​Bhashiva Character Pack & Update 8.0 Out Now!     ​

Hey folks,The Bhashiva Character Pack is OUT NOW alongside Update 8.0!https://store.steampowered.com/app/4399460/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III__Bhashiva__Character_Pack/Find the full list of changes coming to Cathay alongside Bhashiva and her Tiger Warriors — as well as any additional fixes and adjustments — in the Update 8.0 Release Notes below.Our next planned update will be Patch 8.1, but our teams are watching closely for any Hotfix requirements in the wake of today’s release. If you run into any new bugs or issues after updating to 8.0, be sure to report them over in our dedicated bug reporting sub-forum.See you on the battlefield!— Steve Coleman // Senior Community ManagerCathay TweaksCampaignComplete overhaul of Cathayan Technologies:Technologies have been separated into two trees:Military – contains unit and combat enhancementsProvinces – contains enhancements for provincial management, economy and actions on the campaign map and contains 2 starting nodes Tech trees have been organised to provide more meaningful player choice and areas of focusThe amount of technologies and time to completely research all of them remain unchangedAdded many new effects to the technologies – there are no more techs that take several turns to complete, yet provide only a single benefit.Many techs now benefit additional units, where previously they affected a single unit.Improved growth gain from Cathay settlements.BEFORE:AFTER:Changes to Legacy Buildings:Longma Paddocks – this building has been moved from tier V down to tier IV, so Great Longma Riders will be unlocked earlier.Changes to Provincial Commandments: The Jade Dragon’s Edict – now provides Growth in addition to the existing effectsThe Iron Dragon’s Edict – now lowers the Construction cost of buildings in the province in addition to the increased Research rateThe Storm Dragon’s Edict – slightly lowered the Corruption reduction effectThe Sea Dragon’s Edict – changed the effect of this commandment to increase the building income in the province Ivory Road Additions:More variety added to travelling caravan encounters Characters, Units and SkillsGate MasterUpdated the skill tree to make him able to specialise in buffing Cathay melee infantry (excluding Tiger Warriors), Archer and Crossbow ranged units or buff self to become a better warrior.The combat line has been split in 21st line focuses on the melee self buffsTotal skills reworked/reduced from 11 to 9Second line focuses on ranged self-buffs (5 skills):Implacable Spirit (new) – Activates after 25 seconds of remaining stationary, granting increased range, armour‑piercing missile damage, and missile resistance.Bandolier – Increases ammunition capacity.Masterful Shot – Increases missile strength.Drill Disciple – Improves reload speed.Wall Veteran – While Implacable Spirit is active, also applies buffs to nearby units. Unit buff line has been updated. The player can select only one of the this skills – The Jade S