Paladins News

Greetings Champions! Here's what happening in the Realm this week:


The year is nearly over, but we still have one more update in us. Aico's Vault is a bonus update to help transition us to the new year & all the fun festivities that we have planned in 2024. From some extra fanservice-y cosmetics to answering the Dragon's Call once more, there's plenty for you all to sink your teeth into when it launches tomorrow!




After the fall of Yagorath, Imani searched for meaning in a world devoid of her kin. After wandering the Realm and learning from the cultures she met, she felt only one course of action made sense. Read her decree to the Realm & answer the Dragon's Call once more Champions!

📜 Warder's Future





[h2]Painted Nyx[/h2]
[h3]Artist: Alliebug[/h3]



[h2]Drogoz Sketch[/h2]
[h3]Artist: DarkDragonArt[/h3]



[h2]Monochrome Seris[/h2]
[h3]Artist: KIIL[/h3]



[h2]He Who Persists...They Who Release[/h2]
[h3]Artist: Albert Da Wolf[/h3]




This is the last TWitR for the year, and what a year it has been! This tradition took a hiatus and changed twice, every game update came with new ups and downs, but no matter what the community stayed strong and created some amazing moments many of us won't forget. From the entire team here at Evil Mojo, we thank you for your passion and playership this year, as well as all the support you've shown us as we continue to work to make Paladins the best it can be. We're so excited to show you all what's next for Paladins in 2024, but until then have a happy holiday season and enjoy Aico's Vault!

- EvilMojoKryptek

Greetings Champions! Here's what happening in the Realm this week:

Recently, we got the chance to sit down with the woman helming the Magistrate herself, Lian of House Aico. Her ascent was one filled with controversy and speculation, but she's here to set the record straight after her first full year in charge has ended.

So, how do you view the relationship between House Aico & the Magistrate?

Starting off strong I see. When I look at the Magistrate versus my own House, I see an institution that has both evolved and regressed with the times. In the days of many, it made sense for such a democratizing structure. However, time hasn't been kind to other Houses and we can't let their end lead to our own. House Aico serves to both honor that history, but move us forward into a new age of action.

You're thinking of a single-bodied future. What about Houses still with claims; Arturos, Bomba?

Arturos still is as accepted as ever. In fact, I recently ran into... Cassie. She and I do not often see eye to eye, but if she ever wished to return to her seat at the table, I'd welcome it with open arms.

As for Bomba? Rei approached the Grand Magister & whispered something into her ear prior to an answer.

We don't currently see a path for House Bomba to amend for their crimes. There's always a chance, however we don't believe in Kings and Queens, so until change occurs...

Understood. Why wait till now to speak so openly about the Magistrate's future?

When I first became Grand Magister there were issues that took precedence. We had just come back from Yagorath, so reconstruction and defense were priorities. The Abyss wasn't going to wait for us to rebuild strength.

Speaking of the Abyss, rumors have been swirling around the events at Ascension Peak. How does the Magistrate feel about a former target falling to an enemy?

Our history with Jenos and the monks of the Tau-Kor Monastery is complicated, but I'm saddened to see them displaced. I'll be candid; we rushed to them in an attempt to assist but we couldn't invest many resources to foreign affairs. That's why we have the Paladins, after all.

Your administration, then, recognizes the Paladins? That's an intense departure from Karne.

The Paladins, under Inara, are a welcome presence in the Realm and a departure from Valera's Resistance. We still consider all those working with the remnants of the Resistance, as well as the Thousand Hands Guild, active insurgents.

Finally, what's next for the Magistrate?

I'm glad you asked. There's been a lot of stress and concern over the past few years, and we want to show that the Magistrate still stands to protect and server her people. That's why our archmage Rei has arranged for a parade, roaming throughout all our territory that ends in of our beloved Aico Tundra. We invite all citizens to join us somewhere along the route and celebrate!

For almost as long as he can remember, Azaan has fought to keep the Abyss at bay. Now, he is trapped in his own fortress, his might snuffed out by an old flame. In his darkest moments, help may arrive from an unexpected place.

📜 He Who Persists





[h2]Io Eat Cookie[/h2]
[h3]Artist: DanTheBros[/h3]



[h2]Revamp of a Classic[/h2]
[h3]Artist: Yusef Tyler[/h3]



[h2]Snow Angels[/h2]
[h3]Artist: PaladinsSuomi[/h3]



[h2]Pip Potion[/h2]
[h3]Artist: Jade[/h3]




This weekend, return to Paladins' past and push the cart in Siege on older versions of Stone Keep, Timber Mill, and Warder's Gate. From gravity-defying crystals to jumping through a cathedral, explore the parts of these maps lost to time.

That's all for now!

- EvilMojoKryptek

Greetings Champions! Here's what happening in the Realm this week:


As many of you have probably noticed, we swapped Onslaught this week for an Arcade queue. This queue features all of our main non-Siege modes with player-favorite maps. Payload, Onslaught, KotH, and TDM are all within this one queue at random, meaning for the first time all our core modes are (somewhat) available at once.

This was originally meant to be an LTM, but we thought we'd give a more-Core period in the spotlight. We'd love to hear feedback on the mode, and plan to restore Onslaught back to its place this weekend!

As to the why, look no further than the feedback form for Midnight Masquerade! Here were the results for this very idea:





[h2]Street Style Maeve[/h2]
[h3]Artist: Best Maeve[/h3]



[h2]Elegant Ying[/h2]
[h3]Artist: Lauren Schneider[/h3]



[h2]House Io-co[/h2]
[h3]Artist: PolePole[/h3]



[h2]Seris Approaches...[/h2]
[h3]Artist: ikohiki[/h3]




This weekend, enjoy quick bites of Siege in our sped-up version of the classic mode! From faster credits to the lack of comeback mechanic, it's quick and accessible for anyone looking to play a match between tasks or... grind XP as we activate 2X Champion gamewide that weekend!

That's all for now!

- EvilMojoKryptek

Greetings Champions! Here's what happening in the Realm this week:


We've released new sets of t-shirt merch! Rep your role or show off your favorite Champion with this latest selection of art options. For their debut, we're offering them 25% off if you purchase before Friday, December 1st!

🛒 https://shop.hirezstudios.com/collections/paladins




It was a holiday for some of us, but that didn't stop you all from creating some amazing works!

[h2]Summertime Ying[/h2]
Artist:Madaras



[h2]Corrupted Io[/h2]
Artist:Surtr



[h2]Even Io got a shirt![/h2] Artist:Royal_P



[h2]Dark Elf Ash[/h2] Artist:MSPaintDoodles



[h2]Radiant Stars Inara & Imani[/h2]
Artist:Niacally




This weekend, return to Realm Central Station in this frantic TDM map! Avoid oncoming trains & fight for tickets out in this blockout paradise. Watch out for players trying to grab you & send you off the rails! 🚂

That's all for now, see you all!

- EvilMojoKryptek

Greetings Champions! Here's what happening in the Realm this week:


2023 has been quite the year, and while we aren't done with it yet, we wanted to take a moment to highlight how our community & Paladins as a whole has made its way through together. For those keeping track, some of the things we got to share with you all:

• Season 6: Emergence
  
• Emergence Community Patch
  
• Midnight Masquerade
  
• Anniversary
  
• Desert Omens
  
• Valor's End
  
• ???
  

In each of these updates we made a lot of changes & occasional mistakes, but we've been really proud of how far we've come and what we've been able to do with you all. From returning content like Rise of Furia & Siege Remixed to new creations like Nyx, Subway, and Omen; this year has been proof that Paladins is at its best when developer and players together explore what is possible in our Realm.

Regardless of where you live or if you celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to express our deepest thanks for being with us & hope you make sure to tell others how much they mean to you sometime soon. After the past few years, there can never be too much love shared.


Recently, we kicked off Series 2 of Paladins Chronicles, our web outlet for lore. With Nyx & Omen victorious the Abyss begins to impose themselves across the Realm, but some areas are more protected than others. To start us on our next saga, we start in the Lunar Coast as Io works to regain strength and a witness watches over the bazaar. (If you want to catch up on past entries, visit here & sort by Lore!)

📜 Shattered Goddess, Restored Faith




Sometimes, memes do really exceed our dreams, so much so we need to highlight them alongside other fan creations.

106.4 Siege FM by SalaComMander

Trust us, you want to watch this natively.

Doodle Moji by Patatero



One Potential Past by Jade



Rei Cherry Blossoms by PolePole




This weekend, explore unrefined but still beautiful gems! Play Siege on a variety of blockout maps that range from balanced to 🤠, including some community favorites from years past.

That's all for now, see you all after the holiday!

- EvilMojoKryptek