hotfix · October 30, 2026
The Guild Remake Hotfix 0.5.1 Overhauls Save Compatibility and Storefront Logistics
Hotfix 0.5.1 for The Guild: Europa 1410 breaks save compatibility with pre-0.5.0 versions while introducing vital logistics fixes for Building Managers and political office access.
Hotfix 0.5.1 arrives for The Guild: Europa 1410 a day after the Dynasty, Duty, and Drama update. The patch tackles a range of quality-of-life snags and performance adjustments, though it comes with a strict save compatibility caveat for older playthroughs.
Save Compatibility and Performance
Saves created prior to update 0.5.0 are incompatible with version 0.5.1 and appear greyed out in the menu. Players wishing to continue older saves must revert to version 0.4.5 via Steam's beta branch system. City walls construction effects are temporarily disabled to investigate performance issues.
Building Logistics and Economy
Building Managers can now pull items from the storefronts of other player-owned buildings if specific responsibilities are enabled and required ingredients are present. Masters currently place only finished products on storefronts; intermediate products require low stock limits to spill into storefront inventories automatically. Carts must be empty before assignment to buildings, and double-clicking items now purchases the maximum possible amount based on available funds.
Character Actions and Politics
Many actions, including inheritance sharing, are now restricted to adult targets. Players can once again apply for political office after the death of their first character, and the Night Watchman Seat A application issue is resolved. The Perfumer profession is now selectable with the House of Scholars backstory.
UI and Event Flow
Adopted children are now visible in the family tree, and notifications appear correctly after saving and loading. City size and difficulty text in the city selection menu are translated. Event dioramas no longer break character visibility, and weddings, inheritance, and childbirth events now automatically return players to the city upon completion.
Why this patch matters
Hotfix 0.5.1 provides plumbing for automated building logistics and progression blockers, though players running legacy saves must manage branch versions carefully.