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Fast answer
The answer before the background
The latest clearly documented major update is Patch 2.00: Jotunn Edition, released July 24, 2019. It added four items, commander traits, meta-progression, shared gold, checkpoints, replayable levels, a new enemy type, and Very Hard difficulty. For current maintenance status, Android shows an update dated April 9, 2026 with “Minor fixes” and an API update. Apple lists version 2.00.23 with a September 27 date but does not show the year in the accessible history. No newer detailed official patch-note series is visible in the publisher’s archive, so treat platform store listings as the practical source for current maintenance builds.
Current status
What is the current update?
There is no single universal build number that can be verified across every platform. The publisher’s official archive identifies Patch 2.00 as the major Jotunn Edition release, while mobile storefronts continue to show their own maintenance versions. That means a player on Android, iOS, Steam, console, or GOG may see different numbers without necessarily missing the same content.
Google Play currently reports an April 9, 2026 update for the Android edition. Its public “What’s new” text says “Minor fixes. API update,” which indicates maintenance rather than a new content expansion. The listing does not provide a more detailed changelog.
Apple’s accessible version history lists 2.00.23 with a September 27 date and describes the latest visible notes as improved screen-size and shape detection, improved support for iOS devices running on Metal, and additional fixes. Because the page does not expose the year beside that entry, this tracker does not assign one. The safe conclusion is that mobile maintenance continued after the original expansion, but the exact cross-platform parity is not confirmed.
- Android check: open the Google Play listing and compare the installed version with the store’s update prompt.
- iOS check: open the App Store product page, then review Version History rather than relying on the game title alone.
- PC check: let Steam, GOG Galaxy, or the standalone launcher finish its update check before comparing files or saves.
| Platform or source | Latest publicly visible information | What it confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Official publisher archive | Patch 2.00, July 24, 2019 | The major Jotunn Edition release and its full feature set |
| Android, Google Play | Updated April 9, 2026; minor fixes and API update | A recent maintenance update is listed for Android |
| iOS, Apple App Store | Version 2.00.23; September 27 date shown | A later mobile maintenance build is listed, but the year is unclear |
| GOG third-party catalog | Version 2.00.5 dated June 23, 2026 | A possible PC build marker, not an official patch-note source |
Use the platform storefront as the authority for the installed build. The GOG catalog entry is useful as a cross-check, but it is not a substitute for an official developer changelog.
Major release
What Patch 2.00 changed
Patch 2.00 was a free expansion rather than a small hotfix. It changed the campaign structure and added systems that are now associated with the complete edition. If an older installation lacks these features, it is probably running the pre-Jotunn version or has not completed the required update.
The most important progression change is meta-progression. Players can discover four new items, earn commander traits, view discoveries in the Codex, and unlock items or traits for starting commanders. The listed items are Mines, Jabena, Philosopher’s Stone, and Holy Grail. The update also changed the economy by replacing individually distributed commander gold with a shared gold bank.
Campaign planning became more readable. The map can show enemy types before a level, checkpoint islands provide a return point, and campaigns can be started with replayable levels enabled. Very Hard difficulty was added for experienced players, while other changes made retreating, targeting, unit movement, and landing-ship interactions more predictable.
Combat and presentation also received a broad pass. The patch replaced the old red-shielded enemy with a new enemy type, adjusted attacks that launch units, improved several archer behaviors, reduced terrain-related sticking, updated camera and gamepad controls, and refreshed effects, outlines, island colors, and reward screens.
- Look for the Codex and starting commander loadout options to confirm the expansion is active.
- Check whether the campaign setup offers checkpoints, replayable levels, and Very Hard difficulty.
- Expect shared campaign gold rather than separate gold totals attached to individual commanders.
- Do not assume every balance behavior is unchanged from the original release; the patch altered Warhammer, plunge attacks, enemy targeting, and ship landings.
| Area | Verified changes |
|---|---|
| Progression | Four items, commander traits, Codex, and unlockable starting upgrades |
| Campaign | Enemy previews, shared gold, checkpoints, replayable levels, and Very Hard |
| Combat | New enemy type, revised launch attacks, targeting changes, and improved retreats |
| Controls and visuals | Camera and gamepad adjustments, clearer outlines, revised effects, and updated reward UI |
For a first playthrough, use the normal campaign settings and treat checkpoints as a safety net. Enable replayable levels only if you want a less punishing run; use Very Hard after learning how the revised enemy and economy systems interact.
Dated checks
Update timeline and troubleshooting
The official record is strongest for the 2019 expansion and earlier PC patches. The publisher’s news archive lists Patch 1.07 on January 23, 2019, describing a Unity engine upgrade, stability improvements, and fixes for balance and crash issues. Patch 2.00 followed on July 24, 2019 for PC, Switch, and Xbox One, with mobile releases scheduled afterward.
The mobile rollout was recorded by the publisher on October 16, 2019 for Android and iOS. Apple’s visible history then lists maintenance entries including 2.00.8, 2.00.9, 2.00.12, 2.00.14 through 2.00.18, and 2.00.23. These entries show continued maintenance, but they do not prove that identical builds or fixes reached every platform.
If the game appears stuck on an older edition, first restart the platform client and check for pending downloads. On PC, verify files only after confirming the launcher is fully updated. On mobile, check available storage, restart the device, and avoid uninstalling if your progress is not backed up. A reinstall can remove local save data, and the official mobile notes have previously acknowledged cloud-save and save-loading problems.
- Record your platform, installed version, and update date before reporting a bug.
- Compare the store listing with the in-game title screen; names may not reveal the underlying build.
- If a feature such as the Codex or Very Hard is missing, confirm that the game has completed the Jotunn content update.
- If a new update causes save errors, consult the publisher’s support route before deleting files or starting a new campaign.
| Date | Check | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2019 | Patch 1.07 | Stability, engine, bug, and balance maintenance before Jotunn |
| July 24, 2019 | Patch 2.00 | Major free Jotunn Edition expansion on PC, Switch, and Xbox One |
| October 16, 2019 | Mobile release announcement | Jotunn Edition became available on Android and iOS |
| April 9, 2026 | Google Play update listing | Recent Android maintenance entry: minor fixes and API update |
The available official sources do not provide one consolidated current version table for every platform. Where a store page gives only a date or short note, this tracker reports exactly that rather than inferring a shared build number.
Practical answer
How to tell whether you have the complete edition
A current installation should expose the systems introduced by Patch 2.00, not merely display a particular title. Start a new campaign and inspect the setup and upgrade screens. The clearest signs are commander traits, selectable starting loadouts, the Codex, shared gold, and the option to use checkpoints or replayable levels.
Existing campaigns may not demonstrate every feature immediately, especially if they were created before an update or migrated between platforms. If the title screen looks current but the systems are absent, update through the platform client first. If the client reports no download, record the platform and build number before seeking support.
Do not use beta changelogs as proof of the retail build. The 2019 public beta contained temporary changes and warned that progress would not carry over. The final Patch 2.00 notes are the appropriate reference for released content.
- Confirm the Codex is present.
- Confirm at least one new item or trait can be discovered or viewed.
- Confirm campaign setup exposes the newer difficulty and safety options.
- Confirm the launcher or mobile store reports no pending update.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Jotunn Edition a separate sequel or paid expansion?
No. The publisher describes it as a free content expansion for Bad North. Store naming can vary, but the major content is delivered as the Jotunn Edition update rather than as a separate sequel.
What is the biggest change in the update?
The campaign and progression systems changed most. Shared gold, commander traits, unlockable starting upgrades, checkpoints, replayable levels, enemy previews, and Very Hard difficulty substantially change how runs are planned.
Does every platform have the same version number?
Not necessarily. Mobile stores expose their own maintenance versions, and PC storefront catalogs may use different build identifiers. Compare the platform-specific listing and the in-game build rather than assuming one universal number.
Should I reinstall if a feature is missing?
Not immediately. Restart the launcher, complete pending updates, and verify the installed version first. On mobile, protect local progress before uninstalling because save and cloud-sync behavior has not been identical for every player.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialOfficial Bad North Patch 2.00 notes
- OfficialOfficial Bad North news and patch archive
- OfficialSteam announcement and full Jotunn changelog
- OfficialGoogle Play listing
- OfficialApple App Store version history
- ReferenceGOG Database build record