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The following table contains the 0 A.D. version history, showing all of its release versions.
Table
Version
Name
Release date
Features
Pre-Alpha
1
2 April 2010
Snapshot for developers with source code, resources and compiled version of project.http://wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=12974 0 A.D. Debuts Pre-Alpha Version Wildfire Games 12 August 2011 Jeru 2 April 2010
2
12 June 2010
New unit movement system (precise pathfinding and obstacle avoidance); training queues in buildings; added units to the minimap.http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=13078 0 A.D. Pre-Alpha 2 Released Wildfire Games 12 May 2010 12 August 2011
3
11 July 2010
Added multiplayer support, redesigned GUI; improved pathfinding: added terrain passability constraints and terrain movement costs, added floating units.http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=13201 0 A.D. Pre Alpha 3 Released Wildfire Games 12 August 2011 11 July 2011
Alpha
1
Argonaut
16 August 2010
chat.http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=13300 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 1 Argonaut Wildfire Games 12 July 2011 Jeru 16 August 2010
2
Bellerophon
20 October 2010
formations; victory conditions; improved pathfinder performance, improved in-game GUI; added new biome (savanna), remodeled Celtic buildings, added new maps.http://wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=13665 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 2 Bellerophon Wildfire Games 12 July 2011 Jeru 19 October 2010 http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=13685 16 July 2011
3
Cerberus
11 December 2010
Added resource shuttling, circular maps, garrisoning, improved pathfinding; new Hellenic and Celtic ships, Greek buildings; improved game setup screen, redesigned loading screen and added summary screen; new maps.http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=13999 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 3 Cerberus Wildfire Games 12 July 2011 Jeru 11 December 2011
4
Daedalus
12 March 2011
Added initial prototype version of opponent AI; improved fog of war rendering, added opt-in automatic feedback system; new naval units, siege weapons, bridges, new in-game sound effects.http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=14425 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 4 Daedalus Wildfire Games 12 July 2011 Jeru 12 March 2011
5
Edetania
20 May 2011
particles: fire, smoke, construction dust, sparkles near mines, falling leaves; unit silhouettes; new map, sound effects, music track.http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=14433 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 5 Edetania Wildfire Games 12 July 2011 Jeru 20 May 2011
6
Fortuna
10 July 2011
Unit stances: Violent, Aggressive, Defensive, Stand ground, Avoid; new terrain textures, sound effects, maps, units and buildings; scenario editor interface improvements; flying units support and test map with P-51 Mustang planes.http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=14437 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 6 Fortuna Wildfire Games 12 July 2011 Jeru 10 July 2011
7
Geronium
17 September 2011
Carthaginians; all-new dynamic territory design, a brand new main menu design, several new music tracks, new maps.http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=14442 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 7 Geronium Wildfire Games 17 September 2011 Jeru 17 September 2011
8
Haxāmaniš
23 December 2011
Persians; bartering system, support for saving and loading games, multiplayer reconnection support, improved AI, and three new music tracks.http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15422 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 8 Haxāmaniš Wildfire Games 23 December 2011 Jeru 23 December 2011
9
Ides of March
15 March 2012
Romans; trading system, new combat system, improved AI, new random maps and new animations.http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=14450 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 9 Ides of March Wildfire Games 15 March 2012 Jeru 15 March 2012
10
Jhelum
16 May 2012
Athenians, Ancient Macedonians|Macedonians, and Spartans (replacing the generic Ancient Greece|Hellenes civilization); basic technologies, click-and-drag walls, healing, specular effects, and new graphics options.http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=14454 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 10 Jhelum Wildfire Games 16 May 2012 Jeru 16 May 2012
11
Kronos
7 September 2012
Britons and Gauls (replacing the generic Celts|Celtic civilization); new AI script: Aegis Bot, gates, new sound system, shared LOS among allies, new graphics improvements: ambient occlusion, normal mapping, parallax mapping, specularity, terrain improvements.http://wildfiregames.com/0ad/page.php?p=14466 New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 11 Kronos Wildfire Games 7 September 2012 Jeru 7 September 2012
12
Loucetios
17 December 2012
New gameplay features: Diplomacy, Packing Siege Engines, Formation Order Queueing, Heroes, Slaughter Attack, Unit Training Hotkeys, New Match Setup Options, Five New Random Maps
13
Magadha
2 April 2013
Mauryan Indians; Improved AI: Aegis bot, with several difficulty levels; New attack/move command; Improvements on building; New music trackshttp://play0ad.com/alpha-13-magadha/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 13 Magadha Wildfire Games 4 April 2013 Jeru 2 April 2013
14
Naukratis
4 September 2013
New gameplay features: Blacksmiths; Infinite Farms; Exponential armor; More realistic health; Shared trade gain with allies; Ranged unit improvementshttp://play0ad.com/indiegogo-crowdfunding-campaign-new-release-alpha-14-naukratis/ IndieGoGo Crowdfunding Campaign, New Release: Alpha 14 Naukratis Wildfire Games 4 September 2013 Mythos_Ruler 4 September 2013
15
Osiris
24 December 2013
New gameplay features: Multiplayer lobby; Auras; Debut of the Ptolemaic Egyptians; Skirmish Maps https://play0ad.com/alpha-15-osiris/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 15 Osiris Wildfire Games 24 December 2013 Feneur 24 December 2013
16
Patañjali
17 May 2014
New gameplay features: Localization; Formation Updates; New AI - Petra; Town Bell; Global Resource Trading Settings; The "Wonder" Victory Condition; "Explored Map" setting https://play0ad.com/alpha-16-patanjali/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 16 Patañjali Wildfire Games 17 May 2014 Jeru 17 May 2014
17
Quercus
12 October 2014
New gameplay features: Major Core Combat Rebalance; Naval Map Support; Improved Fog of War; Units On Walls; Multiplayer Lobby Profiles; New Maps: Siwa Oasis and Schwarzwald https://play0ad.com/alpha-17-quercus/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 17 Quercus Wildfire Games 12 October 2014 Jeru 12 October 2014
18
Rhododactylos
13 March 2015
New gameplay features: Nomad Game Mode; In-Game Technology Tree; New Seleucid buildings https://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-18-rhododactylos/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 18 Rhododactylos Wildfire Games 13 March 2015 feneur 13 March 2015
19
Syllepsis
26 November 2015
New gameplay features: Building and Siege Engine Capture; New Victory Modes: "Conquest Structures" and "Conquest Units"; Ceasefire Game Mode; Attack Coordination; New Skirmish Maps: "Tuscan Acropolis", "Northern Ireland", "Alpine Mountains" https://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-19-syllepsis/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 19 Syllepsis Wildfire Games 26 November 2015 feneur 26 November 2015
20
Timosthenes
31 March 2016
New gameplay features: New Random Maps: "Ambush", "Empire", "Flood", "Hell's Pass", "Island Stronghold", "Lions Den" and "Stronghold"; New Skirmish Maps: "Forest Battle" and "Golden Island"; Use allied drop sites; Murder Holes; New technologies for fishing; Loot resources that killed enemies carriedhttps://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-20-timosthenes/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 20 Timosthenes Wildfire Games 31 March 2016 feneur 31 March 2016
21
Ulysses
8 November 2016
Seleucid Empire is officially introduced. Building upgrade system is added. 11 new maps. New game modes introduced.https://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-21-ulysses/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 21 Ulysses Wildfire Games 17 January 2021 feneur 8 November 2016
22
Venustas
26 July 2017
Relic capture gamemode introduced. Graphical and audio improvements. Various polishing of existing features and mechanics.https://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-22-venustas/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 22 Venustas Wildfire Games 17 January 2021 Nicolas Auvray 26 July 2017
23
Ken Wood
18 May 2018
Introduction of Kushite civilization. Improved mod support. Graphical improvements, especially for cavalry and clothing. Granular control over victory conditions. 7 additional map types added. Various improvements to existing features.https://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-23-ken-wood/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 23 Ken Wood Wildfire Games 17 January 2021 feneur 17 May 2018
24
Xšayāršā
20 February 2021
Gameplay balanced. Building snapping. Anti-aliasing support. UI Improvements including a map browser. AI Improvements. Updated models. 7 new map types. Improved Javascript Engine to Spidermonkey 78. Support for versions of Windows below Windows 7 removed. Support for MacOS versions below 10.12 removed.https://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-24-xsayarsa/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 24: Xšayāršā Wildfire Games 5 March 2021 stan 20 February 2021
25
Yaunā
8 August 2021
Pathfinding And Netcode Improvements. Order Restructuring. Improved Unit AI. New Biomes Incorporating New 2k Textures And Normal/Specular Maps. Initial Implementation Of Single Player Campaigns. GUI Improvements. Extended Graphics Options. Improved Mod Support And Game Filtering In The Multiplayer Lobby. Ongoing Civilization Balancing. Various Other Game Stability Bug Fixes And Speedups.https://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-25-yauna/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 25: Yaunā Wildfire Games 21 August 2021 stan 8 August 2021
26
Zhuangzi
24 September 2022
Introduction of Han civilization. Two new maps. 26 new songs. Texture and model improvements. Balance adjustments.https://play0ad.com/new-release-0-a-d-alpha-26-zhuangzi/ New Release: 0 A.D. Alpha 26: Zhuangzi Wildfire Games 8 May 2023 stan 24 September 2022
27
Agni
30 January 2025 Fast Vulkan renderer. Other updatesRelease28in developmentName changes from Alpha to Release
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