via IGN


Patch 3.17 for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is now live. The patch incorporates numerous bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, new map scripts and more to Sid Meier's turn-based strategy game. Some of the gameplay tweaks are listed below:

* Cavalry and Cuirassiers can Flank attack Cannons and all earlier siege weapons
* Gunships can Flank Attack Cannons, Artillery, Mobile Artillery
* Flank attack now has a maximum number of siege units it can affect
* Horse archers no longer receive attack bonus against Trebuchets
* Destroyer: no longer upgrades to anything
* Stealth Destroyer: lower cost, 2 first strikes, no bombard, no interception
* Attack Submarine: Increased cost
* Airship no longer gets bonus attacking ships
* Airship does 20% maximum air strike damage
* Machine Gun and Anti-Tank get 20% air interception chance
* No withdrawal when attacking amphibiously
* Siege weapons cannot attack amphibiously
* Reduced war weariness
* New Colonies have their parent civ's tech brokering restrictions
* New Colonies have knowledge of their parent civ's maps

To view the complete change log or to download the patch, visit File Planet.