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Old World May 20th Updated Test Build
Old World test branch update 1.0.83658 Test 2026-05-20 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…
Event18 changesFixGameplay - Old World
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
Patch notes1 changeFixPerformance - Old World
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…
Patch notes38 changes2 numericFix - Old World
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…
Event121 changes1 numericFix - Old World
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…
Event29 changesFixGameplay - Old World
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…
Event42 changesFixGameplay - Old World
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…
Event44 changesFixGameplay - Old World
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…
Event96 changes2 numericFix - Old World
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
Patch notes1 changeFixUI/audio - Old World
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…
Event34 changesFixBalance - Old World
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…
Event10 changesStoreGameplay - Old World
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…
Event56 changes2 numericFix - Old World
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
Patch notes1 changeFixUI/audio - Old World
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Old World is now 90% off with discounts on the DLC as well, during the Hooded Horse Spring Sale. Old World is a revolutionary historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival k…
Announcement - Old World
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…
Event91 changesFixBalance - Old World
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…
Event16 changesFixGameplay
