Shields of Loyalty News

[p][/p][h2]Commanders,[/h2][p][/p][p]with this patch we've fixed a few more bugs, added the long awaited improved UI and balanced the game:[/p][p][/p][h3]Bug-Fixing[/h3]

• [p]added the "rock, paper, scissors" mechanism correctly. So now a hint comes up when attacking with a bonus. See descriptions for detailed information [/p]
• [p]fixed the special ability of Beholders. Works as expected now [/p]
• [p]fixed the special ability of Cannons of Revelation. Works as expected now[/p]
• [p]fixed an issue which avoided to finish level 2.7 The Tower[/p]
• [p]all gained XP points are shown correctly now[/p]
• [p]all DoT spells will effect with start of the next turn [/p]
• [p]fixed an issue with Bombardier. They perform a skirmish attack which can not be countered now[/p]
• [p]fixed a freeze which could occure after exploring a ruin or city[/p]
• [p]fixed a freeze caused by spawned AI units of ruins or castles [/p]
• [p]fixed a bug where capitulating could freeze the game [/p]
• [p]fixed some incorret sound files of a few units[/p]

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

• [p]rewards were doubled for all finished level and completed islands[/p]
• [p]movement points were increased and penalties reduced for light infantry[/p]
• [p]reduced the costs for hiring light infantry[/p]
• [p]Nebukadnezzar and Hammurabi's movementpoints were increased from 3 --> 4[/p]
• [p]Heretic Ballon now performs an elemental attack [/p]
• [p]Cannons of Revelation and Blade Engine now perform a physical attack [/p]
• [p]Fire Dragon now performs an elemental attack[/p][p][/p]

[h3]New Stuff[/h3]

• [p]new UI showing all necessary information about the units (within the avatar selection and army management screen)[/p]
• [p]added a new zoom level[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Localization[/h3]

• [p]corrected fals and missing translations [/p]
• [p]corrected fals and missing tooltips[/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][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support![/p]

[p][/p][h2]Commanders,[/h2][p][/p][p]with this patch we've fixed a few more bugs: [/p]

• [p]added all missing tooltips for artefacts, buffs and nerfs[/p]
• [p]corrected false values displayed for a few artefacts[/p]
• [p]spell caster can no more cast more than 1 spell per turn[/p]
• [p]fixed a bug where the level was lost when not placing your Avatar within the deployment phase[/p]
• [p]fixed a bug where Sargon could cast his Nova Spell twice a turn[/p]
• [p]fixed a bug where a freeze could occure with different AI spells[/p]
• [p]fixed a bug where a freeze occured if a spell caster entered a POI[/p]
• [p]summonig units on impassable tiles is no longer possible[/p]
• [p]all artefacts of lost or dissmissed units will be available after the battle on the artefact management screen[/p]
• [p]win condition on the 1st map of the 3rd island fixed[/p]

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

• [p]All Level of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd island were rebalanced in terms of enemy unit count, AI unit level and AI behaviour[/p]
• [p]Reduced the time needed to build upgrades from 4-->3 for Level2 and 8-->7 for Level3 buildings[/p]
• [p]Reduced the costs for mercenaries[/p]
  • [p]Sandman - 700 Gold + 10 Gem[/p]
  • [p]Musketeer - 700 Gold + 15 Gem[/p]
  • [p]Battle Monk - 1500 Gold +20 Gem[/p]
  • [p]Chimera - 1500 Gold + 25 Gem[/p]
  • [p]Gorgon - 2000 Gold + 30 Gem[/p]
  • [p]Mercenary Cavalry - 2000 Gold + 30 Gem[/p]
• [p]Increased the income of conquered cities and explored ruins[/p]
• [p]The Fear spell has no effect on Avatars and Heroes[/p]
• [p]Summoned units can not be dissmissed anymore[/p][p][/p]

[h3]New Stuff[/h3]

• [p]Drummer, Hornblower and Bag Piper gives additional +1 to attack [/p]
• [p]Added a visual to show earned XP points [/p]
• [p]Added voice over[/p]
• [p]Redesign of the Avatar-Selection screen. This is not final! We're adding all detailed information about the units. This new UI will be fully available by end of this week. [/p]

[p][/p][h3]Localization[/h3]

• [p]added fully japanese language[/p]
• [p]corrected false and missing translations[/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][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support![/p]

[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]