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battledrones v14: Compass Rose, a four player map
Publication: Simon Willison's Weblog
Author: Not available in collected metadata
Source published: 24/10/2026, 03:59:57 UTC
Briefing created: 02/11/2026, 01:23:31 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 26/10/2026, 04:27:25 UTC.
Briefings
Claude Opus 5.5 released a new four-player map named 'Compass Rose' for Battledrones, expanding the game's multiplayer support from two to four players via WebSocket connections. The map features four teams of purple and green themed robots, with a preview link available in the updated model browser. A replay demonstrates the four-way AI battle using the Goliath Armada mutator.
Key points
- Battledrones v14 added a four-player online mode to the game, replacing the previous two-player limit.
- The new 'Compass Rose' map uses four teams of purple and green robots in a rotational symmetry layout.
Context
This update allows up to four human players to join via share links or QR codes, with AI handling any remaining slots. The map was created by Claude Opus 5.5 and features a four-way rotational symmetry design.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article snippet from October 2026. Specific player counts, exact server locations, and long-term map stability are not confirmed.
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