- Conan is Back in March of Empires! - 28 August 2026
Conan Returns! 🔥 The battle is not over! The Conan IP Integration is making its second appearance, bringing back another chance to experience the full adventure and claim rewards inspired by the world of Conan. The campaign will once again unfold across two 15-day phases, each bringing its own Event Shop, Battle Passes, Loyalty rewards, and exclusive content. This time Conan and Valeria will not only be available as Champions, but will join the Ranks of your Commanders! 🔥 PHASE 1 – Valeria For 15 days, the Conan the Barbarian Event Shop will be live, with Valeria Tomes available through the Loyalty Progression. A selection of 7 Battle Passes will also be active throughout the campaign, including Event Shop Currency Passes, Valeria-focused Battle Passes with Normal and Plus versions, and an additional special Battle Pass. 🛡️ PHASE 2 – Conan Once Valeria's chapter comes to an end, Cona…
- Update 86 is Live! - 26 August 2026
Lords & Ladies,A brand-new update is here bringing fresh adventures, exciting rewards, and plenty of reasons to return to the battlefield!Commander Rank-Up ImprovementsRanking up your Commanders is now even more rewarding! Every time you increase a Commander's rank, you'll also increase Commander's Attack and Commander's Health attribute, making your favorite Commanders even more powerful as they grow.New PvE Challenges AwaitSeptember – The ThievesA new band of PvE enemies is arriving! Defeat the Thieves to collect pieces of an all-new equipment set and strengthen your empire.October – Halloween PvE EventGet ready for a spooky adventure! Special Halloween-themed PvE camps will appear, offering exclusive, eerie equipment sets and seasonal rewards.Oktoberfest CelebrationRaise your mugs! Celebrate Oktoberfest with a special themed Event Shop filled with exclusive rewards and limited-time o…
- Update 85.5 is Live! - 20 July 2026
Lords & Ladies, Update 85.5 is now live! This update introduces legendary new Commanders, powerful Equipment Sets, new District Items, and more ways to strengthen your empire. Two New Legendary Commanders Two iconic heroes inspired by the timeless legend of Robin Hood have joined the battlefield: 🌿 Robin Hood – Legendary Ranged Commander 🛡️ Little John – Legendary Spear Commander Recruit them, level them up, and lead your armies with their unique strengths! ⚔️ Three New Equipment Sets Powerful new gear is now available in the realms: 🦁 The Lion Set • Lion Scepter • Lion's Crown • Armor of the Righteous The mighty Lion Scepter can be crafted by collecting three unique components, or obtained directly from an epic chest. 🏹 The Thief Set • Merry-Man's Bycocket • Swift-Feet Boots • Thief's Hood ⚖️ The Sheriff Set • Cap of Order • Swift-Feet Boots • Armor of the Righteous New Reward Ches…
- Update 85 is Live! - 29 June 2026
Lords & Ladies, update 85 has arrived!The new update is here, bringing powerful new progression opportunities, exciting rewards, and a glimpse of what's coming next to the realms!🎁 Update 85 Celebration Gift To celebrate the release of Update 85, we've prepared a free gift for every Lord & Lady! Claim your rewards, when you update and log-in: 20M Commander XP 5 Basic Recruitment Cards 1,000 Gold✨ New Commanders have been added in the game! The Commander roster continues to grow! Update 85 introduces additional Commanders to recruit, upgrade, and deploy alongside your armies. Make sure to check them out and discover new ways to strengthen your marches and defenses.💎 Introducing Eternal District Shards For those seeking the ultimate power, a brand-new District Shard rarity has entered the game: Eternal.This new rarity represents the next step in District progression, allowing dedicated…
- Update 84 is Live! - 25 May 2026
Lords & Ladies, a brand-new era is about to begin in March of Empires. With Update 84, we will officially welcome the legendary world of Vikings into the game, but that is only the beginning. We are adding 4 characters from the Viking saga to the game. Ragnar and Lagertha as Champions & Rollo and Floki as Commanders. The biggest addition arriving with this update is an entirely new system that will reshape how you build and command your armies: Commanders. COMMANDERS ARE HERE 🔥 Starting with Update 84, players will be able to recruit and strengthen powerful Commanders that can be assigned directly to your troops and defense squads. Each Commander comes with unique bonuses, abilities, and progression paths that will allow you to customize your army like never before. At launch, there will be 7 Commanders in total: • 5 Rare Commanders • 2 Legendary Commanders inspired by the Vikings - Ro…
- Update 83.5 is Live! - 4 May 2026
Update 83.5 is Live! Update 83.5 Patch NotesGreetings, Lords and Ladies! This update focuses on new sets, PvE rotations, improving stability, fixing gameplay issues, and polishing multiple systems across the game.Below is a full overview of the most important additions: New ContentThis update introduces brand-new equipment to strengthen your armies across both PvP and PvE encounters. New Siege Set – Daemon’s StrideA powerful new Siege-focused equipment set has arrived. Daemon’s Stride is built for commanders who rely on heavy assaults and destructive force, offering strong bonuses to improve your effectiveness in Siege combat. Upcoming PvE Content RotationIn the upcoming months, new PvE challenges will arrive, bringing fresh enemies and rewards for those who manage to overcome them.May - The Gladiators Starting in May, players will face the arrival of fearsome Gladiator camps. Defeating…
- Don't get left behind — A new season begins! - 23 April 2026
🏆 Rise to Power — Your Season Starts Now!The world shifts in March of Empires — choose your path, gain powerful rewards, and rise above the competition. 👉 Play now and claim your place in the new Season.⚔️ Shape Your DestinyStep into the Season and experience new challenges and opportunities:New Alliances – Join forces with powerful allies Fresh Rivalries – Battle for dominance and climb the ranksExclusive Rewards – Unlock gear, boosts, and prestige items unique to this Season🔥 Why You Should Act NowAct Fast, Lead the Way – Claim your strategic position before others do.Stay Ahead – Every decision now shapes your empire’s futureDominate the Leaderboards – Outperform rivals and secure your legacy⏳ Limited-Time SeasonThis Season won’t wait — bold leaders who act fast reap the greatest rewards.👉 Jump into March of Empires now and secure your advantage before it’s too late.
- The Grand Tourney begins — Don't lose your spot! - 13 April 2026
🏆 Grand Tournament Live Now — Earn Rewards Before It EndsThe Grand Tournament is live in March of Empires! Compete in Arena challenges, earn exclusive rewards, and climb the leaderboard—before time runs out.👉 Play now and enter the Tournament.⚔️ Choose Your ChallengeTake on fast-paced Arena events and earn points with every victory:Jousting – Defeat rivals in head-to-head duelsCrossbow Precision – Land perfect shots for maximum scoreHorse Racing – Outpace opponents in high-speed races🔥 Why Join?Exclusive Rewards – Event-only rewards, boosts, and much moreGlobal Competition – Climb the leaderboardFast Progress – Earn points and grow stronger with every match⏳ Limited-Time EventDon’t miss your chance to claim these rewards—the Grand Tournament ends soon.👉 Jump into March of Empires now and start competing.
- Unleash Conan the Barbarian! - 30 March 2026
Conan the Barbarian Has Arrived — Unlock Him Before He’s GoneConan the Barbarian storms into March of Empires as a limited-time Champion. Unleash his raw strength, dominate your enemies, and unlock him before the event ends.👉 Play now on Steam and recruit Conan to your army.⚔️ Wield the Power of a LegendBring Conan into battle and turn the tide with sheer strength and brutality:Devastating Strength – Crush enemies with overwhelming forceBattle-Hardened Warrior – Excel in the fiercest fightsLegendary Presence – Lead your army with unmatched power🔥 Why You Don’t Want to Miss ThisLimited-Time Champion – Conan won’t be available foreverBoost Your Power – Gain a powerful edge in battleDominate the Battlefield – Overwhelm rivals and rise faster⏳ Limited-Time UnlockThis is your only chance to claim Conan the Barbarian. Once the event ends, he’s gone.👉 Jump into March of Empires now and unlo…
- Update 83 - 4 March 2026
UPDATE 83 CHANGELOGLords & Ladies, our march to greatness continues with Update 83!This update marks a special milestone for our Realms as we welcome Conan the Barbarian and Valeria to the battlefield. We’re incredibly proud to bring these legendary heroes and their iconic world into our game, and excited to share this new chapter with our community. Their arrival opens the door to new strategies, new challenges, and epic new ways to play.\New Champions: Conan the Barbarian & Valeria Two legendary Champions join the battlefield, each equipped with 4 Class Slots. Complete their Almanac Missions to earn powerful rewards.6 new Conan-themed equipment items and 3 new Equipment SetsNew Conan-themed PvE and PvP boostsNew Conan-themed Alliance Frame and SealNew Conan-themed Avatar Frame\Paragon Level Cap IncreasedMaximum Paragon level increased to 450New Paragon Skill – Champion’s Favor: For th…
- Update 82 - 15 December 2025
My Lords & Ladies, Our march to greatness continues with Update 82, bringing powerful new progression, festive celebrations, and important balance improvements across the realms!FEATURE EXTENSIONSCastle Level 38 is now available! Push your Castle to new heights, unlock further building upgrades, and grow stronger than ever before.Complete Academy Research – Era IX to unlock massive passive bonuses and gain the ability to train and promote Army Units to Tier 8.Tier 8 Army Units are marching onto the battlefield — and the ground trembles beneath their mighty steps.Gemstones Level 10 arrive, unmatched in both beauty and power.HOLIDAY CONTENTChristmas Event Shop: 21 December – 4 JanuaryChristmas Lottery: 23 – 30 DecemberSEASONAL CONTENTA brand-new Path to Glory season begins, featuring fresh missions and exciting new rewards.World Encounters Theme Rotation: On 5 January, Brigands will invad…
- UPDATE 81.5 - 20 October 2025
My Lords & Ladies! Our march to greatness continues with Update 81.5 — packed with fresh features, spooky treasures, and a glimpse of what’s to come! !Highlights:Special Crafting Recipes have arrived in the Exotic Dealer’s shop! Every Wednesday, you can now exchange old shop-exclusive items to craft new legendary gear. For now, this includes the latest sets — The Prince’s Shining Armaments and The Condottiere’s Mastery!The mighty Level 9 Barbarian Hordes are invading the Realms! Ready your armies — these ones won’t go down easy!The Halloween Event Shop opens from October 27th to November 3rd, featuring exclusive spooky rewards you can earn by playing limited-time events!Major improvements to Daily Urn, Alliance Chest, Alliance Adventure Chest and Social Store rewards — richer loot and higher limits await!And as for November… let’s just say Hafthor Bjornsson himself might be preparing to…
- UPDATE 81 - 23 September 2025
Lords & Ladies, A legendary hero has arrived and with him comes a wave of thunder, lightning, and brand-new features! Here’s everything included in this epic update:New Champion: Connor MacLeodThe immortal Scottish swordsman from the cult classic Highlander joins March of Empires.First-ever Champion who can equip 4 Champion Classes at once, making him the strongest Champion to date.Fully modeled after actor Christopher Lambert.Unlock him to play through his Almanac Missions, revealing his story and rewarding valuable prizes — including 2,000 Paragon Points for completing the final mission.New Event Shop: Immortal’s OfferingsAvailable September 24 – October 7.Earn currency by playing time-limited events and spend it in the shop.Premium items include:Connor MacLeod Champion ScrollImmortal’s Castle City SkinRamirez’s Katana EquipmentNew Equipment & Set BonusRamirez’s Katana: introduces a n…
- UE5 Hot-Fix Coming Soon! - 1 August 2025
Lords and Ladies,We’re aware that the transition to Unreal Engine 5 has brought unexpected issues, from crashes and stuck loading screens to visual glitches and performance problems on some devices. We want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to report these problems.We hear you and we get your frustration. The team is fully focused on delivering a series of hot-fixes to address the most critical bugs, especially those affecting stability and visuals. Our goal is to roll out the first major fixes as soon as possible.Our team is fully focused right now on resolving the most critical problems, especially:Game crashes across all platformsVisual bugs and performance issuesYour feedback is helping us prioritize what matters most, and we’re committed to making March of Empires enjoyable again for everyone, on all platforms.Thank you for your patience, your passion, and for standing…
- Victory Awaits — Join the Grand Arena! - 1 July 2025
🏆 Event Live Now – Join Before It Ends! 🏆The banners are raised, the crowds are cheering, and the Arena awaits its champions. Will you rise as a tournament hero, or be forgotten in the dust of history?The drums of competition echo across the realm… the Grand Tournament has begun! In March of Empires, glory isn’t just seized on the battlefield—it’s earned in the Arena. Whether you’re a hardened warlord or a rising champion, this is your moment to shine.Download March of Empires now on Steam, enter the Grand Tournament, and claim your rightful place in the annals of glory.Step into the spotlight and prove your might in three epic challenges:⚔️ Jousting – Sharpen your lance and ride into battle with honor and ferocity. Can you unseat the fiercest knights in the land?🏹 Crossbow Precision – Test your aim in deadly ranged competitions. Only the steadiest hand will claim victory.🐎 Horse Ra…
- UPDATE 80 - 30 June 2025
🔍 New Feature: Explorations A powerful new research tab has been added to the Academy! Unlock at Castle Level 15 to begin researching new bonuses for Swordsmen, Spearmen, Cavalry, Ranged, Siege, Faction Units, and Defenses. · Complete regular and unique Explorations for game-changing buffs like Banding, Faction Strength and Extra Damage. · Max out certain paths to activate Synergy Bonuses for even more power!🧠 Champion Max Level Increased to 105 Champions can now reach level 105! Each Talent Tree has 4 new Talents to unlock. *Dev Note: Losing battles against Encounter Camps no longer gives Champion XP. However, maximum base XP from winning battles is now increased to 4,000,000.🎆 Liberty Festivities (June 30 – July 10) · Special Lottery – On July 4 enjoy better prizes and chances in the Lottery. · Calendar Rewards – Daily login gifts throughout the event. · Festive Event Shop – Earn c…
- UPDATE 79 - 28 April 2025
My Lords & Ladies, our march to greatness continues with Update 79! New District Item Slot – all District buildings now have a 6th universal item slot New District Items – 14 new District items have been added to the game (2 for each District building) “Menagerie” event – a brand new time-limited event in which you score points by hunting, performing Animal Assists and using the actions of your Animal Companions New Time-Limited Boost: “Enemy Healed Units After Battle” – when active this time-limited boost decreases the amount of Units your enemy can heal after battle World Encounters Theme Rotation – the Gladiators are about to invade our Realms! Smash their camps and retrieve the treasures they have stolen! Path to Glory Chapter 78 – complete the missions to earn valuable rewards Fixed the Seat of Power getting stuck as a region while contesting Fixed points for the Pillage Capitals S…
- Update 78 - 27 February 2025
My Lords and Ladies, our march to greatness continues with Update 78! 1. Paragon system reworked - welcome to the new Paragon system, featuring new cluster progression mechanics, Ability modifiers and Special Perks. This brand new system will be unlocked during the second half of March 2025. Stay tuned for more news soon! 2. Fast-Paced Realm Invasion event – this new fast–paced format of the traditional Realm Invasion (RvR) event includes: - 4h Preparation Phase - 8h Invasion Phase - Pillage Time 15 min (instead of 60 min) - Recovery Time 15 min (instead of 30 min) - Fortifications done during the Preparation Phase are more expensive, but have a boosted effect - Stronger Invasion Backing (Realm buff) during the Invasion Phase - Post-Invasion Backing (Realm Buff) is boosted and has a 24h duration 1. Steel has been added to the resources HUD 2. Added the option to sell multiple equipment…
- Unreal Engine 5 Test Realm is now Live - 10 December 2024
My Lords and Ladies, the Unreal Engine 5 Test Realm is now live here on Steam! Join the fun and help us shape the future of March of Empires, while earning valuable rewards for your live game accounts! You can gain access by pressing the “Request access” button. This Test Realm will be active till the end of Q1 2025! No in-game purchases are available there, but throughout the test we'll be sending generous gifts to hasten your progression! At the end of the test period, after we have collected enough data, this test Realm will be deprecated and all accounts’ progress and items will be lost. Join our Discord community and visit the #Roles channel to claim your role as an Unreal 5 Playtester and gain access to the exclusive Test channels. There you can share your feedback, take advantage of regular redeem-code gifts and participate in weekly giveaways only for Unreal 5 test players! See…
- Update 77 - 9 December 2024
My Lords and Ladies, our march to greatness continues with Update 77! This update brings to the Realms of March of Empires some long awaited feature extensions, balance changes and quality of life improvements. 1. Christmas Event Shop (23 – 30 December) – participate in time-limited events to gain event shop currency and use it to acquire the items you desire! 2. Festive Village Event - join forces with all the rulers in your Realm to build the most magnificent Festive Village! Upgrade your Village to spawn more crates and collect them for festive rewards! 1. 18x new Scepter equipment items have been added (unlocks on Update) 2. 23x new Trinket equipment items have been added (unlocks on Update) 3. World Encounter Camps level 13, 14, 15 have been added (to be unlocked on 3 January 2025) 4. Menagerie building and Animal Companions extension (to be unlocked on 10 December 2024): - Menager…
