- v1.3.7 - 16 August 2026
This update introduces:Randomly generated maps now have bridges.Randomly generated maps are now more balanced!There should be less mid-game crashes.Bug fixes
- v1.3.6 - 1 August 2026
World Economy Update I'm excited to introduce the World Economy, a new layer to War of Dots' world mode. Every player now starts with $1000 to invest across a range of stocks, or to hold as cash if they'd rather play it safe. The combined net worth of every player in a nation becomes that nation's economy, and the bigger a nation's economy is relative to the others, the more territory it captures each day. It's the ratio between nations that matters, not the raw number, so a strong economy is now just as important to nation's success as winning matches. The stock market itself is deliberately straightforward for now. Prices aren't driven by real player demand, since that would open the door to exploits. Instead they follow Geometric Brownian Motion, which produces realistic-looking movement without anything to game. The underlying parameters are kept secret and will change from time to…
- v1.3.4 - 27 July 2026
This update introduces fixes to several very common bugs. Specifically, disconnects and random game crashes.
- v1.3.2 - 20 July 2026
This version introduces translations into Chinese, Russian, Spanish (2), Portuguese (2), German, Japanese, French, Korean, Polish, Turkish and Ukrainian!
- The WORLD Update (v1.3.1) - 12 July 2026
⚔️ The War of Dots World Update is hereThis is the largest update since the game released, and it lays the foundation for something the community has wanted for a long time: a real, ongoing war between Red and Blue. Below is a rundown of what's new, but the full walkthrough, with everything shown in action, is in the video:📺 Watch the full breakdown here → 🗺️ A new world mapThe map that's served the game for the past year has been replaced. The new one is larger, more varied, and adds several new biomes, which means far more possible battlegrounds, many of them already in the game. Most importantly, it introduces nations for the first time. For now that's Red and Blue, but the system is built to grow beyond them.🏳️ Nations & World Mode combatWhen you enter World Mode, you first choose your nation. From that point on, every battle you fight contributes to your side. Each victory claim…
- v.1.2.25 - 2 July 2026
This version features some bug fixes and text improvements.
- v1.2.24 - 1 July 2026
This update features War of Dots' brand new original soundtrack, composed by Christian Won. Clocking in at 8.5 minutes, the score brings a fresh layer of atmosphere to your matches. Thanks for playing, and enjoy the music!
- v1.2.23 - 26 June 2026
I'm excited to roll out the biggest content update yet for War of Dots. First up, 25 new maps have been added to the game. This is a huge expansion to the map pool, which previously sat at around 60, giving you far more battlegrounds to fight over. Every match, in both singleplayer and multiplayer, is now fully customizable. You decide who plays which colour and on which map, giving you complete control over how each game is set up. I'm also introducing a new official minigame: War of Balls. It's a fun little thing to watch while you wait in the queue to get paired into a match. In addition, numerous bugs have been fixed to improve overall stability and performance.
- v1.2.20 - 3 June 2026
This version introduces UI improvements: - You can't accidentally turn off orders in 1v1s anymore. - A 5 second countdown before the start of each game was added. - Some bug fixes.
- v1.2.18.3 - 28 May 2026
Fixing the 'stuck dot' bug.
- v1.2.18.2 - 27 May 2026
Fixing bugs from the most recent update
- v1.2.17 - 25 May 2026
This update introduces:A 2x performance improvement to core algorithms, making this the single biggest boost the game has ever received, with FFA running smoother and lag significantly reduced across the board.Bigger map support, as the improved performance now allows larger maps to run at acceptable speeds.Map Search, giving every map a unique ID so players can instantly share and download maps from the hub.
- v1.2.12 - 15 May 2026
This update introduces: - A 30% performance improvement to core algorithms, making the game lighter and easier to run. - Improved automatic Steam ID verification, removing the email setup step for most players.
- v1.2.10 - 2 May 2026
This version introduces: - UNLIMITED replay and map slots. - New pathfinding around mountains. - Dragging while zoomed in. - New maps. - Some other quality of life features.
- v1.2.6 - 22 April 2026
The War of Dots Supporter Pack is Now Available!If you've been enjoying War of Dots and want to help keep it going, the Supporter Pack is now live on Steam.War of Dots is a free, passion-driven indie project. There's no studio behind it, no business model, just me pouring spare time and personal funds into something I love building. The Supporter Pack is simply a donation with some perks attached.And those perks are quite fun. You get experimental textures, effects, and historical maps designed by myself.If you want to support the game, this is the best way to do it. Thank you.
- v1.2.5 - 20 April 2026
Bug fixes. Lag should be fixed.
- v1.2.4 - 15 April 2026
Bug fixes, bug fixes, bug fixes...
- v1.2.3 - 6 April 2026
This version features a lot of bug fixes. Notably, the replay crash was removed and the Map Hub was made public again.
- v1.2.2 - 1 April 2026
I’m excited to announce the addition of Map Hub, a new space where anyone can share their maps with the community. The sharing process has been streamlined to make it quick and easy, and players can now like or dislike any public map, creating a dynamic rating system.I’m also introducing a brand-new concept: the Community Scene. While it is currently in its early stages and includes Map Hub and global chat, this feature is set to grow significantly with many expansions planned for the future.In addition, numerous bugs have been fixed to improve overall stability and performance.
- v1.1.8 - 20 February 2026
You can generate completely random maps in the map editor now. Unit orders are auto-confirmed by default.Helpful icons.Bug fixes.
