Old World News Roundup at the Hooded Horse August Publisher Sale
Hello everyone! Old World has continued its monthly development, releasing the August update this month, which includes gameplay, balance, and UI improvements. If you missed this update, make sure to keep reading for the full roundup below. Old World is also part of the Hooded Horse August Publisher Sale at 75% off. Check it out, and check out the other games on sale during the Hooded Horse Aug…
Old World is a revolutionary historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. Old World is now 75% off, with discounts on its DLC as well during the Hooded Horse August Publisher Sale . Hooded Horse August Publisher Sale
Old World test branch update 1.0.84446 Test 2026-08-19 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Polybolos now have +50% attack (was +50% attack vs Ranged) · Tribal units no longer move if they have been previously moved by their ally on that turn · Tribal units no longer…
Main Branch 1.0.84365 release 2026-08-05 Headline changes · Schemers can be Ambassadors and Chancellors in addition to Spymasters and Agents · Added new City Site Number game option choice - 6 per player · Added new player UI option 'High contrast Player Colors' Design · Schemers can be Ambassadors and Chancellors in addition to Spymasters and Agents · Priest specialists increase happiness by 1…
Old World test branch update 1.0.84325 Test 2026-07-29 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Priest specialists increase happiness by 1/2/3 (from 1/1.5/2) and religion opinion by 2/4/6 (from 1/2/3) · Bishop specialists increase religion opinion by 3/6/9 (from 1/2/3) ·…
Old World test branch update 1.0.84257 Test 2026-07-22 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Killing or hiring a tribe unit no longer immediately changes the number of turns until the next tribe unit spawns from the closest site · Immobile cooldown gets converted to A…
Old World test branch update 1.0.84169 Test 2026-07-15 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Luxury resources are now more common on randomly generated maps Programming · Improved AI character selection for governors and generals UI · Text localization updates Bugs Fi…
Old World is a revolutionary historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. Old World is now 75% off, with discounts on its DLC as well during the Hooded Horse July Publisher Sale . Hooded Horse July Publisher Sale
Old World test branch update 1.0.84111 Test 2026-07-08 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Added new City Site Number game option choice - 6 per player · The more expensive (350+ science cost) Courtier bonus card techs give two Courtiers instead of one · Changed Tri…
Hello everyone! Old World has continued its monthly development, releasing two new updates since the last roundup, focusing on design changes, UI improvements, programming fixes, and, as always, continuing to squash bugs. Let's get into all the development news you may have missed in the roundup below! Old World is also part of the Hooded Horse Summer Sale at 75% off. Check it out, and check ou…
Main Branch 1.0.84044 release 2026-07-01 Headline changes · Changes to Religion founding requirements · Improvements to Influence Mission events with negative outcomes · Fixed memory leak Design · Christianity no longer has a tech requirement · Manichaeism requires Metaphysics instead of Monasticism · Tweaked Influence Mission events with negative outcomes to be better or rarer · Tile buying co…
Old World is a revolutionary historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. Old World is now 75% off, with discounts on its DLC as well during the Hooded Horse Summer Sale . Hooded Horse Summer Sale
Old World test branch update 1.0.84002 Test 2026-06-24 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Added path width option to DOTA map script (Empires of the Indus) UI · Scrolling and map extents now expand fully when a game is over · Improved readability of build progress…
Old World test branch update 1.0.83935 Test 2026-06-17 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Minor Cities now count as urban improvements (relevant for ambitions) · DOTA mapscript Separating Terrain choice split into Inner and Outer Terrain, random option added (Empir…
Old World test branch update 1.0.83866 Test 2026-06-10 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Christianity no longer has a tech requirement · Manichaeism requires Metaphysics instead of Monasticism · Ruthless AI takes into account Time Victory condition · Tweaked Influ…
Hello everyone! It's an exciting time to be an Old World fan. Mohawk Games recently launched their largest DLC yet, and have continued to release monthly updates. From unit balance and tech tree changes to multiplayer improvements and AI rebalancing, there's been a lot of development news you may have missed. Here's a roundup of everything that's been happening! Old World is also part of the Ho…
Old World test branch update 1.0.83739 Test 2026-05-27 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Invested tech progress is reimbursed when a player receives the tech for free · Eagle Eye promotion now available to range 1 units that don't have a fixed range (Persian Uniqu…
Old World is a revolutionary historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. Old World is now 75% off, with discounts on its DLC as well.
Old World test branch update 1.0.83658 Test 2026-05-20 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Initial leader death immunity changed to 30 turns on Lengthy Mortality and 10 turns on Realistic Mortality (from always being 20 turns) · Moved some AI functionality from Ruth…
Main Branch 1.0.83591 Release 2026-05-14 This is a hotfix release that fixes bugs that could cause game hangs and includes some AI performance optimizations
Old World test branch update 1.0.83571 Test 2026-05-13 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · 2nd tier tech costs increased to 160 (from 150) · Moved Free Horseman tech bonus card to Coinage (from Land Consolidation) · Improvement wood cost reductions - Harbor: 40 (was…
Main Branch 1.0.83499 release 2026-05-06 Headline changes · Crossbow strength buff · Tech cost rebalancing · New Map Search function Design · Crossbows now have +50% strength against melee (from +50% attack) · Tech costs for columns in the tech tree changed to 100, 150, 250, 400, 700, 1100, 1600 (from 80, 120, 200, 400, 600, 1000, 1600) · Increased flat science from difficulty level by 2 · At l…
Old World test branch update 1.0.83396 Test 2026-04-29 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Crossbows now have +50% strength against melee, instead of +50% attack · AIs will no longer have child leaders, instead using the next adult in the succession or generating a…
Old World test branch update 1.0.83288 Test 2026-04-22 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Units can repair any improvement they can build (affects Disciples and Brahmins) · Ship build queue options added for each harbor in a city, in addition to each body of water…
Old World test branch update 1.0.83168 Test 2026-04-15 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design · Tech costs for columns in the tech tree changed to 100, 150, 250, 400, 700, 1100, 1600 (from 80, 120, 200, 400, 600, 1000, 1600) · Increased flat science from difficulty level…
Main Branch 1.0.83036 Release 2026-04-08 Headline changes · Unit and tech tree rebalances · AI will no longer found religions very early, before it is possible for players to do so · Network code improvements · Added player option Manual Bonus Placement Design · Crossbow strength reduced to 6 from 8 · Polybolos strength reduced to 8 from 10 · Windlass now requires Coinage instead of Manor · Win…
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