If you’ve been thinking about treating your hero to either the Sacred Fire or Soldier of the Steppes Collector’s Packs, both featuring exclusive attires, Premium Time and Silver, be aware that they’ll be unavailable in a few days. 

From 17:30 CET (8:30 PST) on Friday, December 11, both packs will be withdrawn from MY.GAMES Market and Steam. The Season V Battle Pass will also become unavailable from this time.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1210171/Conquerors_Blade__Sacred_Fire_Pack/
 
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1210170/Conquerors_Blade__Soldier_of_the_Steppes_Pack/

IMPORTANT: Attire for Heroes, Horses and Units in Conqueror’s Blade is purely cosmetic, and does not grant additional bonuses or advantages during gameplay. It just looks really, really cool.

Schroeder gasped in the freezing night and sprinted into the darkness. Branches and thorns lashed at his face, but the cold and adrenaline had long since robbed him of any sensation. He was running for his life.

He stole a glance over his shoulder. It was getting closer. Never tiring, never relenting. The shadow weaved effortlessly through the trees like thread in a tapestry, despite the weight of its full black armour. Schroeder gulped in more air and exhaled sharp bursts of fog, yet he noticed nothing escaped from beneath the blackguard’s helmet.

Schroeder’s heart vied to escape his chest. His lungs burned. He knew he couldn’t sustain this chase for much longer.

Arise and face this gloom. The words of legend echoed in his head. If he could not outrun his shadow, it would surely know the bite of his blade instead.

Schroeder pivoted swiftly on the snow, poised his right arm, and dealt a blow to the darkness. The shadow dodged it with wily finesse and struck back, disarming Schroeder and slicing his fingers off in a single blow.

Schroeder screamed and thrust himself backwards into the snow. His sword landed with a soft, muffled thud, his digits raining around it. He grunted in pain and tried to drag himself backwards. Away. Away from the shadow. His stumps painted a messy trail in the snow, and while the frozen ground soothed his wounds, something told him he wouldn’t have to worry about the pain much longer.

Crunch. Crunch.

Terror walked slowly towards him as a wolf toward its wounded prey. Schroeder had nothing left to repel this beast.

Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.

The darkness between the trees birthed a thousand more faceless shadows, moving ever closer.

“Come on, you heathen scourge,” Schroeder shouted in a pained yet defiant taunt. He had lost, but he would stare death in the face nonetheless. “Finish it!”

The shadow raised its crude iron sword to the sky when, suddenly, a sea of brilliant flame pierced the darkness. A horn sounded to Schroeder’s left, and the shadow lowered its blade again. It peered towards the light, then back at Schroeder. It stared at him, then, with a hiss of frustration, melted away into the dark woods with the rest of its kin.

Schroeder succumbed to exhaustion and fell into the night.

*****

Schroeder awoke days later, near the end of a bumpy journey south. He gathered his bearings and realised he was in the back of a horse-drawn cart, his finger stumps crudely wrapped. He was exhausted, injured, and freezing cold, yet very much alive. He looked behind the cart and saw hundreds of Ostarian refugees making this journey with him.

Schroeder painfully pulled himself up and beheld the gates of Turul Város. The War Scholar stood atop the north-facing battlements, flanked by the Warden and the city’s finest soldiers. He spotted Schroeder. Through waves of northerners who bore the weight of tragedy and horror witnessed first-hand, the two men exchanged a solemn nod.

The evidence would suffice.

Schroeder had long since lost the sensation in his face, fingers and feet, but through the third night of unforgiving cold he soldiered on. As he emerged from the forest, a dim glow beckoned him out of the darkness; his brother’s lodge, and a dying hearth shining out as it clamoured for fuel. He gently tugged at his horse’s reins and padded on with caution.

Back in the tavern, the men told stories of bandits and exiles roaming these lands in the winter. Schroeder had yet to see signs of life, let alone a demon army scouring the land. He thought of the legend from his childhood, of those relentless shadows stalking a frozen land under the orders of their terrible leader, and how it filled him with a sense of impending doom when he had read it again days before.

Just for a moment, as approached the lodge, hopeful for a reunion with the brother he had not seen since long before this dreadful winter ensnared Ostaria in its icy clutches, he felt that his fears were unfounded.

The door was slightly ajar. Schroder pushed it open. Winter air gushed in, and he found that the room was no warmer than the frozen wilderness he spent the last few days riding through. The last of the hearth’s waning embers crackled and slowly drained the light from the room.

Schroeder twisted his head to the right. A shadow sat at the end of a long table at the far end of the room.

“Klaus?” Schroeder moved forwards cautiously, for the shadow made no movements, nor acknowledged the name addressed to it. “It’s your brother. It’s Schroeder.”

Schroeder reached out his left hand to touch his brother’s shoulder and caught a fleeting glimpse of his dead, frozen eyes and slashed throat before Klaus’ body slumped to the floor. His body had clearly been here for days, if not weeks, with the freezing temperatures staving off decay.

Schroeder wept for his brother. How could someone do something so cowardly, so cruel, to an unarmed farmer? And under the cover of such a grim winter, no less.

After some time, his grieving turned to puzzlement. He looked once more at the hearth. If Klaus had been dead for days, who lit the fire?

Schroeder heard the crunch of fresh snow outside. He drew his sword, took one last look at Klaus, and ran.

“No, absolutely not!” cried the Warden. Schroeder, who stood on the receiving end of this outburst, was speechless. “You bring me rumours from the tavern and an old wives’ tale, and expect me to send my men into Ostaria in the dead of winter?”

Schroeder knew the Warden to be a man of honour, and didn’t expect him to reject his request to investigate the troubling rumours from the North. However, he was also a man of sound logic who had seen much of war and lost many a good soldier to rash decisions.

Standing in the far corner of the hall, the War Scholar watched Schroeder as he began to slump away from the Warden, utterly dejected and out of options. He felt a pang of sympathy for the man.

“Wait,” the War Scholar sighed. “I know you worry for your brother, but we cannot act on hearsay alone.” The Warden shook his head and walked away, while the War Scholar pondered for a moment. “Find your brother. Bring me proof of these so-called… demons. Something tangible that I can show the council before we go riding gallantly into lord knows what.”

“Thank you, thank you,” Schroeder responded excitedly. “I will do what you ask of me!” He bowed slightly and exited the hall.

Schroeder wasted no time in mounting up and riding North. The roads were treacherous, and the snow belied the ice under foot and hoof. It would be a long journey to Ostaria…

Schroeder paced the halls of the library. Something Hart said in the tavern stuck with him, and he couldn’t shake the spectre of a winter army from his mind. What if it was true? What if his brother was trapped in the North while an army scoured his lands, unimpeded by the freezing cold?

He ran his fingers along the shelf and settled on a dusty old tome. It was well-loved, its yellowing pages aching to part from the ancient glue that bound them. Schroeder carefully leafed through it before eventually finding what he was looking for: an old poem about an endless winter, half-remembered from his schooldays.

His armies march across the land
By nightfall, ice and snow,
No mortal-born can stay his hand
And stop his evil blow.

The demons heed their master’s will
Through land and flesh they rend,
No mercy, for their lust to kill
Shall last ‘til winter’s end.

Schroeder slammed the book shut and disappeared into the night.

Schroeder and Hart entered the tavern, shaking the snow from their cloaks. They were immediately greeted with a rush of warmth, the somewhat comforting smell of spilt ale, and raucous laughter. A merry ballad filled the room. The townsfolk sought solace from the cold, sharing tales and jokes to warm their spirits. Hart took the lead, passed through the crowd and headed straight for the bar.

"Two ales," said Hart as he slid two silver pieces across the bartop. The bartender filled their flagons, and the two men settled in a quiet corner, away from the hustle and bustle. Schroeder gulped his ale and shivered, winter’s chill still clinging to his weathered face.

“What news from your brother?” Hart asked, studying him with quiet concern.

“Nothing from Ostaria since the harvest,” sighed Schroeder. “In all my years, I’ve never seen a winter like this. They’re not ready for it. If it goes on much longer, they’re going to starve.”

A shadow passed over Hart’s face. “That may not be the least of their concerns,” he whispered. “There’s been talk of something moving through the North. Shadows among the trees, a dark legion moving under cover of the freezing darkness. An army.”

“An army? In winter?” Schroeder exclaimed incredulously while finding no trace of amusement in his friend’s face.

“Keep your voice down,” Hart hissed. “It’s probably nothing to worry about. I know it sounds strange, but I think I remember a story just like this.” He paused for thought and looked to his friend. Schroeder’s disbelief had begun to turn to a palpable dread, for he knew of what Hart spoke. “When I was just a child.”

Schroeder and Hart noticed a group of strangers watching them from across the bar. In silent agreement, they supped their ales and made their way back into the bitter cold of Turul Város.

Stay on top of the latest news and events in Conqueror’s Blade every month! Let’s take a look at what’s in store for December.

SEASON V ENDS

After two months of raging across the flames of history, Season V: Legacy of Fire is drawing to a close. Reward payouts will soon be issued to successful conquerors, and Ranked Battles end on Monday, December 7. Be sure to complete this season’s Unit Challenges to add powerful new allies to your ranks, and push for the last rewards on the Battle Pass while you can!

Enjoy these final battles, warlords, for another is coming your way very soon...

WINTER WONDERWORLDS

Play Conqueror’s Blade and celebrate Winter Wonderworlds from December 1-31 to unlock free gifts, exclusive offers, and unforgettable experiences. You can claim 25 free in-game goodies every day, including useful items, rare weapons, and an exclusive cosmetic. Check the Winter Wonderworld hub daily for the latest gifts!

JOIN THE CONQUEROR’S BLADE COMMUNITY

Tune in to the official MY.GAMES and Conqueror’s Blade Twitch channel throughout December to join the Community Team for festive fun and merry laughs on the battlefield!

FESTIVE SALES & EVENTS

Witness the seasons change in Conqueror’s Blade as we launch special events and sales throughout the month. Keep your eyes fixed on official Conqueror’s Blade channels for more information!

DECEMBER TWITCH DROPS

Get ready for another round of Twitch Drops, featuring truly heroic rewards! Ready up by watching and following Conqueror’s Blade streamers on Twitch, and stay tuned for more details later this month.

Follow Conqueror’s Blade on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord for the latest news throughout December. See you on the battlefield!

IMPORTANT: The dates and content featured in this article may be subject to change. Please stay tuned to official Conqueror’s Blade channels for further news and announcements.

After weeks of searing combat and with Reginopolis soon to be conquered, the war that has engulfed the world in Season V: Legacy of Fire can finally turn to ember and ash. All that will remain is for the victors to claim the spoils!

As well as all previously detailed campaign rewards, players will be awarded a number of Triumphs according to how many fiefs their House or Alliance controls after December 5, or, for those fighting as part of the Imperial Restorationists, based on each liberated fief (excluding those within safe areas around regional capitals). Once received, Triumphs can be exchanged in-game for items such as Treatises, Powdered Silver, Rare Equipment Schematics and XP Cards:
 

Later, as Houses and Alliances begin the long march back to their homelands, we can begin to chart a course through the days and weeks ahead, in the assurance a new season will soon be upon us.

December 5

• The final Territory Wars of Season V.
• Until the start of Season VI, all subsequent Territory Wars events will be conducted in Drill Mode.

December 7

• Ranked Battles will be inactive until the start of Season VI.

December 10

• Ranked Battle rewards will be distributed via the in-game panel.
• Campaign rewards (including Triumphs) will be distributed via the in-game panel.

December 14

• Glory will no longer be given as a reward for Matchmaking battles.

Start of Season VI (TBC) 

• Season V currencies (Hero Tokens and Chalices) can no longer be exchanged via the Seasonal Store
• Season V Triumphs can no longer be exchanged.
• Season V Glory items (Ozan’s Tales and Battle Plans) can no longer be redeemed.

As we approach the start of Season VI, we will, of course, be sharing with you details of a new Battle Pass, Seasonal UI, Store, and all the new Challenges that lay ahead. Stay tuned!

We’ve recently been investigating ways to improve the Conqueror’s Blade experience for warlords over in North America, and we’re very happy to announce the launch of two brand-new, dedicated US servers on December 16!

The new Cloudwing Valley (West) and Eagle Range (East) servers will give players in North America the freedom to choose the best server based on their location (the West server is based in Sunnyvale, California, and the East server is based in Washington DC).

Players across North America will be able to enjoy smoother and more stable gameplay, especially during critical in-game events like Territory Wars. We expect to welcome even more warlords to both servers over the holiday season and beyond, so you can look forward to healthy competition and full battlefields when both servers are active!

The current American server, Asterion (NA), will be permanently closed following maintenance on December 16. All player accounts on this server will be migrated to Cloudwing Valley (West), where they can choose to either remain or move to Eagle Range (East).

IMPORTANT: Before you move to a different server, check in with your friends to make sure you can keep playing on the same server together. Communicate with your Houses and make preparations in advance!

 

FAQ

How many North American servers will there be on December 16?

There will be two new servers. Cloudwing Valley (West) is the new NA West server, and Eagle Range (East) is the new NA East server.

Where are the servers physically located?

Cloudwing Valley (West) is in Sunnyvale, California and Eagle Range (East) is in Washington DC. We recommend you choose the server that’s closest to your home.

What will happen when the server migration occurs on December 16?

After a period of maintenance, Asterion (NA) will be permanently closed. All data from this server will be migrated to Cloudwing Valley (West), including all characters. Data bound to characters will remain unchanged.

If you choose to migrate your character to Eagle Range (East) data bound to characters will remain unchanged. This includes, but is not limited to: Attributes, Skills, Attire, Units, Inventory, Supply Dump, Personal Storage, and Premium Account. The following will not be migrated to the new server: Friend List, Block List, House, House Level, House Join Requests, and Alliances.

Can I move my House to the Eagle Range (East) server?

For a House to move servers, the House Leader must leave the House on its current server and then transfer their character to the new server (in this case, Eagle Range). House Experience, House Name, House announcements, House Declaration Board, and House Default Language will be then transferred to a House on the new server.

House Funds and House Founder’s Pack content will not be transferred to the new server.

Can I choose which new server to move to?

Yes! By default, all accounts from Asterion (NA) will be moved to Cloudwing Valley (West), but you will be presented with an on-screen choice to choose your new server when you first log in after the server migration. If you choose to move from Cloudwing Valley (West) to Eagle Range (East), we will perform maintenance in the near future to migrate your account to its new home - more details will be announced on December 16.

Make sure you have communicated with your friends, House, and House Leader prior to the migration so you are aware of which server your fellow players and House will choose.

If I choose a new server, will I be able to change my mind at a later date?

There is currently no way to choose another server after making your selection. We are planning to introduce functionality that allows you to transfer characters between servers, but this feature is still in development and does not yet have a release date.

Are you opening one new server while keeping the existing one?

No. Asterion (NA) will be permanently discontinued after the maintenance. Both servers are brand-new and based in new locations.

Are the NA servers running on new hardware?

Yes! We’re confident the new hardware and geographic locations will provide better service for players across North America. We will be closely monitoring server performance across the board and will keep making changes and adjustments as necessary to bring you the best experience possible.

Will both servers have cross-server matchmaking enabled?

Cross-server matchmaking will be enabled at launch with a priority for NA-based servers and players. After a specific timeframe (for instance, if you are unable to find a match), the game will start matchmaking with players on EU-based servers.

Can I have characters on both servers?

Yes, you can create characters on any server. However, you cannot use the same character on different servers. When choosing your server when you first log in after the launch of Cloudwing Valley and Eagle Range, make sure you absolutely want your character to remain on that server.

Can the same House name exist on both new servers?

Yes.

What happens if my House leader chooses a server that I don't want to be on?

You do not have to follow your House leader, you can choose the server that best suits you. If you choose to move to Eagle Range (East) while your House remains on Cloudwing Valley (West), you will no longer be a part of that House. If your House leader chooses to move to Eagle Range (East), then the House Experience, House Name, House announcements, House Declaration Board, and House Default Language will be transferred along with the leader. A version of the House will remain on the Cloudwing Valley (West) server along with all members who choose not to move, and will be led by a new House leader designated by the previous House leader. 

Will the Market still be available before the server migration?

The ability to list items on the Market will be disabled on Friday, December 11 at 12:00 CET for the Asterion (NA) server.

There's not a lot of time left to build up your Nobility Rank and amass the Hero Tokens you need to exchange for all the great items in the Seasonal Store. To that end, until midnight server time on December 7, you can earn 15% more Glory from all matchmaking battles.

Should you choose to fight, it could be a glorious weekend!