August 14 Update Log

Released 14 August 2026

Overview

The August 14 update introduces the weekend-exclusive Imperial Tournament, a tactical 15v15 matchmaking mode featuring standardized leadership, restricted artillery, and hero-only capture interruption. The patch also deploys crucial bug fixes resolving cavalry charge mechanics, hero camera shaking, and open-world economy errors.

Keynotes

  • Imperial Tournament Launched: A new 15v15 weekend matchmaking mode deployed on Sishui Pass, Hanshou, and Baima.
  • Standardized Leadership: Warlords in the new mode start with exactly 70 Leadership, with up to 50% refunded upon ordering unit retreats.
  • System-Provided Artillery: Personal artillery is strictly disabled in the Imperial Tournament; Warlords receive 5 system-provided Rare Artillery instead.
  • Capture Interruption Changes: Units can no longer interrupt flag captures in the new mode; interruption requires direct Hero intervention.
  • Cavalry Charge Fixed: The Xiliang Cavalry's Long Charge attribute now properly takes effect in combat.
  • Hero Ultimate Fixes: Severe camera shaking caused by the ultimate abilities of Wei Yan and Sun Jian has been completely resolved.

Unit Changes

Xiliang Cavalry

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Long Charge attribute was not taking effect on the battlefield.

Hero Class Changes

Wei Yan

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Ultimate skill caused severe camera shaking.

Sun Jian

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Ultimate skill caused severe camera shaking.

New Content

Limited-Time Event: Imperial Tournament

The Imperial Tournament is a new weekend-exclusive mode requiring tactical resource management and strategic unit deployment.

  • Available Time: Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00.
  • Match Size: 15v15 matchmaking.
  • Maps: Sishui Pass, Hanshou, Baima.
  • Access: Open the World Map (M), locate the Imperial Tournament near Chang'an, and click to start matchmaking.
  • Rewards: Participate to earn Imperial Tiger Ingots based on battlefield performance. These can be exchanged in [ESC - Jiuzhou Emporium - Imperial Tournament Treasury] for military supplies and rewards.
  • Unit Recruitment Rules:
  • Warlords use a standardized amount of Leadership provided by the system.
  • All Warlords start with 70 Leadership.
  • Leadership can be spent at the deployment screen or Supply Points to flexibly adjust lineups.
  • When a deployed Unit retreats, the system refunds a portion of its Leadership based on the remaining number of soldiers, up to a maximum refund of 50%.
  • Artillery Rules:
  • Personal Artillery from the War Camp cannot be used.
  • The system provides every Warlord with 5 Rare Artillery for offensive and defensive support.
  • Capture Rules Adjustment:
  • Only a Hero can interrupt flag captures.
  • Units can no longer interrupt the capture progress.

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where a reduction in the Supply Train's Leadership would incorrectly affect matchmaking modes.
  • Fixed an issue where a Position could not be revoked.
  • Fixed an issue where the Deposit Slip could not be collected in Strongholds such as Chang'an. (Relevant compensation is being distributed).
  • Fixed an issue where personal supplies had a chance to be damaged upon winning Bandit Raids or Pursuit battles. (Relevant compensation is being distributed).
  • Fixed an issue where duplicate Spirits had a chance of not converting into Stardust correctly. (Relevant compensation is being distributed).
  • Fixed an issue where incorrect Mount items were obtained through the Market Exchange. (The incorrect items have been recalled and the correct ones have been reissued).
  • Fixed an issue where a "cannot destroy item" prompt could occasionally appear upon logging in.
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