The first major update for Ara: History Untold, titled “Version 1.1 – Revealing the Invisible Hand,” is set to release in early November 2024. This update introduces several features aimed at enhancing gameplay and addressing player feedback.
Key Features in the Update:
- National Economy Screen: This new feature streamlines resource management, allowing players to globally manage crafting and set supply priorities. It automates improvement processes based on set policies, reducing the need for micromanagement.
- New Leader – John A. Macdonald: As Canada’s first prime minister, Macdonald brings unique traits to the game, enhancing government and military development while encouraging a defensive playstyle.
- Amenity Pack: A collection of over a dozen new amenities reflecting technological progress, which will provide players with more tools to influence the development of their nations.
- Battle Viewer: Although combat is not the primary focus of the game, this new feature will allow players to understand the mechanics of warfare better, showing how different unit types interact during battles.
- Unit Upgrades: Players can now upgrade individual units within their armies, making it easier to manage modern armies without disbanding older units.
- Adviser System: This system provides real-time guidance based on player choices, enhancing the onboarding experience for new players.
- Modding Support: The update introduces the first phase of modding capabilities, allowing players to customize their gameplay experience.
- Earth Map: The highly anticipated Earth Map will debut in this update, designed to ensure balanced gameplay and prevent geographical advantages for certain nations.
These changes aim to deepen the strategic experience in Ara: History Untold, with plans for further updates that include diplomacy improvements, a map editor, and naval supremacy features
