0 A.D. is a free, open-source, historical Real Time Strategy (RTS) game currently under development by Wildfire Games, a global group of volunteer game developers.

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Wildfire Games has released 0 A.D. Release 28 'Boiorix', the first release without the Alpha label for this free, open-source historical real-time strategy game. Key additions include a new Germans faction with semi-nomadic gameplay mechanics, gendered civilian units for historical accuracy, direct font rendering via FreeType (enabling better CJK language support and Hi-DPI scaling), a 64-bit Windows build, SpiderMonkey JS engine upgrade to v128, AppImage support for Linux, and multiplayer lobby security improvements including TLS certificate verification. Extensive balancing changes affect naval warfare, champion cavalry, and several factions including Carthage, Han, and Mauryas. The team is actively seeking contributors in video editing, social media, web design, QA, translation, and development.

A free, open-source game of ancient warfare

Engine upgrades and updated platform support