Changes in this patch include:

- Three new intrigue options, giving the player more opportunities to interact with their characters in their own country and in foreign states.
- Barbarians are now a bigger threat. In addition to appearing from the borders of the map, they can now create their own kingdoms.
- Improved event interface clearly displaying which characters are involved in the different events.
- 3 new playable factions on the British Isles: Catuvellauni, Pictii and Siluri.
- AI improvements ensuring challenging gameplay in the long term.