Version 2.4Sun Apr 12 2026
Version 2.4 — What's New
Transfer Portal Redesign: Expanded player pool with sign chance percentages, departure reasons, and position filtering for a more strategic portal experience.
Save State Fix: Resolved remaining cases of the 0-0 save glitch. All save and load paths are now fully stable.
Win Probability Chart: Live play-by-play now features an interactive win probability graph that updates on every play.
Extreme Difficulty: New difficulty tier added for experienced players seeking a greater challenge.
Postseason Game Preview: Full matchup previews now available before Conference Tournament and National Tournament games.
AI Roster Intelligence: Improved AI recruiting, transfer portal usage, and roster construction with position-aware decision making across all teams.
Flexible Scholarships: Available scholarship slots now adjust based on projected roster departures, preventing scenarios where recruiting is blocked on a technically full roster.
Scoring Balance: Tuned long-save scoring environment to maintain realistic stat distributions across extended dynasties while preserving elite individual performances.
Conference Invites: Invitations to move up conferences now appear directly on the Dashboard.
Live Sim Indicator: Visual feedback during play-by-play showing which team currently leads.
Player Profiles: Swipe navigation between Stats, Ratings, Game Log, and Bio tabs.
iPad and Mac Improvements: Improved modal presentation, layout spacing, and desktop input support including ESC to close and click-outside dismissal.
Additional Fixes: Community names added. Bracketology logic improvements. Auto-redshirt cap. Over-roster-limit warnings on recruiting and portal screens. iOS long-press highlight fix. Expanded pregame analyst panel with more varied commentary. General polish and stability improvements throughout.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Build a college basketball dynasty from the ground up. Choose from 365 teams across 23 conferences, recruit top prospects, manage your roster, and chase championship glory season after season. If you've been waiting for a deep, modern college hoops sim on iOS — this is it.
Hardwood Empire puts you in full control of your program. Scout and recruit the best players, set your lineup, develop talent, and make the tough decisions that separate contenders from rebuilds. Every season plays out with full game logs, box scores, and detailed player stats — so your dynasty actually feels like a dynasty.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Most basketball sims are either shallow, abandoned, or loaded with microtransactions. Hardwood Empire is none of those. It's built by a solo developer who plays his own game, takes community feedback seriously, and ships updates regularly.
FEATURES
- 365 teams across 23 conferences
- Full recruiting system — scout, pitch, and sign top prospects
- Season simulation with box scores, game logs, and player stats
- Player development, awards, and career tracking
- Dynasty mode spanning 20+ seasons of program history
- Detailed player profiles with bios, ratings, and performance data
- Conference tournaments and a full championship bracket
- Season awards including Player of the Year, All-Conference, and more
YOUR FEEDBACK SHAPES THE GAME
Join the community on Reddit at r/HardwoodEmpire to share ideas, report bugs, and help shape what gets built next. This game is actively developed and updated — your voice matters.
Whether you're taking over a mid-major and grinding your way to relevance or defending a title at a powerhouse, every decision you make echoes across seasons. How long can you keep your empire standing?
