has offensive stance activated
  
• fixed: regualars act may add a Minnesota brigade to CSA armies
  
• newspaper messages can now be deactivated in options menu
  
• added to options menu: keep game paused after closing panels
  
• fixed: sea raiders perk not blocking trade nodes
  
• added: damages of forts through siege combat
  
• logics changed: increase of stock of supply depots now lead to immediate expenses, shown as separate position in finances tab
  
• supply depots are now fully filled at scenario start to prevent huge spikes in expenses at start
  
• fixed: provision and coal stock for fleets too high
  
• arms agents/security measures: number of weapons in stock is increased/reduced (before: only markets were affected)
  
• fixed: ship names for newly constructed ships are resetted when reloading
  
• fixed: capturing ships not working
  
• fixed: naval battles may triggered several times as AI cannot retreat out of the enemy fleet range
  
• fixed: when removing a ship name completely a new one cannot be entered
  
• commander exp now increased in naval combats and fort bombardments
  

Battles:

• AI bonus now also applies to loss resilience
  
• AI now acts slightly faster and tries to avoid direct assaults on entrenchments
  
• added quickinfo about locked map functions when HQ papers are opened
  
• fixed: disappearing morale icon tooltips
  
• fixed: retreat time too short for AI although units fully engaged
  
• player can now use the arrow keys to browse through the army hierarchies
  
• AI is now forming up in double lines to deploy quicker
  
• AI acts more aggressive in battles
  
• AI reduces maneuvers in front of the enemy
  
• improved behavior for group commanders whose subordinates are all routed
  
• fixed: move at signal, on time sometimes carried out immediately
  

Others:

• updated: manual is now searchable
  

Campaigns:

• fixed: ammo consumption too high in autoresolved battles
  
• reduced effect of debt and negative surplus on rating slightly
  
• added positive effects on AI rating when using higher difficulty
  
• fixed: economy report cumulates monthly founded companies
  
• now showing also killed and wounded brigade commanders in officer loss report
  
• fixed: upgrade of greyed out (not available) weapons possible
  
• added certain weapons to initial stock
  
• commanders may now be promoted manually
  
• fixed: construction icon prevents setting waypoints
  
• tidying up: fort names and conditions are now visible on map only if mouse is close
  
• army icons are now always placed in front of buildings, towns or IIP’s
  
• fixed/enhanced: tooltips and updating numbers for minimized unit panel stats
  
• improved drag and drop behavior, especially for fleets
  
• added campaign tutorial
  
• added workaround for units whose campaign stances are greyed out though no order is delivered anymore
  
• fixed: raiding enemy installations in allied states does not lower own support anymore
  
• fixed: support influence king cotton not counting for allied but for slave states
  
• rebalanced high effect of raiding on state support
  
• changed logic for drag- and dropping of ships: now the full space is used on both sides (except ship list)
  
• probably fixed: empty groups and fleets are not removed, officers not promoted when leaving the military panel via other top panels (eg. strategy, trade etc.)
  
• commanders now can only be promoted if they are active
  
• fixed: captured weapons now also show up if no tech is available
  
• fixed config bug in prefs that probably led to low reinforcement speed
  
• fixed issue that could have led to permanent increase of the number of wounded through reloading saves, though not resetting the numbers in older saves
  
• now preventing replacement of wounded/killed commanders of dummy garrisons
  
• no contract expiries happen for units that are engaged
  

Battles:

• added approximate restrictions to line of fire for units
  
• fixed issues with blocking own units in line of fire
  
• commander initiative off now prevents units from wheeling
  
• commander initiative default can now be turned on/off for all units in main menu options menu
  
• deadly volley: units need to be at fire range 50% instead of 25% in order to gain perk experience
  
• fixed: Battle end screen showing “Courier to xxx” instead of army name if McDowell commands
  
• fixed: rare exception when cavalry units are linked and battle is reloaded
  
• fixed: potential freeze of units in Chickamauga historical battle when entering day 2#
  
• added auto-resizing of sprite numbers for huge battles that could have resulted in stuck loading or memory crashes, note: further improvements planned later
  
• added battle hints for certain unit events below top panel, can be deactivated in options menu
  
• added battle tutorial
  
• fixed: submenus of bottom panel sometimes auto-close while a unit is selected
  
• fixed: timed movement & bombardment on 2nd day starting immediately
  

Others:

• game is now paused while newspaper, message log and dispatches are opened
  
• added tutorials for campaigns and battles
  
• fixed: some game options are now automatically adjusted for tutorials to prevent stuck tutorial situations
  
• added auto pop up for patch notes in main menu
  

Campaigns:

• finished intervention tooltips, also for strategy panel
  
• assumed fixed: replacing WIA/KIA commanders sometimes leads to multiple assignments
  
• AI now prefers recruiting smaller units in nearby states instead of larger units far away
  
• fixed: economy report mixes up overproduction and underproduction
  
• fixed: units do not lose ammo while retreating
  
• fixed: sometimes retreat button needs to be pressed twice before battle panel disappears
  
• now preventing states to switch faction by change of support, states may now only switch alliances through policies & objectives
  
• fixed: too dummy commanders are assigned although others are available
  
• fixed: all dummy commanders have home state “Alabama”
  
• improved: AI raises campaign groups although others are close
  
• fixed: CSA policy Mexican Intervention can be activated without Military II
  
• filter search text (military panel) is now cleared when adding new groups or using drag and drop
  
• fixed: filters not working in unit list view
  
• fixed: wrong side information for sunken ships in battle monument tooltip
  
• spawning armies when war starts now start with readiness 0
  
• changed commander appointment system: now lower ranks can be assigned for higher positions, assignment now takes rank, experience and fame into account
  

Battles:

• improved AI refuse flanks and facing behavior, esp. in defensive stance
  
• fixed: units in assault column not triggering charges
  
• fixed: units charging falling back enemies have wrong facing
  
• fixed: if during fallback a new target out of firing range is assigned the selected unit moves towards enemy with reversed facing
  
• victory balance is now influenced by casualty ratios to prevent long lasting battles through objective points
  
• reduced objectives for campaign battles, depending on participating troops
  
• fixed: units have troubles leaving entry points when ordered by player ALT+
  
• fixed: OOB not showing content when opened the first time
  
• units now improve morale overnight
  
• some men now can escape if a unit surrenders, depending on fighting spirit and experience
  
• fixed: AI now reforms from (attack) column to line if firing on enemies (not charging)
  
• assumed fixed: cavalry horse sprites are sometimes shown between enemy and own unit when falling back
  

Other:

• fixed button states/visuals: main menu (all layers), army orders (battles)
  
• Main menu music now not stuttering anymore and linked to music options
  
• fixed: game guide still shown at start of each campaign & battle, although it was already shown before
  

Campaigns:

• fixed: sorting commanders by administration not working
  
• changed logic for commander filters
  
• raiding of blockade fleets now does not influence national morale anymore
  
• added workaround for units that are placed on navmesh islands and cannot leave
  
• AI now constructs forts on fewer and better suitable construction sites
  
• added preset commander filters when replacing officers
  
• added enhanced tooltip for interventions, though not working as intended yet
  
• fixed high number of disintegrations related to huge block areas around enemy troops
  
• fixed: late game buildings are shown from start on
  

Battles:

• increased influence of losses on victory balance
  
• units now retreat in slightly larger distances towards enemy units to prevent moving through small gaps in enemy lines
  
• fixed: melee status not resetting, leading to surrender of routed units
  
• fixed: AI artillery fallback not working if enemy is close
  
• cavalry and artillery now mount when retreating
  

Other:

• added “X” and “ESC” to close panels, removed similar functionality by using RMB
  

Campaigns:

• 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
  

Battles:

• 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
  

September 24, 2021!

Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) initial Early Access version vs. version 1.0:

• 3 --> 5 campaign scenarios (Pre-War 1861, Summer 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864)
  
• 10 --> 16 historical stand-alone battle scenarios (1st Manassas, Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, Glorieta Pass, Shiloh, Perryville, 2nd Manassas, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Olustee, Wilderness, New Market, Bentonville, Appomattox)
  
• Over twice the number of battle maps
  
• Over 1,500 historical commanders
  
• Improved performance and stability
  
• Improved battle and campaign AI
  
• Improved game play balance in battles and campaign
  
• Updated and scalable User Interface (UI)
  
• Improved information in form of addition tooltips and in-game manual ("Field Book"), an external manual, and tutorial videos
  

Post-Release Road Map.

• Rare Weapons: Gatling gun, Coffee Mill gun and 1-pdr Williams gun will be added to the game's list of available weapons. Maybe even more!
  
• Building Options: Player will be allowed to construct government subsidized industries. Hospitals improve recovery of wounded troops and captured enemies construction require POW camps, otherwise the field commanders will offer paroles that will see part of the captured troops returning to service.
  
• New Maps: Further battle maps will be added.
  
• Avatar & Commander update: Players will be able to create their own personal commander (avatar) with their own appearance and preferred attributes. The avatar can appear in the campaign game. Commander attributes can be randomized at the start of the scenario and there will be some improvements in officer management as well.
  
• Visual Improvements: Updating the game's visuals will improve immersion and the looks, while offering further customization options for your troops.
  

Campaigns:

• fixed: reloading campaigns sometimes influences state support in a wrong way, due to historic commander appointments
  
• name search field in military panel is now cleared when tab is switched
  
• added “ready for duty” filter criteria for commanders in military panel
  
• reworked objectives description
  
• changed: units that are in winter/summer quarters AND entrenched are not suffering increased attrition anymore
  
• added AI construction of forts
  
• fixed: upgrade progress for procedural buildings lost when reloading save
  
• rebalancing of campaign objectives
  
• removed initial strength check for engagements for first engaging units, now strength including reinforcements is taken into account
  
• fixed: too many captured guns after a victorious battle
  

Battles:

• captured soldiers now excluded for loss resilience calculation
  
• routed friendly units now do not surrender to routed enemy units if still engaged in melee
  
• no morale updates during night (pos & neg)
  
• fixed problems with loading of some random maps
  
• fixed: units are getting permanent retreat orders if routed, although no enemies are close
  
• removed: units falling back turn around or stop during movement
  
• units now do not stop under enemy fire when crossing a ford or bridge
  
• assumed fixed: lags in some maps, related to failed terrain specs assignment
  

Campaigns:

• captured or removed weapons (through upgrades) can now be used to upgrade existing units
  
• fixed: sometimes retreat paths are running too close, added also revolving retreat calculation if retreat destination is not on own soil
  
• fixed: wrong influences on commander attributes from senior officers
  
• fixed: building upgrades happen immediately
  
• production of companies now much lower for goods that do not generate profits
  
• added further AI bonus features, linked to AI bonus settings at campaign start
  
• modified 1862 scenario: McClellan is now starting on the Peninsular
  
• fixed: workforce in companies is too low
  
• rebalanced production and demand in economy, as well as weapon availability
  
• rebalanced army and fleet upkeep costs
  
• fixed: if campaign is reloaded or a battle is manually played shortly after another one was finished units may become stuck
  
• measures if economy lacks transport ships and locomotives: transport capacity of IIP’s reduced,, supply and reinforcement speed is slowed
  
• IIP’s now create demand for transport ships and locomotives
  
• fixed: sometimes AI units in (autoresolved) combat get another moving order leading to a re-triggering of the combat/siege
  
• added info about total corporate production in monthly economy report
  
• fixed: wrong construction progress for ships
  
• fixed: IIP damage at start of scenarios
  
• fixed: fort changing hands count as captured at the start of scenarios
  
• improved AI behavior for defensive operations close to capital
  
• AI now should be a bit more aggressive in defensive operations
  
• fixed: researching draft acts are only increasing volunteers numbers for a short time period before falling back to pre-act levels
  
• fixed: building upgrades are not saved during upgrade process
  

Battles:

• units now recover morale slower if low experienced
  
• rebalanced: lower gain of fame through battles
  
• fixed: commander of non arrived units do not gain fame
  
• rebalanced construction times of entrenchments
  
• fixed: groups are counted for supported morale bonus
  
• rebalanced morale influences
  
• added enhanced morale info in unit panel
  
• added info about loss resilience in unit panel
  
• fixed: AI units don’t carry out fallback orders properly
  
• skirmishers rebalanced, now have a lower loss resilience and inflict no flanking malus
  
• AI now deploys deeper inside the map in offensive battles
  
• fixed: group movements sometimes left back single units
  
• units now break links if routed
  
• added workaround for units that were stuck in impassable terrain
  
• AI now withdraws at night if it was not successful in capturing an objective within a given time and has not earned victory points
  
• fixed: issues with upgraded parapets when reloading battle save, leading to disappearing parapets and weird unit positions
  

Others:

• fixed: messages sometimes not appearing as icons on the left side of the screen, eg. monthly economy report