- Update 1.51.326: Bugfix Crashes - 28 August 2026
Bugfix crashes during map search.
- Update 1.51.324 - FAST Tournaments & Game Setup - 23 August 2026
FAST Tournaments: there is now a popup asking to go to the next game once it becomes available. Tournament Awards: awards are now given out also if only one human player is in the game. They were previously only given out if at least 2+ human players with different ranking were in a game. Mini Victory Awards: the "Mini Victory" award is now given out too small competitions, such as the rookie wars. GUI: some dropdown menus enhanced with keyboard search function. GUI: file drop now works for certain image/etc. input buttons (where normally a file dialog were shown). Game Setup: all scenarios are now open by default for clarity. Some other minor improvements also. Game Setup: removed the popup that forces to choose a server. Now automatically determined based on game config and location. Modding: editor UI lists now support drag and drop (rather than the up/down arrow) to re-arrange items…
- Patch Release: Modding on Linux - 15 May 2026
Modding on Linux was broken due to issues with uppercase _CC (instead of _cc).
- Update 1.50.309 - Tournaments & AFK Players - 13 April 2026
Tournament Players: there is now a popup that lists all the tournament players (not just the ones in a game). AFK Players: reduced the signup period (before a tournament starts) for slow tournaments from 30 to 7 days to reduce number of AFK players. AFK Players: reduced the signup period (before a tournament starts) for new players to 1 day (instead of 7). Will reduce new players that join a tournament but never return. Game Setup Option "Protectorates": if the option is disabled, protectorates are not available within the game (unless setup beforehand in the scenario). Password Protected Games: creating them is now free (no cost). Instead, there is now a donation popup asking for covering server fees (can be skipped). Server Fees: it's now possible to donate coins to cover server fees for multiplayer. Coin Statistics: coin statistics, i.e. what given out and what's been used is now vis…
- Update 1.49.304 - Update for Modding - 23 February 2026
AI Chat Bot: the chat system now features an AI chat bot. Talk to it via "@ai {message}"! Modding & Upload: publishing a map is now free, so is downloading your own map. Modding Tutorial: there is now a new modding tutorial on YouTube explaining the latest map editor. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/FbW2ZjuPue8 Modding: game window starts flashing when a bundle update has completed, to indicate ready to continue working. Editor: rollover effect enabled also when editing. Editor: keyboard shortcut CTRL+S now properly works and saves a map. File Dialog: double-click now opens and saves files also. Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Maintenance: updated Urchin. Maintenance: terms of service added. Maintenance: QR-Code generator integrated. Maintenance: improved logging for string parser (debug instead of error). Maintenance: updated libGDX to version 1.14.0 (fixes some crashes).…
- Update 1.48.297 - Modernized In-Game Editor - 5 October 2025
Editor: Modernized the in-game editor for clarity. All the functionality is still there, but slightly moved around. Some utilities also. Modding Assets: now included with the binary. Copy the mod/* folder to separate directory if you want to customize fully. Protector/Protectorate Mechanic: due to abuse of the happiness system, the happiness adjust for the protectorate entering a relationship has been lowered to +3% (from +15%). Moderating: Moderators are now able to setup password-protected games that are rated at the same time. Moderating: Permission bugfix for map approvals. Some moderators could not approve maps! Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Maintenance: improved text rendering performance. Maintenance: Droid Billing updated to latest version 8.0.0. Maintenance: proguard rules updated (to remove warnings). Maintenance: more detailed information of Droid version.…
- Bugfix: Multiplayer Game Creation - 25 July 2025
Bugfix: Creating multiplayer games didn't properly load the assets showing characters instead.
- Update 1.47.295 - Game Setup Screen Improved - 27 June 2025
Game Setup: streamlined and simplified the game setup screens. All the options are still there but are collapsed by default. Game Setup/Multiplayer: default duration for fast multiplayer is 2.5min/turn. Game Manual: updated the refund policy (consumable products). Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Maintenance: improved memory management for low-memory devices. Code Improvement: user configuration options code streamlined with utility methods. Maintenance: update logging for sign-ins via Google Play. Maintenance: commons-net updated to 3.11.1. Maintenance: improve logging by reducing number of minor errors and warnings for clarity. Bugfix: SecurityManager doesn't work with JDK 21+. Bugfix: making sure no endless loops when rendering tiled images. Bugfix: Droid login bugfix with improved Base64 parsing of JWT (using URL). Bugfix: multiplayer tournament info didn't show the…
- Update 1.46.291 - Game Auto-Deletion & Maintenance - 29 March 2025
Game Auto-Deletion: multiplayer games without activity are auto-deleted (as always). There is now a notification which will be given to the player that his/her game has been auto-deleted for clarity. Map Zoom: pressing the SHIFT-button will allow an extra 2x Zoom-In/Out of the map via mouse wheel (or keyboard). Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Maintenance: created new Windows, Mac OS and Linux binaries with latest compatibility updates. Especially, the list of Mac OS Binaries improved. Maintenance: Updated libGDX to 1.13.1. Misc. bugfixes across multiple platforms. E.g. Droid keyboard now works correctly. Maintenance: Updated TeaVM to 0.11.0. Misc. fixes especially to code generation. Maintenance: functionality to test the catalog purchasing system (for development). Maintenance: updated Droid Sign-In functionality to the new CredentialManager (old way retired in 2025).…
- Update 1.45.288 - Skull Avatar & Maintenance - 6 November 2024
New Avatar "Skull": Skull avatar generator is now available for profile images. End Game Statistics: animated icon indicating victory & loss. Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Maintenance: latest libGDX 1.13.0 release. Maintenance: latest Epic SDK DLLs. Maintenance: New Droid Billing Version 7.0.0. Maintenance: better detection of slavic languages (for translation verifications). Maintenance: limiting to TLSv1.2 (e.g. for Steam). Maintenance: firewall updated to allow sending purchase confirmation and password recovery emails (Sept. 27, 2024). Maintenance: improved log output describing which provider is registered (if any). Maintenance: Droid permission for MEDIA removed (currently not supported anymore). Bugfix: Declare War option in the message dialog did allow sending messages even if a nation's happiness was too low (works now ditto the declare war dialog). Bugfix: m…
- Update 1.44.286 - Save Games - 9 July 2024
Save-Games: in addition to the already existing auto-save functionality, it's now possible to save custom restore points when a game is paused (single player). Graphics: render performance update via improved shader switching (less). In-Game Manual: large texts including the in-game manual now come with a jump-list to quickly go to specific topics (usability). Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Maintenance: "PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy" privacy info file added (iOS). Maintenance: logging system improved. Maintenance: Alipay disabled (backend library was deprecated - pending impl. of new system). Bugfix: multiplayer setup option "Last Joinable" & "Game Start" (e.g. auto) were not available. Bugfix: for very large maps (greater 200 * 135 tiles), the AI will be disabled after a few turns for multiplayer games. Please have human players join instead! Bugfix: last update time for sav…
- Update 1.43.283 - New Avatar Generators - 23 April 2024
Avatar Generator: updated with additional components such as Viking Helmet, Pirate Hat, Rabbit Ears, Cat Ears, Maid Hat and such. Avatar Gen. "Pig", "Dog" and "Frog": new avatar generators added representing a pig, dog and frog heads with corresponding customizations. Avatar Gen. "Chimp", "Bunny", "Rhino", "Cat", "Elephant", "Crocodile" and "Bear": new avatar generators. Multiplayer: active games indicator now shows the count, e.g. "1/3" (instead of start '*'). Level of Detail: minimum level of detail is now "few" (not "none" for all platforms). Menu UI: Announcement button icon updated (clip) for clarity it doesn't represent the chat. Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Language: make sure too long texts don't overlap (cut via "..."). Language: misc. fixes for texts (e.g. male and female switched in translation guide). Maintenance: update for permission system (server). Bu…
- Update 1.42.281 - FAST Tournaments & Misc. Bugfixes - 19 February 2024
Tournaments: there is now the option to create tournaments for FAST games. An indicator by the chat has been added to show if one has to be aware that the tournament can have multiple rounds. Please advice on other hints required (as needed)? Login Problems: updated the error popup with a suggestion to reboot and a link to the actual server status (for verification). Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Maintenance: remotes.conf without port number (auto-determined). Maintenance: improved handling of URLs, HTTP(s), WS(S), hosts and ports (clarity). Maintenance: improved common code in play and map management (reduced duplications across games). Bugfix: buttons for rankings don't overlap anymore for narrow displays. Bugfix: the active games indicator, e.g. "1/3", will not be displayed above the button anymore (location has changed). Bugfix: game filter for joining games was a…
- Update 1.41.279 - Improved Menu UI & Victory Table for Multiplayer - 16 February 2024
UI: multiplayer section directly lists joinable games with option to create new games. The announcements and existing games are now available above the chat. UI: improved the multiplayer account settings to make them more compact (clarity). UI: improved layout, fonts, etc. of misc. other UI components to make them more streamlined (clarity). Generally, things were moved, not removed. Passwords: indicator if a password was set when logging in via e.g. Steam (to show if one needs to be set for cross-platform login). Only works for new accounts! Victories: there is now a list of last victories available for regular games as well as official minor & major events (accessible via multiplayer screen). Fair-Play: Duels cannot be started early (a second player needs to join). Scenario UI: coloring of buttons updated (more harmonic). Input: long-touch delay decreased from 1100ms to 500ms (e.g. fo…
- Update 1.40.267: Bugfix Crashes (Decrees) - 1 January 2024
Bugfix Crashes: some city decrees could produce crashes.
- Update 1.40.266 - Fertility Festivals, DUEL Rating & UI Improvements - 27 December 2023
Balancing: Fertility Festivals do not reset when the owner of a town changes. That means abandoning and re-capturing the town will not allow doing a Fertility Festival right away anymore (unless the timer has previously elapsed). Team Games: for private games, there is no restriction for clan members as to which team they play in. Ratings: new DUEL & DUEL/SLOW rating added. Will get rated if you play a duel. UI: Condensed the AI setup options to be more compact (UI clarity). Just expand to get the full options (they have not been removed!). UI: Optimized the dual-column layout (more for the main component). UI: Scenario listing update without a popup (directly listed when a map gets selected). UI: scenario filter also filters the actual scenarios. UI/Scenario Icons: increased the size to better show how the scenario looks like (scenario selection). Modding: please update your maps to ha…
- Demise of Nations - Update 1.39.260 - Maintenance Release with Bugfixes - 5 November 2023
Team Games: more clan players allowed if a game is password protected. Screenshot Button: long-touch (or long-press) also activates the camera button that takes screenshots even if a popup is above the button. Language: latest translations added - Thanks :-D Maintenance: auto-submitting latest release notes to Reddit. Maintenance: auto-uploading latest translation text after update. Maintenance: improved logging of WARN or ERROR (reduced normal errors to INFO). Maintenance: setting server max. memory now automatically based on device memory available. Maintenance: disabled the option on the server to stop showing full stacktraces for null pointers if duplicates. Maintenance: auto-restart of server services in case they get killed (e.g. low memory). Maintenance: update to run servers on ARM64. Maintenance: update to run servers on Debian 12. Maintenance: updated hardware info utility (OS…
- Update 1.38.257: Bugfix Crashes - 18 July 2023
Switching audio output was broken.
- Update 1.38.256 - Clan Updates & Multiplayer - 17 July 2023
Grace Period: there is a 1 turn grace period for when someone joins a rated game when no rating points are assessed if the player is eliminated within that period. Announcement Board: moved the announcement link data to a different table, so announcement will appear blank/different until everyone has the latest version. Announcement for New Releases: the announcements for the latest update are now auto-generated for both the player and moderator walls. Team Games: for fair-play, sending and requesting assets is not possible anymore across teams. You can only send assets to your team members (or receive from team members). Clan Games: clan members are placed into the same team if they play a game with random join option. Clan Games: clan members need to join the same team as their clan mates when going into a team game. Clan Games: max. number of clan members for teams games needs to be…
- Update 1.37.243 - Map Filter, Game Listing, Formatting - 28 February 2023
UI: map filter allowing to search locally installed map scenarios by number of players, teams and if balanced or not. UI: minor update for rankings table coloring. Hosted Troops: they show now the orientation of the host when selected and visible! Game Listing: the spectators/watch panel has now a button that lists all the games in the system across all the servers. Steam Browser: now disabled and the game uses a regular browser to open link (some stuff just doesn't work right with the Steam browser). Modding: modding instructions moved from website directly into the game (so they can also be translated). Modding: option to supply a custom HUD offset via "HUD Offset Custom" (template setting). If that checkbox is disabled (by default), changing the HUD offsets in the module.config files would have no effect. Modding: template.zip updated (2023-02-25). It has all the HUD offsets reset to…
