Greetings, strategists of the ancient world!
We’re here to share the latest developments for Old World, including new maps, events, and gameplay refinements added in recent updates. Additionally, Old World is part of the Hooded Horse November Publisher Sale, offering 50% off the base game, 90% off Heroes of the Aegean DLC, and 30% off other DLCs until November 23rd.
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Latest Updates: New Maps, Events, and Gameplay Improvements
Since its release, Old World has continued to evolve, with recent updates bringing new content and refinements shaped by community feedback. The latest updates introduce two premade duel maps, a collection of unique events, new items, and significant gameplay adjustments. Here’s a look at the recent major additions to Old World.
New Content and Feature Highlights
- New Duel Maps: Players can experience focused, one-on-one battles with:
- Punic Duel: Recreate the rivalry between Carthage and Rome.
- Median Duel: Relive the tension between Greece and Persia in a historical context.
- Unique Events: Over 20 new narrative-driven events have been added, including four exclusive to Behind the Throne. Scenarios like Ransom, Towering Stones, Under Attack, and To Rule is to Disappoint offer deeper decision-making opportunities.
- New Items for Leaders: Eleven new items, such as the Harvest Crown, Banner of Loyalty, and Crown of the Just, now provide unique abilities to enrich gameplay and influence character interactions.
Gameplay Adjustments and Improvements
Key refinements have been implemented to improve balance, progression, and overall gameplay quality:
- Law and Tech Tree Adjustments: The progression system has been rebalanced to provide more meaningful and logical choices.
- Hall of Fame Updates: Reflect achievements and legacies more accurately, enhancing the end-of-game experience.
- Campaign Balancing: Adjustments to Rise of Carthage and Heroes of the Aegean ensure smoother pacing and progression.
- AI and Performance Optimizations: Improved AI decision-making and better performance during late-game scenarios enhance overall playability.
- Shrine Updates: Effects for shrines, such as bonuses for water tiles or unique promotions, have been reworked for better gameplay impact.
See the recent patch notes for even more details.
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Hooded Horse November Publisher Sale
As a reminder, Old World is currently available at 50% off, with Heroes of the Aegean DLC at 90% off, and other DLCs at 30% off as part of the Hooded Horse November Publisher Sale, which ends on November 23rd.
We value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts on the latest updates and gameplay adjustments. Thank you for being part of the Old World community and for your continued support.