- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 2 September 2026 - 17:35:06 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
Battles Based on feedback from playtesting, the battle interface has been simplified so you can focus on the decisions that actually matter: how to deploy your army, when to commit special units, and when to pull back. Field battles, naval battles and sieges all now feature a progress bar that tracks the fight in real time, turning every clash into something you can follow and react to as it unfolds. Choose your formation before the fight begins, and decide how many units to hold in reserve or send forward as skirmishers. Pulling a losing army back from a field battle is now more reliable. Terrain and climate now play a real role in the outcome of a battle. A new status line tells you at a glance what your troops are doing: holding the line, advancing, exchanging fire, or locked in melee. After a field battle, a detailed report breaks down losses, casualties and survivors for every briga...