Overview

• The update lets players disable Legacy Paths, Crisis events, score victory triggers, civilization unlock restrictions to restore a more open-ended gameplay style.
• Official Steam Workshop integration adds a mod uploader, documentation, example projects to simplify custom content creation.
• New Large, Huge map presets support ten players by default with possible slower turn times on lower-end hardware.
• Customized difficulty settings allow independent adjustment of AI bonuses, hostility levels for independent powers.
• Balance changes overhaul town focuses, introduce new religious and city-state bonuses, refine UI elements across loading screens and menus.