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May 8, 2026 · 2mo ago

Hotfix 1.2.1 out now

✦AI summary2mo

Hotfix 1.2.1 focuses on critical multiplayer connectivity fixes, performance improvements for location panels, and unit availability logic for Roman/Byzantine states.

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▲Buffs3

LegionariesReworked unlock and allowance gates to ensure players don't lose access to these units simultaneously with Cataphracts based on Societal Value directions.
CataphractsReworked unlock and allowance gates to prevent blind spots where both Cataphracts and Legionaries were unavailable.
UILocation Panel:Fixed a significant FPS drop that occurred when opening location screens, particularly for locations not owned by the player.

✚Bug fixes3

Multiplayer
- Fixed a bug preventing players from joining or hosting games if there was a mismatch in ownership of the Sacred Sites DLC.
- Implemented various Out-of-Sync (OOS) fixes to improve multiplayer stability.
AITown Specialization:Fixed a Crash-to-Desktop (CTD) issue related to AI specializing towns.

subjects affected (5)

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