September 17 Update Log

Released 17 September 2026

Overview

This update initiates preparations for the upcoming [Aztecs: Eclipse] season with pre-orders and a Free Doctrine Removal event. Tactical operations are expanded with the limited-time [Banner Conquest] mode, alongside targeted bugfixes for multiple Hero classes, Units, and PVE stage performance issues.

Keynotes

  • Aztecs: Eclipse Pre-Orders: Battle Pass and [Eagle Warriors] unit pre-orders initiated, granting early [Victory Pass] access and progression bonuses.
  • Banner Conquest Mode: A new limited-time 3-stage flag-capture showdown featuring standardized armaments and a dynamic Leadership refund mechanic.
  • Free Doctrine Removal: Zero-cost doctrine extraction protocols activated globally from September 25 to October 7.
  • Hero Affix & Skill Fixes: Rectified non-functional affixes and display errors across Musket, Bastard Sword, Dual Blades, and Nodachi systems.
  • PVE Optimizations: Significant performance improvements, spawn corrections, and pathfinding resolutions deployed for 7th Anniversary stages and Sanada Maru.
  • Reconnection Stability: Client disconnect/reconnect procedures optimized, resolving critical match re-entry failures.

Unit Changes

Myrmillones

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue resulting in abnormal Mastery values.

Banner Guards

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where the counting scope for the first phase of the Season Challenge was abnormal.

Vanguard Units

Bugfixes

Hero Class Changes

Musket

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where the [Trinity Roar] and [Lionheart Strike] affixes did not take effect or featured incorrect descriptions.
  • Fixed an anomaly that prevented the weapon from successfully executing an auto-reload.

Bastard Sword

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where the stamina reduction effect triggered by triple-defense attributes failed to activate under certain conditions.

Dual Blades

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where the [Revenant] attire visual effects remained visible to hostiles while in stealth.

Nodachi

Bugfixes

  • Corrected description errors for the [Asura Flurry], [Godslayer], and [Nether Echo] affixes.

Doctrines & Systems

Doctrine System

Reworks

  • Free Doctrine Removal: Zero-cost doctrine extraction enabled globally from Sept 25, 0:00 to Oct 7, 23:59.
  • Featured Doctrines Pool: [Heights of Valour] configured with increased drop rates for Epic quality Shield Unit Doctrines.
  • Featured Doctrines Pool: [Razed Ancient Battlefield] configured with increased drop rates for Epic quality Crossbow Infantry Doctrines.

Event & Exchange Logistics

Reworks

  • Merit Store: Active until Oct 3. Earn up to 600 Merit Badges weekly (25 per Matchmaking/Ranked Siege, 60 per Banner Conquest; minimum score 500 required) to exchange for Epic Forging Schematic Selection Boxes, Pure Wisdom, and Rare Refined Schematics.
  • Echoes of Time: Event exchange period extended to Sept 23, 23:59. Unused exchange items will automatically convert to Bronze Coins following the Sept 29 maintenance.
  • Artillery Reforging: [7th Anniversary Common Artillery Component] and [7th Anniversary Legendary Artillery Component] materials will not be reclaimed and are retained for future event recurrences.

User Interface & Inventory

Reworks

  • Added a numerical display for the dropped amount directly on event drop item icons.
  • Added an ESC exit prompt to the Store interface.
  • Optimized icon displays across designated exchange stores.
  • Optimized validation prompts encountered when logging out of an account.

Bugfixes

  • Fixed an issue where clicking on blank areas during inventory salvaging triggered an error.
  • Fixed an issue resulting in empty prompts when purchasing Player Card items.
  • Fixed an issue where Store Units identical to currently owned Units could not be used correctly; owned Units will no longer display in this interface.

Matchmaking & Connectivity

Reworks

  • Significantly optimized the client disconnect and reconnect experience.

Bugfixes

  • Fixed a critical issue preventing players from successfully rejoining a match after a network reconnection.

New Content

Banner Conquest (Limited-Time Mode)

  • Availability: Active from Sept 17 to Sept 23 (Active Hours: 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00).
  • Maps: Canyon, Empyrean Village, Steinburg Village.
  • Victory Conditions: 3-phase operation with three locked flag points. One point opens per phase. The first faction to win two phases achieves overall victory.
  • Capture Parameters: Capture progress increases only when a single faction occupies the point. Phases conclude upon time limit expiration (highest progress wins) or upon reaching 100% progress.
  • Phase Transitions: Faction with more captured flag points has Leadership restored to 525 (if current is below 525). Defeated faction restored to 600 Leadership. Ties restore both to 600.
  • Logistics: All Hero Armour, Artillery, and Units (excluding Weapons) are system-provided.
  • Leadership Refund Mechanic: Deploying a unit consumes Leadership. Retreating a unit refunds Leadership proportionally based on the remaining unit count. Retreated units cannot be redeployed.

Aztecs: Eclipse Season Preparations

  • Battle Pass Pre-order: Pre-orders unlock all [Victory Pass] content in advance, granting immediate access to [Victory Quests] alongside bonus Treatises and Battle Pass XP.
  • New Unit Pre-order: 4-Star Unit [Eagle Warriors] Premium Pre-order Pack opens post-maintenance on Sept 29. Contains: [Eagle Warriors Unlock Order] ×5 (usable Oct 12, 2026), Exclusive Avatar ×1, and tradable [Auctioneers Discount Coupon (10% Off)] ×2.

Bugfixes

  • Hero Weapons: Fixed an issue where certain Epic Hero Schematics weapons were missing their designated right-click skills.
  • 7th Anniversary Stages (The Great Wall & Dasuo Fort): Optimized map performance. Fixed localized stutters caused by spawn timings, restored missing supply points, resolved pathfinding blocks, and corrected abnormal Unit behavior.
  • Sanada Maru (PVE): Fixed an issue where flag points failed to display on the minimap and corrected inaccurate spawn locations.

Rewards

  • Maintenance Compensation: Bronze Coins ×8000, Honor ×300, Unit Medal ×15.
  • Season Sprint Login: Log in during the pre-season event window to claim the "Aztecs Season Login Gift", Treatises ×10, and Merit Badges ×150.
  • Store Packs: Chain Pack I available for free upon login. Subsequent packs yield Epic Forging Schematic Selection Boxes and Gold Dust.

Schedule

  • APAC Server Maintenance: Sept 17, 14:00-17:00 (UTC+8)
  • EU/AMS Server Maintenance: Sept 17, 7:00-10:00 (UTC+1)

Units changed in this patch

  • Secutoresbugfix

    Fixed an issue with abnormal Mastery values.

  • Banner Guardsbugfix

    Fixed an issue where the counting scope for the first phase of the Season Challenge was abnormal.

  • Vanguard Archersbugfix

    Fixed an issue where Vanguard Units were missing the [Imperial Pike Guards Attack Doctrine].

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