# Official News **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=74 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 75 --- ## [Server Issues (7th April) + Maintenance](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-issues-7th-april-maintenance/5349)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-issues-7th-april-maintenance/5349 "2016-08-30T15:54:19Z")
Hi Everyone, As you’re likely aware, our servers are currently experiencing some strange errors (temporary error, incorrect login, and invalid guild) These originate with out server provider, and are affecting a number… --- ## [Good Swill Hunting](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/good-swill-hunting/11577)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/good-swill-hunting/11577 "2016-08-29T20:19:14Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/good-swill-hunting/ We’re not BOARing you, are we? New Troop: Fel'Dras Fel’Dras is a legendary Orcish hunter from Grosh-Nak. Long ago, she gave up hunting beasts thoug… --- ## [New Hero Class: Orbweaver](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-hero-class-orbweaver/11559)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-hero-class-orbweaver/11559 "2016-08-29T15:37:00Z")
We have an unusual Sunday Surprise for you all… Orbweaver is live (Mobile/PC only - sorry console guys, you’ll be catching up soon though!) Expect him to appear in your game over the next hour or so, as you play (on … --- ## [CONSOLE: Call to Valor](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-call-to-valor/11406)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-call-to-valor/11406 "2016-08-24T01:02:58Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/console-call-to-valor/ Who you gonna call? New Troop: Valor Just as the Archon Mercy descended to help rebuild Whitehelm, so too has Valor, the Archon of Sword's Edge, … --- ## [I Believe I Can Fly](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/i-believe-i-can-fly/11358)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/i-believe-i-can-fly/11358 "2016-08-23T20:09:30Z")
Originally published at: I Believe I Can Fly – Gems of War Fly! Be free! New Troop: Winged Bison The Winged Bison move in huge brightly-colored herds across the Wild Plains, flying from one watering-hole to another… --- ## [Console 1.096 Mini-Update Released](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-1-096-mini-update-released/11169)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 9:49am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-1-096-mini-update-released/11169 "2016-08-22T09:49:23Z")
As per the news yesterday, Infinity Plus Two is taking control of the console version of Gems of War. Today we have a new mini-patch for you, 1.096, which has been a collaboration between Pipeworks and ourselves to relea… --- ## [My Fair Lady](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/my-fair-lady/11059)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 2:35am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/my-fair-lady/11059 "2016-08-19T02:35:20Z")
Originally published at: My Fair Lady – Gems of War It’s good to have friends in high places New Troop: Lady Anariel Anariel, the Lady of Thorns, is one of the more powerful Queens of the Elves. The Elves of the F… --- ## [Console Task Update!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-task-update/9283)
**Author:** [@Mr.Strange](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Mr.Strange)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 7:16am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-task-update/9283 "2016-08-12T07:16:18Z")
There has been quite a bit of activity regarding the new tasks high-level players have been getting since our last update. We would like to thank all the folks who have had such useful & insightful things to say. And tho… --- ## [What is Lava?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-is-lava/10844)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-is-lava/10844 "2016-08-11T16:14:03Z")
Originally published at: What is Lava? – Gems of War It’s getting hot in here… New Troop: Lava Elemental Deep within the labyrinthine tunnels of the Broken Spire live many different elemental creatures, but some of… --- ## [Double Gold this Weekend! (old thread necro'ed - please ignore)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/double-gold-this-weekend-old-thread-necroed-please-ignore/1087)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/double-gold-this-weekend-old-thread-necroed-please-ignore/1087 "2016-08-09T01:55:35Z")
Hey Everyone! We know that Gold is one of the hot topics of the moment, so we’re having a Double Gold Event from battles, quests, and arenas (and now - thanks to Machiknight’s suggestion below - treasure hunt too) all t… --- ## [Guiding Spirit](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/guiding-spirit/10245)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2016, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/guiding-spirit/10245 "2016-08-07T13:03:23Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/guiding-spirit/ Join the Ancestral Spirits in the Divinion Fields! New Troop: Astral Spirit The Centaurs of the Divinion Fields worship their ancestors, whom they belie… --- ## [Lions Rampant](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lions-rampant/10542)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 7:02am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lions-rampant/10542 "2016-08-04T07:02:07Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/lions-rampant/ Welcome to the Leonis Empire! New Troop: Pride Guard Many centuries ago, the Leonine Emperor and his Ambassadors struck a deal with the Raksha of the Pri… --- ## [iOS: New Version (mini update) 2.0.106](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ios-new-version-mini-update-2-0-106/10313)
**Author:** [@Nimhain](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nimhain)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ios-new-version-mini-update-2-0-106/10313 "2016-08-02T14:41:43Z")
Hi iOS folks, The wait is over! As some of you have already noticed, we’ve just pushed out a mini update to 2.0.1. It fixes the following issues: Fixed a bunch of trait & spell-related issues (impervious issues, froze… --- ## [Leonis Empire Appears!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/leonis-empire-appears/10371)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 11:30am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/leonis-empire-appears/10371 "2016-07-29T11:30:59Z")
Originally published at: Leonis Empire Appears! – Gems of War The path has opened up to the Leonis Empire. Explore it today! Adjacent to the Drifting Sands lies one of the oldest settlements of mankind in Krystara. T… --- ## [Black Magic Woman](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/black-magic-woman/9789)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 8:36am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/black-magic-woman/9789 "2016-07-26T08:36:58Z")
Originally published at: Black Magic Woman – Gems of War Meet Tal’Rae, the Dark Elven Witch-Seeker! New Troop: Tal'Rae Most female Dark Elves of noble birth will apprentice themselves to the Temple of Arachnaea and… --- ## [Presents for Everyone!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/presents-for-everyone/9631)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/presents-for-everyone/9631 "2016-07-24T22:35:33Z")
Hi Everyone, Firstly, thanks for your patience earlier today while we worked through a few silly bugs that crept into the 2.0.1 update I think there’s a story behind each one… But that’s not what I’m here to talk about… --- ## [XBOX event delayed until July 14th](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/xbox-event-delayed-until-july-14th/9441)
**Author:** [@Mr.Strange](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Mr.Strange)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/xbox-event-delayed-until-july-14th/9441 "2016-07-23T12:46:29Z")
Microsoft is unable to push some of our recent changes live until July 14th. So to maintain order, we’re keeping the existing weekly event live 2 more days - the “new” event will go live on the 14th. The event has rolle… --- ## [2.0.1 Arrives!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/2-0-1-arrives/9573)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/2-0-1-arrives/9573 "2016-07-21T03:54:56Z")
Originally published at: 2.0.1 Arrives! – Gems of War The wait is over, Patch 2.0.1 has landed! Explore Mode A new game mode has been added in ALL Kingdoms. It is accessible once that Kingdom’s quest line is finished. … --- ## [Android: New Version (mini update) 2.0.106](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/android-new-version-mini-update-2-0-106/9610)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 11:35am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/android-new-version-mini-update-2-0-106/9610 "2016-07-16T11:35:31Z")
Hi Android folks, We’ve just pushed out a mini update to 2.0.1. It fixes the following issues: Fixed a crash on startup on some devices (caused by our Analytics provider :frowning: ) Fixed a bunch of trait & spell-re… --- ## [PC/Steam: New Version (mini update) 2.0.106](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pc-steam-new-version-mini-update-2-0-106/9619)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/pc-steam-new-version-mini-update-2-0-106/9619 "2016-07-15T15:28:18Z")
Hi PC/Steam folks, We’ve just pushed out a mini update to 2.0.1. It fixes the following issues: Fixed a bunch of trait & spell-related issues (impervious issues, frozen issues including Mab’s 3rd trait, locust swarm n… --- ## [IMPORTANT: We recommend you don't update yet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/important-we-recommend-you-dont-update-yet/9570)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/important-we-recommend-you-dont-update-yet/9570 "2016-07-15T07:08:50Z")
Hello everyone, We’re currently experiencing a few issues with our 2.0.100 update. We recommend that you don’t update & start the game just yet. We’ll post here when we’ve determined if there is a problem or not (and … --- ## [2.0.1 Update Tomorrow!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/2-0-1-update-tomorrow/9535)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 12:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/2-0-1-update-tomorrow/9535 "2016-07-15T00:04:57Z")
Greetings All, The 2.0.1 Update will go live tomorrow, so expect a little server downtime (hopefully no more than 2 hours) Servers will be taken offline at: West Coast US (PDT): 4pm - July 14 East Coast US (EDT): 7pm… --- ## [War in the North](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/war-in-the-north/9379)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 6:49am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/war-in-the-north/9379 "2016-07-14T06:49:01Z")
Originally published at: War in the North – Gems of War It’s time to grab your axe and head north! New Troop: Dwarven Slayer Life is generally grim for youngest children of Dwarven families. Dwarven inheritance an… --- ## [Update 2.0.1 Preview](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-2-0-1-preview/9427)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 233\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 11:29am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-2-0-1-preview/9427 "2016-07-13T11:29:12Z")
Originally published at: Update 2.0.1 Preview – Gems of War Take a look at some of the cool new things coming in the 2.0.1 Update. New Mode: Explore A new game mode has been added in ALL Kingdoms. It is accessible onc… --- ## [Hero Class update hits consoles, bringing new content and plenty of bug fixes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/hero-class-update-hits-consoles-bringing-new-content-and-plenty-of-bug-fixes/8998)
**Author:** [@Nex](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nex)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2016, 4:14am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/hero-class-update-hits-consoles-bringing-new-content-and-plenty-of-bug-fixes/8998 "2016-07-12T04:14:14Z")
Here’s hoping your day is going well, but in case it isn’t, I’ve got some news that should put a smile on your face. This morning, we released an update for the Xbox One version of Gems of War dubbed the "Hero Class Upda… --- ## [Highway to Hell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/highway-to-hell/9136)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2016, 8:32am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/highway-to-hell/9136 "2016-07-08T08:32:54Z")
Originally published at: Highway to Hell – Gems of War Hit the Road… New Troop: Hellcat It seems the appearance of the Hellcat is a sign that dire times are upon the world of Krystara. An ancient scroll, written b… --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches - Famine](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-famine/8502)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2016, 8:16am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-famine/8502 "2016-07-08T08:16:06Z")
Originally published at: A New Mythic Approaches – Gems of War Don’t Starve! New Mythic Troop: Famine A second horseman has arrived! Famine is here! From the mysterious hidden kingdom, Apocalypse, another rider ha… --- ## [The Next Update (and beyond)!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-next-update-and-beyond/8880)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-next-update-and-beyond/8880 "2016-07-08T04:01:20Z")
Hello everyone, Just thought I would keep you all informed about our update plans. We’ve decided to start doing some stuff a little differently, and have been reorganizing things here for the past month. What we’d lik… --- ## [Guardian of the Sands](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/guardian-of-the-sands/8878)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/guardian-of-the-sands/8878 "2016-07-03T16:04:20Z")
Originally published at: Guardian of the Sands – Gems of War It’s double trouble in Khetar! New Troop: Anubite Warrior Khetar, long before it crumbled, was home to many cults. Two of the most powerful cults, the An… --- ## [Tastes like Chicken](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tastes-like-chicken/8624)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 4:44am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tastes-like-chicken/8624 "2016-06-21T04:44:57Z")
Originally published at: Tastes like Chicken – Gems of War It’s a double course on the menu! New Troop: Dragon Cruncher We ALL know that Ogres like to eat things, so there’s no surprises what Dragon Cruncher’s favo… [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=73) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=75)