Foundation Update 1.9.1.3: Deepening the Medieval Experience
The progression system was rebuilt from the ground up to add strategic weight to your choices. Foundation.v1.9.1.3.0112-GOG.zip
For players managing this GOG version, ensure you are running it through the GOG Galaxy client to receive the latest hotfixes automatically, as the v1.9 branch received several subsequent stability patches (up to 1.9.7) before the game's full 1.0 release in January 2025. Foundation Update 1
: While markets still exist, taxes provide the primary steady income. However, high taxes directly impact villager happiness, requiring a delicate political balance. Revised Progression and Estates high taxes directly impact villager happiness
: A new tab allows you to enact laws (Edicts) or accept rewards (Privileges) that provide boons like reduced maintenance costs or trade bonuses.
: Investing heavily in one Estate makes it significantly more difficult to progress in others, forcing you to choose between a religious, military, or industrial focus for your town.