Build 19 Is Live
2025-02-05 23:04 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
It Lives! This build addresses the issues with losing the file-share server's capability.
Empire Deluxe Combined Edition is the latest in the classic Empire Series of games, which has spanned almost five decades. Empire Deluxe is a game about taking cities. Starting with just one, the city enables a commander to produce units. These units in turn can directly attack or support the attack of more cities.
| App ID | 742700 |
|---|---|
| App type | Game |
| Developer | Killer Bee Software |
| Publisher | Killer Bee Software |
| Homepage | http://killerbeesoftware.com/ |
| Release date | 2018-06-01 00:00 UTC |
| Release state | released |
| Store page | store.steampowered.com/app/742700 |
| Last store refresh | 5 hours ago |
Launch options
| # | Executable | Arguments | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | EmpireCombined.exe | windows | ||
| 1 | EmpireCombined.exe | windows | ||
| 2 | EmpireCombined.app/Contents/MacOS/EmpireCombined | macos | ||
| 3 | EmpireCombined.x86 | linux | ||
| 4 | EmpireCombined.x86_64 | linux |
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Price history, US store (USD)
| Date | Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 21:40 UTC | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| DLC | AppID | Release | Price |
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Branches
| Branch | Build ID | Description | Updated | Password |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| public | 17258305 | 2025-02-05 23:02 UTC |
Depots
| Depot | Name | OS | Size | Download | Public manifest | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 742701 | windows · 32 | 190.29 MB | 42.01 MB | 4814110063431115113 | ||
| 742702 | windows · 64 | 196.25 MB | 43.98 MB | 4805066911004909261 | ||
| 742703 | macos | 210.06 MB | 48.37 MB | 1468234722911620439 | ||
| 742704 | linux | 244.43 MB | 59.69 MB | 3153060052625969474 |
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| Build ID | Branch | Updated | First seen |
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| 17258305 | public | 2025-02-05 23:02 UTC | 5 hours ago |
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Modifications and the Community
2022-01-03 15:09 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31081533/55e9631fc2dea1992973a6139dd911c3bc5ae539.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31081533/b2644de75e248428ad831b6e1278b07f891dfc86.png One of the things that drew me to Empire and Empire Deluxe way back when was the capability to make your own maps and scenarios. This afforded me countless extra hours of game play as I explored the creations of others. This was pretty rare back then, with only a few other games like Breach/Rules Of Engagement allowing users to make their own scenarios (Games like Doom/Quake had strong communities for modding even without official tool kits to assist
2021 Holiday Season Is Here With Maps and Scenarios
2021-11-26 16:10 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
.and with that the holiday brings out Santa Sarge! Killer Bee Software's carefully crafted marketing tool. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31081533/abcbcf0ee2fd24b15ef44d64a89d25cdf52f00f1.jpg I continue to maintain a fairly low profile. My time is still very limited due to several life events. Fortunately, Build 18 has turned out to be quite stable so I have not needed to patch up to a build 19. Over the summer I did convert all of the stock scenarios from the 1993 Empire Deluxe and the scenario disk to the scenario/map download area. The conversion of these scenarios has been the number one ask from fans
Build 18P Has Arrived!
2020-11-02 18:49 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31081533/854406a7785ac78b094d08e5fbdd2b48637960cb.png It has been a while since I have been able to muster up enough time to get a build going. This addresses a lot of issues. One of the key ones is the “Classic AI” is not Enhanced Set ready, as it can now use submerged subs. So if you have used the classic in the enhanced set, stay a little more alert as the waters are no longer as safe as they used to be. This version also has several bug fixes and minor enhancements. I want to thank everyone for their messages of support and bug reports. I really appreciate it. I hope you
Back In The Saddle (Almost)
2020-08-31 16:37 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
Good news! I am now moving towards build 18 of Empire Deluxe Combined Edition. I now have a new build environment and am working on several things that have been out standing and then a couple of extra things I have been meaning to put back in. I am a little rusty with the code so taking it slow. The map area for online maps is looking pretty good. If you have a map or scenario to share, please up load it – we are always looking for more! I am also seeing some rumblings about more people working in the AI. This next build will have a few changes in the EmpireCommon lib to facilitate things lik
A Musical Interlude
2020-03-09 14:48 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
Just wanted to give a heads up to those fans that like to stroll down memory lane with the kinder, gentler vibes of games gone by. Today Xeen Music has released remastered recordings of the MIDI sounds of Empire Deluxe from 1993. These tracks were written by and originally plunked into MIDI form by Rob Wallace. Xeen Music has also a bunch of other tracks from many other classics, such as King's Quest and Might and Magic. Check out the channel, as they are striving to build the music from the original MIDI files when they can. Obviously, this is a true love for an art maybe somewhat lost, but n
Thanks
2019-11-29 02:06 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
It has been a very busy year for me. I don't like to put personal issues out there and want to say I am fine, but there were multiple personal life changing events that have occurred over the course of this year that caused a re-alignment of how my life is working in several ways. Being a lone indie developer, this has a big impact. All these circumstances have unfortunately put a stop to development of further versions of EDCE for other platforms as well as designs for another Perfect General for the immediate moment. At a point in the future, these things may resume. Fortunately EDCE has bee
It's The Big Time Now
2019-04-16 12:16 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
At some point in your life you recognize that you are Made. For Sarge, that moment has finally been obtained with the introduction of the Empire Deluxe T-Shirt series, produced by The Mandala Girl. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31081533/2cd876becb04f27ac6162384c01d3c2635e94fd0.jpg These shirts can be reviewed on the The Mandala Girl website, and ordered through Amazon. https://www.the-mandala-girl.com/empire-deluxe-t-shirts/ The Mandala Girl involves player and a member of our Empire Community. They were wanting to express a love for the greatest computer w
A Year In Play
2018-12-31 15:45 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31081533/abcbcf0ee2fd24b15ef44d64a89d25cdf52f00f1.jpg With the New Year time here, my expertly crafted and designed marketing tool, Santa Sarge, makes another appearance. Now an almost 20 year tradition, you can feel the subliminal urges that he casts upon you to play Empire Deluxe. Though he is definitely late this year due to a 'real life' event, he is always happy to show his mug. We have now logged an entire year since the release of the Combined Edition. The great news is EDCE is included in Das Tactic's strategy games lis
Build 017
2018-11-09 21:23 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
Build #017 has been released. This is a small fix addressing an email issue that came up after the Unity 2017 upgrade. The collection of maps is getting larger. If you have not browsed them in game for a while, you should take a peek. This can be accessed from the Maps/Scenario Edit screen – then click the button in the lower left corner. And as always, if you have something to share, please do! --Mark
Build 016 Released : Fileshare Play and Unity Upgrade
2018-10-19 14:49 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31081533/be314a76b60d74ea1493a41c6f0bd4dd1ce298e6.png Build 16 is now out and it is very exciting. It contains a major addition. First, for me the most important aspect of this is Fileshare play. It removes a great deal of the logistical issues associated with email play. Turn around can come quite rapidly, and it is a lot of fun. Please make sure you read the manual entry on this (page 86 in updated manual) and understand how it works. Then find a frenemy and have at it. Second, B16 will sport a more recent version of the Unit
Fileshare In Action
2018-10-07 19:41 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
Today I will treat you to my action-packed, superbly narrated and obviously well prepared demo of sending fileshare turns. https://youtu.be/tB1mSJJSXUw Be aware that I play BOTH sides of the game in the demo, but I wanted to make sure you saw how it behaves. So when you watch it, makes sure you think about if from either position 1's perspective, or position 2. When you get you hands on this, do not register a position you do not intend to play. Remember - do as I say, not as I do. ;> Beyond some other minor repairs, the only other real tricky thing about this update is that it will be an upgr
So What Is This Fileshare Play I am Hearing About?
2018-09-25 21:25 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
So late last month I wanted to announce that “Fileshare Play” was going to be introduced in build 16. Since that time it has been undergoing testing both internally with me and with a couple of 3 player games (which include a mod) with an independent group. I am quite excited about this as I continue to look for ways to facilitate PvP play in a reasonable, economic way. “Fileshare Play” is very much like play by email, with a game file being placed between players. With email, a file has to be sent via the email, meaning either the game program needs to be configured to talk with your SMTP ser
Working On A New Way To Multi-Play
2018-08-31 19:04 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
I am happy to announce that the next version of Empire Deluxe will have a new Multi-player option, and that will be what I am calling “Fileshare Play”. This will be very similar to email play, except the game will automatically be sent and received via http over the Internet. This enables you and an opponent or two to have quick turn around times, as you can wait for the turn to come back to you, or occasionally check to see if you have any games to play. I cannot give you an estimated delivery time for the build yet, but it is implemented and now testing. I checked the online maps the other d
Just Playing The Game.
2018-07-14 20:44 UTC · Community Announcements · CPWilly
Was working On Europe. Liked this screen shot: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31081533/d3fdc62893c1d4c31809625195430bc01942103c.png If you have a screen shot you like, please share. --Mark
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