: The game now prioritizes using the least expensive horses first when upgrading troops. Community Perspectives

Reviews from players suggest that while the patch is "good but not great," it provides a smoother experience than its predecessor, v1.6.2.

For a more detailed breakdown of the specific patch notes and mechanical changes, you can watch this summary:

: A highly praised addition that allows players to revert the battle order UI (pressing F1) to the original release layout.

“the patch itself is fine. It's small, it fixes bugs and crashes, just like patches should do.” steamcommunity.com Technical Note: Texture Issues

: The update resolved several major crashes, including those occurring during large battles, prisoner transfers, and while navigating the Encyclopedia.