The time has finally come. Version 70 of Songs of Syx is now available and will bring a host of changes and additions to the game. The brunt is focusing on war, and the battles that are fought. It also includes a few changes/fixes I believe you will enjoy, including a much requested Lab/Library fix.

And to mark the beginning of an even greater era for Songs of Syx, we have created a new trailer about a silly peasant called Bob. You should feel sorry for him:

With the additions of spearmen and cavalry, war in Songs of Syx has changed forever. Watch banners flutter in the wind as you flank the enemy with fast and powerful heavy cavalry, or shore up your buckling center with experienced spearmen.

A new and enhanced AI awaits you on the field, who will make short work of an unworthy adversary. Battles are inspired from antiquity with emphasis on tactics and morale. Feel the weight of 20,000 troops pushing against your shield wall. This comes packaged in a new UI, Quick Battles and more.

Did you lose the decisive battle, with the enemy at your gates? Has your city’s situation become impossible? Pick up your stuff and leave for new pastures. But do not worry! You can bring a large amount of resources with you, including your levels with their additional bonuses that carry over and make your next city faster to build. Titles and how they work has also been improved.

Made by brilliant composer Jasinka, 10 new songs have been added to the official soundtrack.

Patchnotes may be found at the bottom of this post. As usual however, I have created a video log where I go through all of the features with terrible sound and video quality.

Enjoy here:

The Riders of Doom Update marks a new beginning for the epic development that is Songs of Syx. In order to make this thing bigger than ever, I have employed the assistance of my new partner, Sterling. As a result, the following is happening:

The Daily Deal will run for 24h, but the discount itself will continue for 14 days, until the Winter Sale, where we will also participate.

For the first time in the history of Songs of Syx, we will host a Free Weekend. That means the entire game, including V70, will be available to play for free until Monday Dec 8. The demo will still be available of course, but this is so that even our demo players can experience the full game for a limited time. The green demo button will disappear (but the demo is still up of course), for the duration of the Free Weekend.

New quick battle mode
New unit cards, tooltips and QoL for divisions.
Division flags
Improved AI tactics, and division maneuvering.
Remade combat mechanics and stats (New battle engine)
Cavalry (livestock equip). Increases mass, offence skill, decreases defense skill
Spears. Increases formation defence (defence gained in the front of on guard divisions)
Visuals for all battle equips.
10 new soundtracks
Advisor.
Resettle option (start over but keep level + resources)
Labs and libraries have non-recource options, enabled by default.
Limits on techs in tech tree.
All titles can be unlocked per race for more effect.
More efficient janitors
Hunters effective for a bit longer, but diminishing returns per employee.
Autumn tree colors more prominent.
Lifebringer achievement fixed
Fixed stalled invasions
Fixed buggy caravans
Region delivery of farmed goods fix