Hotfix 5.2.3 focuses on stability improvements, AI behavior refinements in battles, and numerous visual and UI bug fixes across various factions.
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▲Buffs3
- Battle AI
- AI-controlled Lords will no longer withdraw from ambushes if they have a high probability of winning.
- Reinforcements now join the fight more quickly when the main army is engaged in melee.
- AI now synchronizes river assault groups based on player positioning, preventing units from being picked off one by one at different crossings.
▼Nerfs1
- SlaaneshPleasure Hunt:Fixed a bug where the 'Pleasure Hunt' activity could apply its effects multiple times.multiple→single
✚Bug fixes3
- Tomb KingsProvince control levels no longer impact recruitment costs, as Tomb Kings do not incur these costs.variable→0 gold
- Performance
- Fixed rare crashes related to resolved dilemmas in the event feed and disbanding units from Waaagh armies.
- Fixed a freeze/crash occurring when Nakai creates more than 254 settlements.
◆Other changes4
- Battle AIThe AI is now less likely to use the General unit for solo harassment or outflanking, preventing high-value leaders from being isolated.
- Ikit ClawStar-Metal Talons:Removed vanguard deployment from Star-Metal Talons for Warp Grinders as they already possess this attribute.Added→Removed
- General
- Added help page buttons to Nurgle Plagues and Tamurkhan's Chieftains panels.
- Fixed a bug where characters moved large distances after razing settlements; now they move a set number of hexes based on army survival.random→fixed hex
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Patch history
- →Hotfix 7.0.1Dec 7, 2025 · 7mo
Hotfix 7.0.1 addresses critical progression and UI bugs within the Dechala campaign.
- Hotfix 6.3.4Nov 6, 2025 · 8mo
Hotfix 6.3.4 focuses on AI behavior improvements for Chaos Dwarfs, Ogre Kingdoms, and Golgfag Maneater, alongside general battle and campaign fixes.
+2→ - →Hotfix 6.2.2Jul 8, 2025 · 12mo
Hotfix 6.2.2 provides improvements to the Warriors of Chaos campaign AI and general battle balance updates.
- Hotfix 6.2.1Jun 24, 2025 · 13mo
Hotfix 6.2.1 introduces balance changes to the Books of Khorne, adds the Chalice of Malfleur item, and implements various quality-of-life and stability fixes across campaign and battle.
+8→ - Hotfix 6.1.5Jun 3, 2025 · 13mo
Hotfix 6.1.5 focuses on stability fixes, quest battle corrections, and critical gameplay adjustments for Wood Elves, Ogres, and Chaos Dwarfs.
+5→ - →Hotfix 6.1.4May 20, 2025 · 14mo
Hotfix 6.1.4 focuses on stability and bug fixes, including AI army movement display, Ogre Camp spawn locations, and various skill and trait corrections.
- →Hotfix 6.1.1Mar 27, 2025 · 16mo
Hotfix 6.1.1 primarily addresses stability issues related to mod loading and incorrect mod detection.
- Hotfix 6.0.4Jan 28, 2025 · 17mo
Hotfix 6.0.4 focuses on stability improvements, fixing numerous crashes, and resolving various campaign and battle bugs, including Ogre recruitment and AI clumping.
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