Stormbound June Update

A new version of Stormbound is coming in June bringing balance changes, a new Fortress Leveling system, Summer Event and Pirate Event!

[h2]BALANCE CHANGES[/h2]

This release, just like any other, will bring some balance changes.

• Vindicators' ability made to target a unit and structure "Before attacking a unit or structure [..]" (changed from "Before attacking [..]")
  
• Gift of the Wise’s* ability made gain 13 mana and give 2/3/4/5/6 strength to the weakest friendly unit (changed from Gain mana).
  
• Ubass the Hunter’s strength is now 7/8/8/10/12 (instead 5/6/6/8/10), and the ability made to deal 1/1/2/2/2 damage [..] (instead 1/1/2/2/3)
  
• Earthfathers‘ ability made to gain 3/4/4/5/6 strength (instead 4/4/4/5/5).
  

* All balance changes will be implemented on June 1, 2024. However, the update for Gift of the Wise will be rolled out separately with the client update in mid-June, along with the corresponding compensation.


[h2]NEW FORTRESS LEVELING SYSTEM[/h2]

With the latest patch, we've reworked the Fortress Leveling system to grant experience points (EXP) for various in-game activities, rather than just collecting and leveling cards.

This system allows players to gain EXP by engaging in different activities, ultimately increasing their Fortress HP as they accumulate the required amount of EXP.



What's more, with the launch of the new Fortress Leveling System, we are removing the Base Demolisher system. Each player will receive an extra bonus reward from the Base Demolisher level they were on the verge of reaching.

[h3]EXP SOURCES[/h3]
In-game activities that award experience points are divided into one-time and recurring categories.

One-time EXP Sources: These activities grant EXP only once per account:

• Finishing Campaign chapters.
  
• Reaching new highest rank for the first time.
  
• Unlocking a new card not yet in Player's collection.

Recurring EXP Sources: These activities grant EXP each time the conditions are met:

• Dealing damage to the enemy base in competitive modes.
  
• Completing daily quests at each tier.
  
• Opening draft chests.
  
• Reaching brawl milestones.
  
• Opening ranked chests.
  
• Fortress Leveling System EXP Sources

[h3]Rewards[/h3]
The Fortress Leveling system also introduces intermediate levels that players can achieve between main fortress levels. Reaching these levels allows players to collect rewards.

Please refer to the table below for details on the EXP required to achieve levels and unlock rewards within the Fortress Leveling System, as well as the corresponding Fortress Levels themselves.

We're granting ourselves the flexibility to fine-tune the EXP values for individual activities as we gather more data. Nevertheless, at present, we're satisfied with the numbers we've implemented.

Additionally, we are planning new iterations of the system for players who have already completed 20 levels of the base game. However, we need to collect sufficient data before proceeding to ensure it is well-tailored to their needs.

[h3]Progress[/h3]
What's more, players can view their Fortress level and progress toward the next level on the Player Profile popup, which features a progress bar. The popup includes a scrollable list of in-game activities and the EXP earned from each activity.

To sum up, this system is designed to offer players a higher-quality and fairer progression curve that more effectively rewards active play.

Ultimately, New Fortress Leveling provides significantly more resources for player progression through Fortress Levels compared to the Base Demolisher.


[h2]PIRATE EVENT[/h2]

We're hosting a Pirate Event to celebrate the arrival of Summer! Get on board and discover the treasure our pirates have collected for you.

Our event starts on June 24th, 2024, and ends on July 1st, 2024, 9:00 AM CEST.



[h3]Pirate Gift[/h3]
During the event, everyone will receive a gift of 200 coins. To grab the gift, just redeem a special code, which is valid from June 24th, 2024, until July 1st, 2024, 9:00 AM CEST.

[h2]Gift code: PIRATEGOLD[/h2]

To activate the code, follow these simple steps:

1. Navigate to Game Options in the top-right corner of the main menu screen.
   
2. Click on the “Redeem code” button.
   
3. Enter the code and click “Claim” to confirm.
   

Note: You can only redeem this code from June 24th, 2024, until July 1st, 2024 (9:00 AM CEST). If you experience any problems with activating the code, please contact @Aileen on Discord or email [email protected] for assistance.

[h3]More Rubies and Coins[/h3]
During this event, from June 24th, 2024, until July 1st, 2024, at 9:00 AM CEST, every Coin bundle will yield up to 30% more resources, and every Ruby bundle will yield up to 50% more resources.

[h3]More Cards[/h3]
Additionally, Book of Pirates and Blueprints Lexicon will yield 2 extra cards for the duration of the event in the Store, starting from June 24th, 2024 and ends on July 1st, 2024, 9:00 AM CEST.

[h3]Pirate Offers[/h3]
Like most events, there will be two special offers with avatars for people willing to put some money to the game.




[h2]COMPENSATION[/h2]
Due to technical issues following the balance update on June 1st, 2024, some players were unable to enter the game. To compensate for this inconvenience, we are providing a gift of 200 coins to all players.

To receive your compensation, please redeem the following special code:

Gift code: 1STOFJUNE
This code is valid from June 13th, 2024, until June 17th, 2024, 9:00 AM CEST.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

[h3]SUMMER EVENT[/h3]
Summer is just around the corner, and to celebrate it, we're hosting the Summer Event in Stormbound!



Our event starts on June 13th, 2024, and ends on June 17th, 2024, 9:00 AM CEST.

[h3]Summer Gift[/h3]
During the event, everyone will receive a gift of 200 coins. To grab the gift, just redeem a special code, which is valid from June13th, 2024, until June 17th, 2024, 9:00 AM CEST.

[h2]Gift code: SUNBEAM[/h2]

[h3]More Coins[/h3]
During the event, all coin gains and the coin cap will be doubled, except for quests.

[h3]More Cards[/h3]
Additionally, Book of Legends and Book of Chaos will yield 2 extra cards for the duration of the event in the Store, starting from June 13th, 2024 and ends on June 17th, 2024, 9:00 AM CEST.

[h3]Summer Offers[/h3]
Like most events, there will be two special offers with avatars for people willing to put some money to the game.



[h2]FAQ[/h2]

When is the update going to be released?

The season reset and balance changes update is coming on June 1st, 2024. The balance update for Gift of the Wise will be rolled out separately with the client update in mid-June, along with the corresponding compensation.

To implement balance changes, we will be conducting scheduled maintenance on June 1st, 2024, starting at 8:55 AM CEST.

Please find below a detailed list of the June's update:

• Fortress Leveling System: June 13th, 2024 (9:00).
  
• Summer Event: June 13th – June 17th, 2024 (9:00).
  
• Summer Gift Code: June 13th – June 17th, 2024 (9:00).
  
• Extra Cards (Book of Legends & Book of Chaos): June 13th – June 17th, 2024 (9:00).
  
• More Coins: June 13th – June 17th, 2024 (9:00).
  
• Summer Event offers: June 13th – June 24th, 2024 (9:00).
  
• Pirate Event: June 24th – July 1st, 2024 (9:00).
  
• Pirate Gift Code: June 24th – July 1st, 2024 (9:00).
  
• Extra Cards (Book of Pirates & Book of Structures): June 24th – July 1st, 2024 (9:00).
  
• More Coins: June 24th – July 1st, 2024 (9:00).
  
• Pirate Event offers: June 24th – July 8th, 2024 (9:00).
  
• All times are expressed using a 24-hour clock in CEST (Central European Summer Timezone).
  

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Feel free to drop by our Discord server to discuss the content of the upcoming update with us, the devs, and the community!

[h3]Happy Stormbounding![/h3]