Shields of Loyalty News

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🌟 Harpy, Lamassu, Kirin & Battle Monk – New Units Incoming!

Greetings, Commanders! 👑

As we soar closer to release, we are excited to unveil the Sky Hunters – the flying units of the 3rd faction! These aerial warriors will dominate the skies and bring new tactical opportunities to the battlefield.

[h2]🛡️ New Flying Units – Sky Hunters![/h2]
☁️ Tier 1 – Harpy: Agile and deadly in packs, Harpies harass enemies from above.
☁️ Tier 2 – Lamassu: A mystical beast with divine protection and powerful attacks.
☁️ Tier 3 – Kirin: A majestic creature, bringing devastating strikes and unparalleled speed.



These units will add another layer of strategy to aerial combat and mobility in Shields of Loyalty!

[h2]🛡️ Mercenary Unit – Battle Monk! 🏹[/h2]
The Mercenary Band continues to expand! We will introduce each unit one by one, and this week we’re bringing back an old favorite:

🔥 Battle Monk: A skilled warrior with enhanced reflexes and strong melee attacks. Can be recruited with a special currency, available to all factions!

If you missed previous mercenary announcements, don’t worry—we’ll be reintroducing them so all new followers and supporters stay updated!

[h2]🛠️ Last Week’s Update is Now Live![/h2]
Last week's update, featuring major fixes, UI improvements, and combat adjustments, has now been fully implemented! Check out the full Patch Notes here:
🔗 Version 0.9.0.49EA Patch Notes

[h2]🚀 We’re Getting Closer to Release! Your Feedback Matters![/h2]
We’re in the final stages of development, and your feedback is more crucial than ever. If you have suggestions or ideas, let us know in the comments!

Interested in Playtesting? We are still looking for dedicated testers to help us polish the game before release. If you're interested, reach out to us!

Thanks for being part of our journey! Stay tuned for more updates! 🛡️⚔️

The Shields of Loyalty Team



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📜 Bug Fixes, Balancing & UI Improvements!

Greetings, Commanders! 👑

We've been hard at work fixing critical bugs, improving UI clarity, and refining gameplay balance in Shields of Loyalty! Here’s everything included in this patch:

[h2]🛠 Fixes[/h2]
✅ Fixed crash when opening the unit details panel in Army Management during battles
✅ Pyromaniac attack now animates and functions correctly
✅ Mission objectives will now be displayed from the start
✅ Healing fixed for Level 4 heroes
✅ Fixed Heal & Restock tooltips incorrectly mentioning action usage
✅ Fixed map markers showing incorrect faction ownership
✅ Revealed enemy markers will now slide in/out correctly with the objectives list
✅ Fixed wind effects accumulating when the game runs in the background
✅ Force of Nature spell now has limited evasion and hit chance
✅ Special abilities now properly apply movement and attack loss
✅ Bull’s Eye attack now animates for each hit target
✅ Unit placement window now correctly displays all artifacts equipped
✅ Stacked units will now display alive members instead of only healthy ones

[h2]🌍 Localization Updates[/h2]
📢 Aura localization corrected
📢 Updated Army Management & Building names
📢 Updated Unit names
📢 Main Menu updates when switching languages
📢 Spell modifiers now show properly localized tooltips

[h2]⚖️ Gameplay & UI Improvements[/h2]
🔹 Updated & balanced attack/hit mechanics
🔹 Adjusted terrain & building types for attack/defense calculations
🔹 Tile info now shows alive and healthy unit members
🔹 Units with only 1 member will now display a health bar
🔹 Unit category added to building & unit popups for better clarity

🔥 More updates are on the way! We’re also working on new features, including the Attack of Opportunity & Zone of Control system—your feedback has been invaluable!

Let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned for more updates! 🚀

🛡️ Join the discussion & report bugs on our community page!
🔗 Steam Community Discussions

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The Highpriest Faction’s Heavy Cavalry units are here! 🐉⚔️ These elite warriors will bring devastating power to the battlefield.

🔥 Meet the Heavy Cavalry lineup:
🐍 Tier 1 – Basilisk Rider
🦁 Tier 2 – Manticore
🏇 Tier 3 – Clibanarius Cavalry

But that's not all! We're also finally expanding the Mercenary Band! 💰⚔️ A long time ago, we announced mercenary units, and it's time to introduce them one by one. These units can be recruited in-game using a new special currency, regardless of the faction you play!

💀 First Mercenary Reveal – Chimera! 💀
The mighty Chimera will be one of the first mercenaries available. Stay tuned for more reveals as we bring back past announcements and introduce brand-new warriors!



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[h2]Version 0.9.0.49EA – Fixes & Improvements![/h2]
🛠️ We’ve been hard at work improving the game! A full patch notes post will be shared separately, but here are some key updates:

✔️ Fixed crashes & UI bugs – Unit details panel, army management crashes, and various tooltip issues are now resolved.
✔️ Combat clarity improved – Alive vs. wounded units now display more clearly in battle.
✔️ Balancing tweaks – Attack, hit chance, and terrain/building impact rebalanced.
✔️ Wind effects fixed – No more infinite wind buildup when the game runs in the background!

📜 Full patch notes will be posted soon!

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[h2]Upcoming Lore & Story Updates![/h2]
📖 The story is evolving! We’re making some key narrative changes, and the final island lore pieces will be coming next week! Be ready for some exciting developments in the world of Shields of Loyalty!

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[h2]Attack of Opportunity & Zone of Control – Thank You![/h2]
🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on Zone of Control and Attack of Opportunity last week! We are actively working on this feature and aim to implement it before the 1.0 launch. If we can’t get it ready in time, it will still be added in a later update. It’s a big feature, and we want to get it right!

💡 We’re also open to more ideas and mechanics! Got a cool suggestion? Let us know in the comments!

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[h2]Wishlist & Join the Playtest![/h2]
🛡️ Want to support us? Join the playtest and wishlist Shields of Loyalty!
🔗 Steam Page
💬 Join our Discord

Thanks for your support – more sneak peeks coming soon! 🚀

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The Shields of Loyalty Team



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[h2] 🐪 Highpriest Cavalry Sneak Peek! ⚔️ [/h2]

The Highpriest Faction continues to take shape! This time, we're unveiling their Light Cavalry—fast, agile, and deadly on the battlefield. Here’s what’s coming:

• Tier 1 – Camel Rider 🐫: Nimble warriors who thrive in rough terrains.
  
• Tier 2 – Scouts of the Ming 🎭: Skilled riders with unparalleled mobility.
  
• Tier 3 – Mameluke Riders 🏹: Elite cavalry wielding deadly curved swords.
  

Each of these units represents the fusion of Eastern, Middle Eastern, and mythological inspirations, making the Highpriest faction truly unique. More unit reveals are on the way, so stay tuned!

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[h2] 🔧 Steam Version Improvements & Fixes! [/h2]

Our team is working tirelessly to bring you a smoother, more polished experience on Steam. Here are some improvements coming in version 0.9.0.49EA:

• Animation Fixes 🎬 – Cleaner and more fluid combat movements.
  
• UI & QoL Improvements 🛠️ – More intuitive menus and visual enhancements.
  
• Better Battle Clarity ⚔️ – Unit cards now show both wounded and combatant unit counts, making it easier to track combat results!
  

A full detailed patch note will be shared soon, so stay tuned!

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[h2] 🤔 Zone of Control or Attack of Opportunity? We Need Your Thoughts! [/h2]

We’re exploring a new tactical system for the game and would love your input!

Should we add a Zone of Control or Attack of Opportunity mechanic? 🤔

• Would it improve strategy and depth?
  
• How should it be implemented?
  
• Do you think it fits our current gameplay?
  

Drop your thoughts in the Steam comments or Discord discussions! Your feedback will help shape the future of Shields of Loyalty!

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[h2] 🔥 Join the Playtest & Wishlist the Game! 🔥 [/h2]

Our Beta Testers are working hard to help us polish the game, and we’re still looking for more players to join the bug hunt!

🎯 Apply now as a Beta Tester on Discord:
https://discord.gg/WhTTddC4

💙 Wishlist Shields of Loyalty on Steam to support indie devs!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318240/Shields_of_Loyalty/

More Highpriest faction reveals are coming! Stay tuned for new enemy bosses, spellcasters, and unique mechanics!

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The Shields of Loyalty Team



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Commander, it’s time to lift the veil on the third faction in Shields of Loyalty! From now on, we’ll be sharing sneak peeks of their troops, starting with their Heavy Infantry and Ranged Units.

Unlike other factions, the Highpriest Faction does not have Light Infantry! Instead, they rely on powerful warriors inspired by Far Eastern, Asian, and Middle Eastern cultures, history, and mythology.

[h2]Introducing the Highpriest Faction’s Infantry & Ranged Units[/h2]

🛡️ Heavy Infantry Lineup:

• Tier 1 – Giant: A towering brute with overwhelming strength.
  
• Tier 2 – Samurai: A disciplined warrior with unparalleled swordsmanship.
  
• Tier 3 – Anubis: A fearsome guardian infused with divine might.
  

🏹 Ranged Unit Lineup:

• Tier 1 – Amazon: Swift and deadly fighters from the jungle.
  
• Tier 2 – Beholder: Mystical creatures that unleashes devastating magical attacks.
  
• Tier 3 – Babylonian Riders: Legendary mounted warriors, raining arrows upon enemies.
  

Stay tuned as we reveal more units, enemy bosses, and enemy spellcasters in the coming weeks!

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[h2]Development Updates: Bug Fixes, Map Editor, and Island 3 Level Design 🚀[/h2]

Our development team continues to work hard behind the scenes! Here’s what’s happening:
✅ Bug fixes are in full force to ensure a polished experience.
✅ Map Editor is getting its final updates, moving us closer to full level design capabilities.
✅ Island 3 level design is underway, paving the way for new adventures!
✅ Art & Animation Team is working at full speed on new Highpriest Faction units and fresh map editor assets.

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[h2]New Asset Updates & Hero Additions[/h2]

🛡️ Nobleman Faction Additions:
New Heroes: Catapracht & another Knight join Aglovan’s forces!
Spellcaster Update: Tier 2 Spellcaster is now Monk instead of the previous Believer unit.

⚔️ Warlord Faction Updates:
Warlord faction's dragon rider unique unit's color pack and asset have been redesigned to better fit the Warlord bestiary.
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The battle is heating up, and we need YOUR help!
🎯 Join our Beta Testers and help us hunt bugs – apply now on our Discord Server!
💙 Support the game by wishlisting! Every wishlist helps indie studios like ours thrive:
Wishlist Shields of Loyalty on Steam!

Thank you for your support, Commander! More sneak peeks are coming soon! ⚔️🔥

The Shields of Loyalty Team



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