Shields of Loyalty News

[p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [/p][hr][/hr][h2]🛡️ A Note from the Shields of Loyalty Team[/h2][p]Dear players,[/p][p]We want to take a moment to speak openly and honestly with you.[/p][p]We are a true indie team of just 6–7 people. Most of us have children, and full-time jobs outside of this project. Shields of Loyalty has been our passion project for years, built in the late evenings, weekends, and stolen moments of free time. Getting here was not easy — but with your support, we’ve managed to make it happen.[/p][p]Yes, we know the game is not perfect. Many of the issues you’ve reported were already on our radar, but the last stretch before release meant balancing dozens of fixes, updates, and content additions. It was tough on us too.[/p][p]But please know this: we are listening, and we are fixing things as you read these words.[/p][p]Even some of the biggest AAA studios, with hundreds of developers and millions in budget, had rocky launches — but thanks to patient, loyal communities, they turned things around. (Think of No Man’s Sky, Cyberpunk 2077, or Final Fantasy XIV — each went from struggle to success because of dedicated fans who believed in them.)[/p][p]We don’t have their resources. What we do have is you — the players who believe in our vision and see what Shields of Loyalty can become. If you can give us a little patience as we patch, polish, and heal after this intense journey, we promise we’ll keep delivering improvements.[/p][p]This game was made by gamers, for gamers.
And with your help, it will only get better.[/p][p]Thank you for walking this path with us.
[/p][p]📝 Your bug reports are incredibly valuable to us.[/p][p]Every detail you share helps us track down issues faster and make Shields of Loyalty stronger. You can submit your reports in our Steam Discussions, on our Discord Bug Report section, or directly by email at [/p][p][email protected][/p][p]. Thank you for helping us improve the game together![/p][p]

— The Shields of Loyalty Team 🛡️
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[h2]Commanders,[/h2][p][/p][p]with this patch we've fixed many of your reported bugs. Let me share a more detailed listing:[/p]

• [p]Level 1.3 / The Chokepoint - Fixed the issue with the ranger unit who avoid finishing this level [/p]
• [p]Level 1.5.2 / The Clairvoyant - Fixed an incorrectly working trigger which spawned enemy units earlier as expected[/p]
• [p]Fixed a freeze bug where the "End of Turn" was not triggered[/p]
• [p]Fixed a freeze bug where the Victory or Defeat condition was not triggered [/p]
• [p]Fixed a freeze bug which occured when clicking on a revealed enemy while ambushed[/p]
• [p]Fixed the dialog screen in Level 2.3.2 which was not properly set[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the AI units started with low health[/p]
• [p]Added missing tooltips for artifacts [/p]

[p][/p][h3]Balancing[/h3]

• [p]all Level of the 1st and 2nd island were rebalanced in terms of enemy unit count. We have reduced the number of units and changed the type on a few level. [/p]
• [p]We improved the AI behaviour to avoid a "robbery attack". This is not finally set for all maps so work in progress.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Misselleanous[/h3]

• [p]correct attck animation and sound for special attack of all player hero units[/p]
• [p]Level 1.5.1 will provide the correct reward-unit after completing the level[/p]
• [p]Added missing animation for the feature "Formation" of the light cavalry of the Noblemen faction[/p]

[p][/p][p]Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]! [/p]

[h3]🛡 What a launch it’s been! 🛡[/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Shields of Loyalty officially deployed into 1.0 on August 12th — and the past two days have been an absolute whirlwind. Seeing commanders from around the world jump in, share their strategies, and offer feedback has been incredible.

For us, this isn’t just a game launch. It’s the culmination of a dream we’ve carried from those first sketches and prototypes, through the thrill of showing the game at Gamescom, to now — finally sharing the complete vision with you.
[/p][p]We couldn’t have done it without our community, friends, and fellow strategy fans who’ve stood beside us every step of the way. Your passion has been our fuel.[/p][p][/p][h3]First patch will be deployed today![/h3][p]Loyal commanders, we'll deploy our fist patch today. This patch will fix the level 1.3 bug as well as many other topics. We'll drop a patch note with the fix. [/p][p][/p][h3]How you can support us[/h3][p]One of the most impactful ways you can support the game right now is by leaving a Steam review. Whether it’s a few words about your favorite moment, your go-to strategy, or just why you enjoy the game — your review helps more players discover Shields of Loyalty and strengthens our community.[/p][p]Please don't miss to share your feedback in our Steam Board or join our discord and drop a post there. Please sent all your appropriate save game files refering to your bugs repoorted to --> [email protected][/p][p][/p][h3]🎯 Help us keep shaping the battlefield[/h3][p]Your thoughts, from balance suggestions to “something’s not working quite right” reports, help us push Shields of Loyalty to its best form. Every bit of feedback helps us refine the game. Please share them in our Steam Discussion Board. [/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the launch, you can save 30% until August 26th! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for all of your support these last few days![/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][h2][/h2][h2]Steam Announcement — “Tomorrow… Shields of Loyalty Launches!”
[/h2][p]🛡 Tomorrow, the wait is over! 🛡
After years of development, countless late nights, and more cups of coffee than we can count — Shields of Loyalty will finally release tomorrow, 12th August, at 6 PM CEST in its full 1.0 glory![/p][p]For an indie studio like ours, this is more than just a release. It’s the realisation of a dream we’ve been chasing through determination, passion, and the belief that we could bring a truly special strategy game to life.[/p][p]This journey has been intense — from our earliest prototypes to standing at Gamescom to proudly show your game to the world. And it’s only possible because of you — our community, fellow gamers, and friends who have supported us through every step.[/p][p]🎯 Your feedback matters more than you know — bug reports, suggestions, and honest impressions are what help us shape the game into the best version it can be. Every comment and post helps us find and fix issues, improve balance, and polish the battlefield you’re about to command.[/p][p]💬 A word from our studio:
We are gamers, working for gamers, making games we would want to play. We believe in deep, challenging, and rewarding strategy — and now, we can finally share it with you.[/p][p]So tomorrow, gather your forces, choose your faction, and step into the world of Mantaria.
Your army awaits. Your story begins.[/p][p]📅 Release Date: 12th August, 6 PM CEST
📍 Steam Store: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you for believing in us.

— The Shields of Loyalty Team[/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][p][/p][p]
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[p]🔥 Karnoth, the Bull of the Barren Wrath[/p][p]Avatar of the Warlord Faction[/p]

[p]“Steel may bend, but fury never breaks.” — Karnoth[/p]

[p]In the scarred and sun-cracked lands now called the Barren Wrath, there was once a fertile valley where warriors of old trained endlessly in the art of war. That valley became a grave of empires when a forgotten catastrophe — a ritual of blood and conquest gone wrong — shattered the skies and scorched the earth.[/p][p]From this devastation rose Karnoth, the first and last of his kind.[/p][p]
Forged not born, Karnoth was shaped by a godless war-prayer echoing through the bones of the land. He emerged from a fusion of beast and fury, summoned by the dying breath of the Warlord who had led the doomed ritual. His form was that of a towering bull-man: horned, monstrous, and divine in his wrath. His sword was carved from the molten spine of the last mountain god, and his shield still bears the mark of his progenitor's blood-seal.[/p][p][/p][p]Though Karnoth was born of failure, he became the Warlord Faction's symbol of defiance — a living siege engine, a force of primal strength and unyielding command. His lair remains the lower canyon of the Barren Wrath, a cracked land where nothing grows, but where war still echoes.[/p][p]Now, Karnoth leads the Warlords not just as a commander, but as their Avatar — the embodiment of unbroken dominance. The fortress that towers over the broken valley was raised under his command, each building a symbol of survival through might. Under Karnoth’s banner, legions of infantry march with brutal discipline, for he teaches that tactics mean nothing if not backed by raw force.[/p][p] [/p][p]His arrival on the battlefield shifts the very ground, crashing into enemy lines with unstoppable mass. When he charges, mountains remember their scars.[/p][p]He is not worshipped. He is obeyed.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Note: All images were created using the Canva AI image generator.
At the moment, our talented graphic designers are fully focused on the game itself — so hand-drawn illustrations for fan-fiction content aren't possible just yet.[/p][p]I hope you’ll forgive this small workaround, as I simply wanted to bring you some exciting lore to explore![/p][p]Thanks for your understanding and continued support.
Yours truly,
Çağdaş “Charlie” Özhan
Community Manager[/p]