Yield! Fall of Rome Introduces Major Multiplayer Update with New Buildings, National Wonders, and Gameplay Improvements
Multiplayer Mayhem & More update now live – Yield! Fall of Rome is 50% off in Steam’s Daily Deal
June 8, 2025
Hamburg, Germany – 08.06.2025 – Developer Billionwords and publisher Daedalic Entertainment announce a significant content update for Yield! Fall of Rome, titled the “Multiplayer Mayhem & More”-update hitting another big milestone on the game’s roadmap to Release 1.0. This latest release introduces major enhancements to multiplayer gameplay, new buildings and wonders, improved mechanics, and expanded strategic options.
Yield! Fall of Rome is currently featured in Steam’s Turn-Based Thursday Fest and available at 50% off as part of a Daily Deal. There’s never been a better time to join the battle for Europe. A list of changes from the update can be found below.
Watch the overview-trailer for the Main Game:
Presskit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16Zc9DJKZmTX3LkzdNzrgjqg9JGAdaLrDSteam-Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561960/Yield_Fall_of_Rome/
Roadmap-Update:
List of Enhancements for the “Multiplayer Mayhem and More”-Update
Multiplayer Upgrades
The update introduces two new multiplayer lobby types:
- Live Lobbies: Public real-time lobbies that any player can join. Players can chat, adjust settings within the lobby, and must confirm readiness before starting the match.
- Asynchronous Lobbies: Public async matches that can fill over time, enabling more flexible matchmaking.
Additionally, players can now add AI opponents to both live and asynchronous games. Cooperative play against AI teams is also possible, although AI behavior remains unchanged.
Technical improvements include a more efficient network protocol that reduces data usage and improves synchronization speed, along with in-game chat for all multiplayer sessions.
New and Rebalanced Buildings
Several updates enhance early and mid-game strategies:
- New Level 1 Building: Barracks – Produces civilian units (2 production)
- New Level 2 Building: Corn Silo – +6 population, costs 4 production
- Rebalanced Level 1 Throne – Now grants 3 gold per kill (4 production)
- Watchtower – Extended sight range
- Embassy (Level 2) – Reveals the nearest undiscovered city
National Wonders
The update adds a new tier of strategic late-game structures:
- Wild Boar – Rewards +1 of each yield when chopping natural resources
- Woolmill – Reduces unit cost by 2 gold if 3 wool mills are present
- Stonework – Reduces building costs by 2 production with at least 2 present
- Windmill – Intended to reduce supply costs (currently not functional due to technical constraints)
- Royal Science Institute (Level 3) – Grants +3 gold for each technology already researched when constructed
Additional Improvements
- Completing all policy milestones now awards a Crown
- New unit skills: Shield and Greater Shield, boosting defense against ranged attacks
- Adjustments to Raid and Siege skills to affect fortified units with reduced strength
- Scouts now gain experience from exploring huts
- Palace building income slightly increased
- Lumberhuts now cost 3 gold
Veterancy Overhaul
Many unit types, particularly navy, scouts, and civilian units, have received a balance and progression update, further diversifying strategic options.
Currently Featured in Turn-Based Thursday Fest
Yield! Fall of Rome is currently featured in Steam’s Turn-Based Thursday Fest and available at 50% off as part of a Daily Deal. There’s never been a better time to join the battle for Europe. For more information, visit the Steam-page.
About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 17 years, bringing its titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, REVEIL, Potion Tycoon, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.
Please look out for upcoming games, including The Occultist, Woodo, Once Upon a Puppet, Wild Woods, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon. For more, please visit: https://press.daedalic.com.
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