Patch history

1. Sep 12, 2024·Hotfix 5.2.4

   • ≈🎯BehaviorAmbush Responseretreat threshold—→75%

     Clarified that any AI army (not just Lords) will not withdraw from an ambush if its army strength is at least 75% of the attacker's strength.

     clarification

   • ≈🐛Bug fixRetreat Logicstability

     The team is investigating an issue where armies may retreat a second time in the same turn, leading to total army wipeout.

     investigating

2. Sep 10, 2024·Hotfix 5.2.3+3

   • ≈🎯BehaviorGeneral behavior

     The AI is now less likely to use the General unit for solo harassment or outflanking, preventing high-value leaders from being isolated.

     behavior

   • ▲🎯BehaviorAmbush withdrawal

     AI-controlled Lords will no longer withdraw from ambushes if they have a high probability of winning.

     behavior

   • ▲🎯BehaviorReinforcement speed

     Reinforcements now join the fight more quickly when the main army is engaged in melee.

     behavior

   • ▲🎯BehaviorRiver assault synchronization

     AI now synchronizes river assault groups based on player positioning, preventing units from being picked off one by one at different crossings.

     behavior

3. Oct 12, 2023·Total War: WARHAMMER III - Hotfix 4.0.5+2

   • ▲🎯Behaviormelee target selection

     AI melee units are now less indecisive when in contact with multiple enemies, meaning they will drop attack orders less frequently.

     Fixed indecisiveness

   • ▲🎯Behaviorunit assignment

     AI will now prioritize the main engagement rather than sending a disproportionate number of units to chase outlying enemy units.

     Fixed over-committing to outriders