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Civil War: 1861NewsGame Update v6.1.0
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Game Update v6.1.0

Civil War: 1861 · published 19 Aug 2026, 00:31 UTC · build 24807785

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This update improves how generals, artillery and shared formations behave during battle.

  • Isolated generals now move towards safety when enemy troops close in.
  • Units can change formation while sharing a hex with an unattached general or artillery battery.
  • Artillery now attaches to infantry correctly, and reinforcement generals retain their leadership abilities.
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Major update13 Aug 2026Game Update v6.0.0Update v6.0.0 is now available with the following improvements: · The missions have been reviewed and balanced where appropriate. · The computer opponent has been improved. · The Settings and What's New screens have an updated look. · Includes stability improvements.Game update1 Nov 2024Game Update 5.0.0We've just updated the game to the latest version of the HexWar Engine. This includes various bug fixes and performance improvements!Game update8 Dec 2021Civil War: 1861 = version 4.1.3 updateChange: The bonus 'Fowards!' Campaign is now available to all players without requiring an email registration. · Fix: The campaign names did not always display correctly in the campaign victory display.