- Battle Realms 1.60 patch is now live! - 20 August 2026
A little under a week ago, we updated Battle Realms to version 1.60. We want to thank you for the feedback and notes, we truly take them to heart. If you missed the beta announcement, this version brings a bunch of under-the-hood updates that modernizes Battle Realms, expanding support for hardware, improve graphical experiences, and allowed us to implement some creative solutions to squash some edge case bugs.The v1.60 update also brings a new feature for multiplayer games enabling custom tuning of units and sharing those gameplay mods automatically with others. And… a much needed update to Achievements. If you don’t want to be spoiled, you might want to skip the “Specific Achievement Fixes” section! With all of that out of the way, let’s get into the details of what v1.60 brings to Battle Realms.Multiplayer & ModsCustom maps have always been one of the things that have brought us joy…
- Battle Realms 1.60 Beta Update Is Live! - 13 August 2026
Updating Battle Realms has been a labor of love for all of us and we couldn’t do this without you, your passion for the game, and your continued support. With the 1.60 Beta, we’re continuing to modernize the game under the hood, expand support for hardware, and improve the experience. Some of these have been on our list for a while and have required some creative problem solving to get them all into this beta update. Download the beta, test out the new features, and have fun! Get comfortable and let’s dive in!Multiplayer & ModsCustom maps have always been one of the things that have brought us joy to see the community rally around and be creative with. It’s always been easy to join matches with custom maps. With this patch, we’re expanding that capability to gameplay mods (the BattleRealms.xlsx file) so you can tweak the balance of units to your specific preference and style!Added autom…
- Battle Realms 1.59.7 update patch is live! - 20 July 2026
We’re blown away by the reception of the Achievements and how the community at large is progressing. We’ve received a couple of reports of certain Achievements not triggering properly or at the right time. We definitely want all of you to continue hunting them down and figuring out what needs to happen to get them unlocked! Without getting into details and spoiler territory, here are the updates coming with the 1.59.7 update patch!Steam AchievementsAddressed several Achievements that required particular interaction with the terrain.Addressed an Achievement that required a well-timed heal.Addressed several campaign based Achievements that required specific actions or choices to be made.TranslationsUpdated Italian translations.As always, for the Dragon!
- Battle Realms 1.59.7, Now with Achievements! Update Out Now! - 13 July 2026
Battle Realms turns 25 this November and it’s a been an amazing journey with all of you. Whether you’ve been playing Battle Realms since it came out, re-discovered a childhood favorite, or are just starting Kenji’s story, none of this would have been possible without your support.Over those years, Battle Realms has seen a lot of improvements, balance changes, and mods. Balance changes are always difficult to land, since we all understand, strategize, and play Battle Realms differently. We’ve been discussing, a lot, how we should approach balance in the game that keeps the spirit of what makes Battle Realms truly different among RTS games and how the community plays the game.To that end, we’re releasing our first pass of balancing units and buildings as part of this patch. We invite you all to play the 1.59.7, get a feel for some of the changes, and provide your feedback on our Discord.…
- Battle Realms 1.59.6 Released, Available Now! - 11 April 2026
This quick update patches a few technical issues around widescreen support in certain scenarios, some performance improvements in edge cases, and localization tweaks that should make your playthroughs smoother. That’s enough of a preview of what’s coming in the 1.59.6 update, so let’s dive right in!TechnicalImplemented fixes for cinematic scenes, text rendering, and cursor issues in widescreen and ultrawide screen resolutions.This should address that annoying cursor trail glitch.Integrated Intel graphics users running with DirectX12 on Windows 11 should be in a better place and fixed an issue that could lead to the game crashing.Windowed mode should now run and behave as expected.In this pass, we improved FPS performance and should fix heavy FPS drops in certain edge cases.Restored Windows 7 compatibility for older systems and other compatibility layers.LocalizationUpdated localization…
- Battle Realms 1.59.5 Released, Available Now! - 30 March 2026
We’re continuing to squash technical bugs and improving support for more graphic cards, resolution settings, and other under-the-hood fixes. Keep the feedback coming, we appreciate each and every one, and we’ll keep doing our best to keep improving Battle Realms Zen Edition. Let’s dive straight in on what’s in this patch!TechnicalWe’ve improved how the game is detecting GPUs and should improve texture handling across different configurations.Improved support for Proton/Wine, for those of you running on Linux.Added support for ultrawide and expanded modern resolution support, including: 1680x1050, 1920x1200, 1560x1600, 3440x1440, 3840x1600. This is coupled with a more reliable detection method for available resolutions.Monitor refresh rate management and window positioning has been improved for multi-monitor setups.The .ini configuration file now supports atomic and clean saving and is n…
- Battle Reams: Zen Edition - 1.59.4 Update Released! - 25 March 2026
Battle Realms 1.59.4 Released, Available Now!We’ve been quietly working in the background on getting a few of the most requested features together. Some of these are going to take a bit of time to make sure they meet our and your expectations.In the meantime, we’ve been busy getting to the bottom of some of the bugs and issues you all have reported over the last couple of months.Technical FixesWe’ve fixed the odd issue of when you alt-tab in Linux, you’d lose input controls.Addressed an issue where sometimes the screen or sections would flicker.Fixed an issue where, on certain configurations, the game would fail to find a display mode when starting.Updated and improved rendering compatibility for Proton on Linux.Due to the nature of these changes, your .ini file will be reset to default settings. If you have manually made changes to the .ini and you want to compare the changes, make sur…
- Steam Awards 2025 Nomination - 24 November 2025
Warriors of Battle Realms! No matter the clan you fight for, there’s one thing we all can see eye to eye: that our clans are better with friends. As clan allies or meeting each other as foes on the battlefields, the stories, experiences, wins, and losses we all share in, are just some of the reasons that make Battle Realms a unique experience. So, why not let the world know?We’re gunning for the “Better with Friends” spot at the Steam Awards 2025, but we need YOU to nominate us. If you’ve had those unforgettable moments strategizing, conquering, or just having a blast with your clanmates, now’s the time to shout it out. Head over to Steam, nominate Battle Realms, and keep our saga alive — together!For the Realm!
- Battle Reams: Zen Edition - 1.59.3 Update Released! - 30 September 2025
Battle Realms 1.59.3 Released, Available Now!We want to thank everyone who has participated in the community translation project - too many people to call out everyone. We - Ed, Nico, myself, and others - are always amazed by the passion, love, and support all of you have given to Battle Realms since its launch. While these patch notes are on the shorter side, we really wanted to express just how deeply touched we are by the community.Jumping into the notes themselves:Translation UpdatesAn updated pass has been done to the Italian and Portuguese translations.For the first time ever, a true team effort by the Vietnamese community, Battle Realms is now available in Vietnamese.Updated in-game credits to recognize the contributors for the translations.Lobby, Lag, & LatencyListening to some of the experiences and feedback, the Lag Kicker was a tad too aggressive throughout gameplay, leading…
- Battle Realms 1.59.2 - Hotfix #3 - 18 August 2025
Game Engine: Fixes Korean client crashes when running on WindowsUI: Restored missing Polish font characters
- Battle Realms 1.59.2 - Hotfix #2 - 16 August 2025
Campaign Update: In 13Q, we tampered down on an overzealous AI and the number of spirit warriors has been brought down to a more reasonable level.
- Battle Realms 1.59.2 - Hotfix #1 - 15 August 2025
Game Crash Fix: Resolved an issue where game could crash on certain cutscenes if had a language other the default selected. UI Tidiness: Fixed missing font characters in German.
- Battle Reams: Zen Edition - 1.59.2 Update Released! - 15 August 2025
We’ve got a big patch coming you way with Battle Realms Zen Edition 1.59.2! Finishing touches are being put into place and the patch should be live for everyone!For those brave warriors who downloaded the beta and helped test it out, thank you! Today’s announcement is jam packed with goodies both in and out of the game, so while you’re downloading the update, we’ve got some beefy patch notes for you.Patch 1.59.2 NotesGeneralDiving straight into the fray, we’ve tweaked some technical aspects to improve compatibility with modern computers.If you have multiple monitors or multiple GPUs, you’ll now be able to set your preferred Monitor and Adapter in the Battle_Realms.ini.Fixed a bug that would make the game start in “windowed mode” by default. Keep in mind that the game might reset to the default resolution (800x600) the first time after you update.LobbyWe know that part of what makes Batt…
- Hotfix #5 - 1 February 2025
AI War Party Fix: The AI now creates more diverse and balanced armies, ensuring a better variety of units in different factions. Game Crash Fix: Resolved an issue where the game would crash when closing, particularly related to music. This may also help with lingering sound loop problems. Smarter AI Targeting: The AI now avoids targeting units that are likely to dodge or evade missiles, making battles more strategic and realistic. Improved GPU Selection: The game will now prioritize external GPUs over internal ones, especially avoiding Intel GPUs and emulated devices for better performance. Technical Optimization: Adjusted settings to ensure smoother compatibility with modern hardware.
- Fixed crash for Windows on Korean language pack. - 30 January 2025
Resolved crash caused by Korean input when game was running on Windows with Korean language pack.
- Battle Realms: Zen Edition - Full Release (+Trading Cards!) - 28 January 2025
Greetings, Warriors! Today marks two significant milestones for Battle Realms: Zen Edition - our official full release and the long- awaited introduction of Steam Trading Cards (profile badges, backgrounds and chat emojis)! 🃏 • Steam Trading Cards Collect cards featuring iconic original Battle Realms artwork, craft badges, and unlock BR themed profile backgrounds and emoticons. For this collection, we decided to honor Battle Realms' original artwork that has defined the game's unique identity over the years. Thanks to Steam's ecosystem, these classic designs are now preserved and made accessible to a wider audience, allowing both new and veteran players to collect and showcase pieces of Battle Realms history. We hope these additions will add another layer of enjoyment to your experience with the game. All the mentioned items are also available in the Steam Points Shop. (We've spotted a…
- Hotfix #4 - 27 January 2025
Bug Fixes: Fixed an issue where units would move to the same location when near buildings. Resolved a crash in the campaign that occurred when dialogues played while the sound device was not ready. Addressed a problem where certain units would get stuck on battle gears that relied on projectile-based mechanics (e.g., Kabuki's Stardust). Gameplay Improvements: Reworked the dump collection feature: Dumps can now be collected without requiring admin privileges. The game will automatically collect dumps if the -dump parameter is set as a launch option. Improved unit pathing in groups to reduce instances of units overlapping or moving on top of each other. Fixed an exploit related to unit stacking during attack-move commands. Units will now reposition upon entering an idle state to prevent stacking. Adjusted Tao's passive ability (max Monk/Ninja override) to function independently of the pla…
- Version 1.59.1 - Hotfix #3 - 13 January 2025
Fixed a bug during the Swans Pool defense mission where a Berserker/Werewolf could prevent the mission from completing. Fixed an issue where AI towers could sometimes make dismounted units invulnerable, blocking mission completion. Fixed an issue where Peasants weren't gathering water correctly in certain scenarios. Improved attack-move command behavior: Units will now evaluate how many attackers are needed per target at the start (as per MaxUnitsAttacking), immediately engaging additional targets if the initial target would be overwhelmed. This helps prevent units from unnecessarily clustering on the same enemy before spreading out.
- Version 1.59.1 - Hotfix #2 - 11 January 2025
Bug Fixes: Fixed various animation cancellation exploits related to rice gathering Resolved an issue where rice orders were not being processed correctly Fixed a displacement bug where units would occasionally teleport when colliding with each other Improved order processing performance to reduce perceived input delay Database Changes: Completed migration of Data_Abilities->InnateAbility to new Data_UnitAndInnateAbility sheet - New sheet combines UnitType and AbilityType in a unified structure - Innate abilities now require valid UnitType/AbilityType pairs - The sheet allows to add these pairs manually, as many as Data_Ability slots allow, the game will read them.
- Battle Realms - Early Access & Pricing Updates - 7 January 2025
Greetings, Warriors! Steam's RTS Fest is coming January 20th, and we're excited to confirm that Battle Realms: Zen Edition is participating! After 5 long years in Early Access, we're ready to announce that Battle Realms is going for the full release. With the recent implementation of the multilingual system and its planned improvements, we've completed our Early Access roadmap. Thus, we've decided to merge these two events into one. Our Early Access Journey Throughout Early Access, we maintained a lower price point as promised. We always said that the game would be at a discount during its entire EA period, as we weren't certain about the final pricing until we could gauge all factors involved. We're ready to put the final "full release" price tag on Battle Realms: Zen Edition today, in this announcement. Important Dates & Pricing Current Early Access Price (Until January 20th): $9.99 (…
