# Official News **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=46 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [New Faction - City of Thieves (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-city-of-thieves-nintendo-switch/64000)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-city-of-thieves-nintendo-switch/64000 "2020-06-06T00:22:39Z")
Originally published at: New Faction – City of Thieves (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Faction: City of Thieves Join Raven, as you explore the dark underbelly of the City of Thieves! We have a new Faction to delv… --- ## [New Pet - Swampie](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-swampie/63963)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-swampie/63963 "2020-06-03T23:36:23Z")
Originally published at: New Pet – Swampie – Gems of War New Pet: Swampie A new pet has been released, Swampie. You can get your Swampie from the daily Pet Rescue for the next 24hrs. Swampie will also start appearing… --- ## [Bounty Weekend - Goblette](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-goblette/63358)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-goblette/63358 "2020-06-03T15:38:23Z")
Originally published at: Bounty Weekend – Goblette – Gems of War New Bounty Troop: Goblette The Goblette from Zaejin, is this weekend’s Bounty Captain. The Goblette will be available in the Bounty Shop, and will appe… --- ## [General Mayhem (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/general-mayhem-nintendo-switch/63939)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 7:42am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/general-mayhem-nintendo-switch/63939 "2020-06-01T07:42:00Z")
Originally published at: General Mayhem (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Invasion Troop: General Suladin General Suladin will be available in the Invasion Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests… --- ## [Invasion Weekend: Daemon](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/invasion-weekend-daemon/63900)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/invasion-weekend-daemon/63900 "2020-05-30T09:36:40Z")
Originally published at: Invasion Weekend: Daemon – Gems of War Returning Invasion Troop: Sir Mordayne Sir Mordayne has returned to lead the Daemons during this weekend’s Invasion. You can get him from the Event shop… --- ## [4.9 Update](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/4-9-update/63096)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/4-9-update/63096 "2020-05-29T07:11:04Z")
Originally published at: 4.9 Update – Gems of War Daily Deals have been added to the Offers menu, replacing the Bundles section. Bundles will continue to be available in the Weekly Event Tab in the Shop. (They haven’… --- ## [Tentacle Party](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tentacle-party/63781)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tentacle-party/63781 "2020-05-27T15:42:00Z")
Originally published at: Tentacle Party – Gems of War New Raid Boss Troop: Eldritch Guardian The Eldritch Guardian will be available in the Raid Boss Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 … --- ## [Call for Beta Testers](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/call-for-beta-testers/63280)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/call-for-beta-testers/63280 "2020-05-26T13:02:43Z")
As mentioned a while ago, we are re working our beta program. You can read the initial announcement here. However, we have made one major change. The beta program will now be conducted on Discord! I think this is for th… --- ## [Get Ready to Rumble! (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/get-ready-to-rumble-nintendo-switch/63782)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/get-ready-to-rumble-nintendo-switch/63782 "2020-05-25T00:08:30Z")
Originally published at: Get Ready to Rumble! (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Epic Troop: Corrupt Troll The Corrupt Troll will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will… --- ## [Gem Sale (May 22nd - May 26th)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-sale-may-22nd-may-26th/63713)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 10:54am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-sale-may-22nd-may-26th/63713 "2020-05-24T10:54:42Z")
Ahoy, adventurers! Over this weekend we are holding a gem sale. It goes live at reset, so keep an eye out. --- ## [The Hills are Alive](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-hills-are-alive/63596)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 7:59am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-hills-are-alive/63596 "2020-05-23T07:59:22Z")
Originally published at: The Hills are Alive – Gems of War New Epic Troop: Bone-Biter Bone-Biter will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory, Gem, and Gu… --- ## [New Hero Class: Corsair (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-hero-class-corsair-nintendo-switch/63718)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 7:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-hero-class-corsair-nintendo-switch/63718 "2020-05-22T07:05:05Z")
Originally published at: New Hero Class: Corsair (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Hero Class: Corsair A new Hero Class has been released, the Corsair. Complete Lil’ Johnny Bronze’s Corsair Training quest in Blackh… --- ## [Flying Blind](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/flying-blind/63415)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/flying-blind/63415 "2020-05-20T23:18:36Z")
Originally published at: Flying Blind – Gems of War New Ultra-Rare Troop: Blind Guardian The Blind Guardian will be available this week for 300 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in Glory, … --- ## [Birch and Rescue (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/birch-and-rescue-nintendo-switch/63597)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/birch-and-rescue-nintendo-switch/63597 "2020-05-17T23:30:51Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/birch-and-rescue-nintendo-switch/ New Raid Boss Troop: Birchthorn Birchthorn will be available in the Raid Boss Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chest… --- ## [Stinging Winds (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/stinging-winds-nintendo-switch/63417)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/stinging-winds-nintendo-switch/63417 "2020-05-11T22:35:28Z")
Originally published at: Stinging Winds (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Ultra-Rare Troop: Scarabi The Scarabi will be available this week for 300 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will appear in G… --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches - Zilopochtli](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-zilopochtli/63166)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-zilopochtli/63166 "2020-05-11T03:04:05Z")
Originally published at: A New Mythic Approaches – Zilopochtli – Gems of War New Mythic Troop: Zilopochtli Zilopochtli will be the only Mythic Troop available in Glory, Gem, Guild & VIP Chests for the next 7 days. --- ## [4.9.5 Hotfix](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/4-9-5-hotfix/63350)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/4-9-5-hotfix/63350 "2020-05-11T02:48:56Z")
Originally published at: 4.9.5 Hotfix – Gems of War As some of you may have noticed, we’ve had a small update come out today across several platforms (platforms like iOS are currently waiting for this update to relea… --- ## [Balance Change: Tartarus](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/balance-change-tartarus/63245)
**Author:** [@Nimhain](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nimhain)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 6:21am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/balance-change-tartarus/63245 "2020-05-09T06:21:30Z")
We noticed that Tartarus’ Legendary Trait had an issue - instead of gaining a Soul every Purple match, it was gaining a Soul every Color match, Testing everything was definitely easier before we all had to work from home… --- ## [PVP Gold Exploit and Fix Clarification (Further Info Inside)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-gold-exploit-and-fix-clarification-further-info-inside/60046)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pvp-gold-exploit-and-fix-clarification-further-info-inside/60046 "2020-05-09T04:21:32Z")
It looks like there have been some misconceptions about the purpose of the the changes to PvP Gold Rewards against easier opponents, so I thought I would clear up a few things. We were a little slow to update the patc… --- ## [Bounty Weekend – Droggo (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-droggo-nintendo-switch/63359)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-droggo-nintendo-switch/63359 "2020-05-08T07:27:52Z")
Originally published at: Bounty Weekend – Droggo (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Bounty Troop: Droggo The Droggo from Dragon’s Claw, is this weekend’s Bounty Captain. Droggo will be available in the Bounty Shop, … --- ## [New Pet - Black Beast-kin](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-black-beast-kin/63275)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 10:58am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-black-beast-kin/63275 "2020-05-07T10:58:47Z")
Originally published at: New Pet – Black Beast-kin – Gems of War New Pet: Black Beast-kin A new pet has been released, Black Beast-kin. You can get your Black Beast-kin from the daily Pet Rescue for the next 24hrs. B… --- ## [Greatest Of All Time](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/greatest-of-all-time/63220)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 7:48am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/greatest-of-all-time/63220 "2020-05-05T07:48:41Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/greatest-of-all-time/ New Ultra-Rare Troop: Dynamite Goat The Dynamite Goat will be available this week for 300 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests, and will ap… --- ## [Thunderball (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/thunderball-nintendo-switch/63221)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/thunderball-nintendo-switch/63221 "2020-05-03T23:24:10Z")
Originally published at: Thunderball (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Invasion Troop: Thaumaris Thaumaris will be available in the Invasion Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ … --- ## [New Faction - Depths of Sin](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-depths-of-sin/63165)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-depths-of-sin/63165 "2020-05-03T23:19:45Z")
Originally published at: New Faction – Depths of Sin – Gems of War New Faction: Depths of Sin Join Penglong, as you explore the darkness of the Depths of Sin! We have a new Faction to delve, as well as lots of new tr… --- ## [New Hero Class: Slayer](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-hero-class-slayer/59615)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 10:42am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-hero-class-slayer/59615 "2019-12-03T10:42:53Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/new-hero-class-slayer/ New Hero Class: Slayer A new Hero Class has been released, the Slayer. Complete Gemhammer’s Slayer Training quest in Dhrak-Zum to unlock this Hero… --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches - Champion of Gaard](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-champion-of-gaard/63168)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 7:31am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-champion-of-gaard/63168 "2020-05-01T07:31:04Z")
Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/a-new-mythic-approaches-champion-of-gaard-2/ New Mythic Troop: Champion of Gaard Champion of Gaard will be the only Mythic Troop available in Glory, Gem, Guild & VIP Che… --- ## [New Faction: Amanithrax (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-amanithrax-nintendo-switch/63169)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-amanithrax-nintendo-switch/63169 "2020-05-01T07:20:07Z")
Originally published at: New Faction: Amanithrax (Nintendo Switch) – Gems of War New Faction: Amanithrax Join Brian the Lucky, as you explore the spores of Amanithrax!! We have a new Faction to delve, as well as lo… --- ## [New Pet - Sacred Cub](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-sacred-cub/63115)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-sacred-cub/63115 "2020-04-29T07:00:55Z")
Originally published at: New Pet – Sacred Cub – Gems of War New Pet: Sacred Cub A new pet has been released, Sacred Cub. You can get your Sacred Cub from the daily Pet Rescue for the next 24hrs. Sacred Cub will also … --- ## [Solar Power](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/solar-power/63063)
**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/solar-power/63063 "2020-04-28T00:57:42Z")
Originally published at: Solar Power – Gems of War New Raid Boss Troop: Patience Patience will be available in the Raid Boss Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. New Ultra-Ra… --- ## [Snow Queen (Nintendo Switch)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snow-queen-nintendo-switch/63067)
**Author:** [@Kafka](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Kafka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/snow-queen-nintendo-switch/63067 "2020-04-28T00:55:33Z")
New Epic Troop: Daughter of Ice Daughter of Ice 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’ time. New Legendary Troop… [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=45) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=47)