- Full graphics for all 9 branches of research: City, Diplomacy, Quest, Magic , Military, Trade, Crafting, Sovereignty and Discoveries
- 54 new Steam Achievements (601 Total)
- 6 new sound tracks
- World map x10 times faster
- Player town names now shown on World map
- 2 new player designed cities are available: Abyssal and Demon Anvil
- Resizing bounce when creating mail fixed
- Resizing bounce when editing profile fixed
- Resizing bounce when editing alliance profile fixed
- Faster gfx handling; images should no longer periodically "reload" slowly
- After leaving an alliance; on relaunching game a zombie alliance chat will no longer block the screen
- 3rd Illyriad Player Run Tournament runs for the month of April
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August 2026 Dragon Magic TournamentIllyriad is pleased to announce that the August 2026 Fall Tournament will feature a very special prize, with winners having the chance to win the game's first magical military unit. The White Wyrm functions as a siege engine in an attacking army, and it moves at speeds and with accuracy that no catapult can match. However, it isn't its speed or accuracy that makes the White Wyrm unique -- it's…Siege Warfare Combat UpdatesRecently, Illyriad made three substantial game updates that impact siege warfare in the game. · Terrain Modifiers Update : Cavalry units' attack bonus and spear units' defensive bonus on plains terrain were rebalanced so that siege warfare on plains squares is more balanced. Read about the update here . · Siege Engine Speed Increases : After implementing movement speed increases for mounted and…Heart of Corruption Quest Finally Completed + Spring Eagle TournamentIn a stunning development, the 2025-2026 class of Illyrians have finally manageed to solve the elusive Heart of Corruption quest, a puzzle that has baffled the server for 15 years. A multi-alliance team of game veterans and avid questers worked together tirelessly to trigger "Audrey" and get the complex, multi-faceted quest started again, this time receiving widespread support from a wide range…