Old World
Oct 7th Hotfix update
This fixes events missing bonuses when affected characters already had their maximum number of strengths or weaknesses and problems with the dedicated server mode.
Oct 5th update
Notable changes:
- Improvements to performance and AI
- National alliances allow nations to use each others anchored ships for movement, units to benefit from being in allied territory, and to move allied units
- Theologies now require specific techs to become available
- Ambition rebalancing
- Balance adjustment to Carthage 4, Greece 3 and 4 scenarios
- Improvements to Steam Deck interface
Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/main_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Release%20Update%2010-05-22
Sep 28th Updated Test Build
Notable changes:
- AI turn time performance improvements, particularly affecting the late game
- Theology tiers now require specific techs to become available
- National alliances allow units to benefit from being in allied territory, and move allied units
- Balance adjustments to the Heroes of the Aegean scenarios 3 and 4
- Many bug fixes
Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Test%20Update%2009.28.2022
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.
Sep 21st Updated Test Build
Notable changes:
- Allied nations can use each others anchored ships for movement
- Balance adjustments to Carthage 4 Scenario
- Some UI interface tweaks
- Lots of bug fixes
Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Test%20Update%2009.21.2022
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.
Sep 19th Hotfix update
This fixes issues with goals not completing in the 4th Rise of Carthage and 3rd and 4th Heroes of the Aegean scenarios.
Sep 16th Hotfix update
This fixes issues with the cursor disappearing when playing on Steam Deck and traded luxuries disappearing on load.
Sep 14th update
Notable changes:
- Improvements to AI and performance
- Ships can now enter their team's coastal cities
- Fully fortified units will do melee counterattack, each fortify step costs 1 order
- The highest level urban improvements (Fairs, Palaces, etc) now allow skipping Apprentice and Master Specialists. The middle level urban improvements allow skipping Apprentices.
- Adjusted MP map dimensions so SP and MP maps have identical city site capacity, so the size is more consistent across gameplay modes
- The Hill MP Duel Scenario has been added
- Text updates for Chinese, Japanese and Russian
Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/main_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Main%20Update%2009.14.2022
Old World on Discount
Old World has recently released the End of Summer Update, bringing a host of improvements to the game. Post-release updates have included game balance refinements, a new Greek dynasty system, new learn-to-play scenarios, interface improvements, localization support, and Steam Deck playability.
Old World will continue to be actively supported and expanded, and we appreciate all feedback from players as the game grows!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/
Sep 7th Updated Test Build
Notable changes:
- Ships can now enter their team's coastal cities
- The highest level urban improvements (Fairs, Palaces, etc) now allow skipping Apprentice and Master Specialists.
- The Hill MP Duel Scenario has been added
- Various bug fixes
Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Test%20Update%2009.07.2022
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.
Aug 31st Updated Test Build
Notable changes:
- Improvements to performance and AI
- Fortification: Fully fortified units will do melee counterattack, each fortify step costs 1 order
- Some attack result modifiers are now displayed in the damage preview
- Multiplayer maps now have the same city site capacity as single player, with customisable map aspect ratios
- Various bug fixes
Full notes can be reviewed here:
https://github.com/MohawkGames/test_buildnotes/blob/main/Old%20World%20Release%20Update%2008.31.2022
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.