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Steam News9 September 202510mo ago

What’s That? The 2025 Balance Pass is Here?!

Steam post imageHey Polytopians! What’s changed? Let’s talk about it, but before we do, we’d like you to know that there are ZERO Cymanti changes in this update.

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What changed

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  • Compatibility
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
changedWhat’s changed? Let’s talk about it, but before we do, we’d like you to know that there are ZERO Cymanti changes in this update. We agree with you that they need to be adjusted, and we tested out some ideas in the beta, but we feel that they need more time in the workshop before we’re happy with them. We’ll be implementing a Cymanti Rework in the near future, so stay tuned.
changedExtra starting Stars for some tribes to help them out: Xin-xi begins with 7 Stars Oumaji begins with 6 Stars ( that’s not a typo, they begin with 6) Hoodrick begins with 7 Stars Quetzali begins with 7 Stars Yădakk begins with 7 Stars Luxidoor begins with 2 Stars in addition to their upgraded Capital (to match their wealth) All other tribes begin with 5 Stars
addedCost of new Embassies begins cheaper, but increases based on the number of Embassies you have
fixedCorrected Glide ability to give 1 extra move (instead of double)
changedAdjusted Skate ability so Battle Sled only has 3 movement on ice (instead of 4)
addedIce Fortress now has Escape and Static

The Battle of Polytopia changes

changedWhat’s changed? Let’s talk about it, but before we do, we’d like you to know that there are ZERO Cymanti changes in this update. We agree with you that they need to be adjusted, and we tested out some ideas in the beta, but we feel that they need more time in the workshop before we’re happy with them. We’ll be implementing a Cymanti Rework in the near future, so stay tuned.
changedExtra starting Stars for some tribes to help them out: Xin-xi begins with 7 Stars Oumaji begins with 6 Stars ( that’s not a typo, they begin with 6) Hoodrick begins with 7 Stars Quetzali begins with 7 Stars Yădakk begins with 7 Stars Luxidoor begins with 2 Stars in addition to their upgraded Capital (to match their wealth) All other tribes begin with 5 Stars
addedCost of new Embassies begins cheaper, but increases based on the number of Embassies you have
fixedCorrected Glide ability to give 1 extra move (instead of double)
changedAdjusted Skate ability so Battle Sled only has 3 movement on ice (instead of 4)

Steam post imageHey Polytopians!

What’s changed? Let’s talk about it, but before we do, we’d like you to know that there are ZERO Cymanti changes in this update. We agree with you that they need to be adjusted, and we tested out some ideas in the beta, but we feel that they need more time in the workshop before we’re happy with them. We’ll be implementing a Cymanti Rework in the near future, so stay tuned.

Without further ado, here’s the changes:

  • Ai-Mo now starts with Philosophy instead of Meditation, and a Mind Bender to go with it

  • Extra starting Stars for some tribes to help them out:

    • Xin-xi begins with 7 Stars

    • Oumaji begins with 6 Stars ( that’s not a typo, they begin with 6)

    • Hoodrick begins with 7 Stars

    • Quetzali begins with 7 Stars

    • Yădakk begins with 7 Stars

    • Luxidoor begins with 2 Stars in addition to their upgraded Capital (to match their wealth)

    • All other tribes begin with 5 Stars

  • Tech can be researched “backwards,” so Vengir can go from Smithery to Mining without Climbing

  • Forges can be built on Forests

  • Temples give 100p per level of growth instead of 50p

  • Cost of “Burn Forest” down to 3*

  • Polytaur cost up to 3*

  • Cost of new Embassies begins cheaper, but increases based on the number of Embassies you have

Polaris changes:

  • Corrected Glide ability to give 1 extra move (instead of double)

  • Adjusted Skate ability so Battle Sled only has 3 movement on ice (instead of 4)

  • Ice Fortress now has Escape and Static

  • Ice Archers get 1 attack

General changes:

  • Multiplayer should not fall back to “60 days” turn time limit

  • Multiplayer should not fall back to “Perfection” game mode

  • Solaris Crater stays a Crater when an opponent takes over territory

  • Solaris Lava Bank stays a Lava Bank when an opponent takes over territory

That is all the changes for now, but don’t be surprised if we make more adjustments over time. If you’d like to give us your feedback on these changes, or just want to say “Hi”, stop on by our Discord!

Have fun out there!

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Steam News / 9 September 2025

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