[h1]Hello Stormbounders! [/h1] A new version of Stormbound is coming in September, bringing new cards, balance changes, the Anniversary Event and some exclusive offers! [olist] [*] About the August update [*] Patch notes communication [*] Balance changes [*] Anniversary Event [*] Cheapened Brawl [*] FAQ [/olist] [h2]ABOUT THE AUGUST UPDATE[/h2] We would like to inform you that we’ve decided to postpone the release of the [url=https://stormbound-kitty.com/releases/08-2023]August update[/url] until September due to the urgent need for further game optimization. It needed to be done due to planned marketing campaigns for the game’s Anniversary Event. This means that quality of life changes as well as the Retired Commanders and Anointed Saviors new cards that were announced for August will be released later in September. [h2]PATCH NOTES COMMUNICATION[/h2] We’ve also decided to change the format for the patch notes. Starting from September, they will be released in 2 parts: We’ve also decided to change the format for the patch notes. Starting from September, they will be released in 2 parts: 1. The first part of each following Patch Notes will be releasing before the season reset, and will be focusing solely on balance changes. 2. The second part of each following Patch Notes will be updating in the middle of each month to update you on all things new and upcoming, including new cards’ release dates, new brawls, new features, tweaks, etc. We believe this change will ensure better communication and will help us avoid any future delays due to unforeseen circumstances. The September release notes (that you’re reading now) will be updated with upcoming in-game content later in September. We believe this change will ensure better communication and will help us avoid any future delays due to unforeseen circumstances. The September release notes (that you’re reading now) will be updated with upcoming in-game content later in September. [h2]BALANCE CHANGES[/h2] This release, just like any other, will bring some balance changes. [list] [*] Absorbing Varmints’ strength is now 4/5/6/7/8 (up from 3/4/5/6/7) and their ability deals 2/3/3/4/4 (up from 1/2/2/3/3). [*] Original Blueprints’ strength is now 3/4/5/6/7 (up from 2/3/4/5/6). [*] Amberhides’ strength is now 5/6/7/8/9 (up from 4/5/6/7/8) and their ability now drains from the strongest surrounding poisoned unit (instead of a random one). [*] Brood Sages’ ability now spawns 2/3/3/4/5 toads (up from 1/2/3/3/4) and is made surrounding at level 3 and higher (changed from bordering). [*] Mischiefs’ strength is now 3/4/5/6/7 (down from 4/5/6/7/8). [*] Angelic Tikas’ ability is made bordering (changed from surrounding). [/list] [b]Nerf Compensation[/b] As usual, some compensation in the form of coins and fusion stones will be provided to owners of Mischiefs and Angelic Tikas, proportional to the level and rarity of the card. Find below the compensation values for each rarity and level. [h2]ANNIVERSARY EVENT [/h2] The Anniversary Event starts on September 15th, 2023, and will last until September 24th, 2023. To mark this special occasion, we've arranged a birthday gift along with bonuses and Anniversary offers that will be available throughout the event. [h3]BIRTHDAY GIFT [/h3] Everyone will receive the gift consisting of: 600 coins, 60 rubies, 6 fusion stones, 1 random legendary card. [b]Grab your present by redeeming: [/b] [h2]SPECIAL CODE: ANNIVERSARY[/h2] To activate the code, go to the Game Options located in the top-right corner of the main menu screen. From there, select the REDEEM CODE button, input the code, and tap the CLAIM button to confirm. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32724087/54ae593b17f8d382c9cfa06ad32196f20ec56796.png[/img] [h3]MORE CARDS[/h3] What's more, all books will contain more cards during that timeframe. Books normally holding 3 cards will contain 4, and books containing 6 cards (Mythic, Heroic and Classic) will yield 8! [h3]RUBY BONUS[/h3] Moreover, every Ruby bundle will yield double the original amount of rubies. This is not time-bound, and effectively lasts forever until every bundle has been bought once. [h3]CHEAPENED BRAWL[/h3] The Brawl starting on September 21st, 2023, will be cheaper. All fights will be 50% off. Owners of the Premium Pass will also have their usual discount applied, leading to a 60% reduction. Here are the adjusted values for every milestone: [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32724087/0d3ab2be88795b14f0ae36179292ee9ccf332dc5.png[/img] [h2]NEW CARD[/h2] Apart from the Anniversary Event, today's update (Sep 15 2023) also introduced Retired Commanders - a new rare Knight Elder! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32724087/b3690fad721509a23d56141de4f5217a44d5946d.png[/img] [h2]FAQ[/h2] Please find below a detailed listed of the September Update: [list] [*] Balance Changes: Sep 1 2023 (9:00) [*] Anointed Saviors release: Sep 8 2023 (9:00) [*] Anointed Saviors Brawl (Warrior Brawl): Sep 14 2023 (9:00) till Sep 20 2023 (9:00) [*] Retired Commanders Release: Sep 15 2023 (9:00) [*] Retired Commanders Brawl (Warrior Brawl): Sep 21 2023 (9:00) till Sep 25 2023 (9:00) [*] Cheapened Brawl (All tiers): Sep 21 2023 (9:00) till Sep 25 2023 (9:00) [*] Anniversary Event: Sep 15 2023 (9:00) till Sep 25 2023 (9:00) [*] Anniversary Special Code: Sep 15 2023 (9:00) till Sep 18 (9:00) [/list] All times are expressed using a 24-hour clock in CEST (Central European Summer Timezone). ------------------- Feel free to drop by our [url=https://discord.gg/stormbound]Discord server[/url] to discuss the content of the upcoming update with us, the devs, and the community! [h3]Happy Stormbounding![/h3]