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Old WorldNewsOld World August 19th Test update
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Old World August 19th Test update

Old World · published 19 Aug 2026, 20:24 UTC · build 24818792

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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 retreat to their settlement when closer to allied territory

  • Increased water margin at map edges for some mirrored map scripts, to ensure both sides have a water pass

Programming

  • Added some Mac crash debugging

UI

  • Hovering on timeline shows year at hovered position instead of currently displayed year

  • Add Urban / Road ping tooltip improvements

  • Legacy helptext adjustment

Bugs Fixed

  • Fixed conquest games as Tamilakam sometimes not getting marked as completed

  • Fixed hotseat surrender issue

  • Fixed point mirrored Coastal Rain Basin and Arid Plateau map scripts sometimes not generating enough mountains, leading to strange river generation

  • Fixed missing religion opinion details on city happiness/discontent helptext

  • Fixed trashed UU tech cards being placed on the discard pile on culture growth

  • Fixed some client null reference exceptions

  • Fixed cognomen help null reference

  • Fixed tooltip buy costs

  • Fixed unit consumption link always showing the active player's unit breakdown

  • Possible fix for some UI system issues

  • Fixed text in Rise of Carthage scenario 2

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