Hello everyone!
This new update is one of the biggest since the launch of Early Access.
It introduces a brand new turret type, major improvements to Hard Mode, several UI overhauls, optimizations, balance changes, new features, and numerous bug fixes.
Trap Turrets are here!
A brand new turret category is making its debut in Architect of War!
Unlike traditional turrets, Trap Turrets are placed directly on the enemy path, damaging enemies as they pass over them.
The first member of this new family is the Doom Grinder, a magical trap that continuously deals Blood damage to every enemy within its area of effect.
Like every other turret, it comes with:
Its own Leader.
Its own Talent Tree.
Its own Rarity upgrades.
Hard Mode keeps evolving
Since its release, Hard Mode has received a lot of feedback, and this update brings a major round of improvements.
Some of the biggest changes include:
A brand new tutorial dedicated to Hard Mode.
Much clearer visual indicators when your turrets are affected by elemental debuffs.
A complete overhaul of the repair, freeze, overload, and discharge indicators.
Charge and Overheat levels are now displayed directly in the turret panel.
Reduced prices for Elemental and Detection Modules.
Detection Modules are now available for all non military turrets.
Several balance adjustments to make Hard Mode more enjoyable without reducing its challenge.
A cleaner interface
Many parts of the interface have been redesigned.
Some of the biggest improvements include:
A redesigned turret purchase panel in the Market.
A new enemy introduction panel.
New difficulty indicators when choosing Relics.
Added the new Max Targets turret stat.
Enemy tooltips now use a fixed position.
Reworked several tooltips and improved overall readability.
The Market expands
The Market has been redesigned to welcome the six new turrets.
Balance Changes
This update also includes several gameplay balance adjustments.
Some highlights include:
New Meta Achievement progression (+5% / +10% / +20% damage).
Reworked turret experience curve for smoother progression.
Brass Guardian has been rebalanced.
The Shield Leader bonus has been increased from 10% to 20%.
The Leader's +20% Gold bonus now also applies after a defeat.
The Merchant Event has been rebalanced.
Several maps have received Runeplate adjustments.
The time limits required to earn stars have been reduced on several maps.
Bug Fixes
As always, this update also fixes a number of reported issues.
Some of the most notable fixes include:
Fixed Kronvar, Heart of the Horde and its shared health mechanic.
Fixed several affixes that were not applying correctly.
Fixed enemy targeting issues.
Fixed the sound played when turrets were automatically upgraded via a Relic.
Fixed and improved the Meteor Event cameras.
Fixed mouse wheel turret slot switching while in Build Mode.
Fixed inaccessible player Talent Points.
Many additional UI, gameplay, and stability improvements.
A huge thank you to everyone who takes the time to play, report bugs, and share feedback. Your suggestions continue to directly shape the development of Architect of War, and there's plenty more content already in the works!