Steam News16 September 20214y ago

"Beyond the Border" patch teaser

Hi everyone. First, to you in the community who provided us with valuable feedback, thank you! In the upcoming major update, we want to encourage more diverse playstyles and improve late-game gameplay.

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What changed

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Gameplay
Events

changedIn the upcoming major update, we want to encourage more diverse playstyles and improve late-game gameplay. There are 2 major themes in this upgrade:

addedIntroducing a new faction

changedInteracting with the outside world"Beyond the Border" will entice you to interact more with the outside world beyond your own domain (whether with the environment, AI players, or your friends). Now reaching beyond your border could reward you with the strategic boosts you needed to win the game, or cost you if you ignore it.

addedIntroducing a new factionThe new Arab-inspired faction

removedIntroducing a new factionReinvent your gameplay strategies with the faction's unique buildings (e.g. the Caravansary, Mosque, the Bathhouse) and bonuses. Conversely, some of the favorite buildings you heavily relied on will no longer be available for this faction.

addedIntroducing a new factionNew resources & improvements

Kingdoms Reborn changes

changedIn the upcoming major update, we want to encourage more diverse playstyles and improve late-game gameplay. There are 2 major themes in this upgrade:

addedIntroducing a new faction

changed"Beyond the Border" will entice you to interact more with the outside world beyond your own domain (whether with the environment, AI players, or your friends). Now reaching beyond your border could reward you with the strategic boosts you needed to win the game, or cost you if you ignore it.

addedThe new Arab-inspired faction

removedReinvent your gameplay strategies with the faction's unique buildings (e.g. the Caravansary, Mosque, the Bathhouse) and bonuses. Conversely, some of the favorite buildings you heavily relied on will no longer be available for this faction.

Hi everyone. First, to you in the community who provided us with valuable feedback, thank you!

In the upcoming major update, we want to encourage more diverse playstyles and improve late-game gameplay. There are 2 major themes in this upgrade:

Interacting with the outside world
Introducing a new faction

Interacting with the outside world

"Beyond the Border" will entice you to interact more with the outside world beyond your own domain (whether with the environment, AI players, or your friends). Now reaching beyond your border could reward you with the strategic boosts you needed to win the game, or cost you if you ignore it.

Cooperate

Embassy: build on an ally's territory, if they like you, to gain bonus effects.
Zoo: collect animals, then trade with others to gain happiness.
Hotel: generate income for you from tourism while increasing happiness for your allies.
Ancient Ruins: boost nearby hotels. May find artifacts from excavations.
Museum: collect and trade artifacts with allies for further boosts.

Compete

Spy Nest: convert a rival’s house into your hidden Spy Nest. Boost your espionage effectiveness.
Spy Center: boost your espionage effectiveness.
Fortification: stall rival invasion attempts by building it at strategic bottlenecks.

Minor neutral cities More opportunities to trade, collect tribute, or conquer if they are in your way.

Introducing a new faction

Now there are more incentives to start your settlement in a desert.

The new Arab-inspired faction

Reinvent your gameplay strategies with the faction's unique buildings (e.g. the Caravansary, Mosque, the Bathhouse) and bonuses. Conversely, some of the favorite buildings you heavily relied on will no longer be available for this faction.

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