update · April 2, 2026
Endless Legend 2 April PTB Introduces Public Opinion Rework and Controller Support
The Endless Legend 2 April Public Test Branch adds a cumulative public opinion system, Altar districts, automatic controller support, and previews a faction rework.
Amplitude Studios has launched the April Public Test Branch for Endless Legend 2 on Steam, bringing major mechanical overhauls to diplomatic consequences, city planning, and interface management.
Cumulative Public Opinion Rework
Aggressive and friendly actions toward rival empires now build toward escalating thresholds rather than resetting per encounter. Reaching level 3 on a cumulative modifier permanently applies behavioral badges, such as the Bully badge granting a permanent minus twenty public opinion penalty for sustained attacks.
Altar District and City Management
Players can construct the Altar district upon unlocking the Geology technology in Era 3. Built in a fence-like configuration to preserve underlying tile art, these districts grant a plus one hundred percent FIDSI bonus to map anomalies. Meanwhile, a new armies panel lets players track army power, upkeep, rename forces, and locate units instantly.
Controller Support and Accessibility
The game automatically detects connected gamepads and prompts players to switch input methods upon startup. Input settings can be manually toggled via Settings under the UI tab, with support extended to Steam Deck users who can still freely swap back to mouse and keyboard.
Upcoming Kin of Sheredyn Rework
The developers advise players to hold off on playing the Kin of Sheredyn faction until their updated mechanics land in the test branch next week. Planned changes include district levels scaling up to three, removal of Forums, the addition of territory-limited Divine Monuments providing influence and adjacency bonuses, and adjustments to traits like Martial Builder and Religious Fervor.
Why this patch matters
The April PTB addresses long-standing mechanical requests by giving diplomatic actions lasting weight, introducing controller support, and streamlining army oversight.