Civil War: 1862

HexWar Games · Hunted Cow Games

Released: Oct 6, 2016
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Last updated: 10 Sep 2026, 12:39 GMT

Updates & announcements

19 posts

19 Aug 2026Developer post
Game Update v6.1.0
Command and support units should now behave more reliably throughout the campaign. Generals separated from friendly forces will seek safety when enemy troops approach. Infantry can switch formation even when sharing ground with an unattached general or artillery battery. Artiller
Command and support units should now behave more reliably throughout the campaign.

Generals separated from friendly forces will seek safety when enemy troops approach.
Infantry can switch formation even when sharing ground with an unattached general or artillery battery.
Artillery batteries now join infantry as intended, while generals arriving with reinforcements keep their command abilities.
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01 Nov 2024Developer post
Game Update v5.0.0
We've just updated the game to the latest version of the HexWar Engine. This includes various bug fixes and performance improvements!
23 Nov 2021Developer post
Civil War: 1862 - version 4.1.3 update
Fix: The campaign names did not always display correctly in the campaign victory display.
Fix: The campaign names did not always display correctly in the campaign victory display.
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13 Oct 2021Developer post
Civil War: 1862 Version 4.1.2 Update
Fix: Some sound effects not playing following the last update.
21 Sep 2021Developer post
Civil War: 1862 v4.1.1 Update
Change: A reduction in the download size. Change: Updated the combat capabilities of Cavalry armed only with Pistols. Change: Improved A.I. opponent. Change: Updated the play balance in the 'Shiloh Church scenario'. Fix: A critical issue displaying the loss meters after the previ
Change: A reduction in the download size.
Change: Updated the combat capabilities of Cavalry armed only with Pistols.
Change: Improved A.I. opponent.
Change: Updated the play balance in the 'Shiloh Church scenario'.
Fix: A critical issue displaying the loss meters after the previous graphics update.
Fix: Missing some mount dismount button options.
Fix: An error preventing the 'Game Updates' text from appearing.
Fix: Some screen layout issues.
Fix: Invalid font selection on some buttons on some platforms.
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17 May 2018Developer post
Update.
Fix: Allen's Farm: Confederate side: Tweaked mission and corrected objective description. Fix: Savage's Station: Union side: Moved reinforcements spawn point. Any issues let us know at [email protected]
01 May 2018Developer post
Update
Fixed some achievements which were not working correctly.
15 Feb 2018Developer post
Update
Add: Shot and Shell: A new 8 mission campaign. Add: A whole new way to play, 'Historical Mode'. This is now an option on starting a new mission.
15 Feb 2018Developer post
Update
Add: Shot and Shell: A new 8 mission campaign. Add: A whole new way to play, 'Historical Mode'. This is now an option on starting a new mission.
24 Aug 2017Developer post
Update incoming!
Hello everyone! We've just released the latest patch for Civil War: 1862. This update is focussed on optimising unit animations for those on devices that may have been struggling before. We hope everyone is enjoying the game, but please let us know of any issues or ideas for the
24 Aug 2017Developer post
Update incoming!
Hello everyone! We've just released the latest patch for Civil War: 1862. This update is focussed on optimising unit animations for those on devices that may have been struggling before. We hope everyone is enjoying the game, but please let us know of any issues or ideas for the
26 Apr 2017Developer post
Second patch released!
Hello everyone! We've just released the second patch for 1862. This minor update fixes a problem on Windows machines with sound effects not playing. Hope all are enjoying the battlefields of 1862. If anyone has any suggestions for any new features or any other ideas related to Ci
26 Apr 2017Developer post
Second patch released!
Hello everyone! We've just released the second patch for 1862. This minor update fixes a problem on Windows machines with sound effects not playing. Hope all are enjoying the battlefields of 1862. If anyone has any suggestions for any new features or any other ideas related to Ci
20 Apr 2017Developer post
First Patch Released!
Hi all! We've just released the first patch for 'Civil War: 1862'! This update addresses a number of minor issues that should give a much improved gameplay experience. Fix an issue with side selection not working in "Fresh Troops" campaign. Significantly improve UI menus and alig
Hi all!
We've just released the first patch for 'Civil War: 1862'! This update addresses a number of minor issues that should give a much improved gameplay experience.

Fix an issue with side selection not working in "Fresh Troops" campaign.
Significantly improve UI menus and alignments.
Fixed campaign victory windows not displaying some elements.
We hope this will make the game experience a lot more enjoyable.
Any feedback please let us know on the forum or by emailing [email protected]
~The HexWar Team
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20 Apr 2017Developer post
First Patch Released!
Hi all! We've just released the first patch for 'Civil War: 1862'! This update addresses a number of minor issues that should give a much improved gameplay experience. Fix an issue with side selection not working in "Fresh Troops" campaign. Significantly improve UI menus and alig
Hi all!
We've just released the first patch for 'Civil War: 1862'! This update addresses a number of minor issues that should give a much improved gameplay experience.

Fix an issue with side selection not working in "Fresh Troops" campaign.
Significantly improve UI menus and alignments.
Fixed campaign victory windows not displaying some elements.
We hope this will make the game experience a lot more enjoyable.
Any feedback please let us know on the forum or by emailing [email protected]
~The HexWar Team
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01 Feb 2017Developer post
Civil War: 1861 now available!
Civil War: 1861 has just been released for PC & Mac on Steam!
01 Feb 2017Developer post
Civil War: 1861 now available!
Civil War: 1861 has just been released for PC & Mac on Steam!
26 Oct 2016Developer post
New Campaign Available!
Changes in this version include: New 8 scenario "Broken Line" campaign available. Play as either the Union or the Confederates! Savage’s station mission could sometimes end on turn 16 rather than as intended on turn 18. Thanks for supporting our games and please keep the feedback
Changes in this version include:

New 8 scenario "Broken Line" campaign available. Play as either the Union or the Confederates!
Savage’s station mission could sometimes end on turn 16 rather than as intended on turn 18.
Thanks for supporting our games and please keep the feedback coming!
~ The HexWar Games Team
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26 Oct 2016Developer post
New Campaign Available!
Changes in this version include: New 8 scenario "Broken Line" campaign available. Play as either the Union or the Confederates! Savage’s station mission could sometimes end on turn 16 rather than as intended on turn 18. Thanks for supporting our games and please keep the feedback
Changes in this version include:

New 8 scenario "Broken Line" campaign available. Play as either the Union or the Confederates!
Savage’s station mission could sometimes end on turn 16 rather than as intended on turn 18.
Thanks for supporting our games and please keep the feedback coming!
~ The HexWar Games Team
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