Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

Tracked sources for Chivalry: Medieval Warfare were limited between 2023-10-16 and 2024-10-16, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Official Server Sunsetting Announcement and Final Celebration Event with Developers and sits between Tenosian Invasion Update Released on 2022-06-12 (new_content) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2024-03-07 - Official Server Sunsetting Announcement: Official servers for Chivalry: Medieval Warfare and its DLC will be taken offline on April 8th, 2024.; 2024-03-07 - Final Celebration Event with Developers: Torn Banner Studios staff will be playing on April 5th, 2024, inviting players to join and compete against them..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Tenosian Invasion Update Released on 2022-06-12 (new_content).
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

The Tenosian Invasion Update launched on June 12, 2022, introducing a wealth of new content and features to Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. This update marked a significant expansion of the game with the introduction of the Tenosia faction, a new setting, and a fully featured mounted combat system.

• New Faction: The Tenosia faction, comprised of fierce warriors from the South, was added, enriching the game's roster of playable factions.
  • New Maps: Two new Team Objective maps and two Team Deathmatch maps were introduced, expanding the combat environments available to players.
• Mounted Combat System: Players could now engage in battles while riding horses, adding depth to gameplay with new combat mechanics.
• Crossplay Features: The update promised crossplay between all platforms and cross progression between Steam and Epic Games, enhancing multiplayer accessibility.
• Customization Options: New voice lines and additional customization options for the armoury were made available, allowing for greater personalization of characters.
• Exclusive Rewards: Players who owned Chivalry 1 received the Horned Helmet, and four bonus helms were offered as timed exclusives for Steam users.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare celebrated its Year 8 with the Chivalry Crossover Event in Dying Light, running from December 6 to 16, 2019. This event allowed players to unlock exclusive rewards, enhancing the game's engagement with its community. Players also gained access to new content, including the Knight-errant Outfit and the Zweihander sword along with the Medieval Shield, which became permanent additions to their armory.

• Crossover Event: The Chivalry Crossover Event in Dying Light took place from December 6 to 16, offering players unique rewards for participation.
• New Outfit: The Knight-errant Outfit unlocked as part of a community goal during the crossover event on December 6, 2019.
• New Weapons: Players earned the Zweihander sword and the Medieval Shield as permanent rewards, also introduced on December 6, 2019.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare 2 was announced on June 10, 2019, marking a significant moment for the franchise as it promised to deliver a new multiplayer first-person slasher gameplay experience. This sequel will feature 64 player maps, larger battlefields, a revamped combat system, and mounted combat, elevating the gameplay for fans of the series. Additionally, Chivalry 2 will utilize Unreal Engine 4, providing a massive visual upgrade compared to the original game.

• Chivalry 2 Announcement: The sequel was officially announced, generating excitement among the community.
• Gameplay Features: Chivalry 2 will introduce features such as 64 player maps, larger battlefields, a revamped combat system, and mounted combat.
• Visual Upgrade: The sequel will utilize Unreal Engine 4, offering enhanced graphics and visual fidelity over Chivalry: Medieval Warfare.

The Halloween Dress Up Event marked the return of free rentals for all Chivalry armor and weapons, coinciding with the game's 5-year anniversary on October 31, 2017. Additionally, the Chivalry Pumpkin Hat made a comeback as a limited-time free item during this seasonal event.

• Seasonal Event: Halloween Dress Up Event offered free rentals of all armor and weapons on October 31, 2017.
• New Content: The return of the free Chivalry Pumpkin Hat also occurred on October 31, 2017.
• Exploit Fixes: Multiple fixes were introduced on December 7, 2017, to address an exploit that allowed false bans. This included:
  • Automatic rectification of any false bans made through the exploit.
  • In-game warnings about fake system messages regarding false bans, advising players to ignore them.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare saw the **launch of *Mirage: Arcane Warfare* on May 24, 2017, marking a significant milestone as the game's spiritual successor became available. This update also introduced four new 3v3 Arena maps**, enhancing gameplay with fresh environments for players to explore.

• New Content:
  • *Mirage: Arcane Warfare* included six character classes with customizable magic abilities during its beta, along with 11 environments and 5 game modes.
  • Players had the option to purchase a Special Edition Upgrade for exclusive perks and a free copy of *Chivalry: Medieval Warfare*.
  • The Peasant Themed Weapons, including the Bucklet and Pitching Fork, were released for free to members of the Chivalry Steam Community.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • The FFA mode experienced a notable change with the addition of permanent doors on the Cathedral in Cove, affecting player strategies.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Peasants' Revolt 2 Event ran from December 14 to 31, allowing players to experience gameplay as peasants for a limited time.
  • The Mirage Open Beta was announced to run from May 11-14, offering players a chance to participate without needing a signup.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare celebrated its four-year anniversary with a Steam Free Weekend and significant updates, including the introduction of the Vypress Sabre, a crossover weapon from *Mirage: Arcane Warfare*. Additionally, players enjoyed new community-created weapons and a limited-time Halloween event featuring the Pumpkin Spiced Helm.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Vypress Sabre Available (August 10, 2016): A crossover weapon from *Mirage: Arcane Warfare* became available as a free replacement for the Sabre.
  • Seven New Weapons Added (September 12, 2016): Introduced community-created weapons like the Nobleman's Toy, Oakeshott XII Broadsword, and more.
  • Pumpkin Spiced Helm (October 13, 2016): A limited-time helm became available for the Halloween season.

• New Gameplay Features:
  • New Free-for-All Map (June 20, 2016): Added the Drunken Bazaar map to enhance player combat options.
  • User-Generated Content Rounds (June 20, 2016): New UGC rounds 10, 11, and 12 were added for custom game modes.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Chivalry Four Year Anniversary Celebration (October 13, 2016): Included a Steam Free Weekend and special in-game rewards.
  • The Peasants' Revolt Limited Time Event (October 19, 2015): Players could participate in a unique event where they assumed the role of a Peasant in Free-For-All mode.

• Balance Changes:
  • Improved Kick Mechanics (October 29, 2015): Enhanced kick functionality with improved collision checks.
  • Adjusted Draft Bonus (October 29, 2015): Changed the draft bonus from 1.32x to 1.2x, impacting the speed of the Man-at-Arms class.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • Master Volume Setting Affects Intro Videos (October 29, 2015): Adjustments made to ensure the master volume setting now influences intro videos.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare expanded significantly in its third year with the introduction of Mac and Linux support on February 24, 2015, allowing players on those platforms to join the fray. Additionally, the release of seven new community-designed maps and a variety of user-generated content items on May 29 added fresh battlegrounds and customization options for players.

• New Platforms: Mac and Linux support launched, enabling a broader player base.
• Community Maps: Seven new maps were introduced, including Colosseum, Forest, and Hideout.
  • Community-Made Weapons: New weapons like the Rondel Dagger and the Seax were added alongside the maps.
• Crossover Content: New items and characters from Killing Floor 2 were introduced, including unique weapons like the Hedge Trimmer Blade and a new character, Tom Banner.
• Seasonal Events: The Peasants' Revolt limited-time event took place from October 15 to 31, featuring a special model for players in Free-For-All mode.
• Balance Changes: Significant gameplay adjustments were made, such as restoring combo feint times to previous values and fixing exploits in game modes like 'Kill the King'.

Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior Expansion launched on November 14, 2013, significantly enhancing gameplay by introducing new factions such as Samurai, Pirates, Spartans, and more. This expansion was followed by the Elite Knights DLC on April 8, 2014, which added additional character options for both Mason and Agatha factions. The year also saw the introduction of the Fortification Map Pack on October 9, 2014, which included new maps like Belmez and Castle Assault.

• New Warriors: The Deadliest Warrior expansion introduced six new warrior classes with unique play styles: Spartan, Ninja, Samurai, Pirate, Viking, and Knight.
• New Game Modes: The expansion added various game modes, including one-on-one combat, free-for-all, and capture the flag matches.
• Map Additions: The Fortification Map Pack introduced new maps, including Cove and Drunken Bazaar, enhancing the variety of battlefields available.
• Tournament Mode: A new Tournament Mode was added, featuring gameplay adjustments like ready-up mechanics and disabling team damage spawn penalties.
• SDK Support: The game received SDK support for mods and maps, allowing players to create and share custom content, bolstered by ongoing map submission opportunities with rewards.

Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior Expansion launched on October 1, 2013, bringing new character classes, including Pirates and Ninjas, along with additional maps and gameplay modes. This major content drop introduced unique mechanics for the new classes, enhancing the game's combat experience. Additionally, the Character Customization feature was added, allowing players to personalize their characters with new options.

• New Classes: The Pirate and Ninja classes debuted, featuring unique abilities such as gunpowder weapons and stealth attacks, respectively.
  • Pirate Class Features: Included gunpowder weapons, drunken brawling, and molotov cocktails.
  • Ninja Class Features: Offered silent movement, smoke bombs, and high-risk melee combat.

• Gameplay Enhancements: Various improvements were made to gameplay mechanics.
  • Ranged Weapons Aim Improvements: Ranged weapons now aim more accurately with the crosshair in third person.
  • Double Tap Dodge Disabled: The double tap dodge was disabled when one button dodge is enabled.

• Balance Changes: Significant adjustments were made to weapon mechanics and character abilities.
  • CU1 Patch 2 Beta 6 RC 1 Changes: Included various gameplay changes such as shield mechanics and flinch adjustments.
  • Reduced Stamina Drain from Parrying: The stamina drain from successfully parrying attacks was slightly reduced.

• Seasonal Events: Monthly Community Fun Nights were established, fostering player engagement and community interaction.

• Modding Tools: The Chivalry SDK became available in beta, allowing players to create custom content and mods for the game.