# Official News **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=35 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 36 --- ## [New Pet - Spell Spaniel (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-spell-spaniel-nintendo-switch/71625)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 7:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-spell-spaniel-nintendo-switch/71625 "2021-08-25T07:04:56Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/new-pet-spell-spaniel-nintendo-switch/ New Pet: Spell Spaniel A new pet has been released, Spell Spaniel. You can get Spell Spaniel from the daily Pet Rescue for the nex… --- ## [Campaign Begins: Monument of Stars](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-begins-monument-of-stars/71355)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-begins-monument-of-stars/71355 "2021-08-24T17:59:50Z")
New Campaign Begins A brand new Campaign begins today. Queen Titania has invited you to the Festival of Stars in the Bright Forest. New Heroic Gem: Mana Potion Gems During this Campaign, we have a new Heroic Gem th… --- ## [The Shining](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shining/71497)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shining/71497 "2021-08-24T15:04:25Z")
Originally published at: The Shining – Gems of War New Ultra-Rare Troop: Living Quartz The Living Quartz will be available this week for 300 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory, Gem… --- ## [Sands of Time - (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/sands-of-time-nintendo-switch/71587)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/sands-of-time-nintendo-switch/71587 "2021-08-22T23:05:02Z")
Originally published at: Sands of Time – (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Ultra-Rare Troop: Desert Worm The Desert Worm will be available this week for 300 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will ap… --- ## [Raid Boss Weekend: Ghulvania](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/raid-boss-weekend-ghulvania/71551)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/raid-boss-weekend-ghulvania/71551 "2021-08-20T14:28:17Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/raid-boss-weekend-ghulvania/ Returning Raid Boss Troop: Carmella Carmella has returned to lead Ghulvania during this weekend’s Raid Boss. You can get her from the Event … --- ## [New Faction - Emperinazar (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-emperinazar-nintendo-switch/71552)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 7:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-emperinazar-nintendo-switch/71552 "2021-08-20T07:04:51Z")
Originally published at: New Faction – Emperinazar (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Faction: Emperinazar Join Emperina, as you explore the kingdom of Emperinazar! We have a new Faction to delve, as well as lots of… --- ## [Look Alive - (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/look-alive-nintendo-switch/71499)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/look-alive-nintendo-switch/71499 "2021-08-15T23:04:56Z")
Originally published at: Look Alive – (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Ultra-Rare Troop: Haunted Guardian The Haunted Guardian will be available this week for 300 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and … --- ## [Invasion Weekend: Tauros (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/invasion-weekend-tauros-nintendo-switch/71451)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 7:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/invasion-weekend-tauros-nintendo-switch/71451 "2021-08-13T07:05:03Z")
Originally published at: Invasion Weekend: Tauros (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War Returning Invasion Troop: Cloudstalker Cloudstalker has returned to lead the Tauros during this weekend’s Invasion. You can get her fr… --- ## [New Pet - War Kitty](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-war-kitty/71403)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 5:10am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-war-kitty/71403 "2021-08-12T05:10:45Z")
NEW PET – WAR KITTY New Pet: War Kitty A new pet has been released, War Kitty. You can get War Kitty from the daily Pet Rescue for the next 24hrs. Please note that War Kitty is a special event pet. --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches - Astral Mother](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-astral-mother/71318)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-astral-mother/71318 "2021-08-07T23:00:00Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/a-new-mythic-approaches-astral-mother/ New Mythic Troop: Astral Mother Astral Mother will be the only Mythic Troop available in Glory, Gem, Guild & VIP Chests for the ne… --- ## [Death From Above](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/death-from-above/71352)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 7:52am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/death-from-above/71352 "2021-08-09T07:52:22Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/death-from-above/ New Ultra-Rare Troop: Sky Scorpion The Sky Scorpion will be available this week for 300 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear i… --- ## [Bunnies and Bows](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bunnies-and-bows/71266)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bunnies-and-bows/71266 "2021-08-09T05:35:48Z")
Bunnies and Bows New Epic Troop: The Burrow Warden The Burrow Warden will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory, Gem, and Guild chests in 3-4 weeks’ tim… --- ## [Ice Age (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ice-age-nintendo-switch/71353)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ice-age-nintendo-switch/71353 "2021-08-08T23:04:53Z")
Originally published at: Ice Age (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Epic Troop: Arcturion Arcturion will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory, Gem, an… --- ## [Bounty Weekend - Ice Orca](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-ice-orca/71319)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-ice-orca/71319 "2021-08-07T18:01:31Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/bounty-weekend-ice-orca/ New Bounty Troop: Ice Orca The Ice Orca from Glacial Peaks, is this weekend’s Bounty Captain. The Ice Orca will be available in the Bounty Shop,… --- ## [5.6.1 Hot-Fix Released](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/5-6-1-hot-fix-released/71109)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/5-6-1-hot-fix-released/71109 "2021-08-06T15:11:28Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/5-6-1-hot-fix-released/ 5.6.1 Hot Fix is releasing to day on Steam, iOS, Android, Xbox and PlayStation. We have resolved the following issues in this hot fix: Skulls dea… --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches - Ishtara (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-ishtara-nintendo-switch/71320)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 7:10am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-ishtara-nintendo-switch/71320 "2021-08-06T07:10:13Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/a-new-mythic-approaches-ishtara-nintendo-switch/ New Mythic Troop: Ishtara Ishtara will be the only Mythic Troop available in Glory, Gem, Guild & VIP Chests for the next… --- ## [5.6 Patch Notes (Gnome-a-Palooza)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/5-6-patch-notes-gnome-a-palooza/70912)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 395\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:52am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/5-6-patch-notes-gnome-a-palooza/70912 "2021-08-04T01:52:57Z")
5.6 UPDATE We have introduced a new special event, Gnome-a-Palooza. Gnome-a-Palooza is a timed event lasting 15 minutes. Gnome-a-Palooza can be started by crafting in the Soulforge, after collecting 4 unique Vers… --- ## [5.6.1 Hot-Fix Released Now On Nintendo Switch](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/5-6-1-hot-fix-released-now-on-nintendo-switch/71288)
**Author:** [@Kafka](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Kafka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/5-6-1-hot-fix-released-now-on-nintendo-switch/71288 "2021-08-03T22:53:16Z")
5.6.1 Hot Fix is releasing today for Nintendo Switch We have resolved the following issues in this hot fix: Skulls deal double damage on faster animation speed Banner counter was not including all Kingdoms and Faction… --- ## [Old and Wise (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/old-and-wise-nintendo-switch/71267)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/old-and-wise-nintendo-switch/71267 "2021-08-01T23:05:02Z")
Old and Wise (Nintendo Switch) New Ultra-Rare Dragonian Sage The Dragonian Sage 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-… --- ## [Lycanthropy, the why and the moving forward](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lycanthropy-the-why-and-the-moving-forward/70246)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lycanthropy-the-why-and-the-moving-forward/70246 "2021-08-01T16:42:36Z")
Ahoy, adventurers! It’s Salty here with some knowledge. (Or, you know, information, either way.) As discussed the other day on stream, Heroic Gems are our latest feature to keep the game fresh and moving forward. Lycant… --- ## [New Faction - Dark Court](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-dark-court/71215)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-dark-court/71215 "2021-07-31T23:09:16Z")
Originally published at: New Faction – Dark Court – Gems of War Join Avina, as you explore the dark castle of the Dark Court! We have a new Faction to delve, as well as lots of new troops, ruled by Leanansidhe! To ce… --- ## [Raid Boss Weekend: Darkstone (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/raid-boss-weekend-darkstone-nintendo-switch/71216)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 7:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/raid-boss-weekend-darkstone-nintendo-switch/71216 "2021-07-30T07:04:55Z")
Originally published at: Raid Boss Weekend: Darkstone (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War Returning Raid Boss Troop: Umbraxis Umbraxis has returned to lead Darkstone during this weekend’s Raid Boss. You can get him from … --- ## [Crimson Dawn](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/crimson-dawn/71155)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/crimson-dawn/71155 "2021-07-29T16:56:21Z")
Originally published at: Crimson Dawn – Gems of War New Event Troop: Meira Dawn Meira Dawn will be available in the World Event Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. New Ultra… --- ## [Campaign Ending: Moon Flask](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-ending-moon-flask/71162)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-ending-moon-flask/71162 "2021-07-26T15:25:35Z")
Originally published at: Campaign Ending: Moon Flask – Gems of War New 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 Elite … --- ## [Upcoming Change to Factions, Pets & Kingdom Levelling](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/upcoming-change-to-factions-pets-kingdom-levelling/56470)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/upcoming-change-to-factions-pets-kingdom-levelling/56470 "2021-07-26T15:02:19Z")
Ahoy, adventurers! We are making some small changes to make it easier for players to advance their kingdom power levels with pets. Faction pets will now contribute to their faction’s linked kingdom. This means that even… --- ## [Sharknado](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/sharknado/71045)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 8:17am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/sharknado/71045 "2021-07-25T08:17:01Z")
Originally published at: Sharknado – Gems of War New Epic Troop: Wereshark The Wereshark will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory, Gem, and Guild ches… --- ## [Lycanthropy temporarily removed from essence of evilfrom](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lycanthropy-temporarily-removed-from-essence-of-evilfrom/69407)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lycanthropy-temporarily-removed-from-essence-of-evilfrom/69407 "2021-07-24T20:47:09Z")
You read that correctly! Due to the issues encountered with Lycanthropy in conjunction with essence of evil we have temporarily removed the chance for lycanthropy to trigger when using essence of evil. We are working on… --- ## [Bounty Weekend - Armored Boarlet (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-armored-boarlet-nintendo-switch/71114)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-armored-boarlet-nintendo-switch/71114 "2021-07-23T17:33:32Z")
Originally published at: Bounty Weekend – Armored Boarlet (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Bounty Troop: Armored Boarlet The Armored Boarlet from Grosh-Nak, is this weekend’s Bounty Captain. The Armored Boarlet wi… --- ## [Invasion Weekend: Naga](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/invasion-weekend-naga/71113)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/invasion-weekend-naga/71113 "2021-07-23T17:25:57Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/invasion-weekend-naga/ Returning Invasion Troop: Vassara Vassara has returned to lead Naga during this weekend’s Invasion. You can get her from the Event shop during thi… --- ## [Gnoma-a-Palooza Changes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gnoma-a-palooza-changes/70949)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gnoma-a-palooza-changes/70949 "2021-07-20T09:11:44Z")
Ahoy adventurers, As some of you might have guessed, a few too many gnomes have been set loose in Krystara than intended. As such we are pushing a server fix that will make a few small changes. The chance to encounte… [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=34) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=36)