Warning: saved games from 1.2 release are not supported

Player Changelog: 1.3.0 -> 1.3.1

Full Changelog: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/compare/1.3.0...1.3.1

Android release is available on Google Play

Ubuntu release is available on VCMI PPA

Warning: saved games from previous releases are not supported.

Player Changelog: 1.2.1 -> 1.3.0

Full Changelog: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/compare/1.2.1...1.3.0

Android release is available on Google Play

Ubuntu release is available on VCMI PPA

Player Changelog: 1.2.0 -> 1.2.1

Full Changelog: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/compare/1.2.0...1.2.1

Android release is available on Google Play

Ubuntu release is available on VCMI PPA

Player Changelog: 1.1.1 -> 1.2

Full Changelog: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/compare/1.1.1...1.2.0

Android release is available on Google Play

Ubuntu release is available on VCMI PPA

Player Changelog: 1.1.0 -> 1.1.1

Full Changelog: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/compare/1.1.0...1.1.1

Android release is available on Google Play (the attached 1.1.1 apk is the same as 1.1 release in Google Play)

Ubuntu release is available on VCMI PPA

Player Changelog: 1.0.0 -> 1.1.0

Full Changelog: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/compare/1.0.0...1.1.0

Changelog

0.99 -> 1.0.0

GENERAL:

• Spectator mode was implemented through command-line options
• Some main menu settings get saved after returning to main menu - last selected map, save etc.
• Restart scenario button should work correctly now
• Skyship Grail works now immediately after capturing without battle
• Lodestar Grail implemented
• Fixed Gargoyles immunity
• New bonuses:

• SOUL_STEAL - "WoG ghost" ability, should work somewhat same as in H3
• TRANSMUTATION - "WoG werewolf"-like ability
• SUMMON_GUARDIANS - "WoG santa gremlin"-like ability + two-hex unit extension
• CATAPULT_EXTRA_SHOTS - defines number of extra wall attacks for units that can do so
• RANGED_RETALIATION - allows ranged counterattack
• BLOCKS_RANGED_RETALIATION - disallow enemy ranged counterattack
• SECONDARY_SKILL_VAL2 - set additional parameter for certain secondary skills
• MANUAL_CONTROL - grant manual control over war machine
• WIDE_BREATH - melee creature attacks affect many nearby hexes
• FIRST_STRIKE - creature counterattacks before attack if possible
• SYNERGY_TARGET - placeholder bonus for Mod Design Team (subject to removal in future)
• SHOOTS_ALL_ADJACENT - makes creature shots affect all neighbouring hexes
• BLOCK_MAGIC_BELOW - allows blocking spells below particular spell level. HotA cape artifact can be implemented with this
• DESTRUCTION - creature ability for killing extra units after hit, configurable

MULTIPLAYER:

• Loading support. Save from single client could be used to load all clients.
• Restart support. All clients will restart together on same server.
• Hotseat mixed with network game. Multiple colors can be controlled by each client.

SPELLS:

• Implemented cumulative effects for spells

MODS:

• Improve support for WoG commander artifacts and skill descriptions
• Added support for modding of original secondary skills and creation of new ones.
• Map object sounds can now be configured via json
• Added bonus updaters for hero specialties
• Added allOf, anyOf and noneOf qualifiers for bonus limiters
• Added bonus limiters: alignment, faction and terrain
• Supported new terrains, new battlefields, custom water and rock terrains
• Following special buildings becomes available in the fan towns:

• attackVisitingBonus
• defenceVisitingBonus
• spellPowerVisitingBonus
• knowledgeVisitingBonus
• experienceVisitingBonus
• lighthouse
• treasury

SOUND:

• Fixed many mising or wrong pickup and visit sounds for map objects
• All map objects now have ambient sounds identical to OH3

RANDOM MAP GENERATOR:

• Random map generator supports water modes (normal, islands)
• Added config randomMap.json with settings for map generator
• Added parameter for template allowedWaterContent
• Extra resource packs appear nearby mines
• Underground can be player starting place for factions allowed to be placed underground
• Improved obstacles placement aesthetics
• Rivers are generated on the random maps
• RMG works more stable, various crashes have been fixed
• Treasures requiring guards are guaranteed to be protected

VCAI:

• Reworked goal decomposition engine, fixing many loopholes. AI will now pick correct goals faster.
• AI will now use universal pathfinding globally
• AI can use Summon Boat and Town Portal
• AI can gather and save resources on purpose
• AI will only buy army on demand instead of every turn
• AI can distinguish the value of all map objects
• General speed optimizations

Nullkiller AI:

• New alternative AI for small and medium size maps.

BATTLES:

• Towers should block ranged retaliation
• AI can bypass broken wall with moat instead of standing and waiting until gate is destroyed
• Towers do not attack war machines automatically
• Draw is possible now as battle outcome in case the battle ends with only summoned creatures (both sides loose)

ADVENTURE MAP:

• Added buttons and keyboard shortcuts to quickly exchange army and artifacts between heroes
• Fix: Captured town should not be duplicated on the UI

LAUNCHER:

• Implemented notifications about updates
• Supported redirection links for downloading mods

Full Changelog: https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi/compare/0.99...1.0.0

Changelog

0.98 -> 0.99 (November 01 2016)

GENERAL

• New Bonus NO_TERRAIN_PENALTY
• Nomads will remove Sand movement penalty from army
• Flying and water walking is now supported in pathfinder
• New artifacts supported
• Angel Wings
• Boots of Levitation
• Implemented rumors in tavern window
• New cheat codes:
• vcmiglaurung - gives 5000 crystal dragons into each slot
• vcmiungoliant - conceal fog of war for current player
• New console commands:
• gosolo - AI take control over human players and vice versa
• controlai - give control of one or all AIs to player
• set hideSystemMessages on/off - supress server messages in chat

BATTLES

• Drawbridge mechanics implemented (animation still missing)
• Merging of town and visiting hero armies on siege implemented
• Hero info tooltip for skills and mana implemented

ADVENTURE AI

• Fixed AI trying to go through underground rock
• Fixed several cases causing AI wandering aimlessly
• AI can again pick best artifacts and exchange artifacts between heroes
• AI heroes with patrol enabled won't leave patrol area anymore

RANDOM MAP GENERATOR

• Changed fractalization algorithm so it can create cycles
• Zones will not have straight paths anymore, they are totally random
• Generated zones will have different size depending on template setting
• Added Thieves Guild random object (1 per zone)
• Added Seer Huts with quests that match OH3
• RMG will guarantee at least 100 pairs of Monoliths are available even if there are not enough different defs

Links

• Discussion
• Windows package

0.97 -> 0.98 (April 01 2015) GENERAL:

• Pathfinder can now find way using Monoliths and Whirlpools (only used if hero has protection)

ADVENTURE AI:

• AI will try to use Monolith entrances for exploration
• AI will now always revisit each exit of two way monolith if exit no longer visible
• AI will eagerly pick guarded and blocked treasures

ADVENTURE MAP:

• Implemented world view
• Added graphical fading effects

SPELLS:

• New spells handled:
• Earthquake
• View Air
• View Earth
• Visions
• Disguise
• Implemented CURE spell negative dispell effect
• Added LOCATION target for spells castable on any hex with new target modifiers

BATTLES:

• Implemented OH3 stack split / upgrade formulas according to AlexSpl

RANDOM MAP GENERATOR:

• Underground tunnels are working now
• Implemented "junction" zone type
• Improved zone placing algorithm
• More balanced distribution of treasure piles
• More obstacles within zones