National Economy Screen – Streamlining Management
In the upcoming update for Ara: History Untold, version 1.1 introduces the National Economy screen, a game-changing addition designed to simplify resource management and reduce micromanagement. This new feature allows players to centrally manage crafting, set supply priorities, and automate improvement processes through the policy screen. With the ability to set policies for specific improvements, the game will automatically handle supplies, significantly reducing manual tasks for players.
Jonn A. Macdonald Enters the Fray
John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, joins the roster in version 1.1. He brings a disciplined leadership style that excels in government and military development. Macdonald’s Disciplined trait offers a substantial +50% boost to government and military builds, facilitating quick infrastructure establishment. However, his Pacifist trait decreases unit strength outside your territory by 10%, emphasizing defensive strategies. Additionally, his Woodsman ability enhances timber production from logging camps, making him ideal for optimizing resources while fortifying your nation.
Amenity Pack – Enhancing Your Arsenal
Version 1.1 introduces over a dozen new amenities that span technological progress throughout history. These amenities provide players with new tools to shape their nations’ development, offering opportunities to increase prosperity and enhance national stability. The amenity pack adds valuable assets for strategic depth, enriching the gameplay experience.
Battle Viewer – A Glimpse into Combat
Although Ara: History Untold is not solely a war game, warfare plays a significant role in gameplay. The Battle Viewer feature adds depth to combat by illustrating how different unit types interact and highlighting the importance of terrain in battles. This ongoing development will provide players with a clearer understanding of combat complexities, enhancing transparency during wartime.
Unit Upgrades – Modernizing Your Army
Addressing a common player request, version 1.1 introduces the ability to upgrade individual units within an army. Players can now enhance their forces without the need to march outdated units alongside modern armies or disband units entirely. The upgrade feature offers a preview of costs and benefits, empowering players to make informed decisions when bolstering their military might.
Adviser System – Strategic Guidance
Recognizing the vast scope of Ara, version 1.1 includes a new Adviser system to provide ongoing advice for players. Leveraging the narrative event system, advisers offer real-time guidance based on players’ chosen leaders and paragons. While the initial version resides in a panel, future iterations will integrate advisers more seamlessly into gameplay, offering valuable insights throughout the gaming experience.
Modding Basics – Embracing Customization
Version 1.1 introduces the first phase of modding support in Ara, allowing players to modify files and incorporate them into their games. Subsequent phases will focus on mod management, sharing capabilities, and seamlessly integrating mods into gameplay. This development welcomes the modding community, opening up a world of possibilities for players seeking to personalize and expand their gaming experience.
The Earth Map – Redefining Global Strategy
Version 1.1 brings the highly anticipated Earth Map to Ara: History Untold, offering balanced gameplay where each nation has space to thrive. This map injects historical authenticity into the game while ensuring fairness for all players, preventing geographical advantages for specific nations. As the Earth Map evolves with additional nations and player feedback, it promises to be a cornerstone for historical strategy enthusiasts.
Looking Ahead
Version 1.1 marks just the beginning of Ara: History Untold‘s journey. The roadmap ahead is packed with exciting updates, including diplomacy enhancements, a map editor, naval supremacy features, supply lines management, and trade routes expansion. Stay tuned for upcoming updates that will enrich the game with more depth and enjoyment for players as Ara: History Untold continues to evolve.