# Update 9.3 Patch Notes **URL:** \ **Category:** Official News\ **Created:** [July 12, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946 "2026-07-12T22:41:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/41 "2026-07-14T23:05:49Z")
Also, for people who don’t check the Balances and changes thread: > [@Balancing & Changes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/balancing-changes/87074/66): > > Due to Google Play’s Age Signal system being implemented, as well as the recently passed[Texas Age verification](https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB2420/id/3237346) laws passing, Gems of War will be required to only be accessible to devices running Google Play 51 or higher. This unfortunately means that devices which are unable to be updated to this version (irrelevant of location), may not be able to run Gems of War after 9.3 releases. If you are affected by this, and you need any assistance recovering your Gems of War account o… ---
**Author:** ![Nagflar\_dv](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nagflar_dv/32/100704_2.png) [@Nagflar\_dv](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nagflar_dv)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/42 "2026-07-14T23:07:53Z")
> [@Balancing & Changes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/balancing-changes/87074/66): > > Google Play 51 or higher how do we check a Google play version? ---
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/43 "2026-07-14T23:09:36Z")
> [@Nagflar\_dv](#): > > how do we check a Google play version Open the **Google Play Store** app, tap your **profile icon** in the top right, go to **Settings** , tap **About** , and look under **Play Store version** ---
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/44 "2026-07-14T23:23:30Z")
> [@Gems-of-War](#): > > ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/gemsofwar/original/3X/f/1/f10d656c78621c80772a5a2a430f215deefcef7f.jpeg) > > - “Complete Class Quest” message does not appear once a Kingdom Quest is completed. > - The Class Quest now also needs to be completed before Trials is available in that Kingdom > > - Blighted Change and Withered Gems Capstone trigger animation is not displayed when activated > - Explore Map path does not reflect the actual Explore progress > - This can be resolved by exiting to the World Map and returning to the Kingdom > > - In battles where the enemy matches 4+ Gems, triggering the Time Warp Capstone, the enemy inconsistently does not lose their extra turn. > - Expel Blessing Capstone is only applying to one opponent and not the entire enemy team > > _ **Note:** The last two in the list above were reported in the beta and later confirmed as working by the team._ _I am leaving them in the list, just in case they pop up again once live or something happens between now and when 9.3 releases, and they are not actually resolved._ Popping this down here again, cos, I know it will come up. Also, linking this [Known Issues : Infinity Plus 2](https://infinityplus2.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/150000207951-known-issues) ---
**Author:** ![TheIdleOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c68b51/32.png) [@TheIdleOne](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TheIdleOne)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/45 "2026-07-15T00:25:10Z")
I wish the Side Quests had more interesting loot but otherwise no real complaints. Liking the faster last attack animations got a Explore 16 mimic fight: 6 badge of Yasmine 16 Shiny Dust ---
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/46 "2026-07-15T00:28:14Z")
Side Quest loot feedback was shared in the beta, the main focus of the side quests are Mythstones and then just some bonus base rewards for everyone ---
**Author:** ![Nagflar\_dv](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nagflar_dv/32/100704_2.png) [@Nagflar\_dv](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nagflar_dv)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/47 "2026-07-15T00:34:30Z")
The most fast fingers on a Wild West xD ---
**Author:** ![TheIdleOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c68b51/32.png) [@TheIdleOne](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TheIdleOne)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/48 "2026-07-15T00:35:32Z")
My current thought process is what kind of loot or gimmick is the Side Quest doing that wouldn’t just be more convenient doing another loop of mini-bosses instead?.. Side Quest: 21 Mythstones per battle x3 =63 Mythstones (3 battles) compared to 4 Main battles + Mini Boss = 195-201ish range Mythstones (5 battles) ---
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/49 "2026-07-15T00:37:42Z")
Each to their own I guess, some people might be after the side quest resources and less battles played 🤷 The option is there, and it is optional. Of course players are going to find what is most efficient for them though and how they play, but side quests are there for some extras ---
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/50 "2026-07-15T01:01:21Z")
## Android is being slow to release and the team is aware. We are currently investigating. ---
**Author:** ![Nagflar\_dv](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nagflar_dv/32/100704_2.png) [@Nagflar\_dv](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nagflar_dv)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/51 "2026-07-15T02:02:28Z")
Well… Exps speed decreases. We loose about a 3 seconds on animations between battles for a path drawing. Could this spead be increased? ---
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/52 "2026-07-15T02:04:53Z")
This speed has already been increased from what it was, after the beta shared their feedback. At the moment, there aren’t any additional changes planned but the team said they would be keeping an eye on it after 9.3 released. If anything changes, I will post about it. But if I do not share an update, please assume this feedback has been shared and I have no further update. ---
**Author:** ![Nagflar\_dv](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nagflar_dv/32/100704_2.png) [@Nagflar\_dv](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nagflar_dv)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/53 "2026-07-15T02:23:42Z")
Anyway in terms of farming medals we’re now much more way forward) and a dust is a like an extra choco on a cake) ---
**Author:** ![Stratelier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/977dab/32.png) [@Stratelier](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Stratelier)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 2:46am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/54 "2026-07-15T02:46:16Z")
I see there is a small tweak to how KOs are animated: If you use an AOE or Scatter damage spell that kills multiple foes at once, they now all pop simultaneously instead of sequentially. The actual damage _animation_ is itself still unchanged, though, which can cause some foes to seemingly KO out of sync with the spell. > 3 Minor Traitstones (matching Kingdom Colour) . . . really. Well, I guess if one of the sidequest prizes just needed to be a dud… … or was that supposed to say “Runic Traitstone”? Because I just saw a SQ pop up for that. I am not liking how, when you access a Kingdom map it defaults to Explore – or rather, what I’m not liking is the sound effect that plays every dang time ( **because** it plays every dang time). ---
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 3:29am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/55 "2026-07-15T03:29:57Z")
> [@Jeto](#): > > Android is being slow to release and the team is aware. We are currently investigating. It should be on it’s way out properly, within the hour. Same with iOS ---
**Author:** ![Crono](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ebca7d/32.png) [@Crono](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Crono)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/56 "2026-07-15T03:53:33Z")
My update just came out on Android ---
**Author:** ![Draegor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/draegor/32/70763_2.png) [@Draegor](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Draegor)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/57 "2026-07-15T04:17:21Z")
@Jeto Since this explore is slower than previously, can we remove the speed penalty for Gnome-a-palooza at higher difficulties? 12-16 or something like that? ---
**Author:** ![Jeto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/jeto/32/101682_2.png) [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/58 "2026-07-15T04:28:36Z")
At the moment, there aren’t any further changes planned. As mentioned > [@Jeto](#): > > At the moment, there aren’t any additional changes planned but the team said they would be keeping an eye on it after 9.3 released. > If anything changes, I will post about it. But if I do not share an update, please assume this feedback has been shared and I have no further update. This covers everything in this update.. as in, the team will be keeping an eye on any additional feedback, and then go from there. ---
**Author:** ![Qakie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Qakie](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Qakie)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/59 "2026-07-15T04:44:11Z")
‘I will show you disappointment in a handful of shiny dust’ ---
**Author:** ![Snarko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cab0a1/32.png) [@Snarko](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Snarko)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946/60 "2026-07-15T04:47:09Z")
The delay will really slow down E1 (GaP) farming. Expect a lot of complaints about that next vault weekend. It has also made explore worse for anyone (lower level players) who can’t do the higher difficulty levels. [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-3-patch-notes/89946.md?page=4)