Game Update v6.1.0

This major update brings detailed balance changes to nine battles, the new illustrated Unit Library, stronger computer-opponent planning and extensive improvements to combat information and controls.

Mission balance and scenario changes

• Lunalonge, French: the opening ambush now has one archer unit instead of two, while two Poitou reserve units reinforce the attack. The control-point deadline moves to turn 16 and the overall deadline to turn 20. France can also win by destroying 50% of the English army or sustaining the attack through turn 18.
• Poitiers, English: England can win by destroying 50% of the French army or killing John II. Its own-loss limit is raised to 90%.
• Agincourt, French: France now wins after destroying 70% of the English army without also having to kill Henry V. Its own-loss limit is raised to 90%.
• Valmont Pt. 1: England wins after inflicting 40% French losses. France has until turn 10 to destroy the wagons and uses a 70% own-loss limit.
• Verneuil, French: the French own-loss limit is raised to 70%, while victory now requires 55% English losses.
• St. James, English: England can win by capturing any one enemy control point or destroying 70% of the French army.
• The Herrings, French: France now has until turn 14, uses a 70% own-loss limit and wins after inflicting 70% English losses.
• Formigny, French: the French own-loss limit is raised to 70%, while victory now requires 65% English losses.
• Cadoret, English: the mission no longer ends when French troops first cross the bridge. England can win by surviving through turn 12 or inflicting 65% French losses, with an 80% own-loss limit.

New illustrated Unit Library

Explore the armies of the Hundred Years' War in the new Unit Library, with organised factions, categories, unit artwork and key battlefield information.

Gameplay and interface improvements

• Improved computer-opponent mission planning, objective selection and force coordination.
• Redesigned combat analysis with clearer attacker and defender information, modifier totals and success summaries.
• Modernised Settings with aligned, inline controls across the General, Mouse, Keyboard and Display tabs.
• Reduced memory use when loading unit animations and map graphics.
• Improved stability when leaving a battle or quitting the game.