Civil War: Bull Run 1861

HexWar Games · Hunted Cow Games

Released: Jul 21, 2017
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Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 18:36 GMT

Updates & announcements

12 posts

18 Aug 2026Developer post
Game Update v6.1.0
• A general caught on his own now rides for safety when the enemy closes in. • Units can now change formation while an unattached general or artillery battery shares their hex. • Artillery batteries now join infantry units correctly. • Movement and attack highlights now appear co
14 Aug 2026Developer post
Game Update v6.0.0
Return to the opening campaigns of the American Civil War with a substantial new update for Civil War: Bull Run 1861. Version 6.0.0 includes a more capable computer opponent, targeted mission fixes, and a more reliable game experience. What’s new The computer opponent has been im
Return to the opening campaigns of the American Civil War with a substantial new update for Civil War: Bull Run 1861. Version 6.0.0 includes a more capable computer opponent, targeted mission fixes, and a more reliable game experience.
What’s new

The computer opponent has been improved.
Bull Run now has revised march deadlines, force balance and battlefield routing, giving the Union attack a credible path to victory.
Buck Hill has a revised objective deadline and force balance so the mission can be won.
Bloody Hill has revised Union force strength so the mission can be won.
Stability and reliability have been improved throughout the game.
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01 Nov 2024Developer post
Game Update v5.1.0
We've just updated the game to the latest version of the HexWar Engine. This includes various bug fixes and performance improvements!
14 Aug 2023Developer post
Civil War: Atlanta 1864 out now!
The latest instalment of our American Civil War game series, Civil War: Atlanta 1864 , is now available on Steam! The new game consists of: 7 mission ‘Tutorial’ campaign, played as Union. 4 mission ‘Rebel Yell’ Campaign. Key events from May 9th – May 15th. 5 mission ‘Bayonets and
13 Oct 2021Developer post
Civil War: Bull Run 1861 version 3.0.2 Update
Fix: Some sound effects not playing following the last update.
18 Sep 2021Developer post
Civil War: Bull Run v3.0.1 Update
Change: Updated some button background images. Change: Updates button highlights. Change: Improved A.I. opponent. Change: Updated the combat capabilities of Cavalry armed only with Pistols. Fix: Issue with game hanging at the Victory and Defeat displays. Fix: Missing some mount d
11 May 2018Developer post
Achievements
Added Achievements to the game. Any issues let us know at [email protected]
24 Apr 2018Developer post
Update
Fixed the enemy loss meter not working properly. Any issues let us know at [email protected]
08 Mar 2018Developer post
Update
Add: A whole new way to play, 'Historical Mode'. This is now an option on starting a new mission. Add: Change log for all updates in the latest edition of the game. Add: Change log to the help menu. Change: Some minor tweaks to the UI.
08 Mar 2018Developer post
Update
Add: A whole new way to play, 'Historical Mode'. This is now an option on starting a new mission. Add: Change log for all updates in the latest edition of the game. Add: Change log to the help menu. Change: Some minor tweaks to the UI.
24 Jul 2017Developer post
Patch 1
This update fixes an issue where the game could crash when shooting some units. Thanks for your feedback, if there are anymore issues please email [email protected] ~ The HexWar Games Team
24 Jul 2017Developer post
Patch 1
This update fixes an issue where the game could crash when shooting some units. Thanks for your feedback, if there are anymore issues please email [email protected] ~ The HexWar Games Team