Stormbound News

A new version of Stormbound is coming in December, bringing balance changes, a Christmas Event and some exclusive offers!

Merry Christmas!
As the festive season envelops us in joy and cheer, the Stormbound Team is wishing a warm and joyful Holidays to all our cherished Stormbounders.

May your holidays be filled with laughter, love, and magical moments with friends and family.

Happy Holidays, and a wonderful New Year, Stormbounders! 🎄✨

[h2]BALANCE CHANGES[/h2]

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

• Debug Loggers’ strength is now 5/6/7/8/9 (up from 4/5/6/7/8).
  
• Mech Workshop’s strength is now 5/5/6/7/8 (up from 3/3/4/5/6) and Mechanical Workers now spawn Mech Workshop with new strength (5/5/6/7/8)
  
• Dawnsparks’ strength is now 6/8/10/13/16 (down from 8/10/12/15/18).
  
• Gathering Troupe’s strength is now 2/3/4/5/6 (up from 1/2/3/4/5).
  
• Crystalshields’ movement is now 0 (down from 1).
  
• Headless Hotheads’ strength is now 4/5/6/7/8 (up from 3/4/5/6/7).
  

[h2]CHRISTMAS EVENT[/h2]

The Chirstmas Event is coming to Stormbound, scheduled to run from December 21st, 2023 (8 AM CET) to January 1st, 2024 (8 AM CET). Embrace the holiday spirit with our special Christmas gift, exclusive bonuses, and holiday special premium offers.

To spread joy to all Stormbounders, we're gifting everyone 40 rubies and 400 coins. To grab the Christmas present, just redeem a special code, which is valid from December 21st, 2023, to December 27th, 2023.

[h3]Special Code: CHRISTMAS2023[/h3]

To activate the code, follow these simple steps:

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

*Note: You can only redeem this code from December 21st (8 AM CET) until December 27th (8AM CET). If you experience any problems with activating the code, please contact @Aileen on Discord or email [email protected] for assistance.

Additionally, during the event, all coin gains will be doubled, except for quests. What’s more, all books, except for the Humble book, will contain more cards. Books normally holding 3 cards will contain 4, and books containing 6 cards (Mythic, Heroic and Classic) will yield 7!

Moreover, every Coin and Ruby bundle will yield up to 30% more resources.


[h3]CHRISTMAS BRAWL[/h3]
As part of our joyous Christmas Event, we're bringing back the Snowball Battle Brawl.

At the beginning of the battle, a Snowman is randomly spawned on the second row for each player. Friendly and enemy Snowmen are placed in the same tile from the player’s perspective (so they’re never face to face). For instance, on the 3rd tile from the left for each player. The structure has 10/15/20 strength depending on the Brawl difficulty, does not come back once destroyed and does not impact the frontline.



Embrace the festive spirit with the special Brawls:

• Casual Brawl (Starting on December 21st)
  
• Warrior Brawl (Starting on December 28th)
  
• Ultimate Brawl (Starting on January 4th)
  

Players can get a special Christmas avatar (in the 6th milestone) in each Brawl difficulty.



Finally, the Brawl starting on December 21st (and only that one) will be cheaper. All fights will be 50% off. Owners of the Premium Pass will also have their usual discount applied, leading to a 60% reduction.


[h2]FAQ[/h2]

When is the update going to be released?

The balance changes will be released with the season reset, as usual, on December 1st.
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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]

Hello, Stormbounders! A new version of Stormbound is coming in November, bringing new cards, balance changes, Halloween Event and some exclusive offers!


[h2]BALANCE CHANGES[/h2]

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

• Sparkly Kitties’ ability now also confuses another friendly unit.
  
• Wild Saberpaws’ ability now considers all units, and not just enemies.
  
• Archdruid Earyn’s strength is now 7/8/9/10/12 (down from 7/9/11/12/15).
  
• Edrik the Fierce’s strength is now 4/5/6/7/8 (up from 3/4/5/6/7).
  
• Big Sisters of Growth’s strength is now 5/6/7/8/9 (up from 4/5/6/7/8).
  
• Bigthrust Tigers’ mana cost is now from 3 (up from 2) and their strength is 3/4/5/6/7 (up from 1/2/3/4/5).
  

[h2]NEW CARD[/h2]
This release brings two new cards: a new epic Pirate Elder - Wrinkled Foretopmen, and a new epic Dragon Elder - Divine Reptiles.





[h2]NEW BRAWLS[/h2]
Similar to what we did in the last months — we will introduce new Brawl modifier for the new card. We think it’s a good way for you to be able to try, play with and enjoy newly added cards before you start collecting them.

Like last time, a 0-mana level 1 (unless owned and leveled) copy of the new card will be added to everyone’s deck (thus causing all decks to have 13 cards).

The Warrior Brawl starting on November 2nd will be for Wrinkled Foretopmen and is going to be cheaper. All fights will be 50% off. Owners of the Premium Pass will also have their usual discount applied, leading to a 60% reduction.



Moreover, as a part of the Halloween Event, we will introduce a special Brawl for this occasion: Spooky Pumpkin.

During this brawl, every dead enemy will spawn a Spooky Pumpkin structure that explodes under special conditions. The structure has 3/5/7 strength, depending on the Brawl difficulty.

The following Brawls will be spooky:

• The Casual Brawl starting on November 2nd.
  
• The Warrior Brawl starting on November 9th.
  
• The Ultimate Brawl starting on November 16th.
  

Players can get a special Halloween avatar (in the 6th milestone) in each Brawl difficulty, from silly to terrifying.



[h2]HALLOWEEN EVENT[/h2]
To celebrate Halloween, there will be 3 spooky premium bundles and a small gift of ruby 20 rubies for anyone during the event, between October 30th and November 6th.

[h3]Grab your Halloween gift by redeeming, the special code: HALLOWEEN2023[/h3]

To activate the code, go to the Game Options located in the top-right corner of the main menu screen. From there, tap the “Redeem code” button, input the code, and tap the “Claim” button to confirm.



Note: you can only redeem this code from October 30th (8 AM CET) until November 6th (8AM CET). If you experience any problems with activating the code, please contact @Aileen on Discord or email [email protected] for assistance.


[h2]BLACK FRIDAY[/h2]



The Black Friday event will start on November 24th, 2023, and end on November 27th, 2023.

During the event, there will be coin and ruby bonuses, as well as some one-time-only special offers for people willing to put some money into the game.

The Black Friday exclusive packs will be available from November 24th until November 27th (8AM CET) so be sure to jump on them!

On top of that, all books (including Noble) will yield an extra card until the end of the event. Similarly, the paid bundles yielding coins and rubies will grant between +10% and +30% more coins, and between +10% and +60% more rubies for the duration of the Black Friday event.

Moreover, all coin gains will be doubled between that time period, except for quests. The coin cap will also be doubled.

Finally, the Brawl starting on November 23rd (and only that one) is going to be cheaper. All fights will be 50% off. Owners of the Premium Pass will also have their usual discount applied, leading to a 60% reduction.

[h2]FAQ[/h2]

When is the update going to be released?

Please find below a detailed listed of the November Update:

• Wrinkled Foretopmen release: October 27th (8:00)
  
• Balance Changes: November 1st (8:00)
  
• Halloween Event: October 30 (8:00) – November 6th (8:00)
  
• Halloween Redeem Code: October 30 (8:00) – November 6th (8:00)
  
• Wrinkled Foretopmen Brawl (Warrior Tier): November 2nd
  
• Spooky Pumpkin Brawl (Casual Tier): November 2nd
  
• Spooky Pumpkin Brawl (Warrior Tier): November 9th
  
• Spooky Pumpkin Brawl (Ultimate Tier): November 16th
  
• Cheapened Brawl: November 23th (8:00 AM CET)
  
• Black Friday Event: November 24th - November 27th (8:00 AM CET)
  
• Divine Reptiles release: November 24th (8:00 AM CET)
  

All times are expressed using a 24-hour clock in CET (Central European Timezone).

How does the Spooky Pumpkin ability work?
In that Brawl only, friendly Spooky Pumpkin spawn as enemy units die.

At the start of a turn, the first friendly Spooky Pumpkin on the board checks if there are at least 3 of them, and if there are, trigger its explosive ability.

Because all friendly Spooky Pumpkins end up being destroyed to deal damage to the enemy base, only the first one can use its ability. When it activates, all the others are destroyed.

What’s worth pointing out is that it possible to deal more than 3 damage to the base. Killing many units in one turn, and therefore spawning as many pumpkins, may result in explosive damage!

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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]

Hello, Stormbounders! A new version of Stormbound is coming in October, bringing new cards, balance changes, and some exclusive offers!


[h2]BALANCE CHANGES[/h2]

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

• Quakefall of the Skies had its damage spread rework to deal damage again instead: “[…] then deal 1/2/3/4/5 damage to surrounding enemy units and structures”
  
• Strict Quartermasters’ strength is now 2/3/4/5/6 (up from 1/2/3/4/5)
  
• Personal Servers’ ability now grants 3/3/4/4/5 (up from 2/2/3/3/4)
  
• Boosting Elixir now grants 4/5/6/6/7 (up from 3/4/5/5/6)
  
• Bladestorm now deals 1/2/2-3/3-4/4-5 (changed from 2/2/3/3/4)
  
• Guardi the Lightbringer can now create common cards as well (changed from non-common only)
  
• Lost Psyches can no longer teleport to the same tile
  

[h2]FAQ[/h2]

The balance changes will be released with the season reset as usual, on October 1st. Stay tuned for more information.

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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]

A new version of Stormbound is coming in September, bringing new cards, balance changes, the Anniversary Event and some exclusive offers!

1. About the August update
   
2. Patch notes communication
   
3. Balance changes
   
4. Anniversary Event
   
5. Cheapened Brawl
   
6. FAQ
   

[h2]ABOUT THE AUGUST UPDATE[/h2]

We would like to inform you that we’ve decided to postpone the release of the August update until September due to the urgent need for further game optimization. It needed to be done due to planned marketing campaigns for the game’s Anniversary Event.

This means that quality of life changes as well as the Retired Commanders and Anointed Saviors new cards that were announced for August will be released later in September.

[h2]PATCH NOTES COMMUNICATION[/h2]

We’ve also decided to change the format for the patch notes. Starting from September, they will be released in 2 parts:

We’ve also decided to change the format for the patch notes. Starting from September, they will be released in 2 parts:


1. The first part of each following Patch Notes will be releasing before the season reset, and will be focusing solely on balance changes.

2. The second part of each following Patch Notes will be updating in the middle of each month to update you on all things new and upcoming, including new cards’ release dates, new brawls, new features, tweaks, etc.

We believe this change will ensure better communication and will help us avoid any future delays due to unforeseen circumstances. The September release notes (that you’re reading now) will be updated with upcoming in-game content later in September.

We believe this change will ensure better communication and will help us avoid any future delays due to unforeseen circumstances. The September release notes (that you’re reading now) will be updated with upcoming in-game content later in September.


[h2]BALANCE CHANGES[/h2]

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

• Absorbing Varmints’ strength is now 4/5/6/7/8 (up from 3/4/5/6/7) and their ability deals 2/3/3/4/4 (up from 1/2/2/3/3).
  
• Original Blueprints’ strength is now 3/4/5/6/7 (up from 2/3/4/5/6).
  
• Amberhides’ strength is now 5/6/7/8/9 (up from 4/5/6/7/8) and their ability now drains from the strongest surrounding poisoned unit (instead of a random one).
  
• Brood Sages’ ability now spawns 2/3/3/4/5 toads (up from 1/2/3/3/4) and is made surrounding at level 3 and higher (changed from bordering).
  
• Mischiefs’ strength is now 3/4/5/6/7 (down from 4/5/6/7/8).
  
• Angelic Tikas’ ability is made bordering (changed from surrounding).
  

Nerf Compensation
As usual, some compensation in the form of coins and fusion stones will be provided to owners of Mischiefs and Angelic Tikas, proportional to the level and rarity of the card. Find below the compensation values for each rarity and level.


[h2]ANNIVERSARY EVENT [/h2]

The Anniversary Event starts on September 15th, 2023, and will last until September 24th, 2023.

To mark this special occasion, we've arranged a birthday gift along with bonuses and Anniversary offers that will be available throughout the event.

[h3]BIRTHDAY GIFT [/h3]
Everyone will receive the gift consisting of: 600 coins, 60 rubies, 6 fusion stones, 1 random legendary card.

Grab your present by redeeming:
[h2]SPECIAL CODE: ANNIVERSARY[/h2]

To activate the code, go to the Game Options located in the top-right corner of the main menu screen. From there, select the REDEEM CODE button, input the code, and tap the CLAIM button to confirm.




[h3]MORE CARDS[/h3]
What's more, all books will contain more cards during that timeframe. Books normally holding 3 cards will contain 4, and books containing 6 cards (Mythic, Heroic and Classic) will yield 8!

[h3]RUBY BONUS[/h3]
Moreover, every Ruby bundle will yield double the original amount of rubies. This is not time-bound, and effectively lasts forever until every bundle has been bought once.

[h3]CHEAPENED BRAWL[/h3]
The Brawl starting on September 21st, 2023, will be cheaper. All fights will be 50% off. Owners of the Premium Pass will also have their usual discount applied, leading to a 60% reduction.

Here are the adjusted values for every milestone:



[h2]NEW CARD[/h2]
Apart from the Anniversary Event, today's update (Sep 15 2023) also introduced Retired Commanders - a new rare Knight Elder!




[h2]FAQ[/h2]
Please find below a detailed listed of the September Update:

• Balance Changes: Sep 1 2023 (9:00)
  
• Anointed Saviors release: Sep 8 2023 (9:00)
  
• Anointed Saviors Brawl (Warrior Brawl): Sep 14 2023 (9:00) till Sep 20 2023 (9:00)
  
• Retired Commanders Release: Sep 15 2023 (9:00)
  
• Retired Commanders Brawl (Warrior Brawl): Sep 21 2023 (9:00) till Sep 25 2023 (9:00)
  
• Cheapened Brawl (All tiers): Sep 21 2023 (9:00) till Sep 25 2023 (9:00)
  
• Anniversary Event: Sep 15 2023 (9:00) till Sep 25 2023 (9:00)
  
• Anniversary Special Code: Sep 15 2023 (9:00) till Sep 18 (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]

A new version of Stormbound is coming early August, bringing new cards, balance changes and some exclusive offers!

1. Balance changes
   
2. New cards
   
3. UI/UX and Quality of Life
   
4. FAQ

[h2]BALANCE CHANGES[/h2]

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

• Earthfathers’ strength is now 6/7/8/10/12 (up from 5/6/7/9/11) and their ability grants 4/4/4/5/5 (up from 3/3/3/4/4).
  
• Lich Summoners’ strength is now 4/5/5/6/7 (up from 3/4/4/5/6).
  
• Frontline Engineers’ strength is now 3/4/5/5/6 (up from 2/3/4/5/6).
  
• Xuri, Lord of Life‘s ability now grants 1/2/3/4/5 strength (changed from 3/4/5/6/7 strength).
  
• Forgotten Souls‘ movement is now 0 (down from 1).
  

Nerf Compensation
As usual, some compensation in the form of coins and fusion stones will be provided to owners of Xuri and Forgotten Souls, proportional to the level and rarity of the card. Find below the compensation values for each rarity and level.

[h2]NEW CARDS[/h2]
Two new cards are coming in August: a new rare Shadowfen Raven Ancient, and a new rare Neutral Knight Elder whose true appearance will be revealed when the card comes out!

[h3]Anointed Saviors [/h3]

• KINGDOM: Shadowfen
  
• RARITY: Epic
  
• UNIT TYPE: Raven Ancient
  
• MANA: 5
  
• MOVEMENT: 1
  
• STRENGTH: 4/5/6/7/8
  
• ABILITY: Before moving, convert a random surrounding enemy unit with 3/4/5/6/7 or less strength, then teleport that unit to a random tile bordering your base
  

[h3]Retired Commanders[/h3]

• KINGDOM: Neutral
  
• RARITY: Rare
  
• UNIT TYPE: Knight Elder
  
• MANA: 5
  
• MOVEMENT: 1
  
• STRENGTH: 5/6/7/8/9
  
• ABILITY: After surviving damage, spawn a 2/3/4/5/6 strength Knight bordering each friendly Knights
  

As usual, there will be $9.99* exclusive packs for every new card. The Retired Commanders pack, as well as the Anointed Saviors pack, will include 5 and 3 copies as well as 750 coins and 5 fusion stones. Friendly reminder: it is possible to buy more than one exclusive pack each.

[h2]NEW BRAWLS[/h2]
Similar to what we did in the last months — we will introduce 2 new Brawl modifiers for the 2 new cards. We think it’s a good way for you to be able to try, play with and enjoy newly added cards before you start collecting them.

Like last time, a 0-mana level 1 (unless owned and leveled) copy of the new card will be added to everyone’s deck (thus causing all decks to have 13 cards).

[h2]UI/UX AND QUALITY OF LIFE[/h2]

1. Level Up ready Sort with additional cards glow in both Collection and Edit deck screens
   
2. Ranked button and Ranking visualization in Main Menu tweaks
   
3. New Loading Screen that will tell players the basic rule of improving in Stormbound
   
4. Minor Animation tweaks on Main Menu
   
5. VS screen and avatar in-game widget tweaks
   

[h2]FAQ[/h2]
When is the update going to be released?
The balance changes will be released with the season reset as usual, on August 1st. The 2 new cards as well as new brawls and Client changes will be introduced later in August.

Retired Commanders' 2D art will be released during their time of release.

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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]