Hour - Patch 1.03 Darkest

Land unit movement was overhauled to be 5–6 times faster for motorized units, more accurately reflecting 24-hour operational cycles. This speed is now dynamically affected by terrain , weather , infrastructure , and season .

Masters now receive full intelligence reports for puppets, even if not allied. Additionally, the patch fixed several bugs related to "force puppets to join alliance" settings. Patch 1.03 Darkest Hour

The defining characteristic of Patch 1.03 was a shift toward realism and tactical depth: Land unit movement was overhauled to be 5–6

A major balance change introduced diminishing returns for "optimal force ratios," limiting the effectiveness of "doom stacks" (massive single-province troop concentrations). even if not allied. Additionally