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Hotfix: launch crash on Intel Core Ultra systems + pause fixes

Conqueror's Stage · published 4 Jul 2026, 20:41 UTC

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This hotfix addresses a launch crash and several pause-related issues:

- Fixed a crash on launch affecting PCs with recent Intel Core Ultra processors. The game engine was probing the CPU's NPU (AI unit) at startup and a driver fault crashed the game, this probe is now removed entirely.
- Fixed: game speed is now preserved when pausing and unpausing (Spacebar or ESC menu), and across save/load.
- Fixed: Spacebar pause not responding right after choosing a map mode from the dropdown.
- Fixed: Spacebar now pauses the game while placing a Muster Army flag (the flag stays in hand).

Thanks to the players who reported these, especially the launch crash report with full crash dumps. If you hit any issue, post in our Bug Reports thread or email [email protected].

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