Chasing Immortals just got even better in the latest update to Gems of War!
Update - Epic Burning Chests
We’ve added new “Epic Burning Chests” with a smaller loot pool that rotates weekly to allow adventurers to chase after their favorite Immortals. These chests will cost slightly more, starting at 25 Burning Marks.
Kingdom Quest Improvements
Various visual and mechanical improvements have been made to Kingdom Quests to enhance the overall experience for adventurers.
The Biggest update of the year is here! Discover the Immortals, an entirely new Troop type, and the premiere of PVP Seasons!
New Troop Type - Immortals
Immortals interact with the new Regions feature and will each have a unique Weapon, Pet, and evolving Traits.
Introducing PVP Seasons
This update kicks off our new PVP Seasons! Each one will introduce new Immortals, a set of Seasonal Goals that grant epic rewards, and resources to upgrade Immortal Troops!
Pledge your allegiance with the new Alliance feature!
Alliance vs Alliance - New PVP Mode
Discover a new addition to PvP that allows adventurers to band together and wage war against one another!
Alliance Perks
Remain active in an Alliance to earn Loyalty. Raise your Alliance’s Rank for additional rewards!
Conquer the Citadels
Alliances will wage war for control of Citadels in both PVP Battles and PVE battles. Eearn exclusive Region buffs and voting rights over the next War’s restrictions!
Check out an all-new game mode with the latest update!
New PVE Mode
Monoliths have appeared across Krystara, offering new challenges that will provide buffs in a region’s PVP playlists.
PVP Buffs
Buffs last for 1 hour and can be extended by battling in the Monolith. After the timer ends, you start from the bottom floor again.
Blood Frenzy
Regions have seen strange auras fuel enemies with a raging blood lust! Defeat these difficult enemies to earn double Victory Points and Silver Marks.
Join the “Battlegrounds” in GoW’s Biggest Update of 2023!
Region Warfare
Kingdoms are forming powerful “Regions” and warring for supremacy! Pledge your allegiance and go head-to-head in an overhauled PVP system!
PVP Evolved
Several improvements are coming to PVP to build it into an enhanced and simplified experience!
PVP Rewards
Introducing a new PVP scoring mechanic called Victory Points, or “VP.” You can earn, but never lose VP, so go spend them on valuable items in the new PVP shop!
Discover “Hidden Treasures” in the latest update!
Treasure Guardians
New Treasure Guardians are prone to attack at the end of Dead-End paths in the Underspire.
Underspire Updates
Trinkets and Lanterns that are no longer lost at weekly reset. Dead-End paths have been better scouted to alleviate time lost in the dungeon.
New Worldview
Prepare yourself for an update to the New World Map UI and the new Resource Wallet. Adventurer’s can view all of their currencies at once with a simple tap!
Embark on your own “Paragon’s Path” in the latest update
New Heroic Gems
Discover new “Hourglass Gems” in the Mydnight Countdown Campaign. Match these gems to earn an extra turn!
Discover a New Path
Introuducing brand new tools to aid aspiring Heroes along their way in becoming a Gem Master!
Numerous Enhancements
Adventurer’s can expect a bounty of updates to UI, offers, and Achievements!
Embark on your own “Paragon’s Path” in the latest update
New Heroic Gems
Discover new “Hourglass Gems” in the Mydnight Countdown Campaign. Match these gems to earn an extra turn!
Discover a New Path
Introuducing brand new tools to aid aspiring Heroes along their way in becoming a Gem Master!
Numerous Enhancements
Adventurer’s can expect a bounty of updates to UI, offers, and Achievements!
Introducing: Shiny Troops
Upgrade your favorite Troops into “Shiny” versions which will boost their spells and give them a brand new look!
The Underspire
Uncover the hidden mysteries in the giant dungeon under all of Krystara! Vanquish the featured adversary to take home extravagant rewards!
New Deep Shrine
Adventurers can earn collectibles across all activities to power up the new “Deep Shrine”. Dive into the Underspire to help earn the max payout!
For more info, community.gemsofwar.com
Discover an all new adventure in our latest update, Trials of the Conqueror!
New: Trials Mode
We're introducing a new Trials mode, replacing Challenges within each Kingdom.
New: Intro Quest Line
We've introducing a number of enhancements to improve the new player experience to help Adventurers learn the art of gem warfare!
Campaign Enhancements
Experience improvements to the campaign's tasks system, rewards, and opening tutorial.
Experience the stories of Gems of War with our latest update, Treasure and Temptations.
Calling All New Players!
There is a brand new opening tutorial sequence for all new players.
New Merchant System
The system will offer 4 different types of encounters after non-boss battles in Explore and Delves.
Introducing New Troops: Eleanor, Mysterious Hero, the Guardian Dragon, and the Militiaman
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com
Celebrate the holidays with us in our latest update, Krinklemas! Partake in Golden Holiday Battles and earn special limited-time rewards!
WHAT’S NEW:
Celebrate Krinklemas!
Complete special Golden Holiday Battles and unlock special limited-time rewards in the event shop!
Holiday Event Improvements
New Orbs Available
New Troop Upgrade Menu
Additional optimizations and bug fixes round out this update.
Celebrate Halloween this year with our latest update, the Lost Souls of Carmina!
What's New
Halloween Holiday Event
Complete special event battles against pre-built festive teams to earn Lost Souls and unlock limited time rewards in the Event shop, including the new Legendary troop, Carmina, and much more!
Updated Holiday Event System
We’ll be delivering new festivities in the future similar to this year’s Halloween event, so stay tuned!
Additional optimizations round out this update.
Celebrate Halloween this year with our latest update, the Lost Souls of Carmina!
What's New
Halloween Holiday Event
Complete special event battles against pre-built festive teams to earn Lost Souls and unlock limited time rewards in the Event shop, including the new Legendary troop, Carmina, and much more!
Updated Holiday Event System
We’ll be delivering new festivities in the future similar to this year’s Halloween event, so stay tuned!
Additional optimizations round out this update.
Follow the Dragon's Path in our latest update and delve deeper into Krystara's many dungeons like never before!
What's New
Dungeons Systems Reworked
We've completely overhauled the dungeon gameplay with an all-new look and feel! Dive deeper into dungeons by choosing the right door and discover new secrets, dangerous enemies, and valuable rewards.
New Soulforge Recipes
Newly Improved Dungeon Shop
Improved Kingdom Daily Deals
Additional optimizations and bug fixes round out this update.
Replay kingdom quests in a brand-new event system to rediscover old legends and unlock epic rewards in our latest update, Legends Reborn!
What’s New
New Event: Legends Reborn
Experience a new way to replay Kingdom quests in this 2-week event! Unlock rewards by defeating enemies and completing higher difficulties.
New Visual Menu Improvements
Quality of Life Updates
And Additional optimizations
Uncover a new path to adventure as you seek out the Secret Hoard in Gems of War's first major update of 2022! Start your journey today!
What's New
The Adventurer's Path
We're introducing a new feature to help new and early players uncover new modes gradually and earn valuable rewards to assist their progress.
New Quest Type: World Quests
Mimics Invade Explore Mode
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com
The Dark Smith’s Curse has been unleashed! Discover the true potential of the Soul Forge with the power of cursed runes.
What’s New
The Soul Forge Unleashed
We’re overhauling the Soul Forge to include all-new recipes, ten additional levels, and even more improvements.
New Encounter: Cursed Gnomes
New Heroic Gem: Cursed Gem
New Shrine of Treachery
Additional optimizations round out this update.
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com
The Dark Smith’s Curse has been unleashed! Discover the true potential of the Soul Forge with the power of cursed runes.
What’s New
The Soul Forge Unleashed
We’re overhauling the Soul Forge to include all-new recipes, ten additional levels, and even more improvements.
New Encounter: Cursed Gnomes
New Heroic Gem: Cursed Gem
New Shrine of Treachery
Additional optimizations round out this update.
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com
SUMMONING ALL HEROES TO DIVE INTO THE RIFT WITH OUR BIGGEST UPDATE OF THE YEAR!
WHAT’S NEW
The Kingdom Pass System
We’re introducing a brand-new system to earn free rewards!
Discover a New Kingdom
We’re introducing a brand-new kingdom in the coming weeks with the launch of the Kingdom Pass.
New Event: Journeys
Travel with your guild to the new kingdom with a brand-new guild event.
New Royal Kingdom Pass
Earn more rewards from each Kingdom Pass with the new Royal Kingdom Pass!
PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING SOUL HARVEST IN THIS YEAR’S HALLOWEEN UPDATE!
WHAT’S NEW
Celebrate The Soul Harvest!
Later this month, our Halloween Event will launch with a brand-new event called the Soul Harvest. Enjoy a host of spooky-themed changes for this year’s fall update!
New Heroic Gems
New Kingdom Daily Deals
Additional optimizations and bug fixes round out this update.
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com
Greetings heroes!
We are releasing a small update to address the following:
An issue affecting players where the Enemy AI was dealing skull double twice when playing at x4 spell.
An issue where Warband, Faction, and Kingdom Banners were not all counting correctly.
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com
KRYSTARA’S NUMBER ONE BAND IS ABOUT TO ROCK YOU IN GNOME-A-PALOOZA! EXPERIENCE A GNOMISH INVASION OF BATTLES!
WHAT’S NEW
Gnome-a-Palooza Event!
Craft a new timed event to allow Gnomes to invade the board.
New Heroic Gems
Use the new Burning Gem for a limited time.
New Warbands
Two new Warbands are available to try out, Dark Assassins and Poison Fangs.
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com
Bug fix to address crash issue when Lycanthropy Status Effect triggered on Hero.
DENIZENS OF KRYSTARA, HEED THE CALL TO A NEW PATH OF POWER AND GLORY!
WHAT’S NEW
Heroic Gems
Level up your battles with new Gems!
Campaign Enhancements
Now offering alternatives to getting a new task.
Reward Improvements
Use hard earned Gems towards a new set of rewards.
Technical Upgrade
We have made technical improvements to enhance player experience.
CALLING ALL TROOPS AND GUILDS! JOURNEY THROUGH THE KINGDOMS OF KRYSTARA AND GET READY FOR SPELL EFFECTS AND NEW EVENTS.
WHAT’S NEW
- New Gem Shapes and Color Targets Spell Effects for the Gem Board!
- New Live Events and Pets to celebrate the upcoming holidays!
- Tiered Flash Offers -- You'll surely find an offer that works for you!
- We have made technical improvements to enhance player experience.
For more information, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com.
☀️? KRYSTARA WELCOMES A NEW YEAR! ?☀️
May this year bring epic wins and legendary loot, Adventurers!
Did you know Gems of War is developed in Melbourne? In late January, we'll celebrate Australia Day, and events for Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year are also in store for February.
Additional bug fixes and improvements round out this update. For more information, visit community.gemsofwar.com.
NEW RECRUITS, MORE GOLD AND PRESENTS, FA-LA-LA-LA-LA... ?
- Warbands are powerful premade teams ready to be taken into battle.
- Shrines are a new way to earn resources. Once half full, you can purchase them, with a bonus reward.
- Log in daily for free rewards and more during our Holiday event later in December.
Improvements in new user experience and other fixes round up this update. Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/
6 YEARS OF GEMS OF WAR
Join the party! Our community is coming together later this November for its 6th Anniversary.
- Play and get rewards and offers during the celebration period.
- Follow Gems of War on Facebook and Twitter for surprises!
Additional optimizations and bug fixes round out this update. Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info.
FOR VALOR, FOR GLORY!
The Arena is being revamped and its roaring crowds call out to the mightiest brawlers of Krystara. Will you seize the rewards?
WHAT'S NEW:
- New drafting rules centered on troops
- Scaling difficulty
- Reduced max victories
- Updated rewards
- Weekend Arena Events
Upgrades to Offers and various bug fixes round up this update. For more details, check https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/
KINGDOMS, RISE!
Have you unraveled the secrets of your artifact during the campaign? New horizons of power await in this Update, and the Kingdoms of Krystara lead the charge!
WHAT'S NEW
- Kingdoms Max. Level 20
- Books of Deeds
- Kingdom Max. Power Level 30
- Epic Gnome Vaults and Event changes
Quality of life upgrades and bug fixes round up this update. For details, visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/.
ARTIFACTS OF FATE
Powerful Artifacts have turned the tides of War and shaped Krystara throughout the ages. Now you have been chosen to wield their might, discover their secrets, and shape fate.
WHAT’S NEW
Seasonal Campaigns
Powerful Artifacts
Elite Campaign Pass
New Faction: Illithia
Revamped Weekly calendars
Kingdom Weapon Packs
And more! Check out the full update details at https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/
OUR LATEST UPDATE HAS JUST ARRIVED!
Denizens of Krystara, heed the call! With the latest update, we've improved visuals, user interface and added artwork. Main changes include Attack effects on Reflect, Damage Effect Visuals and improvements on the way currencies are displayed in World Events.
Additional bug fixes, quality of life adjustments, localization, and a few other improvements round out this update.
For more details, please visit our forums at community.gemsofwar.com.
WHAT'S NEW
A NEW SET OF WARES AWAIT IN THE LAND OF KRYSTARA!
Enjoy refreshed offers and improvements to our shop to find the best deal for your hero in our latest update!
- NEW DAY, NEW DEAL
- A NEW PATH TO POWER AND GLORY
- SHOP IMPROVEMENTS
- REWARDED ADS
And More!
Additional optimizations round out this update. Visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/
OUR NEW EVENTS SYSTEM UPDATE WILL KEEP YOU COMING BACK FOR MORE!
Discover an all-new Events System loaded with enhanced features that will bring new life to your collection of troops and weapons, and take you deeper into the undiscovered lore of Krystara! Also check out a newly designed Medal Menu system, and the new Epic rarity medal ""The Medal of Seasons!""
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com.
ADVENTURE INTO THE NEW YEAR!
Kick off the next decade with special adventures in our latest update. These custom new tasks will only appear during special events, so keep an eye out throughout the year!
Additional bug fixes, resolved text issues and other improvements round out this update. For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com.
Happy New Year everyone!
WINTER HAS ARRIVED IN KRYSTARA! ENJOY HOLIDAY FUN IN OUR ANNUAL WINTER UPDATE!
Grab a seat near the hearth and dive into this year’s Winter Event, featuring special offers, free rewards, and more! This update also adds new guild improvements!
WHAT’S NEW
Winter Holiday Event
New Epic Guild Tasks
New Resource: Writs
Additional Guild Improvements
Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info!
JOURNEY THROUGH THE KINGDOMS OF KRYSTARA AND ENJOY A REVAMPED EXPLORATION MODE IN THIS YEAR’S FALL UPDATE!
Explore mode has been overhauled with a deeper progression system and greater rewards. This update also introduces a brand new collectible: Medals!
Revamped Explore Mode
Collect Mythstones
New Medal System
Enhance your Troops
And more!
Additional optimizations round out this update. Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info!
DISCOVER NEW CHALLENGES ACROSS THE DOMAINS OF KRYSTARA IN OUR KINGDOM UPDATE!
Experience a revamped progression system that updates kingdoms, challenges, and the story experience! Collect deeds to level your kingdoms further and earn even greater rewards!
New Kingdom Progression
Overhauled Kingdoms
Challenges Rework
Game Difficulty Changes
And more!
Additional optimizations and bug fixes round out this update. Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info!
SHOW PLAYERS WHAT YOU’RE MADE OF IN OUR TEAM BUILDING AND SHARING UDPATE!
Explore new possibilities with the overhauled team-suggestion system and share your best built squads with players around the globe!
Suggest-a-Team and Share it!
Check out the Adventure Board
New Troop Roles
Push Further with Epic Battles
And much more to discover!
Additional optimizations round out this update. Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info!
FIND OUT WHAT’S ON THE MENU IN OUR LATEST UPDATE!
A new update has hit the world of Krystara, improving the quality of life for menu screens across the entire game.
Additional bug fixes, resolved text issues, and other improvements round out this new update.
For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com.
RECOGNIZE YOUR FELLOW HERO IN OUR HONOR UPDATE!
Reward fellow players in recognition of their great deeds in the new honor system. Enjoy an overhauled chat menu, featuring new portraits to show off your accolades!
WHAT’S NEW
Honor Fellow Heroes
Reworked PVP Recap Screen
Overhauled Chat System
New Social Collectibles
And much more to discover!
Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info!
KEEPING IT CLASS-Y IN THE NEW YEAR!
A new update has arrived, including streamlined Classes. Now you can attach and change Classes directly from Teams. We’ve also removed the cost from changing classes! Additional bug fixes, resolved text issues and other improvements round out this new update. For more info, questions, or support, please visit us on the forums at community.gemsofwar.com. Happy New Year everyone!
‘TIS THE SEASON IN KRYSTARA! AN INVASION OF HOLIDAY CHEER AWAITS YOU IN OUR ANNUAL WINTER UPDATE!
Get warm by a fireplace and participate in our Holiday event. Take part in the festivities and celebrate the new year with all the latest guild improvements!
WHAT’S NEW
Celebrate the Holidays
Guild Admin Changes
Additional Guild Improvements
New Status Effects
And so much more to discover!
Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info!
HAVE NO FEAR! OUR HALLOWEEN EVENT HAS ARRIVED, ALONG WITH THE DEADLY TOWER OF DOOM!
Get your team together and participate in our Halloween event to enjoy festive rewards and prepare to climb the Tower of Doom in this year’s Fall update.
WHAT’S NEW
Survive the Halloween Event
Conquer the Tower of Doom
New Forge Scrolls and Doomed Weapons
Give Gifts to Guildmates
And so much more to discover!
Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info!
A PORTAL TO A NEW WORLD HAS BEEN OPENED!
Gather your troops and dive into the depths of the Underworld. Discover new factions and game modes to conquer in our most game-changing update yet!
WHAT'S NEW
A New Map to Explore!
Factions to Conquer!
Dive into New Content!
New Gem – Stone Blocks!
And so much more to discover!
BUG FIXES
Various optimizations and bug fixes.
Please visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/ for more info!
CALLING ALL CHAMPIONS AND HEROES!
WHAT'S NEW
Enhanced Kingdom Power!
Complete 3 assigned tasks per Kingdom to earn your rank of “Kingdom Power.”
Enriched Hero Classes!
Begin earning “Champion Levels” for your Hero!
Weapon Leveling!
Check out the Weapon tab in the Troop menu to begin leveling up!
CHANGES/FIXES
Added Daily Task system (former console exclusive), Guild Help menu and improved Guild Roster. Perks replaced with Talents via new Talent Trees.
Visit https://gemsofwar.com/patch-notes/
NEW FRIENDS NEED SAVING IN KRYSTARA!
Cats, Dragons, Goats, and… Skulls? All new pets have landed in Gems of War, and they’re in need of a hero like you! Gather your troops and rescue all the pets today in our latest update!
What’s New
• Introducing Pets! Collect all different types of Pets for your hero via the Pet Rescue minigame that spawns when you defeat a Pet Gnome.
• Doomskulls have appeared! They explode and provide +5 extra damage!
BIG CHANGES IN THE WORLD OF KRYSTARA!New events and battles await you, but keep an eye out for Treasure Gnomes and new rewards that are up for grabs in our biggest update yet! See all the big changes below!• Introducing 2 new Weekly Guild events: Raid Boss + Invasion, rotating weekly with the already available Guild Wars.• Raid Boss – Guilds engage in a 5-stage raid using the weekly kingdom’s troops to take down an epic boss and earn equally epic rewards shared among all guild members.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS* We’re celebrating the holidays with 12 Days of giveaways. Login daily and get tons of FREE stuff!NEW & IMPROVED UI* New UI introduced in many areas including PvP, Guild, Chests, & Hero menus.* UI improvements made across many screens based on player feedback.OTHER ENHANCEMENTS* Summoning Stones have been altered to better fulfill players’ needs. They now rotate each week offering a targeted selection of troops, including multiple copies of less rare troops.
Various bug fixes and optimizations.
Boss Fights• Battle in fun and challenging matches against super-powered versions of the strongest troops.• Enhanced traits, level 40 troops, oh my!• Every day features three different bosses.• Earn rewards, including new Crafting materials.Wait… Crafting?!• With the “Soulforge”, you now have the power to craft whatever your heart desires. Including Mythics and Arcane Traitstones.• Includes an exclusive new Mythic troop and the first-ever Mythic weapon!
Changes include:* More team slots with levels 200-250 plus VIP levels now give +1 team slots per level* New tutorial* Upgraded World Map art* Death Mark now has a 1 turn grace period* Barrier now protects against Devour* Guild Wars enhancements: Enemy progress now shown in Attack menu; Daily color now shown in Attack menu; Sentinel bonuses now display correctly* Traitstones in Collection tab now have a pop-up to show where to get them* View previously read mail* Additional Code Fixes
Changes include:* More team slots with levels 200-250 plus VIP levels now give +1 team slots per level* New tutorial* Upgraded World Map art* Death Mark now has a 1 turn grace period* Barrier now protects against Devour* Guild Wars enhancements: Enemy progress now shown in Attack menu; Daily color now shown in Attack menu; Sentinel bonuses now display correctly* Traitstones in Collection tab now have a pop-up to show where to get them* View previously read mail
WELCOME TO GUILD WARS• Battle head-to-head against other guilds.• Climb the leaderboards.• Earn exclusive and powerful rewards.This update also includes exciting content like new types of spells, troop balancing, and more. Be sure to check it out!Thank you for your continued support. For more info, or if you have any questions/concerns, please visit us on the forums at: community.gemsofwar.com
This hotfix contains bug fixes and optimizations related to the most recent update. This includes:* Improved readability of troop stats in battle* Lightened puzzle grid background and lessened transparency to make the gems more visible.* Increased size of troop stats and amounts on collection screen* Added darkening behind other text throughout the game to improve readability* Numerous bug fixes including fixed the issue with spells being able to target the wrong troops
