Dev Log: Late April Update Sneak Peek! New Formation & Random Event Systems

April is here, and our development is in full swing. Today, we bring you a special Dev Log—a Sneak Peek at our Late April Update!

After gathering tons of community feedback, we decided to give the "Pre-battle Preparation" phase a massive visual and functional overhaul in the upcoming late April patch. We're also injecting more roguelike randomness into the world map. Follow along with these hot-off-the-press work-in-progress screenshots to see what's coming!

⚔️ Masterful Formations: The Brand-New Deployment System

As your roster of Generals grows, selecting your pre-battle lineup can get a bit tedious. To solve this, the late April update introduces a comprehensively upgraded "Deployment" interface.

1. AddedMain Deployment UIClarity Meets Strategy: The new interface is cleaner and more intuitive. The left side clearly displays your available "Deployment Points (Cost)," while the unit icons below give you a glance at your army composition. The classic "Auto-Deploy" and "Previous Lineup" quick buttons are still there to help you rally your troops instantly.Steam post image
2. AddedDeployment - FilteringPinpoint Your Champions: Can't find your main fighters? The new "Filter Settings" have you covered! You can now cross-reference Generals by [Unit Type] (Cavalry, Infantry, Archer), [Strategy] (e.g., Plunder, Win Hearts), and specific [Skills]. With just a click, the perfect Generals for your tactical needs will appear.Steam post image

3. Deployment - Preset Formations: 1-Click Swaps: A highly requested community feature! Later this month, we will officially introduce the"Preset Formations"module. You can now save your carefully crafted core lineups into three preset slots. Facing different stages? Just hit "Use" or "Replace" to instantly swap your entire lineup. Say goodbye to repetitive clicking!Steam post image

🛡️ Prepare for War: General Enhancement UI Overhaul

An army marches on its stomach, and upgrading your unit gear is just as vital as leveling up your Generals. In the upcoming"General Enhancement"interface, we've modularized the upgrade paths for Cavalry (Horses), Infantry (Shields/Swords), and Archers (Bows) for better clarity. The gold cost for each upgrade is now much easier to read.

On the right side, selecting a General (like the handsome Zhao Yun in our screenshot) gives you a clear preview of their current level, XP bar, unit counters (e.g., Archers counter Cavalry but are controlled by Infantry), and detailed skill descriptions. You are in full control of every stat change, ensuring every coin is well spent.

🎲 Surprises and Dangers: Random Events System Implemented

Beyond hardcore sandbox tactics, we want every move on the world map to be filled with the thrill of the unknown. Therefore, the late April update officially introduces the"Special Events (Random Events)"system!

While marching or garrisoning, you might trigger various encounters on the map. For example, the"Tomb Raiders"event shown in the screenshot—your army accidentally stumbles upon an ancient tomb. This doesn't just feature beautiful, exclusive traditional artwork; it has real gameplay impact. In this event, you immediately receive a generous supply of "500 Gold, plus 2 sets of Cavalry, Infantry, and Archer gear!" Of course, it's not always raining gold in a chaotic era. We’ll leave the actual fortunes and misfortunes for you to discover on the battlefield later this month.

That wraps up our [Late April Update Sneak Peek]! Note: The UI details and numbers you see in the screenshots (like the screen full of Zhao Yuns and 9999 test funds 😝) are still in the final polishing phase. Please refer to the actual live version later this month.

Thank you all for your continued support and suggestions! We will keep grinding to ensure these new features meet you in their best possible state at the end of the month. See you then!