Lords & Ladies, our march to greatness continues with Update 53: “Boudica's Uprising.” This update brings to the Realms a brand-new Historical Personal Story and a new personal Champion. We are also very excited to introduce a few amazing new customization options for your marches, including exclusive skins and auras. To top it off, we’ve added some sweet Easter content that will come into play later this month. And last, but definitely not least, we are presenting a long awaited quality-of-life change in the maintenance Peace Shields that will protect your food upkeep.
[NEW FEATURES]
1. New Historical Personal Story: “Boudica's Uprising”–Follow in the footsteps of Boudica, the queen of the British Iceni tribe, during her uprising against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire. Take Boudica’s fate into your own hands and choose whether to repeat or rewrite history. Play through a chain of historically accurate and exciting missions to obtain unique perks that will help you in your endeavors. Complete the Story successfully to unlock Boudica as your new Champion.
2. March in Style: Take your gameplay to another level with the new visual customization options. Obtain exclusive skins for your marches and boost them with a glorious aura.
[QUALITY-OF-LIFE]
1. "Maintenance Peace Shields" will now apply Upkeep Reduction and protect your food while you are shielded. This feature does not apply to regular Peace Shields.
[HOLIDAY CONTENT]
1. Easter Event Shop
2. Easter Calendar Rewards
3. Japanese Golden Week Calendar Rewards
[SEASONAL CONTENT]
1. New PvE Season: Easter Knights have invaded the Realms. March against their camps and destroy them to retrieve the treasures they have stolen.
2. Age of Excellence [Starts on May 5]: A new era begins with new challenges, bonuses and buffs. Take advantage of all the Excellence perks while they last:
- Court Title Abilities with extended duration
- Additional item in the Imperial Shop
- All Paragon Experience gains increased
- Paragon Abilities regenerate faster
- The Emperor of the Realm provides bonus Army Offense to allied members in the region
- A mighty Standard may spawn in alliance territories after defeating Encounter Camps or depleting mines
3. New Path to Glory
4. New Seasonal and Personal Challenges
[BALANCE CHANGES]
1. Emperor's passive Army Attack & Health bonus increased from 20% to 150%
2. Seat of War's passive Army Attack & Health bonus increased from 20% to 75%
3. Seat of Order's passive Resource Income bonus increased from 200% to 250%
4. Seat of Domain's passive March Speed bonus increased from 25% to 50%
5. Seat of Heroes' passive Faction Units' Promotion Speed bonus increased from 20% to 50%
6. Marshal's passive Army Attack & Health bonus increased from 20% to 100%
7. Ranger's passive March Speed bonus increased from 40% to 50%
8. Archaeologist’s passive Gathering Speed bonus increased from 40% to 50%