Hi Kingdom Builders :)
We would like to invite you to the beta testing for the upcoming major update (Beyond the Border patch) which we hope to finally release in Jan 2022!
Beta can be access from here:
- Find "Kingdoms Reborn" in your steam library
- Right click —> "Properties"
- Select "BETAS" Tab
- Under the dropdown menu of “Select the beta you would like to opt into:”, select “test_beyond_border_public_beta - Beyond Border Patch Public Beta”
Updates Summary
New faction "The Emirates"
Master traders: -20% trading fee.
Oasis builders: Clay-based buildings, but -50% wood-cutting yield.
Desert-born: Starts with Sheep Ranch instead of Forester. Miner’s Fortune replaces Wheat Seeds as a starting card option. Many techs and buildings are customized for desert living.
Also, the default faction (The Duchies) has a +5% research speed bonus.
Expanded interactions with other players
Conquer: Vassalize, raid, raze or conquer enemies.
Compete: Build Spy Nests and Spy Centers to steal and sabotage others.
Cooperate: Build Embassies, Foreign Quarters, Hotels on allies’ territory. Build Caravansary to enhance trade routes.
City states: Minor neutral cities now populate the map.
Computer players: Smarter AI in growing their economy and city planning.
Customize your leader: Faction, color, icon, portrait.
Military units
17 unique units from 6 types with various strategic advantages.
Garrison military units decrease Steal Card effectiveness.
Build a fort to protect your province from raiding.
New global resources & improvements
Fertility: Oasis, Irrigation Pump
Food: Pita Bread, Cactus Fruits, Agave, Spices
Luxury: Date, Tequila, Toilet Paper, Carpet
Animals: Roaming animals can be captured, collected in zoos for bonuses, and traded.
Ancient Wonders: 4 unique wonders to claim. Grant bonus appeal, province income, and increase hotel effectiveness. Contain more artifacts than ruins. Place in museums for bonuses.
Card Buildings: Zoo, Museum, Card Combiner
Influence-based buildings: World Trade Office, Policy Office, Resource Outpost
Quality-of-life: Non-rectangular farm, centralized auto-trade screen
Thank you again for your patience and support!
Merry X'mas and Happy New Year :)