Gloria Victis Weekly Update | State of War Returns August 19, Latest Changelog
Gloria Victis - Blacksmith Pack · published
Warriors!
The banners are rising once again.
We're excited to announce that State of War will officially return to Gloria Victis on August 19, 2026!
For veterans, this marks the return of one of the most requested features in Gloria Victis. For newer players, this will be your first opportunity to put your guild to the ultimate test.
Guilds will challenge their rivals, attack enemy Guild Islands, defend their own strongholds, earn Technology Points, and prove their strength through preparation, tactics, and teamwork.
But August 19 is only the beginning.
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State of War Will Continue to Evolve
The version of State of War we're introducing will serve as the foundation for the feature moving forward.
Once real battles begin, we'll closely monitor how the system performs and listen to feedback from participating guilds.
Balance, mechanics, rewards, and other elements may be adjusted based on what we learn from the community and live battles.
Battle Sizes
The initial battle sizes should also be considered a starting point.
We'll be monitoring server performance, battle flow, balance, and the overall experience. Based on what we learn, battle sizes may be increased or adjusted in future updates.
We want State of War to evolve alongside the community.
State of War begins August 19.
Prepare your guild.
Fortify your castle.
Study your enemies.
Full State of War Overview:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/327070/view/677379620165648947
State of War FAQ:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/327070/view/675128454624051473
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How We're Building Gloria Victis
Our focus for Gloria Victis is on developing the game steadily and sustainably, prioritizing updates that meaningfully improve the experience rather than rushing features simply to fill a schedule.
Some updates will take time.
Our development efforts remain focused on stability, important fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and meaningful additions to the game.
State of War represents this approach. Rather than considering the feature finished the moment it releases, we'll learn from real battles and continue improving it based on player experiences and feedback.
We may not always have something massive to announce every week, but development continues behind the scenes.
When we introduce new content and systems, we want them to have a meaningful place in Gloria Victis and continue improving alongside the community.
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Latest Changelog
Alongside State of War development, we've implemented several fixes and Guild Island improvements.
Fixes
- Fixed an edge-case issue involving Guild Island Bastions that could cause them to instantly consume all available resources.
- Fixed an issue causing Furnaces to disappear from Guild Islands. Missing Furnaces have also been restored.
- Fixed the /home command so that using it will no longer display the command in chat.
Guild Island Updates
Level 5 and 6 Fortifications are now unlocked!
Guilds can now upgrade the following structures up to Level 6:
- Walls
- Towers
- Gatehouses
- Bastions
New Battle Sizes
Three additional battle sizes are also being introduced, each with its own available fortification and economy points:
- 15 Defenders vs. 18 Attackers
- 25 Defenders vs. 30 Attackers
- 35 Defenders vs. 42 Attackers
No changes have been made to existing battle sizes or their current fortification and economy point values.
We'll continue monitoring battle flow, balance, server performance, and community feedback when State of War goes live.
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Community Spotlight Winners
Congratulations to this week's Community Spotlight winners!
Best Screenshot 📸
• lordinqu
Best Gameplay Clip 🎥
• anthrage
https://youtu.be/j39wbfR8csg
Each winner will receive 600 Amber!
Thank you to everyone who continues sharing their adventures with us.
Next Week's Theme: EPIC BATTLES! ⚔️
For our next Community Spotlight, we want to see massive clashes, intense sieges, incredible last stands, chaotic fights, and your most unforgettable moments from the battlefield.
Share your screenshots and clips through our official Gloria Victis community channels for a chance to be featured!
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Character Lore Contest
Every Warrior has a story.
We've loved reading the stories you've created for your characters, and now it's almost time for the community to choose their favorites!
Community Voting Begins: August 13
Winners Announced: August 14
Visit our official Discord to read the entries and participate in community voting.
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The Next Battle Approaches
August 19 marks another important step for Gloria Victis.
We'll be watching the battles, gathering your feedback, studying what works and what doesn't, and continuing to improve State of War alongside the community.
Gather your guild.
Prepare your defenses.
Ready your siege engines.
The war is far from over.
See you on the battlefield! ⚔️