Mandate Order Update Log: The Winter Solstice Expedition
Greetings, Architects of the Realm,
As the Winter Solstice approaches, bringing with it the biting chill of the season, we are thrilled to announce a major update that breathes new life—and new dangers—into our ancient world.
On December 22nd, 2025, at 10:00 AM (Server Time), the Winter Solstice Update will officially enter Open Testing.
Here is what awaits you in the frozen wilds:
🐺 A Treacherous Ecosystem of Beasts
The wilderness is no longer silent. Wolves, Bears, and Wild Boars have been introduced as fully realized threats.
Dynamic AI: These creatures now possess independent behavioral logic. They will actively roam, hunt for prey, and pursue intruders.
Survival Pressure: Resource gathering and exploration will now carry a tangible sense of danger.
Exclusive Content: We are releasing a new episode of Mandate Order: Nature Observation, taking you deep into the beasts' dens to unveil their combat mechanics and weaknesses.
🏘️ A Living, Breathing Society
We have enriched the human element of your domain.
Civilian Routines: Watch as your subjects go about their daily lives, from fetching water to attending to personal needs.
Unique Laborers: Workers now possess distinct appearances and life stories, adding a layer of "humanity" and depth to your burgeoning civilization.
❄️ A Dynamic Four-Season World
The environment reacts to the passage of time.
Visual Fidelity: Terrain and vegetation will dynamically accumulate snow in winter and melt in spring. Lighting and weather effects have been overhauled for a more cinematic, natural feel.
Vivid Details: From migrating birds to the changing colors of the trees, the world feels more alive than ever.
⚔️ Impactful Combat & Siege Warfare
The visceral thrill of battle has been amplified.
Physics-Based Combat: A new physical-plus knockback system adds weight to heavy attacks. Expect dynamic animations for charges, knockdowns, and recoveries.
Tactical Depth: Combined with the refined City Gate system and upgraded defensive siege equipment, the battlefield offers more strategic possibilities.
🛠️ Streamlined Management & UI
We have optimized the tools of empire-building.
Quality of Life: Batch building, warehouse categorization, one-click UI hiding, and free camera rotation are just a few of the improvements designed to make your expedition smoother and more immersive.
📅 Open Testing Details
We cordially invite you to join us in testing these new features.
📅 Duration: December 22nd, 2025 (10:00) — January 4th, 2026 (23:59)
⏱️ Length: 2 Weeks (Unlimited Slots)
🎮 Platform: Steam Playtest
💾 Save Data: Cloud saves and auto-saves are fully supported.
🤝 How to Join & Provide Feedback
If you are ready to answer the call of this harsh, beautiful world, here is how you can participate:
Add to Wishlist: View game page
Join the Playtest: On the store page, simply click [Mandate Order Playtest] to download the testing branch.
Voice Your Opinion:
Discord：https://discord.gg/kEkdjDbApx
Youtube：View game page
’The Solstice is upon us. The beasts are stirring. Civilization stands on the precipice.
Are you ready?
See you on the battlefield.
The Mandate Order Team