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0 A. D.: The legendary strategy returns with a new face and new enemies
Hello to all fans of antiquity and tactics! If you thought that the game 0 A.D. froze in place, then you are deeply mistaken. Developers Wildfire Games, who are working on this project as volunteers from all over the world, have just introduced Release 28 to the world, codenamed Boiorix. This is not just another update, it is an important step forward, because now the game no longer has the Alpha tag. That is, the project is considered mature enough to take its place in the hearts of millions of gamers.
The main news of this release is the emergence of a new faction. Yes, yes, those same Germanic tribes that once frightened Rome with their invasion are now available for play. We are talking about the Cymbrians, the Teutons and other Celto-Germanic tribes, united in one group of Germans. They lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle, with a flexible economy thanks to supply wagons that can even be fortified as forts. They have their own unique technologies that reduce dependence on territory, and aggressive siege units. Imagine a battle: long trains of carts, priestesses making sacrifices to the gods, and stern warriors. It looks very atmospheric and historically accurate.
What else has changed in the game?
- Civilians have become real. Previously, there were some strange female citizens there, which raised questions among historians. Now everything is fair: there are civilians (with male and female models) who support the army with the rear, and there are citizen-soldiers who go into battle. The balance of the game did not suffer from this, the statistics are the same, it’s just that the appearance became more consistent with the reality of that time.
- Fonts no longer consume memory. The developers have implemented the Freetype library. This means that the text is rendered directly during the game, rather than being pre-loaded with huge atlases. Thanks to this, the game has become easier on the computer's RAM, and now it is much easier to support languages like Chinese or Japanese without installing additional mods. The display of text on high-resolution screens has also been improved.
- Game settings have become more convenient. In single player mode (Skirmish), it is now possible to completely remove some players from the map by removing their buildings and units. You can also set a population limit for each team. Bugs were also fixed, for example, the same flow of water that sometimes appeared on its own.
Don't forget about the multiplayer mode. The lobby has become safer thanks to the verification of TLS certificates, so the risk of data interception is minimal. And now you don’t have to worry about STUN settings when creating matches via IP - the system will figure it out on its own.For those who play on Windows 10 or 11, a 64-bit version of the game has been released. This is a welcome improvement that should solve low memory issues. By the way, support for older Windows 7 and 8.1 has ended, so keep your systems updated.
Balance and new quotes
Balancing affected almost all aspects. Buildings are now harder to capture, civilians can attack when captured, and the fleet has been redesigned: scout ships are weaker, but fire and ranged ships receive bonuses. The champion cavalry has had its stats slightly changed, and the elephants have become a little more durable. Separately, it is worth noting the changes in the Carthage, Han and Mauryan factions. For example, Carthage now has a bonus for mining stone, and the Han have reworked the mechanics of the minister, making him more economical, but less powerful in battle.
Also, many new quotes and tips from community members have been added to the game. This makes the loading screen more interesting for those who love history. If you want to help the project, the developers openly talk about the lack of people. They need video editors, social media specialists, website designers, testers, translators and just artists. You can also simply donate money for server hosting.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the minimum system required to run 0 A. D. Release 28?
The game requires Windows 10 or 11, or macOS version 10. 15 and higher. Support for Windows 7 and 8.1 has been discontinued due to an update to the JavaScript engine. A Linux version is also available in AppImage format.
Is it possible to play with friends if they have an old version of the game?
Yes, but only if we are talking about patch releases (like A27. 1) that are compatible with major releases using the OOS protocol. However, for the new Release 28 it is better for everyone to upgrade as it is a major update with new factions and mechanics.
How to install the new Germans faction?
No additional actions are required. The Germans faction is already included in the main game client for Release 28. Simply select it when creating a new game or in multiplayer.
Is the game free? Are there really no microtransactions?
Absolutely true. 0 A.D. is free software (GPL v2 for code and CC-BY-SA 3. 0 for graphics). There is no freemium model, in-game advertising or hidden fees. You can download it completely free of charge directly from the developers.
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