08.09.2026
Improvements
- Alliance Raid Event reworked: The Quest Board has been removed and replaced with a Leaderboard based on Rift Points, along with a new Individual Activity Reward track for personal progress.
- Improved performance during Alliance Raid Events and in Berimond.
- Facebook account changes:
- Registration via Facebook has been removed — no new accounts can be created that way.
- The “Connect to Facebook” option is gone entirely, for everyone, whether you were ever connected or not.
- Players who are still Facebook-linked can disconnect via the Options menu, permanently. During that flow you set an email and password, which becomes your login from then on.
- Disconnecting is permanent — there’s no reconnecting to Facebook afterwards.
- Existing Facebook-linked accounts that don’t disconnect keep working as before, for now.
- Updated the Advisor help text to mention that time skips are consumed when re-attacking.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where a locked icon could incorrectly appear on Construction Items in the disassemble menu.
- Fixed an issue where a certain currency was not deducted correctly when using the premium gem smithy.
- Fixed a crash that could occur after returning to the game following an extended period running in the background.
- Fixed an issue where some Alliance Level Rewards during the Grand Tournament were not granted correctly.
- Fixed a potential crash affecting some newer Android devices.
24.08.2026
New Content
- Robber Baron Advisor: Following the Nomad and Samurai Advisors, a new Advisor is here to automate your chain attacks on Robber Baron castles (and their equivalents in other kingdoms). While active, the Advisor grants bonus combat strength, extra experience, and additional gold per attack — plus a new Auto Sell Junk feature that automatically sells equipment looted from Robber Baron towers, keeping your inventory clean.
- Free launch token: For the first three days after release, every player can claim one free Robber Baron Advisor Token from the Web Shop. Additional tokens will be available for purchase there as well.
- The monthly season points quest now rewards a Robber Baron Advisor Token instead of the previous ×2 Ruby Doubler — giving newer players an easy way to try out the Advisor.
Improvements
- Steam: Registering via Steam should now be possible.
- Steam: Goodgame Empire for Mac is now available on Steam.
- Steam: Fixed an issue where shop prices could display as “N/A” and purchases could fail until the game was fully restarted. Prices now recover automatically.
- Equipment sets without an upgrade path can no longer be placed into the Technicus. This prevents currency from being spent on upgrades that had no effect.
Balance Changes
- Adjusted gameplay values for the Imperial Patronage Event.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where debuff tools were consumed during Rift Raid Event boss attacks even when no enemies were present in the wave.
- Fixed an issue where the moat defense was incorrectly shown as 0% on the “Defense” screen while upgrading from a regular moat to a ruby moat.
- Fixed an issue where the Relic Mead Distillery effect was missing its negative sign, making the mead consumption reduction display incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where an extra “Level -1” tab was shown in the Hand Cannon tool info dialog in the Hall of Legends.
- Fixed an issue where a global booster effect was incorrectly displayed on the Commander tooltip when attacking NPC targets.
- Fixed an issue where the “Show me” button on the “You scratch my back…” daily task did not open the production pop-up.
- Fixed an issue where the “Jump to” button on the “No battle” message redirected to your own castle instead of the enemy castle.
11.08.2026
New Content
- 15th Anniversary preparations: Goodgame Empire turns 15! This update adds new anniversary-themed content behind the scenes, ready for the celebrations in August — including new items for upcoming offers and event rewards.
- Anniversary Gacha: A new anniversary-themed reward pool has been added, featuring brand-new items.
- New Anniversary offers & decoration: New special offers will become available during the anniversary period, featuring three new Construction Items (Storage, Keep, and Food) and the exclusive 15 Year Anniversary Knight decoration.
- Anniversary-themed visuals and banners have been added to the game.
Improvements
- Construction Item storage increased: Based on your feedback, the Construction Item storage limits have been raised — the soft cap is now 5,000 and the hard cap is now 6,000.
- Improved memory usage and overall stability on iOS devices.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the “Penny-pincher” skill was not applied when attacking — the reduced attack cost is now correctly deducted.
- Fixed an issue where the “Logistical genius” effect did not reduce return travel time when attacking NPC targets.
- Fixed an issue where equipment set bonuses could be granted incorrectly in certain cases.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when opening certain event reward pop-ups.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when opening mail messages about troop desertion due to food shortages.
- Fixed an issue where the Master Blacksmith shop content was not displayed when opened via the event window.
- Fixed an issue where the Blacksmith window would no longer open after switching accounts.
- Fixed an issue where an equipment effect was incorrectly displayed in the Commander dialogue when attacking another player.
- Fixed an incorrect error message when logging in with an unknown email address.
- Fixed a grammatical error in the “Racehorse” boost description.
29.07.2026
New Content
- Rift Raid Event – Boss Selection: Alliance leaders and deputies can now choose which of three bosses to raid via the new Boss Selection tab. Only one boss can be active at a time, and leadership can abort an ongoing raid (the aborted boss is then locked for the rest of the event). Fully defeated bosses are marked with a “Final Level Defeated” state.
- Rift Raid Event – Event Shop: A new event shop is available directly within the Rift Raid Event, where you can spend event currency on Tools, Equipment, Boosters, and more during the raid.
- Rift Raid Event – Alliance Combat Boosters: Alliance leadership can now activate temporary alliance-wide combat boosters during a raid, paid with Alliance Coins earned in the Grand Tournament Event.
- Rift Raid Event – New Boss Loot: Cross-event equipment has been added to the boss defeat loot pool, alongside the existing resource and currency rewards.
- Rift Raid Event – New Quests: The quest board now includes full quest content for the second and third raid bosses, with over 1,500 new quests added across all reward tiers.
Improvements
- The maintenance screen has been replaced with a fullscreen News Hub, so you can stay up to date on news and announcements during downtime.
- After the Alliance Raid Event ends, leftover Rift Points are now automatically cleared from your inventory.
- When a raid boss level is defeated, attacks still on their way to the boss now automatically return home.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the rarity equipment booster was incorrectly displayed in the Commander attack dialog when attacking other players.
- Fixed an issue where the loot bonus was not applied when attacking Storm Island targets (Storm Forts and Resource Isles).
- Fixed an issue in the Samurai Invasion event (classic mode) where taunting township 4 no longer triggered a taunt attack at higher township levels.
- Fixed an issue where large numbers in quest texts were displayed incorrectly in some languages (e.g., “2 000” showing as “2”).
- Fixed an issue where loading certain offers could cause an error that broke parts of the game interface.
- Fixed incorrect information in the Rift Tournament rules and rewards pop-up (level requirement, starting Quest Tickets, and rewards tab label).
- Fixed an issue where music and interaction sounds did not play even with the “Music” option enabled in the preferences.
- Fixed incorrect descriptions on some Gacha Castellans that referred to them as Commanders.
- Fixed an issue in the Alliance Raid Event where some players could gain unintended rewards.
- Fixed an issue where Alliance Raid Event quests displayed the wrong boss level from level 11 onwards.
Balance Changes
- Empire: Four Kingdoms now requires a minimum of 32 units to attack the Alliance Raid boss, matching the existing rule in Goodgame Empire.
- Boss defeat reward thresholds in the Alliance Raid Event have been lowered based on player feedback.
- Rift Raid Event quest rewards have been rebalanced so that reward points scale properly with quest difficulty.
07.07.2026
New Content
- Summer Sales Event (July 21 – August 1): New limited-time offers and rewards are arriving as part of the Summer Sales celebration.
- Summer Gacha – Updated Rewards: The seasonal Summer Gacha has received a refreshed reward pool with new items.
Improvements
- Smoother Map Navigation: Zooming in and out on the world map is now smooth instead of an instant jump, and zooming with the mouse wheel now centers on your cursor position for more precise control. The map can also now be moved using keyboard controls in more situations.
- Terms & Privacy Policy Links Fixed: Links to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy across the game and app store listings have been updated so they now open correctly.
- Purchase Age Verification: Added age verification for in-app purchases in regions with age-verification requirements (such as Texas), ensuring purchases comply with local regulations.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where some players could gain unintended advantages when using certain support tools during Raid Boss attacks.
- Fixed an issue where a small number of players had leftover currency from past Long Term Point Events that hadn’t been fully cleared.
Balance Changes
- Adjusted the defensive strength of the Berimond Kingdom capital.
07.07.2026
New Content
- Summer Sales Event (July 21 – August 1): New limited-time offers and rewards are arriving as part of the Summer Sales celebration.
- Summer Gacha – Updated Rewards: The seasonal Summer Gacha has received a refreshed reward pool with new items.
Improvements
- Smoother Map Navigation: Zooming in and out on the world map is now smooth instead of an instant jump, and zooming with the mouse wheel now centers on your cursor position for more precise control. The map can also now be moved using keyboard controls in more situations.
- Terms & Privacy Policy Links Fixed: Links to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy across the game and app store listings have been updated so they now open correctly.
- Purchase Age Verification: Added age verification for in-app purchases in regions with age-verification requirements (such as Texas), ensuring purchases comply with local regulations.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where some players could gain unintended advantages when using certain support tools during Raid Boss attacks.
- Fixed an issue where a small number of players had leftover currency from past Long Term Point Events that hadn’t been fully cleared.
Balance Changes
- Adjusted the defensive strength of the Berimond Kingdom capital.
23.06.2026
New Content
New: Alliance Division Leaderboard & Quest Board. The Rift Raid event now features a new tab in the event dialog with two additions: an Alliance Division Leaderboard and a Quest Board. Compete alongside your alliance against others worldwide, climb through divisions, and complete event-specific quests to earn rewards.
New: Diamond Division. A sixth division tier — Diamond — has been added above Gold, making it the new highest rank on the Rift Raid Division Leaderboard.
New: Division Leaderboard Rewards. Alliances now receive end-of-event rewards based on their final division standing on the Rift Raid leaderboard.
New: Rift Tournament Level Progression track. A personal progression track has been added to the Rift Raid. Complete quests from the Quest Board to earn Rift Tournament Level points and unlock rewards as you level up. Your current progress and the next upcoming reward are visible directly in the Rift Raid main screen.
New: Quest Board with event-specific quests. The Quest Board offers a variety of quests tied to your alliance’s current boss progression — quests appear and expire in sync with the boss level your alliance is on, keeping them relevant throughout the event. Quest types include killing units, using tools, collecting Rift Points, completing attacks, and opening chests. All quests have a 6-hour duration.
New: Rift Points currency. Activity Points have been replaced by Rift Points as the dedicated event currency for the Rift Raid. Rift Points are earned through combat, shown in the battle log, used to qualify for Boss Defeat Rewards, and serve as a condition for certain quests. Rift Points reset at the end of each event run.
New: Rift Point Booster tools. A new category of event tools is now available for the Rift Raid, designed to increase the Rift Points earned from boss battles. Premium combo variants combining a Rift Point boost with additional effects are also available.
New: Ducat Shop in the Master Blacksmith. Players level 720 and above now have access to a dedicated weekly shop in the Master Blacksmith, offering exclusive high-level content in exchange for Imperial Ducats. Up to 500 Imperial Ducats can be spent per week.
Improvements
Tools now only consumed when their effect is triggered. Certain Rift Raid support tools with conditional effects will no longer be spent if the condition for their effect was never met during the battle. You will only use up these tools when they actually had an impact.
Boss Defeat Reward thresholds adjusted. Rift Point thresholds required to qualify for Boss Defeat Rewards have been rebalanced based on player feedback, reducing situations where players are left waiting on others to meet eligibility.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where attack planning tool effects were displayed twice in the battle preparation screen when using certain Rift Raid tools.
Fixed an issue where tool effect descriptions in the tools overview were showing values and symbols in the wrong positions — amounts, plus signs, and percentage signs were not displaying correctly.
Fixed an issue where using multiple tools targeting different unit types would incorrectly show a combined total instead of listing each effect separately when hovering over the effect icon in the attack planning screen.
27.05.2026
New Content
Berimond Kingdom Advisor — A new Advisor is now available for the Berimond Kingdom event. Inspired by the Nomad and Samurai Advisors, this faction-neutral Barbarian Cartographer automates attack planning against Berimond towers, reducing repetitive manual effort during the event. Each player receives one free trial run; additional sessions require a Berimond Advisor Token. While the Advisor is active, your entire camp receives a morale bonus, boosting the strength of your attacks and defenses. Gallantry Points earned through the Advisor are tracked separately and displayed on the Advisor overview and summary screens. Available to Lions and Bears alike, with visuals tailored to your faction.
Summer Sales — June 2026 — New seasonal content arrives as part of the Summer initiative (June 16 – July 4), featuring fresh items available through in-game offers, the Seasonal Gacha, and promotional offers.
Seasonal Gacha: Summer June — The Summer Gacha returns with a refreshed and rebalanced reward pool for June. Updated loot includes new Summer 2026 content.
News Hub — A new in-game access point is now available to keep you up to date with the latest news and announcements. Look for the new icon in the settings bar (Empire: Four Kingdoms) / top-right navigation (Goodgame Empire), as well as a new Bulletin Board in your castle’s world view. Clicking either opens a full-screen overlay with the latest news directly within the game.
Improvements
[E4K] Attack Screen Bonus Display — Equipment bonuses from recently added tools are now correctly shown in the attack screen summary before sending troops. Previously, these bonuses were applied during battle but not visible in the pre-attack overview, requiring manual calculation. The displayed values now accurately reflect what is applied in combat.
Berimond Kingdom Advisor — Morale Bonus Clarity — The Advisor Token purchase popup now clearly communicates the morale bonus the Advisor provides, making it easier to understand its value before purchasing.
13.05.2026
New Content
Gacha Equipment Recycling System
A new universal recycling currency has been introduced for Gacha equipment. Players can now sell duplicate or unwanted Gacha EQ items in exchange for this currency. During active Gacha event periods, the Master Blacksmith will offer a new unlimited package allowing players to convert this recycling currency back into event-specific Gacha currency. This system applies retroactively to Easter Gacha equipment and will be available going forward for all future Gacha events.
Improvements
Gem Storage Limit Rework
The way gem storage limits work has been fundamentally changed. Previously, an invisible per-gem-type cap could cause gems to be silently lost even when your total gem storage was not full. Going forward, players will no longer lose gems of any type as long as their total gem storage has not been reached. Relic gems and basic gems continue to share the same total storage pool.
Bug Fixes
Resource Trader Camp Not Appearing
Fixed an issue where the Resource Trader event camp was not displaying in the castle view, even when the event was active.
Raid Boss Tools Missing Target Information
Fixed an issue where certain Melee and Ranged weakening tools available during the Anointed Raid Event (ARE) Season 3 did not display which specific Raid Boss they applied to. The item descriptions now correctly indicate that these tools only work against the Volcanic Anointed Raid Boss.
Event Currencies Not Showing in Currency Overview
Fixed an issue where certain event currencies were not visible in the currency overview tab of the castle view, even when the player had obtained them.
05.05.2026
New Content
Rift Raid — Boss #3: Ignareth, the Legendary Red Dragon
The third Alliance Raid Event boss has arrived. Ignareth rules the Scorched Dominion — a dragon unlike anything alliances have faced before. Her army is anchored by powerful melee and ranged defenders, and as the raid progresses, dormant dragon eggs hatch and evolve into increasingly dangerous units. The longer the fight goes, the harder it gets. She launches with 20 levels of difficulty.
New Rift Raid Units
Boss #3 introduces 6 new enemy units exclusive to the Scorched Dominion raid: 2 base defenders (melee and ranged) and a 4-stage dragon evolution chain. Dormant hatchlings grow into fully evolved dragons as waves progress — alliances must manage this threat actively.
New Boss #3 Wave & Support Tools
A dedicated set of new tools has been added for the Rift Raid, available exclusively during an active raid against Boss #3. Wave tools allow alliances to weaken the Dragon’s formidable defensive buffs, while support tools help control the unit spawn and mutation loop. Strategic tool composition will be key to defeating Ignareth.
New Unique Equipment Sets — Boss #3
Three new dragon-themed equipment sets (Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers) can be earned as exclusive loot from the Scorched Dominion raid. Boss #3 defeat loot boxes have been added, and the existing premium loot boxes have been updated to include the new Boss #3 equipment with rebalanced drop chances.
New Currency: Rift Shards
A new currency, Rift Shards, has been introduced. All Rift Raid equipment — from all bosses — can now be sold for Rift Shards instead of Coins. Rift Shards can be used to purchase specific equipment pieces directly from the Master Blacksmith trader, giving active Rift Raiders a meaningful way to work toward the pieces they need.
Improvements
Updated Victory Screens — All Rift Raid Bosses
The victory screen displayed when an alliance defeats a raid boss has been redesigned for all three bosses. The new artwork showcases the interior of each boss’s stronghold and treasure hoard, better reflecting the epic achievement it represents.
New App Icon & Store Visuals
The game app icon and store assets have been updated to reflect the arrival of the Legendary Red Dragon.
Bug Fixes
Attack Cost Cap not resetting daily
Fixed an issue where attack costs could incorrectly carry over from the previous day rather than resetting at the daily reset time. Affected players may have experienced higher-than-expected attack costs. This has been resolved.
Offer items not fully granted after purchase
Fixed an issue where certain offers — including some containing Khan boosters — could result in only a partial delivery of purchased items. Players who were affected were not receiving all items included in their purchase.
Rarity indicator missing in Rewards Hub for Boss #2 and Boss #3
Fixed a display issue where the rarity color indicator on the boss icon in the Rewards Hub was not showing correctly for Boss #2 (Silver) and Boss #3 (Orange).
Paragon Crafting dialog crash
Fixed a crash that could occur when opening the Paragon Crafting dialog under certain conditions.
Decorative Gacha dialog crash
Fixed a crash that could occur when opening the Decorative Gacha dialog under certain conditions.
Incorrect effect description on new equipment sets
Fixed an issue where certain new equipment sets displayed an incorrect effect description in the Commander tooltip when planning an attack.
Typo in crafting cancel dialog
Fixed a typo in the confirmation dialog shown when cancelling crafting in the Toolsmith, Refinery, and Dragon Hoard buildings (“cant” → “want”).
Balance Changes
Gem Removal Cost Reduced on Red Equipment
The cost to remove gems from red-tier equipment has been significantly reduced.
21.04.2026
New Content
Imperial Patronage Event – New Hall of Legends 8 Appearance Construction Items
The Donation Event reward pool has been refreshed with a new set of Hall of Legends 8-themed Appearance Construction Items. These permanent items are available in three visual tiers — each tier clearly distinguishable at a glance and offering progressively stronger effects. Items are themed around the five district types (Military, Trade, Inner, Mead, and Food Districts) and are distributed across the Builder and Architect reward tracks. The themed reward sets will rotate with each Imperial Patronage Event run.
Grand Tournament – New Event-Specific Quests
New contextual quests have been added to the Grand Tournament quest board for the Alien Invasion and Bloodcrow Invasion events, giving players additional objectives and rewards when these events are active.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that could cause the game to crash when loading troop recruitment information.
Fixed an issue that could cause the game to crash when viewing the Offers screen.
Fixed an issue where the PvP Loot Boost effect was not being applied correctly, causing it to have no impact on the amount of resources looted from other players.