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v5.0.3Game Update 5.0.3
We've just updated the game to the latest version of the HexWar Engine. This includes various bug fixes and performance improvements!
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Civil War: 1863
Also known as Civil War: 1863, civil war 1863, civil-war-1863
Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.
Last update
19 May 2026
Latest update
Update history
Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
20 updates
August 2023
- Civil War: Atlanta 1864 out now!The latest instalment of our American Civil War game series, Civil War: Atlanta 1864, is now available on Steam! The new game consists of: 7 mission ‘Tutorial’ campaign, played as Union. 4 mission ‘Rebel Yell’ Campaign.…
November 2021
- Civil War: 1863 - version 5.0.2 updateChange: The Bonus 'Opening Shots!' Campaign is now available to all players without requiring an email registration.
October 2021
- Civil War: 1863 Version 5.0.1 Updateix: Some sound effects not playing following the last update.
September 2021
- Civil War: 1863 v5.0.0 UpdateChange: Updated the combat capabilities of Cavalry armed only with Pistols. Change: Improved A.I. opponent. Fix: Missing some mount dismount button options. Fix: An error preventing the 'Game Updates' text from appearin…
July 2019
- UpdateFix: Improved memory management. Fix: Improved hex tile Positioning accuracy. Add: A Change speed option in settings. This has three options standard, slow and fast which effects how fast the game plays. For mac users:…
February 2018
- UpdateWe have added two new campaigns to the game. Arsenal an eight mission campaign and Chickamauga also an 8 mission campaign. You might also notice some small changes to the UI. At the moment we at HexWar are very busy upd…
- UpdateWe have added two new campaigns to the game. Arsenal an eight mission campaign and Chickamauga also an 8 mission campaign. You might also notice some small changes to the UI. At the moment we at HexWar are very busy upd…
September 2017
- Ouch, hotseat!We’ve just released the latest update for Civil War: 1863! This patch includes 3 new multiplayer campaigns! (Hotseat multiplayer only; it’s nice to get comfy around the open computer screen with a loved one this time of…
- Ouch, hotseat!We’ve just released the latest update for Civil War: 1863! This patch includes 3 new multiplayer campaigns! (Hotseat multiplayer only; it’s nice to get comfy around the open computer screen with a loved one this time of…
February 2017
- Civil War: 1861 has just been released for PC & Mac on Steam! http://store.steampowered.com/app/540230Store
- Civil War: 1861 has just been released for PC & Mac on Steam! http://store.steampowered.com/app/540230Store
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