Hotfix 1.2.3 Out Now + Progress Update
Hotfix 1.2.3 focuses on diplomacy AI and military unit fixes, while including a significant addendum of bureaucracy balance changes and event adjustments from version 1.2.2.
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▲Buffs6
- Varangian UnitsFixed an issue where Varangian units did not show up at the start of the game, though they remained unlockable in proper ages.Hidden→Visible
- ThémataIncreased manpower and levy size, and added monthly army tradition to the Thémata bureaucracy.→Increased
- Books of the BasilikáAdded a small monthly legitimacy bonus to the Books of the Basiliká bureaucracy.0→Added
- RomanitasImproved integration speed, added monthly legitimacy and cultural influence, and removed antagonism penalties.→Increased
- Latin CultureLatin and Greek cultures now start with kindred opinion of each other.Neutral→Positive
- ByzantiumA Powerful Despot:Adjusted the 'A Powerful Despot' event chain so Strumica is immediately annexed if Serbia wins it.Manual/Event→Immediate
▼Nerfs3
- Ritualistic CourtReduced annexation speed and cultural influence in the positive modifier for Ritualistic Court bureaucracy.→Reduced
- KephalaiIncreased estate enrichment and non-rural prosperity penalties in the negative modifier for Kephalai bureaucracy.→Increased
- Imperial SenateReduced parliament duration and base support for the Imperial Senate bureaucracy.→Reduced
◆Other changes2
- Enforce LandfriedeThe Enforce Landfriede diplomatic action now has proper AI weighting and can be declined, potentially leading to war with the Emperor.→Improved
- Exiles EventThe 'Exiles' event no longer fires if the origin country has under 18k population and locations have less than 12k population.Any→Pop > 18k population
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Patch history
- Patch 1.3.11Jul 16, 2026 · 1mo
Patch 1.3.11 focuses on curbing mercenary spam, adjusting trade economics for better early-game profitability, and resolving several stability crashes.
+5−3→ - [Beta Version] Patch Notes - 1.3.10Jul 7, 2026 · 1mo
Final beta patch 1.3.10 focusing on disease mechanics, institution spread adjustments, and various government and AI bugfixes.
+4−2→ - Patch 1.2.5 Out NowMay 27, 2026 · 3mo
Patch 1.2.5 focuses on stability improvements, RAM optimization for diplomacy, and critical bug fixes including a crash when forming the HRE.
+1→ - Hotfix 1.2.1 out nowMay 8, 2026 · 3mo
Hotfix 1.2.1 focuses on critical multiplayer connectivity fixes, performance improvements for location panels, and unit availability logic for Roman/Byzantine states.
+3→ - Hotfix 1.1.10Mar 17, 2026 · 5mo
Hotfix 1.1.10 focuses on critical stability fixes for bankruptcy and troop spawning, a significant combat nerf to professional units, and river network reworks for better proximity spread.
−1→ - Hotfix 1.0.11Jan 20, 2026 · 7mo
Hotfix 1.0.11 addresses critical issues regarding court character generation and AI culture assimilation calculations.
+1→ - →Hotfix 1.0.9Dec 4, 2025 · 9mo
Hotfix 1.0.9 focuses on stability improvements, primarily addressing several crash-to-desktop (CTD) issues and a game-over bug for non-settled countries.
- Patch 1.0.7Nov 20, 2025 · 9mo
Patch 1.0.7 focuses on rebalancing levies, strengthening anti-piracy naval capabilities, and adjusting estate economies.
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