Hi Kingdom Builders :) We would like to invite you to the beta testing for the upcoming major update (Beyond the Border patch) which we hope to finally release in Jan 2022!
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changedWe would like to invite you to the beta testing for the upcoming major update (Beyond the Border patch) which we hope to finally release in Jan 2022!
changedBeta can be access from here:
changedUnder the dropdown menu of “Select the beta you would like to opt into:”, select “test_beyond_border_public_beta - Beyond Border Patch Public Beta”
addedUpdates SummaryNew faction "The Emirates" Master traders: -20% trading fee. Oasis builders: Clay-based buildings, but -50% wood-cutting yield. Desert-born: Starts with Sheep Ranch instead of Forester. Miner’s Fortune replaces Wheat Seeds as a starting card option. Many techs and buildings are customized for desert living. Also, the default faction (The Duchies) has a +5% research speed bonus.
changedUpdates SummaryExpanded interactions with other players Conquer: Vassalize, raid, raze or conquer enemies. Compete: Build Spy Nests and Spy Centers to steal and sabotage others. Cooperate: Build Embassies, Foreign Quarters, Hotels on allies’ territory. Build Caravansary to enhance trade routes. City states: Minor neutral cities now populate the map. Computer players: Smarter AI in growing their economy and city planning. Customize your leader: Faction, color, icon, portrait.
addedUpdates SummaryNew global resources & improvements Fertility: Oasis, Irrigation Pump Food: Pita Bread, Cactus Fruits, Agave, Spices Luxury: Date, Tequila, Toilet Paper, Carpet Animals: Roaming animals can be captured, collected in zoos for bonuses, and traded. Ancient Wonders: 4 unique wonders to claim. Grant bonus appeal, province income, and increase hotel effectiveness. Contain more artifacts than ruins. Place in museums for bonuses. Card Buildings: Zoo, Museum, Card Combiner Influence-based buildings: World Trade Office, Policy Office, Resource Outpost Quality-of-life: Non-rectangular farm, centralized auto-trade screen
Kingdoms Reborn changes
changedWe would like to invite you to the beta testing for the upcoming major update (Beyond the Border patch) which we hope to finally release in Jan 2022!
changedBeta can be access from here:
changedUnder the dropdown menu of “Select the beta you would like to opt into:”, select “test_beyond_border_public_beta - Beyond Border Patch Public Beta”
addedNew faction "The Emirates" Master traders: -20% trading fee. Oasis builders: Clay-based buildings, but -50% wood-cutting yield. Desert-born: Starts with Sheep Ranch instead of Forester. Miner’s Fortune replaces Wheat Seeds as a starting card option. Many techs and buildings are customized for desert living. Also, the default faction (The Duchies) has a +5% research speed bonus.
changedExpanded interactions with other players Conquer: Vassalize, raid, raze or conquer enemies. Compete: Build Spy Nests and Spy Centers to steal and sabotage others. Cooperate: Build Embassies, Foreign Quarters, Hotels on allies’ territory. Build Caravansary to enhance trade routes. City states: Minor neutral cities now populate the map. Computer players: Smarter AI in growing their economy and city planning. Customize your leader: Faction, color, icon, portrait.
Hi Kingdom Builders :)
We would like to invite you to the beta testing for the upcoming major update (Beyond the Border patch) which we hope to finally release in Jan 2022!
Beta can be access from here:
Find "Kingdoms Reborn" in your steam library
Right click —> "Properties"
Select "BETAS" Tab
Under the dropdown menu of “Select the beta you would like to opt into:”, select “test_beyond_border_public_beta - Beyond Border Patch Public Beta”
Updates Summary
New faction "The Emirates" Master traders
-20% trading fee.
Oasis builders
Clay-based buildings, but -50% wood-cutting yield.
Desert-born
Starts with Sheep Ranch instead of Forester. Miner’s Fortune replaces Wheat Seeds as a starting card option. Many techs and buildings are customized for desert living. Also, the default faction (The Duchies) has a +5% research speed bonus.
Expanded interactions with other players Conquer: Vassalize, raid, raze or conquer enemies.
Compete
Build Spy Nests and Spy Centers to steal and sabotage others.
Cooperate
Build Embassies, Foreign Quarters, Hotels on allies’ territory. Build Caravansary to enhance trade routes.
City states
Minor neutral cities now populate the map.
Computer players
Smarter AI in growing their economy and city planning.
Customize your leader
Faction, color, icon, portrait.
Military units 17 unique units from 6 types with various strategic advantages. Garrison military units decrease Steal Card effectiveness. Build a fort to protect your province from raiding.
New global resources & improvements Fertility
Oasis, Irrigation Pump Food: Pita Bread, Cactus Fruits, Agave, Spices Luxury: Date, Tequila, Toilet Paper, Carpet Animals: Roaming animals can be captured, collected in zoos for bonuses, and traded.
Ancient Wonders
4 unique wonders to claim. Grant bonus appeal, province income, and increase hotel effectiveness. Contain more artifacts than ruins. Place in museums for bonuses.
