Kingdoms Reborn — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Major Update: Apocalyptic Map and Decoration System | 2026-02-17 | We’re excited to share our tenth major update, packed with new ways to make your cities shine, plus a complete visual overhaul for the Duchy faction. This update includes a brand new Decoration System, a redesigned Duchy, and a challenging new Apocalyptic Map.Apocalyptic is a brutal survival run. The land is blighted, fertility is low, sickness is a constant threat, and trade has collapsed. Can you survive in this harsh new world?Unlock new decorative sets as you play, and turn plain streets into picture perfect scenes with the new Decoration System with over 200+ decorations. Since many players start with the Duchy, we’ve given it a complete |
| Beta Test: The Apocalypse Update | 2026-01-16 | Greetings Builders!We’re excited to open a beta test branch for our upcoming update, and we’d love your feedback!This build brings a new Apocalyptic map mode, a visual rework of the Duchy faction, and a Decoration System to make your cities truly yours.Apocalyptic mapApocalyptic Mode is a brutal survival run. The land is blighted, fertility is weak, sickness is a constant threat, and trade has fallen apart. Can you survive in this harsh new world?Duchy Faction Rework and Decoration SystemAll models and animations reworkedThe old Duchy becomes the Classic faction, now with new bonuses tuned for a more challenging playstyleBring your kingdom to |
| Patch Teaser: Decoration system & Duchy Revamp | 2025-06-10 | Greetings Builders!We're excited to announce that our next update is just around the corner! This update introduces a full Decoration System to bring your cities to life plus a complete visual overhaul of the Duchy faction, with redesigned buildings and updated animations.Decorate Your KingdomWe’re thrilled to unveil the new Decoration System a toolkit of 200+ decorative pieces including fountains, banners, gardens, statues, and many other pieces you can place wherever you like. Unlock new structures as you play and turn plain streets into picture-perfect scenes. A busy kingdom is good but a beautiful one is even better! Duchy RevampSince Duc |
| "Renewable Energy & Emirates Revamp" is now live! | 2024-11-27 | Greetings Builders! We are excited to announce the release of our ninth major update for Kingdoms Reborn! This update introduces exciting gameplay features to bring new challenges and greater depth to the experience. We’ve also given a vibrant redesign to the Emirates faction, with reimagined buildings and animations to enrich the faction’s aesthetics. Renewable Energy and Pollution System! Transition to renewable energy to keep pollution under control. In the Industrial Age, fuel becomes essential for generating electricity to power all production buildings. However, relying on fuel can lead to pollution build-ups, harming citizens' health, |
| Major Update: New User Interface Update is now live! | 2024-05-16 | We are thrilled to announce the release of our eighth major update for Kingdoms Reborn. This update completely overhauls the game's user interface (UI). We’ve redesigned the UI to be more engaging, and visually stunning. Dive into Kingdoms Reborn and enjoy the dynamic new look! We have added the victory screen. Now, when you win, your citizens will cheer and celebrate your success, honoring your hard-fought journey and achievements. This addition not only highlights your accomplishments but also provides a satisfying conclusion to all your efforts, making the endgame experience more rewarding and memorable. We're also pleased to introduce key |
| Major Update: ‘Echoes of the Sun Stone’ - Aztecs Update is live! | 2024-02-24 | Greetings Builders! We are excited to present the seventh major update for Kingdoms Reborn, Echoes of the Sun Stone! Experience the brand new Aztecs-inspired faction - ‘Tlatoa’, coming with new unique buildings, game balance, new construction animation, bug fixes, and much more. Tlatoa Faction Experience the brand new Aztecs-inspired faction - ‘Tlatoa’, coming with new unique buildings, game balance, new construction animation, bug fixes, and much more. Bonuses: -10% Food consumption, +30% Trading Post/Port/Company fee Unique Resources: Corn, Agave, Tequila, Tobacco, Cigar Unique Military Units: Jaguar Warrior, Eagle Calvary Unique Wonders: G |
| 'Echoes of the Sun Stone' - New Patch Teaser! | 2023-11-21 | The Steam Awards nominations are open! We invite you to show your support for Kingdoms Reborn by nominating us for the Labor of Love Award. Your support means the world to us and fuels our passion to continue improving and expanding this world we all cherish. Thank you for being part of our journey! As to our ongoing commitment, we have a major announcement for all builders! Join us as we unveil the majestic 'Echoes of the Sun Stone' patch! 🐍🌞 Concept 'Echoes of the Sun Stone' introduces an Aztec-themed faction that infuses the vibrant culture of the Aztec civilization into your metropolis-building journey. The Aztec-themed faction Irrigati |
| Major Update: ‘Advanced Building’ patch is live! | 2023-09-04 | Greetings Builders! We are excited to announce that the 5th major update for Kingdoms Reborn - Advanced Building is now live! Use these large versions of production buildings in the ‘Advanced Buildings’ update. Large buildings are twice the original size with expanded production capacity, each with their own bonus, assisting you in optimizing your city's production capacity. The Advanced Building Upgrades Place down four normal production buildings after Middle Age to unlock Advanced Buildings! Advanced Charcoal Burner Advanced Bakery Advanced Winery Advanced Mead Maker Advanced Tailor Advanced Sake Brewery Advanced Bonsai Nursery And many mo |
| Patch Teaser - 'Advanced Building' and Simfest 2023! | 2023-07-20 | To all our dedicated builders, prepare your upgrade tools! A major announcement is here. Join us as we debut the "Advanced Building" update, set to release on September 4! 🏗️ 'Advanced Building' introduces upgraded versions of existing production buildings, letting you build buildings twice the original size, with four times the production capacity. These larger buildings will help you optimize your production. Here are previews of some of the advanced buildings in this update: Large Charcoal Maker Large Bakery Large Winery Large Mead Maker Large Tailor Large Sake Brewery Large Bonsai Nursery …and much more! We are thrilled to announce that |
| Major Update - Introducing Co-op Mode | 2023-06-30 | Greetings Builders! With the Steam Summer Sale upon us, we're excited to introduce new features to Kingdoms Reborn, including a new Co-op Mode, Achievements, No Card Draw Mode, AI Dialog, and More! Co-op Mode: Team up with your friends to strategize and build a powerful kingdom together! Hands in hands, multiple players running one kingdom, good teamwork will be key to your success! Unlock Achievements: We’ve added 30+ Steam achievements to the game! Prove your skills and unlock a variety of achievements as you progress through the game. More will be added as we progress through the early access development! New Citizen Models: Introducing ne |
| Major Update: ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ - Japan Update is live! | 2023-05-19 | Greetings Builders! We are excited to present the fourth major update for Kingdoms Reborn, Land of the Rising Sun! Experience the brand new Japanese faction – 'The Shogunates’, Japan-inspired Buildings and Plantations, Hot Spring Inn, Extinct Volcanoes, Ferry, Storage Depot, Copy Building Feature, Rebalanced Gameplay, Bug Fixes, Optimization, and much more! Want to play on Viking saves? Right-click on "Kingdoms Reborn" in your Steam library. Select "Properties." Navigate to the "Betas" tab. Choose "old_patch_viking" patch. Shogunate Faction Play as the brand new Japanese-inspired faction. These skilled artisans come from the eastern islands a |
| 'Land of the Rising Sun' - New Update Trailer! | 2023-05-12 | Latest major update for Kingdoms Reborn — “Land of the Rising Sun” — available May 19th! This update introduces a new Japan-inspired faction featuring unique buildings, resources, technologies, and much more content and improvements. The game is currently being showcased at Tacticon 2023 with the first time sale of 20% until May 25th. Join our Discord for early beta access to the update next week! Kingdoms Reborn team |
| 'Land of the Rising Sun' - New Patch Teaser! | 2023-04-12 | To all our builders, sheathe your katanas! A major announcement is upon us. Join us as we introduce the enchanting “Land of the Rising Sun” patch, set to release on May 19! ⚔️🌸 Concept 'Land of the Rising Sun' introduces a Japanese-themed faction that brings the rich culture and aesthetics of Japan to your city-building experience. The Japanese-themed faction Town Hall Mushroom Farm Trading Post Sake Brewery Candle Maker Embassy Golden Palace Share your ideas for the new Japanese faction in the comments below or on our Discord server. Eager to embark on this adventure with all of you on May 19! 🌅 Kingdoms Reborn team |
| Major Update: ‘Rise of Valhalla’ - Viking Update is live! | 2022-12-16 | Greetings Builders! We are excited to unveil the third major update for Kingdoms Reborn, Rise of Valhalla! Experience the brand new Viking Faction – 'The Norsemen', new ships sailing, provincial buildings, and major overhauls to farming, electricity, and the military systems; as well as gameplay rebalancing, bug fixes, and optimization! Norsemen Faction Play as the brand new Viking-inspired faction. These resourceful craftsmen hail from the northern lands and bring with them their own unique survival skills for the snowy, bitter boreal wilderness. Bonuses: +20% Cold Resistance / +30% wood cutting yield Unique Resources: Honey Mead and Cheese |
| ‘Rise of Valhalla’ - The Viking-inspired Patch Beta is live! | 2022-12-10 | Updates Summary Norsemen Faction Play as the brand new Viking-inspired faction surviving in the snowy, bitter boreal wilderness. Unique Resources: Mead and Cheese Unique Military Units: Berserker and Longship Unique Wonders: Great Long Hall, Basilica, Stave Church New Buildings Only one Provincial Building can be built per province Crop Breeders: Farm special crops nearby Luxury Importer: Importing Luxury will now require the Luxury Importer. (to prevent exploitation of Luxury Imports.) Card Shop: Buy buildings, province-specialty, and slot cards! Naval Control: Create sea trade blockade - collecting fee of other players' ports Deepsea Fishin |
| ‘Rise of Valhalla’ - New Patch Teaser! | 2022-06-22 | To all our Norsemen, put down your meads! A major announcement is in order. Come with us as we set our sight for Asgard in the upcoming “Rise of Valhalla” patch! ⚔️🤘 Concept 'Rise of Valhalla' introduces a Viking-themed faction that adds a Nordic flair to game experience. The Viking-themed faction This new settlement is well-suited to making a home in the snowy, bitter wilderness. Town Hall House Mushroom Farm Gold Smelter Beekeeper We're working on more gameplay changes for this patch and would welcome your feedback! Share your ideas for the new Viking Faction in the comments below or on our Discord server. Can’t wait to embark on this voya |
| Major Update: "Beyond the Border" is Now Live! | 2022-03-10 | Hi Kingdom Builders! After countless refining and beta testing, we are proud to announce our second major update. We've been told you'd like to see a brand-new culture, fresh gameplay styles, more multiplayer interactions, expanded global resources, quality of life improvements, and yes, some military actions — Now here they are! See the updates below or find out right away by clicking the PLAY button now :) New faction: “The Emirates” Distinct in-game design and animation. Master traders: -20% trading fee. Oasis builders: Able to use Sand to construct buildings, but suffers from -50% wood-cutting yield. Desert-born: Starts with Sheep Ranch i |
| Beta Testing for Major Update: Beyond the Border | 2021-12-28 | Hi Kingdom Builders :) We would like to invite you to the beta testing for the upcoming major update (Beyond the Border patch) which we hope to finally release in Jan 2022! Beta can be access from here: Find "Kingdoms Reborn" in your steam library Right click —> "Properties" Select "BETAS" Tab Under the dropdown menu of “Select the beta you would like to opt into:”, select “test_beyond_border_public_beta - Beyond Border Patch Public Beta” Updates Summary New faction "The Emirates" Master traders: -20% trading fee. Oasis builders: Clay-based buildings, but -50% wood-cutting yield. Desert-born: Starts with Sheep Ranch instead of Forester. Miner |
| "Beyond the Border" patch teaser | 2021-09-16 | Hi everyone. First, to you in the community who provided us with valuable feedback, thank you! In the upcoming major update, we want to encourage more diverse playstyles and improve late-game gameplay. There are 2 major themes in this upgrade: Interacting with the outside world Introducing a new faction Interacting with the outside world "Beyond the Border" will entice you to interact more with the outside world beyond your own domain (whether with the environment, AI players, or your friends). Now reaching beyond your border could reward you with the strategic boosts you needed to win the game, or cost you if you ignore it. Cooperate Embassy |
| The First Major Patch has Finally Arrived!!! | 2021-07-09 | This massive patch completely revamps the game on all aspects. - Era Progression & New Research Trees - World Wonders & Victory Condition - New Art Assets both 3D/2D & Revamped UI's look We really hope you enjoy this patch we worked so hard on :) Thank you again to everyone in the community who helped playtest and gave a lot of useful feedback! Era Progression & New Research Trees Progress your Kingdom through four different Eras: Dark Age, Middle Age, Enlightenment Age, and Industrial Age. Each era brings with it many new interesting buildings, resources, and bonuses! Numerous new buildings have been added, such as Glassworks, Steelworks, Co |