# CONSOLE: An Update on the Update! **URL:** \ **Category:** Official News\ **Created:** [September 16, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458 "2016-09-16T01:17:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 28
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/551 "2016-12-07T18:06:42Z")
Now the big question is 2016 or 2017? ---
**Author:** ![Stan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/stan/32/29888_2.png) [@Stan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Stan)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2016, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/552 "2016-12-07T18:22:59Z")
Hi Sirrian, There has been some discussion elsewhere about whether you are out of troops to release on console: [The (Un)Official Console Weekly Event Thread 3 (No further updates) - #66 by Stan](http://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-un-official-console-weekly-event-thread-3-current-event-khetar/15315/66) Can you confirm that there will still be troops available for glory in the next week or two even if the update is not released? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/553 "2016-12-07T22:44:17Z")
They will probably ninja style couple troops ---
**Author:** ![Graeme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/50afbb/32.png) [@Graeme](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Graeme)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 2:23am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/554 "2016-12-08T02:23:57Z")
I guess we will not be hearing any new news until Monday Australian time now, but possibly also posting this so I can be proved wrong by the devs šŸ•¶ ---
**Author:** ![Sirrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sirrian/32/35758_2.png) [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/555 "2016-12-08T02:56:07Z")
Weā€™ve got a troop lined up for next week. If the hold-ups continue after that we may need to revisit some older troops, but weā€™ll try to do it in a fun and interesting way. Unfortunately itā€™s not as simple as removing chat, since itā€™s required for Guild Chat, and that is something many guilds use to communicate and organize their members. Even if we DID revert it, and revert the entire Guild change coming in this update, the current system on console also fails their current privacy requirements, so that would be flagged and failed too. Weā€™re pretty confident weā€™ve addressed everything in the current version, PS4 is approved already, and weā€™ll know more shortly about Xbox. ---
**Author:** ![Virginia1984](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/virginia1984/32/2027_2.png) [@Virginia1984](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Virginia1984)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 3:08am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/556 "2016-12-08T03:08:49Z")
Thank god we can still have global chat. That is the main-line for everyone to find guilds and masters to find and recruit members. I see on forums that if you are not in the top 3 guilds (console) itā€™s extremely hard to recruit members. @Sirrian Thank you for your hard work and the Dev team for getting this issue resolved or close to finally getting update to pass their strict guidelines. šŸ˜˜ ---
**Author:** ![Sirrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/sirrian/32/35758_2.png) [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 3:39am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/557 "2016-12-08T03:39:52Z")
Hadleigh from our console team has described the console certification process as this: ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/0/e/0eb9faef4bfe505fa0f07a905bbc72fd290b28e7.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Graeme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/50afbb/32.png) [@Graeme](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Graeme)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/558 "2016-12-08T03:54:46Z")
@Sirrian, Thanks for the update on the update šŸ˜„ and we will be more patient now, we promise šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@Justin](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 4:03am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/559 "2016-12-08T04:03:28Z")
Thanks for the update! When you say PS4 is already approved, are you referring to the guild update content? That makes it sound like we could get the update literally any timeā€¦ But, the post also mentions a troop for next week and plans for weeks after that, which does NOT sound good at all. ---
**Author:** ![VegaDark541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/vegadark541/32/7875_2.png) [@VegaDark541](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/VegaDark541)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 4:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/560 "2016-12-08T04:04:22Z")
I understand everyone is eager for new troops and other features, but as we all know rewards are going to be significantly nerfed when the update comes out for anyone in a decent guild. I, for one, am okay with the persistent delays. Allows me to build an even bigger pool of keys and gems than if the update came out when it was supposed to. ---
**Author:** ![VegaDark541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/vegadark541/32/7875_2.png) [@VegaDark541](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/VegaDark541)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/561 "2016-12-08T04:05:13Z")
Almost certain they wonā€™t release one consoleā€™s update without the other being approvedā€¦donā€™t hold your breath. I assume references to future troops are a ā€œjust in caseā€ scenario if MS keeps denying approvals. ---
**Author:** ![Xbox\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/dec6dc/32.png) [@Xbox\_guy](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Xbox_guy)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 6:19am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/562 "2016-12-08T06:19:53Z")
> [@VegaDark541](#): > > rewards are going to be significantly nerfed when the update comes out What do you mean by this? ---
**Author:** ![VegaDark541](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/vegadark541/32/7875_2.png) [@VegaDark541](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/VegaDark541)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 6:34am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/563 "2016-12-08T06:34:50Z")
As in the amount of gold you need to donate as a guild in proportion to the amount of rewards you will receive is going to significantly go up after the update. You can read up about it in the PC/mobile update threads. ---
**Author:** ![Carolilya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Carolilya](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Carolilya)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 11:21am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/565 "2016-12-08T11:21:03Z")
While it is unlikely, I do hope that they release the PS4 version now that it is approved, because: - No more bugged teams like Miststalkers or in the Drifting Sands Explore, the Marid-Tyri combo. - Guardians! And also, I have the ā€œBattle with 3 constructsā€ task again, which is a bit silly as we only have 4 constructs at the moment - Guild bonusses! But really, the first one is a really annoying bug that crashes the gameā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Nephilim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nephilim/32/29092_2.png) [@Nephilim](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nephilim)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/566 "2016-12-08T12:34:08Z")
Plus finally getting the correct magic bonuses etc with purple weapons when using hero class. And the buff to stats, and creeping death now not needing two turns to possibly activate. Yup, really hoping it drops this week still. ---
**Author:** ![PowerPlay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/powerplay/32/3886_2.png) [@PowerPlay](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/PowerPlay)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/567 "2016-12-08T12:58:10Z")
_managed to find someone selling ice cream in Adana, enjoying_ ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/568 "2016-12-08T15:01:17Z")
> [@Xbox\_guy](#): > > > [@VegaDark541](#): > > > > rewards are going to be significantly nerfed when the update comes out > > What do you mean by this? @Xbox_guy Everyone repeats this like the it a religious text, BUT it is only true for the very, very top guild players. But the top guild players are a significant portion of the forum community so perception is skewed. Keep in mind, Its true for them. The overwhelming majority of players will recive a buff to the rewards. Bottom 60% = 2,300-3,500 BUFF Middle 39% = 125-500% BUFF Top 1% -23% NERF > [@2.1 Preview - Guilds](http://community.gemsofwar.com/t/2-1-preview-guilds/11984): > > [image] Itā€™s time for a preview of our 2.1 Guild update. Thereā€™s not long to go now (we donā€™t have an actual date/time yet - weā€™ll keep you all updated on THAT front), but while weā€™re all waiting , we thought now is a great time to share some details on the upcoming changes. Hold onto your hats, helms, and Raksha-Earsā€¦ thereā€™s a LOT of stuff in this one! [[Gems of War 2.1 Preview - Guilds] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gaBrs0q0m0) Nowā€¦ to answer a few obvious questions (itā€™s turned into a VERY long post!) 1. WHY ARE WE ā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/569 "2016-12-08T15:10:49Z")
> [@Carolilya](#): > > Guardians! And also, I have the ā€œBattle with 3 constructsā€ task again, which is a bit silly as we only have 4 constructs at the moment Yeah, no kidding I mentioned that one over a month ago. But it sounded like they were not going to change it, Nor add the majority to troop types. Eventually in the future they were going to put in an automated troop type task. So were still stuck with the 3-4 types Mr. Strange ā€œcherry pickedā€ over the majority of troops for a significant period longer. PS: (4 Construct Troops) You being too generous counting Fortress Gate as a troop! šŸ˜€ EDIT: This 15 construct wins just came up for me again yesterday and I had to trun the game off. I usually complete the Tasks most days. I got it done, but its awfulā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Nephilim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nephilim/32/29092_2.png) [@Nephilim](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nephilim)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/570 "2016-12-08T18:05:40Z")
Just use a black beast and eat all the other constructs. ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458/571 "2016-12-08T18:15:34Z")
> [@Dan\_ozzzy189](#): > > Just use a black beast and eat all the other constructs. I tried that composition, BB + 3 Constructs: **_WAY TOO SLOW_** of a team for me. Lately Iā€™ve been using an Siren in the second slot [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458.md?page=27) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458.md?page=29)