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Paradox Tinto · Paradox Interactive·$59.99
May 8, 2026 · 2w ago

Hotfix 1.2.1 out now

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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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Europa Universalis V · May 8, 2026
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Patch history

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  1. Hotfix 1.2.3 Out Now + Progress Update
    May 15, 2026 · 1w
    +63
  2. Hotfix 1.1.10
    Mar 17, 2026 · 2mo
    1
  3. Hotfix 1.0.11
    Jan 20, 2026 · 4mo
    +1
  4. Hotfix 1.0.9
    Dec 4, 2025 · 5mo
  5. Patch 1.0.7
    Nov 20, 2025 · 6mo
    +2
  6. Hotfix 1.0.6
    Nov 18, 2025 · 6mo
  7. Hotfix 1.0.4
    Nov 13, 2025 · 6mo
    +2
  8. Hotfix 1.0.3
    Nov 10, 2025 · 6mo
    +3

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