This is a mostly a modernization update, it fixes some bugs and makes sure the game runs well on modern systems. The largest change is for Macs where new M1+ Macs are now required to run the game by default. Users with older Macs can still run it via wine/crossover or by opting in to the legacy private beta in steam (password: legacylegacy), that will remain on version 5.30.

General

• Oak Golem can now be created in Ancient Forest-like terrains too
  
• Fix for empty message window popping up at start of turn
  
• Less random pitch for some sound effects
  
• Soulless now have item slots
  
• Blood Burst is now armor negating
  
• Better placement of mirrors in forts
  
• Vortex of Stillness was incorrectly an Astrology spell
  
• CoE could fail to start if workshop mod directory was removed
  
• Mages now better at targeting spells with 2+ nbr of strikes
  
• Fix for server hang on astrology
  
• Setup on ship could lock up game
  
• Elder Thing could belong to wrong independent faction
  
• Network reliability fixes
  
• Typos fixed
  

Modding

• 64 bit damage numbers should work now
  

Linux

• Fix for crash when shutting down pulseaudio on exit
  

Mac OS X

• Now built for new ARM Macs (M1+)
  
• Mac OS X 13.0 or later required
  

Windows

• Improved support for recent versions of Windows