If the game didn’t launch for you, try the LATEST update! I have fixed numerous start up issues. QoL updates: · UI fades when you try to select dots or cities. · Production sliders now appear by pressing 7 without pressing SPACE Bug fixes: · Non-host can’t change the game mode anymore. · Production input doesn’t reset if done during game pause anymore. · The slider knob doesn’t appear in a rand…
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
In-game event · published 1 Aug 2026, 16:24:59 UTC
v1.3.6
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 captur…
In-game event · published 20 Jul 2026, 12:05:43 UTC
v1.3.2
This version introduces translations into Chinese, Russian, Spanish (2), Portuguese (2), German, Japanese, French, Korean, Polish, Turkish and Ukrainian!
Major update · published 12 Jul 2026, 18:23:08 UTC
The WORLD Update (v1.3.1)
⚔️ The War of Dots World Update is here This 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 map The map that's…
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!
In-game event · published 26 Jun 2026, 10:38:17 UTC
v1.2.23
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 complet…
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.
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 d…
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.
This version introduces: - UNLIMITED replay and map slots. - New pathfinding around mountains. - Dragging while zoomed in. - New maps. - Some other quality of life features.
In-game event · published 22 Apr 2026, 19:45:16 UTC
v1.2.6
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 atta…