Eyes of War news & patch notes

Optimization Patch Notes Are Live | Eyes of War

This optimization patch delivers major performance and stability gains across memory usage, rendering, multiplayer sync, map systems, and core game mode reliability.

Performance and Memory Optimization

This update includes a full technical optimization pass focused on smooth large-scale battles and lower hardware requirements.

• VRAM usage reduced from 12GB to 3GB • RAM usage reduced from 2.5 GB to 1.5GB • Draw call refactoring improves FPS by 15 to 20 percent in 500 plus unit engagements • UI sprite packing and trail optimization reduce GPU overhead • Multi-threaded job system moves cloth and cape physics to worker threads • LOD optimization and shader pre-caching reduce combat micro-stutters • Target distribution and wall construction systems now stutter less • DLSS upscaling method stability issues got fixed!

Network and Multiplayer Fixes

Multiplayer reliability has been improved through backend and sync-level changes.

• Network backend updated for better stability and lower latency • Fixed cavalry desync where wall archers could slide during multiplayer matches • Horse and camel animation paths optimized to improve network performance

Map and Environment Refinements

Map-specific blockers, fog behavior, and visual artifact issues were addressed.

• Fixed a critical Flatriver issue that blocked building placement • Resolved a persistent fog of war memory leak • Fixed fog visuals staying blue on specific maps • Corrected general fog of war logic errors • Fixed nature renderer activation in battle mode • Resolved North Castle flicker and reduced DLSS-related artifacts

Game Modes and Stability

Multiple game flow problems were fixed to improve long sessions and mode transitions.

• Survival mode loading hangs significantly mitigated • Fixed collision issue where players could get stuck behind walls after a finisher • Corrected battle and arena logic errors during character selection • Tutorial loading stability improved to prevent infinite loading hangs • AI source finding and pathfinding optimized after bandit archer interactions

General Bug Fixes

Additional quality of life and reliability improvements are now live.

• Fixed post-game issue where mouse cursor did not reappear after matches • Save and load operations optimized to reduce lag spikes in long sessions

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The optimization patch is now live. Update Eyes of War to experience smoother battles, lower memory usage, and a more stable multiplayer experience.

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Based on valuable feedback from our players, we’ve released a new hotfix for Eyes of War, aimed at making the first-time experience smoother and more beginner-friendly. This update reduces certain challenges in the introductory tutorial and includes a few small but impactful fixes. Here’s what’s been addressed:

• Exiting the game during the introductory tutorial no longer causes the tutorial to be mandatory on the next launch.

• Enemy difficulty has been reduced in both the introductory and standard tutorials.

• The soldier spawned for the first encounter in the intro tutorial is now removed after that encounter ends.

• Several localization issues have been fixed.

We’ve made a series of small but impactful fixes and optimizations to improve the overall gameplay feel and stability. Here’s what’s included

Optimization

• Arrow placement and bow movement animations have been optimized

• Archer's bow-drawing mechanic has been refined

• Catapult firing reaction animations have been optimized

• Molotov throwing and movement mechanics have been improved

• Ranger spawner archer behavior inside buildings has been optimized

• Soldier decision-making system updated

• Villager animation selection logic updated

• Some camera shake effects have been optimized

• UI crosshair movement has been refined

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where music would cut off when too many sounds played simultaneously; distant sounds have been lowered

• Fixed a bug that occurred when the battering ram was destroyed

• Rare visual bug when a wall is destroyed has been fixed

• Resolved a visual glitch causing random white artifacts on the map

Thanks for your continued support and feedback, see you on the battlefield!

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We’ve fixed some minor issues in Eyes of War. Various bugs affecting the player experience in Survival and Strategy modes have been addressed. We’ve also made improvements to AI behavior. You can find all the details below!

• Fixed mine placement errors on the Frozen Harbor map.

• Resolved an issue where the “Major Donation” upgrade on the Survival mode's permanent upgrade screen did not function properly.

• Fixed a bug that occurred after selecting the “Max Health +25” card during the wave 6 upgrade selection in Survival mode.

• Fixed a bug where AI units attacked walls and gates incorrectly in Singleplayer Strategy mode.

• Adjusted the scale of the resource UI elements above the mine camp in TPS view during Strategy mode.

• Fixed an issue where buildings were not highlighted when entering their range in TPS view during Strategy mode.

• Fixed a bug where the AI would build walls on top of buildings on the Frozen Harbor map.

• Corrected localization errors in the top-left information panel in Strategy mode.

• Fixed gate-related issues in Strategy mode.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback, see you on the battlefield!

Improvements

• Fixed death animation issue for bandits in bandit camps.
• Updated tutorial navigation for the new UI bar.
• Resolved issues when returning to the main menu from in-game.
• Fixed issue in the tutorial where cavalry units produced were not being counted.
• Made various performance improvements.
• Adjusted walkable area for archers on top of castles.
• New UI elements added for the Strategy map.
• Added feature in bandit camps where they now adopt the team color of the capturing player.
• Minor optimization changes made to bandit camps.
• Small improvements were made to the Frozen Harbor map.
• Fixed directional behavior for bandits when returning to idle positions
• Adjusted rendering order for throwable objects to appear correctly behind fog.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed missing death sound at the end of the game in Survival mode.
• Fixed localization issues found in Survival mode.
• Fixed cursor disappearing in the perk selection screen in Survival mode.
• Fixed issue where character panel lighting turned off when entering the main menu and re-entering Survival mode.
• Fixed issue where collected souls were not saved for the next game in Survival mode.
• Fixed issue where characters couldn’t execute finishers in Survival mode.
• Fixed issue where kill info overlapped with other UI elements in Survival mode.
• Fixed RTS-TPS transition bugs on the "Frozen Harbor" map in Strategy mode.
• Fixed issue where AI placed walls in incorrect positions on the "Frozen Harbor" map in Strategy mode.
• Fixed issue where walls couldn't be placed on the "Serpent Pass" map in Strategy mode.
• Fixed incorrect button positioning in the upgrade panel in Survival mode.
• Fixed issue where the key UI would not return after clearing all upgrades in the permanent upgrade screen in Survival mode.
• Fixed issue where perk values were not displayed on perks that grant keys in Survival mode.
• Fixed issue in singleplayer Strategy mode where a new wall could be built over a destroyed wall corner.
• Fixed debris getting stuck under terrain after a wall corner was destroyed in Strategy mode.
• Fixed issue where the camera would clip under the terrain after the controlled character died in Survival mode.
• Fixed bugs related to the “Last Breath” permanent upgrade in the “Hall of Permanent Power” panel in Survival mode.
• Fixed material issues with archer units when selecting the red color for the Veridia faction.

NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS

Survival Mode

• Survival Arena mode offers a new combat experience where players select unique characters and fight to survive against endless enemy waves.
• Each wave becomes increasingly difficult, featuring different enemy types with unique strengths and weaknesses.
• Defeating enemies grants XP. Upon leveling up, players choose from a selection of randomly offered temporary Perks.
• Perks come in four rarity tiers: Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary.
• Enemies may drop loot containing health restoration, XP boosts, or temporary buffs.
• Loot is automatically collected when approached.
• Every 5 waves, a Market Screen appears where players can purchase temporary battle buffs (Battle Blessings) with gold or refresh choices using the "Dice Mechanic."
• At the end of the game, performance statistics (waves survived, kill count, damage dealt/taken, XP and gold collected) are summarized.
• Players can unlock permanent bonuses with earned resources, which apply to all future matches.

Game Economy & Balancing Improvements

🆕 Dedicated Workforce Technology

• Decoupled Worker Assignment Adding workers to Lumber Camps and Mining Camps is no longer tied to Age advancements.
• Improved Laborwork Tech Research the Improved Laborwork technology directly at a Lumber Camp or Mining Camp to unlock +2 workers for each of those buildings.
• Tech-Driven Strategy This change lets you plan workforce growth via your tech path, adding more depth to building specialization.
• The durability of mine resources has been increased.
• The durability of tree resources has been decreased.
• Mining collection speeds have been rebalanced.
• Resource requirements for Age Advancement have been updated.

🧙 New Characters & Integrations

• Four new characters have been added, complete with all animations and system integrations: Silveria: Maceman Norvion: Huscarl Solvong: Samurai Veridia: Knight
• The Huscarl character no longer appears with a cape on their back.

📘 Updated Tutorial

• A brand-new tutorial has been prepared for first-time players.
• Compared to the previous version, it offers a shorter and more focused introduction.

🗺️ Map Updates

• Frozen Harbor and Serpent's Pass maps have been completely reworked.
• New Bandit Camps have been integrated.
• The "Suppuku" (self-sacrifice/harakiri) animation for the Samurai character has been disabled in Arena and Survival modes.

🤸 Dodge System Update

• Dodge animations have been revamped for smoother and more realistic movements.
• Previously, dodging was limited to forward, backward, left, and right. Now, dodging is possible in 8 directions: Front-Right / Front-Left Back-Right / Back-Left

⛏️ Resource Management Automation

• Upon construction, mine buildings now default to focusing on Stone resources.
• Afterwards, each new mine building will automatically follow this resource cycle: Gold → Iron → Stone → Gold → ... Players can manually select resource types at any time.

🎥 Camera Improvements

🆕 New Dynamic Height Camera System

• Terrain-Aware Collision The camera now dynamically adjusts its height to avoid clipping through elevated terrain (mountains, hills) in both Strategy and Battle modes.
• Improved Target Focus Fixed vertical alignment issues when locking onto characters—your view stays smooth and accurate.
• Customizable Rotation Speed Use the mouse scroll wheel to fine-tune camera rotation speed on-the-fly, fully respecting your global sensitivity setting.

🏗️ New Structure Info Panel

🆕 Enhanced Building UI On-Hover Info

• Detailed On-Hover Panels Hovering over any structure in the Building UI now brings up a rich information panel with context-specific details.
• Unit Production Preview For unit-producing buildings (Barracks, Archery Range, Stable), the panel lists all trainable units and their key stats at a glance.

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Fixed an issue where a single soldier would not move when issued a sprint command in strategy mode.
• Corrected localization errors in the Mine Camp technology.
• Fixed errors caused by repeatedly clicking the technology tab in resource camps.
• Fixed an issue where changing resources during the tutorial incorrectly increased the resource count.
• AI on Easy difficulty now properly produces soldiers.
• Fixed the issue where the "Under Attack" alert would persist after structures were destroyed.
• Corrected UI (user interface) errors on the main menu.
• Fixed sprite (visual) errors that occurred during group character selections.
• Fixed animation glitches for the Blade Master character during dodging.
• Resolved the issue where players would always take damage during a dodge action.

New Game Mode: Survive Mode

4 New Playable Characters Are Arriving

• Solvong Samurai – Deadly discipline
• Veridia Knight – The iron will of an honorable knight
• Silveria Maceman – A fearless master of the mace
• Norvion Huscarl – A mighty warrior

Maps Reworked from the Ground Up!

• Frozen Harbor – Redesigned for chilling encounters
• Serpent Pass – Updated for fresh tactical opportunities

FPS Mode Dodge Animations Enhanced

And many more...

IMPROVEMENTS

• Pressing S walks the character backward without rotating.
• Left/right turns now include realistic, step-based rotation no more instant spinning.

• Command type
• Duration of engagement
• Enemy unit size
• Risk level
• Building priority
• Target type (e.g., infantry, siege)

BUG FIXES

• Fixed movement issues with battering rams.
• Fixed damage output issues for battering rams in multiplayer mode.
• Fixed UI issues where the TAB command didn’t close gate UI in multiplayer.
• Fixed crashes during siege battles involving siege units in multiplayer mode.
• Fixed issue where old saves were deleted after saving and exiting in singleplayer strategy mode.
• Fixed pathfinding errors causing units to move in different directions when ordered onto walls.
• Fixed incorrect horse spawn positions after loading a saved game.
• Fixed incorrect unit formations after loading a save.
• Fixed material issues with catapult crew units.
• Fixed missing "Win - Lose" panel after battle mode ends.
• Fixed incorrect spawn positions for siege units.
• Fixed an issue where bandits attacked from inside the battering ram.
• Fixed tutorial task bug preventing resource gathering task completion.
• Fixed an issue in singleplayer strategy mode where AI could not produce units.
• Fixed gate UI issues in strategy mode.
• Fixed material issues in Solvong faction buildings.
• Fixed various catapult-related bugs.
• Fixed notification bugs in strategy mode.
• Fixed issues related to the battering ram.
• Fixed language-related issues.
• Fixed unit formation problems.

Improvements

• Battering Ram has been added to the game.
• Catapult model has been updated.
• Catapult attack reaction has been added.
• Ballista models have been updated.
• Ballista attack reaction has been polished.
• Aiming while controlling the Ballista has been made heavier and polished.
• The hit feedback of the Ballista bolt has been improved.
• Archer death behavior upon castle collapse has been updated, and the floating-in-air issue has been fixed.
• Battering Ram has been adjusted to fit the group and formation system.
• Changes have been made to the internet synchronization system.
• Fixed a bug where the catapult ball remained permanently in the tutorial.
• Fog of War calculation performance has been improved.
• Fog of War visual quality has been enhanced.
• Rendering performance of environment textures on some maps has been improved.
• Overload issues based on quality settings have been optimized.
• Fixed a crash issue that prevented the game from reopening after crashes due to quality settings.
• Surface textures beneath buildings and walls have been improved.
• Wall selection has been made easier.
• Repair action can now continue after the initial repair.
• Destroyed walls can now be repaired after 5 seconds.
• Fixed a bug where the crossbow bolt sound could be heard from everywhere.
• Veridia's Knight unit has been updated.
• Construction effects of Veridia's Market building have been fixed.
• Missing "Building Completed" sounds have been added to Archery Range, Siege Workshop, and Lumber Camp.
• Construction sound effects have been lowered in volume.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where towers couldn’t be destroyed in strategy mode.
• Fixed a crash during battles with AI in singleplayer strategy mode.
• Fixed an issue in singleplayer strategy mode where walls could be repaired before the repair preview appeared.
• Fixed an issue in the tutorial "Defend Your City" mission where archers didn’t walk onto walls.
• Fixed a bug that allowed building structures on destroyed walls in strategy mode.
• Fixed errors that occurred when repairing destroyed walls in strategy mode.
• Fixed a bug that allowed repairing walls before the cooldown period ended in strategy mode.
• Fixed an issue where catapult projectiles remained after destroying walls in the tutorial.
• Fixed an issue where wall corners couldn’t be repaired.
• Fixed Ballista arrow speed inconsistencies based on charge level.
• Fixed an issue with soldier health bar shadows.
• Fixed material issues on the Knight character.
• Fixed edge problems on walls.
• Fixed the problem of being able to repair an already repaired wall.
• Fixed an issue where damaged walls could be built over again.
• Fixed animation issues in training mode.
• Fixed UI bugs in strategy mode.
• Fixed structure preview errors.
• Fixed issues with catapult projectiles.
• Fixed various wall repair issues.

NEW FEATURES

A COMMAND EXPERIENCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

IMPROVEMENTS

• Improved ground textures under buildings.
• Optimized grass and prop density based on quality settings.
• Optimized the quality settings adjustment system.
• Removed unused options in graphics and quality settings for better performance.
• Optimized shader processing load.
• Optimized character model bone structures.
• Updated compression algorithms for some animations to improve performance.
• Fixed visual effect issues showing unit destinations when exiting buildings.
• Optimized terrain rendering under buildings.
• Improved the camera-facing object system.
• Added culling for animations in both singleplayer and multiplayer to reduce performance load.
• Cached frequently updated variables to reduce performance strain.
• Moved certain internet-based processes to local execution for performance and network optimization.
• Optimized resource distribution system.
• Implemented memory pooling for data structures to reduce frame drops.
• Added a high ping indicator.
• Updated mine points to prevent workers from getting stuck.
• Fixed an issue where some particles were not visible in multiplayer.
• Fixed bugs related to finishing moves being applied to two players at once or by dead units.
• Fixed and optimized the group system.
• Fixed desync issues where multiplayer characters appeared in different positions on different players' screens.
• AI now has population and build restrictions.
• Added race-specific voice lines when issuing commands in strategy mode via TAB.
• Updated Strategy Map UI.
• Fixed a glitch in building placement that caused rapid red-green flashing.
• Fixed an issue that made selecting wall objects difficult.
• Added build limits for structures.
• Adjusted stone consumption limits for wall construction and updated the UI.
• Fixed an issue where enemies could control player gates.
• Improved visual animations for wall construction.
• Updated shields.
• Fixed a visual issue causing terrain under buildings to appear white.
• Added sounds to indicate completed building construction.
• Adjusted overall sound levels.
• Reduced frequency of horse sounds.

BUG FIXES

• Fixed material issues on buildings in Frozen Harbor.
• Fixed a gate issue in Multiplayer Strategy mode.
• Fixed archer attack animation bugs in multiplayer.
• Fixed an issue where UI elements wouldn't close for spectators in Multiplayer Strategy mode.
• Fixed text display issues in Strategy mode UI.
• Fixed an issue where grouped units attacked structures incorrectly in Strategy mode.
• Fixed a wall destruction issue in Multiplayer Strategy mode.
• Fixed structure preview bugs.
• Fixed worker pathfinding issues in mining camps.
• Fixed a delay in troop response to orders in Strategy mode.
• Fixed overlapping soldier voice lines in Strategy mode.
• Fixed a UI bug causing a large warning sign when attempting to build walls on top of existing ones.
• Fixed an issue where grass disappeared on the Tutorial Map at ultra settings.
• Fixed minimap icon size issues for mining camps.
• Fixed an issue where the bowstring animation broke for Silveria horse archers after firing.
• Fixed navigation mesh errors on the Barren Dunes map.
• Fixed a UI bug that incorrectly displayed command prompts when approaching enemy gates in TPS mode.

Improvements

• Optimized the wall construction system.
• The wall construction system has been revamped. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44061464/e055b62e66970df182a9de15b753172ae0a16ae2.gif
• Adjustments have been made to the UI for changing gate states in RTS mode.
• Added visual feedback for trees that will be destroyed when placing new structures in build mode.
• Instead of receiving a notification for each individual wall piece, a single notification is now displayed.
• Captured resource points are now visually indicated on the minimap.
• Minimap icons for resource points have been updated.
• Fixed bugs caused by excessive left-right clicking during wall construction.
• Optimized animations for horses and camels in cavalry structures.
• Adjusted in-game sound intensity and audibility range.
• Removed upgrade sounds from non-castle structures.
• Added sound effects for arrows flying in mid-air.
• Reduced stuttering when issuing new commands to grouped soldiers.
• Reduced stuttering in the target distribution system.
• General optimization of soldier character behavior.
• Pathfinding system optimizations implemented.
• Fixed errors occurring in finisher animations.
• Optimized single-player modes including Strategy, Arena, Battle, and Tutorial.

Bug Fixes

• UI bugs have been fixed.
• Fixed an issue in multiplayer strategy mode where building burn effects were not visible on the client side.
• Fixed bugs occurring after collecting resource points in strategy mode.
• Fixed VFX issues in Battle and Arena modes.
• Fixed AI-related finisher animation issues.
• Fixed wall preview issues.
• Fixed bow-drawing animation issues.
• Fixed AI attack issues.
• Fixed minimap icon issues.
• Fixed wall destruction issues in multiplayer mode.
• Fixed attack-related problems with soldiers.
• Fixed Molotov-related issues for archers.
• Fixed several language-related problems.
• Fixed death animation issues for archers in multiplayer mode.
• Fixed burning structure issues in strategy mode.
• Fixed high-volume issue in the main menu.
• Fixed problems with finishing animations.
• Fixed notification issues in strategy mode.
• Fixed issue preventing archers from dealing damage at very close range.
• Fixed additional language problems in strategy mode.
• Fixed an issue causing archers to shake while attacking.
• Fixed AI issue where multiple mining camps were being built on top of each other in strategy mode.
• Fixed an issue where walls could be built around bandit camps.
• Fixed incorrect text issues.
• Fixed worker-related issues in strategy mode (woodcutters and miners).
• Fixed wall collision issues in strategy mode.

• Catapult buildings have been revamped.
• Cavalry buildings have been revamped.
• Infantry buildings have been revamped.
• Archer Tower has been revamped.
• Ballista Tower has been revamped.
• The colors of walls, ballista, and archer towers are now more harmonious!

Improvements and Bug Fixes

Gate Locking System

Control Methods

Other Improvements

• Added sword collision effects.
• Mounted units will slow down when taking damage.
• Improved visual effects for commands given in TPS mode.
• Enhanced visual effects for target points emerging from military buildings.
• Added randomness to group members' enemy detection mechanics.
• Optimized Arena and Battle modes for single-player gameplay.
• Improved the building preview system.
• Tower structures have been completely revamped.
• Fixed navigable area issues on Barren Dunes and Serpent Pass maps.
• General improvements and bug fixes applied to all buildings.
• Troop grouping panel added.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed wall positioning issues.
• Resolved the bowstring issue for the Veridia main castle archer.
• Corrected localization errors in Silveria faction technologies.
• Fixed Tutorial UI issues.
• Solved the main castle progress bar problem.
• Addressed Multiplayer Battle Mode login issues.
• Fixed UI issues appearing when gates were destroyed in Strategy Mode.
• Solved Multiplayer Strategy Mode errors.
• Corrected Norvion faction statue technology preview error.
• Fixed bugs in Barren Dunes map.
• Addressed Multiplayer Arena issues.
• Resolved Infantry attack animation issues.
• Fixed Elephant Archer shooting problems.
• Addressed problems in Arena Mode.
• Corrected Norvion faction building preview errors.
• Solved group movement issues for Elephant Archers.
• Fixed Silveria faction material problems.
• Resolved the issue where burning effects on structures would not end properly.
• Addressed the problem of not being able to build walls near towers in the Veridia faction.
• Fixed network connection issues.
• Resolved minimap errors.

What is the Age Advancement?

Age Advancement Breakdown

🔥 Age I: Ember Age

⚔️ Age II: Legion Age

🏰 Age III: Dominion Age

Our Approach to Balancing

Improvements and Bug Fixes:

• Fixed UI issues with unit groups assigned to number keys.
• Resolved tower placement issues for the Norvion faction.
• Fixed cursor moving to secondary screens in different display modes.
• Corrected the bug where soldiers could walk over destroyed walls or gates.
• Resolved the issue preventing ramp construction after destroying a tower on walls.
• Fixed the Veridia statue technology issue.
• Addressed invisible AI towers in strategy mode.
• Corrected material issues in Norvion buildings in strategy mode.
• Fixed the problem where crossbow units would shoot the ground when far away.
• Resolved UI issues with building interfaces in strategy mode.
• Fixed worker units getting stuck in rocks on the Barren Dunes map.
• Corrected health bar positioning issues in strategy mode.
• Solved the problem in the tutorial's lumber collection task.
• Addressed the issue causing characters to deal double damage with a single hit.
• Fixed visual issues with gate iron bars in strategy mode.
• Optimized control code for the Sword Camel unit.
• Added more variety to camera shake effects during attacks.
• Corrected soldiers getting stuck during formation battles.
• Fixed the issue where some characters dealt multiple damage in a single hit.
• Enhanced indicators showing where units would move when exiting buildings.
• Added the ability to send units directly onto walls from buildings.
• Made visual changes to certain structures of the Veridia, Solvong, and Norvion factions.
• Improved Ranger formations.
• Fixed issues in the tutorial related to wood and stone gathering tasks.
• Corrected positioning issues in Finisher animations and smoothed out camera transitions.
• The attack input of the archers has been changed.
• Sound has been added for arrows whooshing through the air.

Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed an issue where the win screen would not appear after completing a battle mode game.
• Fixed errors occurring when destroying a rampart while soldiers were on top of it.
• Fixed burning building animations not extinguishing properly.
• Fixed Catapult building health bar issues.
• Fixed an issue preventing new buildings from being placed where old ones were destroyed.
• Fixed multiplayer particle errors.
• Fixed decal issues.
• Fixed the ability to walk on destroyed walls in strategy mode.
• Fixed problems with the mounted archer’s bow and arrows.
• Fixed visual issues with the catapult machine's burning technology.
• Fixed language issues in the strategy mode lobby.
• Fixed the main castles' health bars not appearing in strategy mode.
• Fixed language problems in the unit selection screen of Arena mode.
• Fixed ballista arrows not being visible.
• Changed the arrow trail effect and fixed the visibility issue.
• Adjusted mounted characters within Molotov range for better alignment.
• Fixed errors in the firing mechanism of buildings under European technology.
• Added missing feedback when dealing damage to workers with arrows.
• Fixed the issue where mounted archers incorrectly drew their arrows.
• Added randomness to archers’ accuracy based on movement for a more realistic aiming system.
• Optimized LOD for Silveria cavalry riders.
• Optimized the throwing system.
• Synced health bars with building destruction animations.

Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed an issue where soldiers would get stuck inside rocks in battle mode maps.
• Resolved a problem with character transition effects.
• Fixed an issue with death animations.
• Fixed the problem where building health bars remained visible in strategy mode.
• Resolved the issue where health bars stayed open after construction was completed.
• Fixed minimap bugs.
• Fixed the main castle issue on the Flatriver map.
• Updated battle mode maps. Soldiers will no longer get stuck inside rocks during formation.

Fixes & Improvements

• Catapults now deal different damage based on their distance from the impact point.
• Improvements to group attack mechanics.
• Fixed AI behavior issues for archer units.
• Resolved a bug in Tears of River & Sands of Destiny maps in Battle mode where soldiers got stuck on rocks at the start of the round.
• Improved camera-ground distance control system.
• Fixed accessory issues for bandits.
• Resolved bugs that occurred when buildings leveled up.
• Fixed an issue where walls displayed incorrect health values during construction.

Valentine’s Day Special Content

Fixes & Improvements

• You can now see which buildings your construction collides with, allowing for more precise placement.
• You will receive warnings when trying to build in unsuitable areas.
• Fixed an issue where clicking on an already built structure while in building mode would open its panel.
• Buildings will now start with low health and gradually regenerate to full.
• Fixed an issue where enemy buildings and units constructed after discovery were still visible on the minimap.
• Various minimap-related bug fixes have been implemented.
• Fixed an issue where structures could be placed inside rocks on the Barren Dunes map.
• Fixed preview issues with corner sections of walls.
• Fixed an issue where ballista shots would pass through walls.
• Fixed a color issue with Solvong Guardian units.
• Fixed issues occurring after Bandit Archers attacked.
• Fixed a material issue with the Solvong Guardian unit.
• Fixed an issue in Strategy Mode where walls couldn't be built due to an insufficient wood error.
• Fixed Arabic localization errors.
• Improved the Group System for better functionality.

Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed Arabic localization errors.
• Resolved an issue with build damage particles.
• Rebalanced Wall Technology health.
• Fixed disappearing environment objects on certain maps.
• Adjusted the priority of units throwing torches at buildings.
• Archers now attack buildings with arrows instead of torches.
• Fixed enemy AI's vision issues.
• Resolved technology-related errors in defensive structures.
• Fixed an issue where AI did not attack buildings.
• Fixed enemy visibility issues in Battle and Tutorial modes.
• Resolved fog-related bugs.
• Fixed localization errors.
• Addressed an issue where units couldn’t walk onto corner walls in Strategy mode.
• Archers can now attack enemies on ladders.
• Fixed an issue where catapults could not attack units too close to them.
• Resolved ranged units' attack issues.
• Fixed an issue where enemies in Training mode were not visible in RTS mode.
• Adjusted worker movement animations.
• Fixed enemy archer death animation issues in Multiplayer Arena mode.
• Resolved an error in the death animations of bandits in Multiplayer Strategy mode.

Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed an animation bug when mounted archers received an attack command.
• Fixed an issue where population did not decrease when houses were destroyed.
• Fixed the camera starting at an incorrect angle at the beginning of the game.
• Fixed various vision-related bugs.
• Fixed an issue where health bars on structures were not displayed.
• Fixed attack animation errors in AI behavior.
• Fixed material issues in Maceman and Samurai characters.
• Fixed various issues related to saved games.
• Fixed flag issues in Green Garden Arena and certain factions.
• Fixed an issue where the flag would not display correctly after defeating the Bandit Camp in the Solvong faction.
• Fixed a misalignment issue with fire effects on burning buildings.
• Fixed an issue where minimap markers for units and buildings that should be hidden were visible.
• Fixed an issue where the flags of captured Bandit Camps in the Solvong faction incorrectly displayed as belonging to Norvion.
• Adjusted molotov hit locations for miner buildings.
• Fixed an animation issue with arena flags.
• Fixed walls and towers in the save system.
• Now, resources spent on queued orders are refunded in saved games.
• Fixed an issue where arrows could not pass through open gates.

Gameplay Improvements

• CTRL + 0-9 keybinds can now be used to create unit groups.
• Passive income from the market is now displayed in the UI.
• Improved the smoothness of music transitions.

Roadmap

More to Come!

Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed an issue where the Molotov throw would abruptly stop while running toward the target.
• Changed the shield particle effect when taking damage.
• Added right-to-left text support for Arabic and updated its localization.
• Made visual improvements to castle ground textures.
• Updated minimap commands – you can now issue sequential orders directly from the minimap.
• Fixed localization issues in the strategy mode building info UI.
• Resolved UI issues in the tutorial mode.
• Fixed a text issue related to population in strategy mode.
• Fixed a font issue in Chinese localization.
• Building previews color have been changed.