- Update Notes — Secret Technologies & Bug Fixes - 5 June 2026
🔓 NEW: SECRET TECHNOLOGIES DLC SUPPORT - Added the Secret Technologies control panel (DLC required) - Open/close the panel with the \ key - Full localization support for all panel content - Added UI sound effects across the panel - Added panel VFX - Fixed being able to skip a chapter using the date-add function in the DLC panel - Fixed being unable to obtain achievements from the DLC - Fixed being able to start a war while your country is already at war via the DLC panel🐛 BUG FIXES - Fixed a loading screen appearing after a building upgrade purchased without using step buttons - Fixed the "Mission Complete" notification firing when colonizing your own colony - Fixed an error when clicking the map after loading a saved game - Fixed total power not updating when a colony is lost - Fixed the Revolt button becoming inactive after closing the Start Revolt pop-up - Fixed capital action butt…
- 🔓 Secret Technologies - OUT NOW - 2 June 2026
The vault is open. Secret Technologies - the forbidden control panel that was never meant to leave the Pentagon - is now available for Countryballs: Power Protocol. Reshape reality, rewrite history, and run the planet exactly the way you've always wanted to. 🧪 THE FORBIDDEN PANEL - FOUR TABS OF PURE POWER 💰 Economy - Conjure resources from thin air, unlock Unlimited Storage, and pour millions into your treasury at will. ⏱️ Time - Skip months in a tap, push Time Scale to the max, and bend religious influence to your command - or freeze it entirely. 🌐 World - Rewrite policies on demand, erase the fog of war, and arm an endless nuclear arsenal. ⚔️ War - Pick attacker, pick defender, press Colonize. Or queue dozens of wars and watch the map repaint itself. 🏆 And here's the twist: every action on the panel still counts toward Steam achievements. The rules bend. Your rewards don't. Open t…
- 🚨24 HOURS UNTIL THE VAULT OPENS - 1 June 2026
🚨 24 HOURS UNTIL THE VAULT OPENS It's official. Tomorrow, Secret Technologies goes live — and the rules of the world stop applying to you. 😈 You've seen the leaks. Tomorrow you get the keys. 🔑 🔥 WHAT'S WAITING INSIDE 💰 Economy — Resources from nothing. Unlimited Storage. A treasury that never empties. ⏳ Time — Fast-forward history, crank the clock to the max, and command religious influence like a switch. 🌐 World — Free policies, zero fog of war, and an endless nuclear arsenal. 💣 War — Attacker, defender, Colonize. Or queue total global chaos and sit back. 🌍💥 🏆 And it all still earns achievements. Cheat the world, keep the glory. 😏 🎮 One key opens everything: \ 🔔 The Protocol is unlocked tomorrow. Wishlist now so you're first in 👉 ❗ Requires base game: Countryballs: Power Protocol
- 🔓 Secret Technologies - OUT SOON - 28 May 2026
The vault is open. Secret Technologies - the forbidden control panel that was never meant to leave the Pentagon. Reshape reality, rewrite history, and run the planet exactly the way you've always wanted to. 🧪 THE FORBIDDEN PANEL - FOUR TABS OF PURE POWER 💰 Economy - Conjure resources from thin air, unlock Unlimited Storage, and pour millions into your treasury at will. ⏱️ Time - Skip months in a tap, push Time Scale to the max, and bend religious influence to your command - or freeze it entirely. 🌐 World - Rewrite policies on demand, erase the fog of war, and arm an endless nuclear arsenal. ⚔️ War - Pick attacker, pick defender, press Colonize. Or queue dozens of wars and watch the map repaint itself. 🏆 And here's the twist: every action on the panel still counts toward Steam achievements. The rules bend. Your rewards don't. Open the panel any time with the \ key. 👉 Add Secret Tech…
- 🔓 SOMETHING IS LEAKING FROM THE VAULT... - 22 May 2026
🧪 Spawn resources & money ⏱️ Bend time to your will 🌐 Erase the fog of war + endless nukes ⚔️ Reshape the map at the press of a buttonMore leaks dropping soon. Stay tuned. 🤫
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.3.0-1 - 14 April 2026
MacOS Version Released : Countryballs: Power Protocol is now available on MacOS. More players can jump in and enjoy the game on their preferred platform.Additional small fixes and improvements to ensure a smoother experience across platforms. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Our small team is working hard to polish every corner of the game and improve your experience.Please share your requests, bugs, or ideas on how we can make the game even better - your feedback helps us make Countryballs even better!
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.2.2 - 28 March 2026
Improvements· Various small UI fixes and polish across different screens.· Api update for bug report. Fixes· Fixed more price inconsistencies: identical products now have correct and matching prices everywhere.· Fixed different issues with price calculations during multi-buy actions. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Our small team is working hard to polish every corner of the game and improve your experience.Please share your requests, bugs, or ideas on how we can make the game even better - your feedback helps us make Countryballs even better!
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.2.1 - 26 March 2026
Improvements· Enhanced UI and UX across multiple views: smoother navigation and cleaner visuals.· Added missing button sounds across UI elements: interactions now feel more responsive and polished.· Various small UI fixes and polish across different screens. Fixes· Fixed more price inconsistencies: identical products now have correct and matching prices everywhere.· Fixed different issues with price calculations during multi-buy actions.· Additional minor improvements to overall game stability and consistency. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Our small team is working hard to polish every corner of the game and improve your experience.Please share your requests, bugs, or ideas on how we can make the game even better - your feedback helps us make Countryballs even better!
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.2.0 - 20 March 2026
New Features· Introduced a brand-new dynamic AI military system: AI now builds armies more intelligently and adapts better to difficulty levels, creating a fresh challenge for all players.· Added a progressive production balance system: the more production buildings you own, the more strategic their maintenance becomes.· Reworked Settings screen based on player feedback: improved usability and added a reset settings feature for convenience. Improvements & Optimizations· Rebalanced overall game economy: Easy is now more relaxed, Normal feels fair but challenging, and Hard is designed for experienced players.· Improved strategic resources tooltip in the production screen: clearer and more informative for better decision-making.· Unified price formatting across the game: all prices now display consistently and match actual values.· Enhanced UI and UX across multiple views: smoother navigat…
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.1.1 - 30 December 2025
New FeaturesReworked Timed Mission Start Panels We’ve redesigned the timed mission start panels and added a new slider to them. Starting business operations, or steal missions is now much clearer and faster, making mission setup easier for everyone.New Game & Map Views We’re introducing brand-new game and map views with a more stylish look that better matches the overall art direction of the game. The world now looks more consistent and immersive.Redesigned Country Flags All countries now use brand-new flag designs. These updated visuals bring more personality and style to the world and make countries easier and more satisfying to recognize. Improvements & OptimizationsMajor UI Optimization We heavily optimized the entire UI system. All interface elements now consume fewer system resources, which should improve performance and overall smoothness on a wide range of machines.Localization…
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.1.0 - 8 December 2025
Improvements & Optimizations· We improved the production screen layout so the entire panel now fits cleanly inside the screen without stretching or clipping.· The visit panel received a full optimization pass to make navigation smoother and more readable.· We updated many screen backgrounds to give the game a fresher look.· All country flags across the game were reworked in higher quality for a cleaner and more consistent visual style.· We significantly boosted game performance, especially on weaker systems, reducing stutters and improving overall responsiveness.New Adjustments & Balance· Country exploration rewards have been slightly rebalanced - players will now receive some resources when exploring new countries, giving the early game a smoother start.· Fleet capacity upgrades now correctly apply the multiplier from the skill tree, ensuring the fleet count reflects all bonuses as int…
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - UPDATE 2.0.7 - 20 November 2025
COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL – Update 2.0.7This patch focuses on fixing bugs and adding new art designs to the game!Let’s dive in 👇🖼 New Art Incoming! Fresh Countryball backgrounds for all screffens and new images for Buildings, Army, Chapters, and more!🤫 Insider Info: A new game mode is coming soon! Stay tuned so you don’t miss this update! 🧟♂️⚙ Fixes & Improvements• Fixed a minor bug where colors in the Influence Table were swapping after unpausing in the Country Influence Screen. • Fixed a bug where pause key bindings didn’t work properly together with pause buttons in the top panel. • Fixed a bug with the visual representation of skill levels in the Skill Tree. • Fixed text layouts on various screens. • Added support for buying steps for missiles in the Rocket System, Air Defense, and Submarine screens. • Fixed issues related to buying steps. • Improved leader trading — the tim…
- 50% OFF – Countryballs: Power Protocol All Week - 19 November 2025
50% OFF – One Week of Countryball Chaos For one week only, Countryballs: Power Protocol is 50% OFF! Perfect time to jump in, upgrade your economy, and start painting the world map in your favorite colors. Conquer 195 countryballs with war, nukes, jets and tanks Or win through soft power – religion, influence and economy Idle-style progression: watch your income explode while you upgrade Chapters mode for replayable scenarios and crazy challenges Whether you want to turn the Vatican into a nuclear superpower or peacefully convert the world, now’s the moment. This week only – grab the game at 50% off, start your world domination run, and don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoy it!
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.0.6 - 4 November 2025
Fixes· Fixed several critical issues with buttons in various shops and dashboards.· Resolved a bug affecting Country Upgrades and Army Upgrades buttons that prevented proper interaction.· Fixed broken Buy and Upgrade buttons for purchasable buildings and units - they now function as intended.· Addressed an issue in the Religious Screen that blocked players from purchasing churches and upgrades.Our small team is working hard to keep the experience smooth and enjoyable.Please comment your requests and ideas on how to improve the game - your feedback truly helps us grow!
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.0.5 - 27 October 2025
New Features• Unique Leaders for Every Country: We’ve added brand-new, one-of-a-kind leaders! Each leader now comes with a unique appearance, country-specific mechanics, and custom bonuses that impact your strategy and style of play. This was one of the biggest tasks we’ve ever done - and it changes how every campaign feels! They special for countries and represents history, myths, or culture of country. Welcome Ottoman Empire for Turkey, and Byzantium Empire (or Eastern Roman Empire) for Greece.• Smart Mod Button in Shops: Introducing a new Shop Mod System for both the Country Production Shop and the Army Shop. Choose between x1, x5, x10, or Max and instantly apply multiple upgrades or purchases at once. Faster, smoother, and perfect for late-game management.Improvements & Balancing• Massive Army and Colony Balance Rework: Armies now scale in a smarter way. Colonies now add only 10% of…
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL - Update 2.0.4 - 19 October 2025
Fixes & StabilityResolved a bug in the battle system that caused the tutorial to hang and prevented it from finishing.Our small team continues to improve game stability - even during the weekends! Thank you for your amazing feedback!Please share any other issues or suggestions you notice - your feedback helps us make Countryballs even better!
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL — Update 2.0.3 - 17 October 2025
New FeaturesExpanded Timed Events: We’ve added a ton of new timed events across both Chapter and Default modes. Each one brings fresh surprises, strategic choices, and new ways to earn rewards.Shift + Click Combo: You can now use Shift + Left Click to instantly max-upgrade armies or buildings, or buy all available units or structures in one action. A true time-saver!Gameplay Tips System: Brand-new tips now appear on loading screens and during gameplay, offering helpful advice for newcomers and uncovering hidden mechanics for veteran players.Reworks & Major ChangesRevolt Mechanic Reworked: The revolt system, based on religion, has been completely redesigned. It’s now more balanced, reliable, and immersive. Failed revolts will also reduce part of the religious influence, creating a more dynamic world.Army Screen Revamp: We’ve refreshed the entire army unit view for better readability.Main…
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL — Update 2.0.2 - 9 October 2025
New FeaturesKeyboard Shortcuts for Everything: We’ve added full keybind support for all in-game interactions! You can now customize every control to fit your playstyle in the new Keybind Settings Menu.Gameplay ChangesHard Difficulty Reworked: A complete overhaul of hard difficulty for both the base game and Chapters Mode, offering a much tougher and more strategic experience, for those who love a real challenge. Hard mode now offers smarter AI, tougher starts, and more intense strategic decisions - crafted for our hardcore players who asked for it!ImprovementsChapters Mode Generation: Major improvements to how each chapter is created. Player and colony now start with properly balanced armies, resources, and buildings. It improves players experience and game balance in Chapters Mode.Submarine Interface & Control: Enhanced UI and UX for submarine management to make navigation and control…
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL — Hotfix Update 2.0.1 - 1 October 2025
New FeaturesNew confirmation popup when loading the last saved game - no more accidental overwrites.FixesFixed a major crashes caused by the Influence system’s exceptions bugs.Corrected building church animations in the Influence screen.Fixed rare exceptions with some internal libraries, improving stability.The rocket system and air defense buy buttons updates pas intended from now on.Fixed some issues with chapters loading.Fixed savings in Chapters Mode in some chapters.Improvements & OptimizationsPrices now display with only two digits after the decimal, for a cleaner and more polished look.Influence screen now opens with the Benefits tab enabled by default for quicker access.Steel popup redesigned for clearer information and a better user experience.Country skills screen refined with improved UX for smoother navigation.We’re constantly polishing the experience and listening to feedba…
- COUNTRYBALLS: POWER PROTOCOL — Update 2.0 - 29 September 2025
Country Balls – Update ChangelogThis update is one of the biggest so far. We’ve introduced a brand new Chapters Mode, made important fixes to core systems like influence, armies, and submarines, and improved overall stability and performance. New Feature: Chapters ModeWe’re excited to introduce Chapters Mode – a new way to experience Country Balls.Players can now pick from various themed chapters, each with its own starting date, bonuses, and country positions.This allows for different playstyles and scenarios beyond the regular sandbox progression.Chapters include their own initialization logic to make sure countries, armies, and influences start in the right state.Fixes and improvements to Chapters Mode:Chapters mode is now locked until the tutorial is finished, so new players can first learn the basics.Fixed multiple issues with saving and reloading in Chapters Mode.Fixed initializat…
