# Official News **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) --- ## [Balancing & Changes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/balancing-changes/87074)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/balancing-changes/87074 "2026-09-07T22:06:03Z")
Hey all, Welcome to the new Balancing & Changes thread. In the future when any changes are released that aren’t included in an update or don’t quite fit within the patch notes, a team member will be sharing them here. A… --- ## [Community Guidelines](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/community-guidelines/79074)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/community-guidelines/79074 "2023-02-28T00:44:42Z")
Playing Gems of War and/or Puzzle Quest 3 has brought us all together here we have a lot to discuss, be it the game itself or other things we are passionate about. But importantly, we’re also here to build a warm, inclus… --- ## [About the Official News category](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/about-the-official-news-category/20)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 3:24am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/about-the-official-news-category/20 "2015-07-16T03:24:42Z")
News from the team will be posted here for discussion from time to time. --- ## [Update 9.4 Patch Notes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-4-patch-notes/90160)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-4-patch-notes/90160 "2026-09-23T01:56:51Z")
Note: As this is being released a little extra earlier than normal, there is a chance some changes have been missed or have been further balanced. We have updated the PvP matchmaking to better take player level and t… --- ## [Campaign Ending:  The Ruby Heptagon](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-ending-the-ruby-heptagon/90200)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-ending-the-ruby-heptagon/90200 "2026-09-22T04:27:41Z")
Originally published at: Campaign Ending: The Ruby Heptagon – Gems of War Campaign Ending Soon The final week of the Campaign is upon us! This is your last chance to earn rewards from the Campaign, or purchase an El… --- ## [Higher on the Pyre](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/higher-on-the-pyre/90199)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/higher-on-the-pyre/90199 "2026-09-21T17:54:28Z")
Originally published at: Higher on the Pyre – Gems of War New Guide Troop: Scorchfly Scorchfly will be available in the Journey Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. Please no… --- ## [Faction Expansion - Amanithrax](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-expansion-amanithrax/81036)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-expansion-amanithrax/81036 "2026-09-18T07:05:56Z")
Originally published at: Faction Expansion – Amanithrax – Gems of War This weekend Amanithrax is getting an expansion. The faction’s Deep Delve will become available for players to enjoy (once they complete Delve Lev… --- ## [September & October Event Calendar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/september-october-event-calendar/90133)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/september-october-event-calendar/90133 "2026-09-18T06:05:46Z")
September & October Event Calendar New Mythic – Blackhawk: Sept 4th Guild Wars – Forest of Thorns: 10th Starry Night – Star Stone Goal Week: 14th – 20th New Cosmetic Pet: 16th Update 9.4: 16th \[subject to change\] Exp… --- ## [Molten to the Core](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/molten-to-the-core/90172)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/molten-to-the-core/90172 "2026-09-15T21:42:46Z")
Originally published at: Molten to the Core – Gems of War New Raid Boss Troop: Sandstorm Elemental Sandstorm Elemental will be available in the Raid Boss Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in … --- ## [Blowing Off Steam](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/blowing-off-steam/90153)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/blowing-off-steam/90153 "2026-09-11T15:49:59Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/blowing-off-steam/ Epic Troop: Steam Elemental Steam Elemental will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory… --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches – Sharktopus](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-sharktopus/90151)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-sharktopus/90151 "2026-09-10T10:16:40Z")
Sharktopus Sharktopus will be the only Mythic Troop available in Glory, Gem, Event Guild & VIP Chests for the next 7 days. --- ## [Blaze of Glory](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/blaze-of-glory/90137)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/blaze-of-glory/90137 "2026-09-06T21:53:22Z")
New Invasion Troop: Blazicorn Blazicorn will be available in the Invasion Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. New Epic Troop: Vaeril Rubyward Vaeril Rubyward will be av… --- ## [Season of Mists Begins](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/season-of-mists-begins/90139)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/season-of-mists-begins/90139 "2026-09-04T01:09:06Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/season-of-mists-begins/ New PvP Season Begins A brand new PvP Season begins today. Earn rewards from the Season of Mists Pass, and play PvP battles to complete Goals dur… --- ## [Translation & Text Errors Masterthread](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/translation-text-errors-masterthread/28176)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:25am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/translation-text-errors-masterthread/28176 "2026-09-02T05:25:41Z")
We’ve been getting a scattering of translation errors reported, so let’s make a home from them all! Not only will this help the community and devs easily find everything, but it also stops our Known Issues Threads from g… --- ## [Upcoming Changes: Support](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/upcoming-changes-support/87872)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/upcoming-changes-support/87872 "2026-08-31T02:03:37Z")
Hello everyone, Just wanted to share an update with you all about moving our player support from me here at the Infinity Plus 2 studio, using Zendesk, to the support team at 505, who will be using Freshdesk. For those … --- ## [Packing Heat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/packing-heat/90113)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/packing-heat/90113 "2026-08-27T15:59:32Z")
Cinderpelt will be available this week for 300 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory, Gem, and Guild chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. World Event: The Pack Ablaze There are 6 battles that … --- ## [July & August Event Calendar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/july-august-event-calendar/89900)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/july-august-event-calendar/89900 "2026-08-26T22:55:04Z")
July & August Event Calendar Where possible, I will continue to share 2 months at a time. But a reminder, everything is subject to change. So once this is shared, there is a change events may change before they go live … --- ## [Season of Darkness Ending](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/season-of-darkness-ending/90115)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/season-of-darkness-ending/90115 "2026-08-24T07:05:07Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/season-of-darkness-ending/ PvP Season Ending Soon The final week of the Season of Darkness is upon us! This is your last chance to earn rewards from the Season Pass, Sea… --- ## [The Astral Spire: A detailed overview](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-astral-spire-a-detailed-overview/89279)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-astral-spire-a-detailed-overview/89279 "2026-08-23T03:07:53Z")
Hello everyone! We’re excited to finally tell you more about our next update, 9.1 – The Astral Spire! This update introduces a new system that allows players to unlock and upgrade account-wide bonuses that will apply … --- ## [Faction Expansion - Stonesong Eyrie](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-expansion-stonesong-eyrie/80671)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-expansion-stonesong-eyrie/80671 "2026-08-21T07:29:08Z")
Originally published at: Faction Expansion – Stonesong Eyrie – Gems of War This weekend Stonesong Eyrie is getting an expansion. The faction’s Deep Delve will become available for players to enjoy (once they complete… --- ## [Update 9.3 Patch Notes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946 "2026-08-20T17:23:22Z")
We have expanded the Kingdom Explore Mode with new difficulties, a new boss type, an updated menu, and added optional Side Quests. The core Explore battle mechanics remains unchanged. We have updated the Explore me… --- ## [Flame Grilled](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/flame-grilled/90093)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/flame-grilled/90093 "2026-08-18T00:49:00Z")
Originally published at: Flame Grilled – Gems of War New Guide Troop: Sera Ashsong Sera Ashsong will be available in the Journey Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. Please n… --- ## [The Bark Side](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-bark-side/90067)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-bark-side/90067 "2026-08-17T18:54:19Z")
The Bark Side New Raid Boss Troop: Emberpetal Emberpetal will be available in the Raid Boss Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. New Epic Troop: Charbark Charbark will … --- ## [Season of Darkness Begins](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/season-of-darkness-begins/89845)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/season-of-darkness-begins/89845 "2026-08-17T09:01:35Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/season-of-darkness-begins/ New PvP Season Begins A brand new PvP Season begins today. Earn rewards from the Season of Darkness Pass, and play PvP battles to complete Goa… --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches – Elemaris](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-elemaris/90061)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-elemaris/90061 "2026-08-15T04:19:20Z")
Originally published at: A New Mythic Approaches – Elemaris – Gems of War Elemaris Elemaris will be the only Mythic Troop available in Glory, Gem, Guild & VIP Chests for the next 7 days. --- ## [Faction Expansion - Hall of Guardians](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-expansion-hall-of-guardians/76707)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-expansion-hall-of-guardians/76707 "2026-08-11T04:15:49Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/faction-expansion-hall-of-guardians/ This weekend the Hall of Guardians is getting an expansion. The faction’s Deep Delve will become available for players to enjoy (onc… --- ## [Holiday Event: Hunt for Bigfoot](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/holiday-event-hunt-for-bigfoot/90069)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/holiday-event-hunt-for-bigfoot/90069 "2026-08-10T07:05:26Z")
Originally published at: Holiday Event: Hunt for Bigfoot – Gems of War Holiday Event For the next 2 weeks we will have the Hunt for Bigfoot event. Win Battles against Urskaya Enemies to earn Footprints that can be sp… --- ## [Blood from a Stone](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/blood-from-a-stone/90049)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/blood-from-a-stone/90049 "2026-08-07T13:17:12Z")
Originally published at: Blood from a Stone – Gems of War Epic Troop: Bloodstone Dragon Bloodstone Dragon will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory, Ge… --- ## [9.2 Crystal Kingdom: A Deep Dive!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/9-2-crystal-kingdom-a-deep-dive/89654)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/9-2-crystal-kingdom-a-deep-dive/89654 "2026-08-04T05:32:16Z")
Just a heads up for everyone, this is an IMMENSE blog. There is a lot of information shared here about the upcoming 9.2 update. We won’t be answering any questions if they are already covered in this blog, so we can sp… --- ## [Campaign Begins:  The Ruby Heptagon](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-begins-the-ruby-heptagon/89991)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-begins-the-ruby-heptagon/89991 "2026-07-31T17:52:14Z")
Originally published at: Campaign Begins: The Ruby Heptagon – Gems of War New Campaign Begins A brand new Campaign begins today. Sudden bursts of unnatural heat are appearing across Krystara. Journey across Krystara… [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=1)