Developer Roadmap: June 26 New Season, Conqueror's Blade:

Greetings Warlords,

Yesterday, we announced that the brand-new season for Conqueror’s Blade live servers, \[Chaos: A Realm Divided], will officially launch on Friday, June 26. Following the announcement, the most commonly asked questions weren't "Is there new content?" but rather some very direct inquiries:

• Is this the new season for the live server, or is it "Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms"?

• What happened to the Three Kingdoms World we heard about?

• Why aren't both contents launching at the same time?

• Without pre-orders, are the bonus rewards still available?

• How exactly will the 4-Star era start and the dual 5-Star Units release work?

We know these are matters of great importance to all Warlords eager to conquer the Three Kingdoms. Today, we want to address and clarify these questions.

On Friday, June 26, the brand-new season \[Chaos: A Realm Divided] will launch on the Conqueror's Blade live servers.

This is a new season update for the live servers. Warlords will be able to experience new seasonal Units, new stages, new challenges, new balancing, new events, and upcoming 7th Anniversary content.

Meanwhile, the much-anticipated \[Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms] World Theme gameplay will serve as a major addition during this season and our 7th Anniversary, launching officially after thorough testing.

In short:

Let's break it down point by point.

On June 26, we are launching the brand-new season \[Chaos: A Realm Divided] on the Conqueror's Blade live servers.

As a seasonal update for the live servers, it continues to deliver the core battlefield experience of Conqueror's Blade: Siege Battles, Unit combat, Ranked Battles, Seasonal Quests, Unit progression, and tactical warfare across ancient civilizations.

The \[Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms] World Theme gameplay, on the other hand, is a monumental gameplay addition planned for this season and our 7th Anniversary.

It places a stronger emphasis on World actions, faction wars, resource circulation, organized cooperation, and long-term strategy within a pure Three Kingdoms scenario. It’s not just a "Three Kingdoms skin" slapped onto the live servers; we want players to engage in long-term strategic warfare involving factions, cities, routes, and resources in the Three Kingdoms World.

Because they are designed to solve different gameplay experiences. The Conqueror's Blade live servers have always followed their own seasonal update rhythm and won't pause updates for the Three Kingdoms World Theme. Thus, \[Chaos: A Realm Divided] will launch first on June 26.

The \[Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms] World Theme gameplay, however, has a different mission: how to build an authentic Three Kingdoms war experience within the Three Kingdoms World, allowing Warlords to strategize and scheme amidst the chaos, experiencing a true strategic gambit.

This involves much more than fighting a single battle. It includes:

• How factions advance;

• How resources circulate;

• How players cooperate with each other;

• How daily World activities bring everyone a completely different experience.

These elements require extensive testing and feedback. Ultimately, it will be introduced as a major addition for the 7th Anniversary, bringing you a vastly different, pureblood Three Kingdoms war experience.

Therefore, the \[Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms] World Theme gameplay will not be rushed out just to share a release date. We want live server players to return to the battlefield first, ensuring that when the Three Kingdoms World does launch, it fully lives up to your expectations of a "True Three Kingdoms Scenario."

The \[Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms] World Theme gameplay is actively in development and is about to enter its pre-launch testing preparation phase.

Moving forward, we will gradually roll out Vanguard Tests and Co-Dev Tests. Invitations will prioritize core players, Warlords who have actively participated in Siege Battles and Territory Wars long-term, and those who have closely followed \[Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms] to participate and provide feedback.

Since the new Conqueror's Blade season also coincides with our 7th Anniversary, the events and rewards will be extraordinarily rich. Therefore, we have cancelled the pre-order phase for this season and will immediately grant the equivalent pre-order rewards everyone cares about as soon as the season starts.

During the first two weeks of the season—from June 26 to July 8—Warlords who purchase the new season Battle Pass will immediately receive:

• 3-Star Seasonal Unit — Yellow Turban Chanters (Note: the gifted 3-Star Seasonal Unit does not automatically unlock or complete related seasonal challenge Quests).

• New Season Exclusive Avatar: \[Lu Bu].

This time, we prefer you spend fewer days waiting for a pre-order, and more days heading straight into battle.

Yes, there is testing. Currently, the PTR is testing new season content, including the new seasonal Units: Yellow Turban Chanters and Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

This test will focus on several key areas:

1. Unit Skill Performance: Validating the Yellow Turban Chanters' support & CC-cleansing setup, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry's breakthrough and raiding capabilities.

2. Battlefield Positioning Validation: Ensuring the new Units offer clear tactical value in Siege Battles.

3. Stat and Feel Feedback: Covering skill pacing, damage absorption, damage output, and handling fluidity.

4. Bugs and Anomalies Fixes: Confirmed issues found during testing will be prioritized for fixes.

We also acknowledge that the PTR environment cannot completely replicate the complex conditions of the live servers. Once released, we will continue to optimize and adjust the battlefield niche of these units.

We tested this pace in Season 26 and received positive feedback from many Warlords. We’ve decided to continue this pacing for the current season, allowing everyone to quickly dive into an intense and rich tactical environment.

The Yellow Turban Chanters, as a signature seasonal Unit, will still fulfill an essential battlefield support role. This does not conflict with the "4-Star Era Start." For exact unlocking schedules, please refer to the upcoming seasonal challenges and patch notes.

The two 5-Star Seasonal Units will be unlocked in phases: Tiger and Leopard Cavalry will be unlocked first, followed by the White Plume Guards.

Ahead of the launch on June 26, Warlords can already begin preparing for \[Chaos: A Realm Divided].

First, keep an eye on this week's new round of Unit balance adjustments.

The battlefield environment will shift with balancing. Knowing in advance which Units, Weapons, and tactical roles are changing will help you plan your season's roster early.

Second, utilize the limited-time free Doctrine removal to test your new season loadouts.

New Units, new balances, and new stages will alter traditional drafting strategies. By taking advantage of the free Doctrine removal, Warlords can adjust their Doctrines and Unit combinations at a lower cost without having to blindly experiment on launch day.

Third, follow PTR info to get a sneak peek at new Units and balance changes.

The PTR will continuously test new seasonal Units and related balancing. Following these updates allows you to witness the battlefield performance of the Yellow Turban Chanters and Tiger and Leopard Cavalry early, helping you grasp the new season's meta faster.

Fourth, rally your comrades, reform your squads, and prep your alliances.

A new season isn't just an individual pursuit; it's a node for cohorts, Houses, and alliances to reorganize. With the server transfer event currently active, Warlords can start recruiting, forming teams, and drafting Territory War plans to prepare for the new season's Territory Wars and the CBL (Conqueror's Blade League).

Fifth, use \[Gather to Beacon] to invite friends and veterans back to the fray.

If you have comrades who haven't logged in for a while, or new friends who want to join, invite them into the chaos of the late Han dynasty via the \[Gather to Beacon] event. Both the inviter and the invitee will receive rewards, helping returning players quickly catch up with the new season's pace.

On Friday, June 26, the new season \[Chaos: A Realm Divided] launches on the Conqueror's Blade live servers. During this season, the live servers will step into a new battlefield rhythm: a 4-Star Era start, the debut of Sishui Pass, gradual unlocking of new Units, and a synchronized push of new balancing adjustments.

Meanwhile, the \[Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms] World Theme gameplay will continue its pre-launch test preparation phase. It will serve as a crucial gameplay addition for this season and the 7th Anniversary, launching officially after thorough testing.

Let the war drums of the live server's Siege Battles sound first. The banners of the Three Kingdoms World will be unfurled shortly after.

Warlords, we will see you on June 26 in the all-new \[Chaos: A Realm Divided] season!