update · March 17, 2026

Endless Legend 2 Update 18 Fixes Factions and Multiplayer

Endless Legend 2 Update 18 tweaks Custom Factions science gains, resolves quest progression blocks, and cleans up multiplayer loading flows.

Endless Legend 2 receives Update 18, focusing primarily on bug fixes, balance tweaks, and Steam Deck usability.

Balance and Quests

Custom Factions receive a nerf to the Alchemist Trait, reducing its science yield from plus 100 percent per active booster down to a flat plus 100 Science per active booster. Additionally, the main quest objective requiring an Economic Councilor in 'The Fork in the Road' has been fixed for English language players.

Multiplayer and Combat

Host loading flows now strictly enforce that saved games have enough available slots, while clients receive a confirmation popup when saving. A bug that caused battles to cancel or freeze when unfocusing the game window has also been resolved.

Platform and Interface

Steam Deck defaults are improved with fullscreen display mode enabled out of the box and standardized 'Technology Screen' labeling. Fixes also address already-researched tutorial techs, missing instant-resolve battle text, and camp attachment failure tooltips.

Why this patch matters

Update 18 is a robust maintenance patch that shores up Endless Legend 2's stability, balance quirks, and Steam Deck experience.