Ara: History Untold 1.4 Update Enhances AI, Map Generation, Combat Features, and More

Major Update for Ara: History Untold Enhances Gameplay Experience

The recently launched 4X strategy game, Ara: History Untold, continues to evolve with significant post-launch updates, the latest of which is set to enrich the player experience. Developed by Stardock Entertainment and Oxide Games, this update focuses on enhancing combat mechanics, improving AI behavior, and refining the camera perspective, ensuring an engaging experience for PC gamers.

Introducing the Living Strategy Update

Named the Living Strategy Update, this latest iteration is a direct response to valuable community feedback. It introduces a default gameplay setting known as the Living Strategy View, which immerses players in the game world while allowing them to efficiently manage their cities and armies.

Enhanced AI and Improved Gameplay Mechanics

One of the standout features of this update is the improved AI for computer-controlled opponents. Players can expect more strategic and meaningful decision-making from AI, particularly in the later stages of the game. This enhancement aims to provide a more formidable challenge and deeper gameplay experience.

The map generation has undergone significant improvements, producing more distinct and strategically diverse regions, thereby elevating the overall strategic gameplay. Additionally, players will notice a reduction in micromanagement tasks by default, although they have the option to disable this feature for those who prefer granular control.

Performance Optimizations and Balancing

The update also addresses performance issues, ensuring that frame rates remain consistent even during late-game scenarios due to optimizations in the graphics engine. Players can look forward to faster turn times, enhanced UI responsiveness, and numerous balance adjustments that contribute to a smoother gameplay experience.

Developer Insights and Future Plans

Brad Wardell, CEO of both Stardock and Oxide, expressed enthusiasm for the ongoing collaboration with Microsoft on this update, stating, “Version 1.4 is just a taste of what we have in store.” He highlighted the significant energy and innovation that both teams have invested, especially in an industry where completing 1.0 products is increasingly rare.

New Content with Untold Scenarios DLC

Alongside the update, players can now explore the new Untold Scenarios DLC, which introduces exciting historical challenges including the Bronze Age Collapse, the Clash of Hemispheres, and Europe at the Crossroads. This premium add-on also features a series of “what-if” scenarios, providing players with the opportunity to delve into alternate historical narratives and experiment with different outcomes.

The Ara: History Untold: Untold Scenarios DLC pack is available for PC gamers on both Steam and Xbox, priced at $9.99.

The latest update, version 1.4, is now available for all PC players, including those subscribed to PC Game Pass. Dive into this refreshed strategy experience and take your gameplay to the next level!