This content pack for The Battle of Polytopia offers a fresh aesthetic layer for existing tribes, enhancing the visual and auditory experience of the base game. It does not introduce new gameplay mechanics or story elements but focuses entirely on cosmetic customization. This pack requires the base game to be installed and enjoyed. The scope of this pack is focused on visual and auditory themes, providing a distinct new look and feel for specific tribes rather than expanding the core gameplay loop or world.

What does this pack add to the game?

This pack introduces new visual and auditory themes for three specific tribes within The Battle of Polytopia. These "skins" are comprehensive aesthetic overhauls that affect the appearance of a tribe's units, buildings, and even their associated music. This means that when playing with these skins, the visual presentation and soundtrack of the selected tribe are significantly altered, offering a different thematic experience without changing the underlying gameplay mechanics.

New Thematic Content

Skin Pack 1 includes distinct thematic variations for the following tribes:

Bardur Baergøff: This skin provides a unique visual and auditory identity for the Bardur tribe.
Hoodrick Yorthwober: Players can experience the Hoodrick tribe with a new aesthetic.
Vengir Cultist: The Vengir tribe receives a thematic transformation with this skin.

These skins are visible to all players in multiplayer matches, ensuring that the new aesthetics are shared across the battlefield. AI opponents will also utilize these skins when applicable, further integrating the new themes into the game's presentation.

How does it integrate with the base game?

This content pack is an add-on and is not a standalone experience. It requires the base game, The Battle of Polytopia, to be installed and played. The skins are applied directly to the existing tribes, meaning players will select their preferred tribe and then choose to activate the corresponding skin if they own the pack. This integration allows for a seamless transition between the standard tribe appearance and the new themed variations.

What is the scope of this content?

The scope of Skin Pack 1 is focused on cosmetic and thematic enhancements. It does not introduce new tribes, game modes, story content, or gameplay mechanics. Instead, it offers a way to personalize the existing tribes with new visual and auditory elements. The quality of these thematic changes aims to provide a noticeable and distinct alteration to the presentation of the included tribes.