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Mega Squad Survivors›Events›So the first steps feel lighter
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So the first steps feel lighter

Mega Squad Survivors · published 2 Sep 2026, 07:46 UTC

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Many of you told us that 1-1 "Yellow Turban Remnants" took several attempts to get past. If the very first gate holds you there, everything we prepared beyond it stays out of reach — so we reworked all of Chapter 1, "The Yellow Turban Rebellion."

⚔️ You now set out with three

Your first battle begins with three generals at your side. With allies holding the front, Hua Tuo takes far fewer hits directly. You will feel like you have a formation from the very first moment.

🛡️ All of Chapter 1 has been eased

  • Enemy health and attack power have been lowered

  • We reworked the stretch late in a run where enemies suddenly poured in. The pressure that used to pile up over time is now spread far more evenly

  • Frenzy is shorter, and enemies close in more slowly. You will be surrounded and cut down with no time to react far less often

From 1-1 "Yellow Turban Remnants" through 1-5 "Zhang Jiao's Altar," the road through Chapter 1 is smoother throughout. Difficulty from Chapter 2 onward is unchanged.

🔨 The Smithy opens after your first run

Play a single round of 1-1 "Yellow Turban Remnants" and the Smithy opens its doors. Hua Tuo and Liu Bei will let you know, so you will not miss it.

The Bond Codex now opens when you clear 1-2 "Guan Hai's Raid."

Your feedback showed us exactly where players were getting stuck. Please keep it coming.

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