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== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/4450117468963559239 1.21] ==
===Daily Rewards===
* Climb the ranks with daily XP rewards featuring x2 and x3 experience multipliers.
* Those who reach at least 2000 xp gained per day for a minimum of 3 days of the week gain access to weekend bonus multipliers.

===Christmas Event===
* Suspiciously large reindeers make a comeback.
* Jolly piano tunes for the festive season.
* Decorated shrubbery on all maps.
* Snowy cannonballs.
* Festive main menu.
* Sapper class can construct makeshift snowmen.
* New firework rocket type for rocket launchers.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/3041611530975637346 1.20] ==
===Halloween Event===
* The Plague Doctor returns!
* [[Fred|Monsieur Fred]] rattles his way through Holdfast this Halloween.

===Holdfast SDK V3===
* Bots are now smarter with human-like actions including melee, firing, blocking, and more.
* Introduced several rc commands for bot control.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/4770987529142054134 1.19] ==
===Bug Fixes===
* Solved multiple cavalry, mod loading, admin tool, and map-specific issues.
* Horse to horse collision is now more reliable.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2978552244076671313 1.18] ==
===New Features===
* Player Map Voting! At the end of the round players vote for the next battlefield.
* Capturable flag for linebattle events as an anti-camping tool.

===Holdfast SDK===
* Artisans may now tag their mod before uploading.
* Exposed code events for the modding community.

===Gameplay===
* Explosive barrels deal less damage to siege walls.
* Kick doors open by pressing 'F'.
* Smooth quick zoom animation for the spyglass.
* Ramrod equipped players load cannons 5% faster.

===Server Administration===
* Server rules viewable through 'P' menu.
* Whitelist via serverAdmins.txt file.
* Administrators can revive, slap, privately message players, and more.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/5657062517992376428 1.17] ==
===Bug Fixes===
* Solved multiple spawn position, flag, and map-specific issues.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/5657062517974536457 1.16] ==
===Engine Update===
* Updated the game engine to the latest patch release.

===Optimisations===
* Optimised spawning, chat, score log, animator, weapons, and player banners.
* Optimised multiple maps: Autumn Watch, Marquette, Heartmound, Sacred Valley, Aspern.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/3056231728227996489 1.15] ==
===A New Nation!===
* The Kingdom of Italy joins the war with unique uniforms, 4 marching tunes, voice-acted shouts, and a unique victory stinger.

===A New Map!===
* Aspern by Willy - a countryside town battlefield.

===3 New Achievements===
* Clan Enlistment, Regiment Honours, Regiment Veteran.

===Gameplay===
* Infantry Officers can no longer ride horseback (configurable for events).
* Reduced horse gallop speed but improved maneuverability.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/3040460885547729658 1.14] ==
===Official Game Servers===
* Back-end changes for Linux infrastructure.
* Server hibernation mode when no players connected.
* Dedicated Windows OS server now available.

===Cavalry Fixes===
* Reduced ghost range for mounted melee strikes.
* Adjusted horse hitbox.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2925616482179767920 1.13] ==
===New Features===
* Memorial for Jon Snow on Highlands.

===Bug Fixes===
* Solved piano framerate drop and ocean visibility issues.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2925616482157330102 1.12] ==
===Bug Fixes===
* Multiple fixes for new maps: Glacier, Fort Al Farid, Port Nile.
* Soldier medal colouring changes.
* Regiment banner fixes.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/5363189319893980686 1.11] ==
===New Features===
* Regiment Prestige! Regiments can prestige at the new rank limit of 70.
* Soldier Ranks increased to 75 with new valour medals.
* Regiment of the Guard DLC with 4 new Guard class uniforms.
* 3 New Maps: Glacier, Fort Al-Farid, Port Nile.
* Featured Servers system.
* Regiment Registry Medals.

===Christmas Event===
* Christmas trees, snowball cannonballs, festive piano tunes, and reindeer.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2942499350226958920 1.10] ==
===Halloween Event===
* The Plague Doctor class variant available for Halloween.
* Pumpkin lanterns and Halloween piano music.

===Quality of Life===
* Healing particle effects.
* Colour blind modes: Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia.

===Linux Servers===
* Linux-based game servers now available.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/5314766837575755809 1.9] ==
===Gameplay===
* Multiple cavalry combat fixes.
* Surgeon restrictions (no healing underwater or while carrying objects).
* Drowning damage increases the longer you stay underwater.
* Roleplay gestures now allow chatting.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2892955313288224618 1.8] ==
===New Features===
* 8 New Maps: Autumn Watch, Heartmound, Marquette, Sacred Valley, Fort Darial, Grassy Plains 4, Grassy Plains 5, Island Plains.
* High Command DLC with 4 new Infantry Officer uniforms and the Claymore weapon.
* Roleplay Gestures: charge, taunt, berserk, and more.
* 5 New Languages: Danish, Greek, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish.

===Gameplay===
* Cavalry movement redesigned with better directional control.
* Melee combat improvements with faster feinting.
* Forward position changes for Army Siege.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2733073087936838599 1.7] ==
===Bug Fixes & Additions===
* Multiple forward position, regiment registry, melee combat, and map fixes.
* Regiment chat channel introduced.
* Bayonet and kicking mechanic fixes.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2516898401244919496 1.6] ==
===New Features===
* Shoulder Arms! New marching animations with musket held upright.
* Roleplay Gestures: present arms, salute, surrender, point.
* Regiment Registry with customizable banners, ranks, and 50 regiment levels.
* Reinforce! Forward Positions for Infantry Officers.
* Bayonet attaching & detaching mechanic with 5% accuracy bonus.
* Regiments of the Line DLC with 4 new Line Infantry uniforms.
* Surgeon Bandage self-healing ability.
* New Map: Aunby Valley.

===Gameplay===
* Redesigned kick/shove mechanic with knock-back.
* Multiple melee combat rebalances.
* Cannon recoil destroys Sapper defences.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2516898401229802664 1.5] ==
===Bug Fixes===
* Solved Coastal Siege spawning issues.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2224161905059695993 1.4] ==
===Bug Fixes & Additions===
* Melee Arena shooting toggle for administrators.
* Multiple bug fixes for game objectives, map issues, and server administration.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/2224161905039285284 1.3] ==
===Holdfast SDK V1===
* Level Editor with over 1400 props.
* Uniform & Flag Editor for custom uniforms and regimental flags.
* Steam Workshop integration.
* Custom Scenarios & Game Objectives.
* Modular Siege Props.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/1701737450508999848 1.1 & 1.2] ==
===Bug Fixes===
* Leaderboard and soldier rank experience fixes.
* Achievement tracking fixes.
* Roundshot damage diminishes through successive defences.
* Official servers now display based on regional demand.

== [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/589290/view/1701736723584914256 1.0] ==
===Russian Empire! Version 1.0===
* '''Holdfast: Nations At War releases out of Early Access!'''
* Russian Empire faction with period-accurate uniforms, weapons, voice lines, and 7 marching tunes.
* Seasonal Leaderboards with hall of fame for top 5 players.
* Decorated Soldier Medals for ranks above 50.
* New secondary weapons for Surgeon, Carpenter, Sapper, and Infantry Officer.
* Steam Collectables and Discord Rich Presence.
* Loyalist Edition supporter pack.

===Gameplay===
* Cavalry trampling rebalanced.
* Infantry Officer charge provides firearm damage reduction.
* Carpenters can one-hit kill horses with 2H Axe.
* Multiple map and class balance changes.

===Quality of Life===
* VoIP toggle with 'K' key.
* Collective mute micspammers from 'P' menu.
* Faction randomisation.
* Discord webhook integration for admin actions.
* Configurable event rules per class.

Game Version 1.X - Revision history

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