update · August 25, 2026
Endless Legend 2 Public Test Branch August Update Adds Modding Support
Endless Legend 2 deploys a major Public Test Branch update featuring Steam Workshop modding support and a revamped tech tree. The patch also introduces free coral building, early-game aspect buffs, and AI expansion improvements.
The development team behind Endless Legend 2 has rolled out an expansive Public Test Branch update loaded with community-requested features and systemic adjustments. Heading the release is official Steam Workshop modding support accompanied by structural changes to tech scaling and faction aspects.
Modding Support and Workshop Integration
Players can now create custom modifications and upload them directly to the Steam Workshop. A dedicated guide compiled by the game director is available on Steam to help newcomers build their first projects, with plans for ongoing updates leading up to the eventual 1.0 launch.
Tech Tree and Cost Rebalancing
The technology tree has undergone a comprehensive balance pass to smooth out progression. Technology costs have been adjusted to reduce scaling, lowering the exponential increase of total researched technologies. This change makes it significantly cheaper to research lower-era technologies once players progress into higher eras.
Aspect and Faction Buffs
Aspects receive targeted buffs aimed at strengthening early-game viability. Constructing a coral is now entirely free of dust costs. The Friends of Saiadha trait, granting three protectorate slots, is now active from the start, and the Tendril's Dance faction trait is upgraded from providing +2 dust on coral spore to generating +10 dust on coral spore, city centers, and ministries.
Special Mentions and Quality of Life
Keeps now automatically supply free foundations around them for all factions. Minor factions receive various balance tweaks, and a district type map layer is now enabled by default while inside the city construction menu. Higher-difficulty AI expansion routines and victory conditions have also been refined based on player feedback.
Why this patch matters
The August PTB update provides vital early-game economy buffs and lays the technical foundation for community-driven content through Steam Workshop integration.