0 A.D. 28 “Boiorix” brings German faction, gendered civilian units, and technical upgrades

0 A.D. 28 “Boiorix” launches with the highly anticipated addition of the Germans as a new playable faction. This group introduces semi-nomadic gameplay, enabling greater flexibility through unique mechanics such as Supply Wagons, fortifiable Wagon Encampments, and technologies like Wagon Trains and Migratory Resettlement. Their aggressive siege lineup further differentiates them, with a crush-dealing siege unit available in each phase.

Alongside the new faction, the release brings a historically motivated overhaul to civilian units. Previously labeled as “female citizen”, the basic economic unit is now simply the “civilian”, and can appear as either male or female. Engine enhancements now allow for units to vary not only in appearance but also in their voice lines and gender-specific features, reflecting improved historical consistency and immersion.

Building on these updates, version 28 introduces technical advancements with direct font rendering and JavaScript module support, helping modders and expanding customization. Following these backend upgrades, players will notice improvements to the multiplayer lobby, engine performance, and platform support. New quotes, game tips, and balancing adjustments further polish the gameplay experience in this open-source real-time strategy title of ancient warfare.