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Old World May 14th Hotfix update
Main Branch 1.0.83591 Release 2026-05-14 This is a hotfix release that fixes bugs that could cause game hangs and includes some AI performance optimizations
Old World May 13th Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.83571 Test 2026-05-13 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
Old World May Update: Crossbow buff, tech cost rebalance and Map Search
Main Branch 1.0.83499 release 2026-05-06 Headline changes Crossbow strength buff Tech cost rebalancing New Map Search function Design Crossbows now have +50% strength against melee (from +50% attack) Tech costs for colu…
Old World April 29th Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.83396 Test 2026-04-29 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
Old World April 22nd Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.83288 Test 2026-04-22 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
Old World April 15th Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.83168 Test 2026-04-15 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
Old World April Update: Unit and tech tree rebalancing
Main Branch 1.0.83036 Release 2026-04-08 Headline changes Unit and tech tree rebalances AI will no longer found religions very early, before it is possible for players to do so Network code improvements Added player opt…
Old World April 3rd Hotfix update
Main Branch 1.0.82975 Release 2026-04-03 This is a hotfix release that fixes display issues with tooltip header text in some languages
Old World April 1st Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.82968 Test 2026-04-01 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
Old World - Empires of the Indus is Now Available!
The latest DLC for Old World, Empires of the Indus, is now available! In Empires of the Indus, you're thrown into a vibrant and turbulent world that's grappling with the rise of multiple illustrious dynasties across the…
Old World March 25th Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.82852 Test 2026-03-25 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
Old World March 24th Hotfix update
Main Branch 1.0.82832 Release 2026-03-24 This is a hotfix release that fixes bugs with MP connectivity and improves the display of UI text
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Old World March Update: Flanking changes, Theology buffs and Tech Tree search
Main Branch 1.0.82741 Release 2026-03-18 Headline changes Flanking now protects from counterattack damage for all units Enlightenment and Redemption theology buffs Added tech tree search Design Flanking now protects fro…
Old World March 11th Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.82651 Test 2026-03-11 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
Old World March 4th Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.82566 Test 2026-03-04 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
Old World legacy branch
Old World legacy branch A legacy branch of Old World is now available on Steam. This uses version 1.0.81366, which was first released in January and is the last version prior to the Unity and rendering upgrade. This bra…
Old World - Empires of the Indus Release Date Announced!
The next DLC for Old World, Empires of the Indus, is coming on March 30, 2026. Empires of the Indus throws you into a vibrant, turbulent world that's grappling with the rise of mighty dynasties and their illustrious rea…
Old World February 26th Hotfix update
Main Branch 1.0.82387 Release 2026-02-26 This is a hotfix release that fixes several bugs introduced in the previous update Bugs Fixed Fixed Portrait Interpolation and re-enabled Fixed terrain display issues Fixed parti…
Old World February 25th Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.82358 Test 2026-02-25 To switch to the test branch, right click Old World in Steam and select Properties, open the Game Versions & Betas tab and select 'test' in the version list. Design…
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Old World is now 75% off with discounts on the DLC as well. Old World is a revolutionary historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, m…
