The game now displays in 800x600, 16-bit resolution, resulting in a richer, more detailed display. New Terrain Types. New types of terrain have been added, including a variety of road types, each with their own effects on movement and combat. Battlefield Size Increased. Heroes Command More Creature Stacks.
Heroes can now have seven stacks in their army.
Each town has a blacksmith where one of three war machines may be purchased. War machines appear on the battlefield and may be attacked and destroyed. Heroes Can Arrange Stacks on Battlefield before Battle. Heroes with the secondary skill, Tactics, can rearrange stacks on the battlefield before the first round of combat. Heroes Can Lead Garrisoned Armies.