[b][h3]Greetings, Viceroys![/h3][/b] Against the Storm’s next content update is just around the corner! The Elder Update (1.6) will be released on [b]December 19th at 6:00 pm UTC[/b]. In today’s article, we share a preview of the upcoming changes, tips on how to prepare, and an invitation to our livestream. [hr][/hr] [h2]What’s new[/h2] The titular Elder is a VIP character from [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/638510/dotAGE/]dotAGE[/url] (another roguelite city builder you might be familiar with), now making a cameo appearance in Against the Storm. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37925331/727febbb4395e3a535b0c29daf43745cde384d49.jpg[/img] The First Elder is one of three new world events coming in Update 1.6. You’ll need to either prepare for impending doom or prove to the Elder that his forest is safe. We’re not playing favorites, but succeeding in the latter may just earn you a feline companion for your next settlements. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37925331/1e509fb3b24f174a25e2552f0ca521332289b7a7.jpg[/img] It provides a resolve boost — and yes, it reacts when you pet it with the mouse cursor! The update also brings a redesign and rebalance of many existing world events, QoL improvements, fixes, and more! And from related news, the Beaver Villager is coming to dotAGE! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/638510/view/600764624349954736 [hr][/hr] [h2]How to prepare[/h2] [h3]Finish the settlement before the Update[/h3] [b]Important:[/b] Due to numerous systemic changes, the update will close the ongoing settlements to prevent potential issues. As compensation, you’ll receive Citadel Resources equal to winning that game and a Royal Resupply. If you don't want your ongoing settlement to be closed, please be sure to finish it before the update goes live on December 19th at 6:00 pm UTC. Your Cycle progress and meta progress will remain intact. For a limited time, we will also be leaving the current 1.5 version on a separate Steam branch so that you can complete the settlement if you are unable to do so before the Elder Update (1.6) goes live. However, we recommend that you consider this option as a last resort. [hr][/hr] [h2]Developer livestream[/h2] We also invite you to join us on December 17th for a Twitch livestream where we will present and discuss the major features coming in the Elder Update (1.5) and answer your questions during the Q&A segment. Tune in on Tuesday, December 17th, at 4:00 pm UTC: [url=https://www.twitch.tv/eremitegames/ style=button]Follow us on Twitch[/url] See you then! [b]May the storm be gentle on you,[/b] Eremite Games & Michele [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37925331/20768539326e1f152ed97d5023a08c1943eb8ed2.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37925331/7e0c5cf822d2c6be5526e3588cd43e5da6529bfe.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37925331/c4ea89135bbcec6e430c8fd8f1fd153f9f702587.png[/img]