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Ancient Wars: Sparta DE 0.88 – Major Update with New Systems & Enhancements!

Greetings, Strategists! First and foremost, thank you all for your continued support and for helping build such an amazing community!

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5 fixes6 additions4 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
addedGreetings, Strategists!We’re thrilled to announce a major new update , packed with improvements, exciting new features, and community-requested additions. This update is just the first of three major updates leading to the final version of the game, polishing and enhancing every detail to perfection.
changed🆕 New Features & ContentImproved Naval System: Better pathfinding, ships now navigate better and no longer get stuck, reacting intelligently to map obstacles.
added🆕 New Features & ContentCampaign Cinematics: Cinematics added for all campaigns.
added🆕 New Features & ContentIn-Game Interface Upgrades: New UI elements for each civilization, including 3D models showing selected buildings or units.
changed🆕 New Features & ContentWeapon Info Display: See detailed stats of weapons in researches to plan your strategy better.
added🆕 New Features & ContentSmarter AI: AI now uses weapons collected from the battlefield, leading to new troop setups and tactics.

Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition changes

addedWe’re thrilled to announce a major new update , packed with improvements, exciting new features, and community-requested additions. This update is just the first of three major updates leading to the final version of the game, polishing and enhancing every detail to perfection.
changedImproved Naval System: Better pathfinding, ships now navigate better and no longer get stuck, reacting intelligently to map obstacles.
addedCampaign Cinematics: Cinematics added for all campaigns.
addedIn-Game Interface Upgrades: New UI elements for each civilization, including 3D models showing selected buildings or units.
changedWeapon Info Display: See detailed stats of weapons in researches to plan your strategy better.

Greetings, Strategists!

First and foremost, thank you all for your continued support and for helping build such an amazing community!

We’re thrilled to announce a major new update, packed with improvements, exciting new features, and community-requested additions. This update is just the first of three major updates leading to the final version of the game, polishing and enhancing every detail to perfection.

🆕 New Features & Content

  • Match Customization System: Personalize your battles with a wide range of options.

  • Improved Naval System: Better pathfinding, ships now navigate better and no longer get stuck, reacting intelligently to map obstacles.

  • Campaign CinematicsCinematics added for all campaigns.
  • In-Game Interface UpgradesNew UI elements for each civilization, including 3D models showing selected buildings or units.
  • Weapon Info Display: See detailed stats of weapons in researches to plan your strategy better.

  • Smarter AIAI now uses weapons collected from the battlefield, leading to new troop setups and tactics.
  • Campaign EnhancementsAdded secondary objectives frame to track them during missions.
  • Improved ImmersionNew sound effects and enhanced video sharpness and color.
  • Multiplayer Improvements:

    • Ready status icons for players in the lobby.

    • Ping indicator for connected players.

🐞 Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements

  • Fixed a bug where units could drown indefinitely, blocking hero recruitment.

  • Fixed several crashes related to data corruption.

  • Fixed resolution scaling issues for Chinese, Russian, Hungarian, and Polish versions.

  • Fixed resource color display issues in production queues and hint windows.

We hope you enjoy this update and the new level of depth it brings to your strategies. As always, feel free to share your feedback and suggestions — your input helps shape the future of Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition!

Lead your armies to victory — the War continue! ⚔️

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