A new update is coming soon to the popular digital/tabletop miniature battle game, Golem Arcana. Harebrained Schemes is expanding the world of Golem Arcana and the player’s abilities to control various aspects of the game. An update is coming in early December for both iOS and Android devices that will implement these changes.
Up to 8 players will be able to battle in a free-for-all session with the update following the December changes, making the party even more intense. Among other changes include the ability to save games if you need to stop and come back to it later, and an army builder feature allowing you to sort your units and and other changes requested by the players. Other changes also coming include the following :
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Scenario Builder – Players can design their own custom games laying out map tiles, mana wells, deployment zones, capture zones, and set unique victory conditions. This feature significantly expands the variety of Golem Arcana scenarios.
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In-App Purchases – While building their forces, players will have the option to instantly download digital Knights and Ancient Ones to add to their armies. These powerful new units provide players with exciting new tactics and strategies while the Army Builder maintains the game’s balance.
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Emissary System – The new Emissary System makes organizing and running Organized Play events a snap and provides Golem Arcana’s dedicated team of Emissaries around the world with management features such as Event Registration, the ability to unlock special in-store only scenarios, and provide feedback on events.
Also on their way are Living Campaigns in which scenarios will be available for a short two week period of time in which players can participate with games with their factions of choice. The results of these campaigns will further determine the future of Eretsu.
New sets for Golem Arcana are coming as well including new factions. The titles and release dates of these sets are as follows :
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Urugal – Reapers of the Sands – November 19, 2014
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Iron Earthfall and Carapace Brute, Elite Golems– December 3, 2014
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Gudanna Valkali Colossus – December 10, 2014
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Map Tile Set 3: Marshes of Kesh – December 10, 2014
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Jade Guardian Elite Set – January 7, 2015
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Durani – Scions of Honor – January 21, 2015
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Rangers of the Oath Elite Set – February 4, 2015
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Zikia – Spirits of the Wildwood – February 11, 2015