Shields of Loyalty news & patch notes

Shields of Loyalty is 35% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9.

Commanders! Use this great opportunity to dive into the world of Mantaria with our major update V1.1 available on June 25th!

Key facts:

• 6 more synergies (2 for each faction)

• Zone of Control

• new 4 hex-tile hero units (one for each faction)

• displaying now all descriptions for AI units spells and special abilities

• Army Management will show more information about next tier building and unit

• new POI! Finally the Campfire has become a POI and will recharge all special ability counter like Offensive & Defensive Fire, Brothers in Arms etc.

• more unit balancing (e.g. all magicians are now limited with their summoning ability)

• map redesign

• and many more...

Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection.

Ash City lay ahead—a blackened ruin rising from rivers of fire. The Mirror of Souls pulsed in our hands, drawing the Undead like moths to the flame. Every step toward the gates was a battle for survival.

The succubi led Desmond’s armies—winged horrors with blades of ember and whispers that could rot the mind. Many of our bravest fell beneath their charms, their screams swallowed by the heat.

Yet when the sunless sky turned crimson, we broke through. The succubus queen fell, her ashes carried by the wind. Ash City was ours—but at great cost. The Mirror now rested within the city’s sanctum, beyond Desmond’s reach. The Void could no longer summon its hordes.

Ahead waited the Fire Castle—and the final reckoning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Noblemen, Warlords and High Priests!

🔥 Shields of Loyalty – Major Update Ahead 🔥

Version 1.1 will be available on 25th of June! Because of marketing activities of our publisher, more testing and polishing, we're sorry to postpone the release. But we are very sure that you will love the coming update!

Confirmed Content:

Expanded Faction Synergies

• Each faction will receive 2 new synergies.

New Hero Units

• Every faction will gain a brand-new Hero unit, adding fresh tactical options and playstyles.

Zone of Control

• Finally we'll have a "soft ZoC" with movement penalties and some unit driven exceptions

Battlefield Visualization Improvements

Introducing visual indicators for:

• AI movement ranges

• Spell and special ability casting ranges

Better clarity. Better decisions. Better battles.

New POI

• The campfire has become a POI and will recharge all special abilities who are limited (e.g. Offensive Fire, Defensive Fire, Brothers in Arms...).

Building Upgrades & Unit Previews

• You’ll be able to preview new units before upgrading buildings — making long-term planning more transparent.

Balancing

• we've made more changes to units values and abilities.

• a complete patch note will be available with the deployment.

Bug fixes and localization optimizations

• we've fixed many of your spotted bugs.

• a complete patch note will be available with the deployment.

Besides this we will have a fresh new Steam appearance with new capsules, GIF's and videos.

Your continued feedback shapes the future of Shields of Loyalty. If you enjoy the game, please consider leaving a review on Steam — it truly helps us grow.

See you on the battlefield!

— The Shields of Loyalty Team

The old mine loomed ahead, carved into the volcanic cliffs like the mouth of a beast. Once a source of gems and pride, it now belched smoke and death. The Undead swarmed the tunnels, their hollow eyes glowing red with reflected flame.

We fought through choking ash, the air thick with heat and whispers. Deep within the Shaft Tower, we found Alaris—his body broken, his spirit fading.

“I hid the Mirror,” he gasped. “The soul of the All-Devouring Void… took Desmond’s corpse. It opens the gate.”

He died as the lava cracked the ground beneath him. His sacrifice had slowed the Void, but not stopped it. Ahead, two paths remained—both perilous. One through the burning ruins of Ash City, to hide the Mirror. The other—a straight road through Hell’s own forecourt. The choice was ours. Either way, fire awaited. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

The wind howled through the battered ramparts of Vharthos. The old stonemason traced the cracks with trembling hands, whispering the names of fallen apprentices. His students worked tirelessly to mend the walls, knowing the next assault was imminent.

Soon, the ground began to shake. The Undead came like a tide of despair—skeletons, wraiths, and beasts of bone hammering the gates. We held fast, our shields gleaming in the firelight as 25 days and nights blurred into one endless battle.

Then came Te-Gu, a hulking abomination of twisted flesh and metal. Each strike of his claws sent tremors through the walls, but we did not yield. Aglovan met him in the courtyard, their clash shaking the very foundations of the fortress. When Te-Gu fell, the Undead scattered like dust in the wind. The stonemason, breathing heavily, approached with a spark of hope.

“Alaris passed through here,” he said. “He went to the old mine shaft. Alone.”

The name chilled us. The mage of Eternal Ice… walking willingly toward a forsaken place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

The air shimmered with the corruption of the Void. We stood before the gateway—an open wound in reality, pulsing with dark energy. The Undead guarded the three massive crystals surrounding it, their light feeding the infernal portal like beating hearts.

Each step closer drained our strength. The ground trembled as if the world itself resisted our approach. Yet we pressed on—one by one, the crystals would fall, and so too would the Undead’s plans. Steel clashed against bone, and spells ignited the night. The shriek of shattering crystal echoed like thunder through the abyss. But as the final one broke, a face appeared within the fragments—an old man’s, fractured into a thousand reflections. His words reached us like a whisper carried by the void:

“Save Vharthos… before it’s too late…”

Was this a warning—or a lure into the Undead’s next trap? Either way, our path was set. The portal behind us collapsed in a blinding flash. There was truly no way back. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Commanders,

We want to talk not just about what's coming — but about where we've been!

A DIFFICULT LAUNCH — AND WHAT WE DID ABOUT IT

When Shields of Loyalty left Early Access in August 2025, we made mistakes. The launch build had bugs that hurt the experience for players who trusted us — many of whom had been with us since Early Access began back in 2021. Our review score dropped to 45%. That was painful to see, and it was entirely fair.

We didn't walk away from it. We got to work.

Over the following months we delivered multiple patches, fixed the critical issues, and listened closely to every piece of feedback the community gave us. Slowly, the experience became what it should have been at launch. Our score has climbed to 78% — and more importantly, we feel the game is genuinely in a better shape than it has ever been.

We're not done.

WHAT'S COMING IN MAY — AND WHY IT MATTERS

The May Update is the biggest change we've made since launch, and it's built around something we believe is the true heart of Shields of Loyalty: the synergy system.

For those who haven't experienced it yet — synergies are what make our game different from every other turn-based strategy title on Steam. It's not just about which units you bring to battle. It's about where they stand.

·      Covering Fire — Archers positioned behind Infantry fire simultaneously when Infantry attacks

·      Shieldwall — Heavy Cavalry absorbs incoming damage from adjacent allied units

·      And more — More synergies to discover and combine across three unique factions

The May Update brings 6 new synergies, 3 new 4-tile hero-units (each faction gets one) important improvements to the core gameplay loop that make these interactions clearer, deeper, and more satisfying than ever before.

This is the game we set out to build.

A SMALL STUDIO, A LONG ROAD

Shields of Loyalty is made by a tiny team. We've been building this world for over four years — through Early Access, through a difficult launch, through late nights and hard conversations about whether to keep going.

We kept going because we believe in this game. And because of a community that stuck with us.

If you've been on the fence — May is the right moment to give Shields of Loyalty a chance. And if you're already a Commander who's been with us since Early Access, or since launch — we'd be grateful if you'd consider leaving or updating your review. It helps more players find us, and it helps us keep building.

WHAT'S NEXT BEYOND MAY

We've started working to shape and design a possible DLC that will expand the world of Mantaria significantly. We'll share more details later this year — but the May Update is the foundation it will be built on.

For now: thank you. For the patience, the feedback, the battles fought in Mantaria's darkest corners.

The best is still ahead.

— The Mosaic Mask Studio Team

Commanders,

We’ve just released a new update for the game, bringing a wide range of bug fixes, balance changes, and improvements. Here’s what’s new:

Fixes & Improvements

• Angry Mammoth no longer pushes enemies onto impassable tiles

• Fixed multiple AI freezes caused by issues in special ability handling

• NPCs can no longer be unplaced

• Fixed Army Management issues when switching between different races/avatars without restarting the game

• Fixed height inconsistencies across various maps

• Updated unit sounds

• Implemented a workaround for a library issue that could cause freezes at the start of a turn

• Units can no longer heal or restock when special abilities are blocked

• Fixed Zeal ability not affecting spells correctly

• Fixed missing loot from certain POIs

• Fixed a damage reduction modifier being applied to the attacker instead of the defender

• Fixed sidebar modifiers updating too early and showing incorrect values

• Fixed incorrect values for Hope, Bravery, Endurance, Zeal, and Willpower on avatars

• Event units are no longer counted towards the army limit

• Adjusted "Hold Position" values

• Fixed and cleaned up tooltips for several spell effects (removed duplicates)

• Fixed a memory leak caused by certain overlapping aura combinations

• Fixed a broken level progress switching from 1st to 2nd island

• Fixed Kukulkan’s aura:

  • Corrected values for flying units

  • Fixed missing effect on bombardiers

New Stuff

Added 3 difficulty levels (easy, normal, hard) effecting:

• Starting resources (Gold & Gems)

• Rewards gained for:

  • Capturing buildings

  • Completing levels and islands

• Experience (XP) gained

• Restocking costs (XP & Gold)

Systems & Mechanics

• Mercenaries are now placed within a larger radius around buildings; if no valid position is found, hiring is no longer possible

• Fixed army counter not updating when units were dismissed

• Fixed certain spells dealing double damage to large units

• Research is no longer blocked when you have exactly the required amount of gold

Balancing

Increased hit points for:

• Drummer 30 --> 40

• Horn Blower 40 --> 50

• Bagpiper 50 --> 60

• Monk 60 --> 70

• Procession 70 --> 90

Localization

• Various localization updates and fixed

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

Noblemen, Warlords and High Priests!

🔥 Shields of Loyalty – Major Update & Roadmap 🔥

Since launching Shields of Loyalty on Steam in August 2025, your feedback has been invaluable. Today we want to share what’s coming in our next major update — and give you a glimpse at what lies ahead!

Next Update – What’s Coming

We’ve focused heavily on stability, balance, and overall game clarity:

Difficulty Settings

You asked for more challenge options — and here they are! Choose between:

• Easy

• Normal

• Hard

Whether you’re new to the battlefield or a seasoned strategist, you can now tailor the experience to your playstyle.

Bug Fixing

Stability has been our top priority.

• Major fixes for freeze bugs

• Numerous additional bug fixes and performance improvements

Balance Improvements

• We’ve refined unit stats, abilities, and faction dynamics to ensure fairer and more strategic gameplay.

Localization Corrections

• Various localization issues have been corrected to improve clarity and immersion across all supported languages.

Spell Description Updates

• Missing spell descriptions have been added. No more guessing — full clarity for your tactical planning.

POI Reward Adjustments

• Points of Interest that previously lacked proper rewards have been reworked to ensure exploration always feels worthwhile.

The Road Ahead

We’re not stopping here. Here’s what we’re currently working on:

Expanded Faction Synergies

• Each faction will receive 2 new synergies.

Our goal: deepen strategic variety and strengthen faction identity.

New Hero Units

• Every faction will gain a brand-new Hero unit, adding fresh tactical options and playstyles.

Battlefield Visualization Improvements

We’re introducing visual indicators for:

• AI movement ranges

• Spell vision ranges

• Special ability areas of effect

Better clarity. Better decisions. Better battles.

Building Upgrade Unit Preview

• You’ll be able to preview new units before upgrading buildings — making long-term planning more transparent.

Mantaria Codex

A comprehensive in-game player handbook is coming. Dive deeper into lore, mechanics, and advanced strategies of Mantaria.

Your continued feedback shapes the future of Shields of Loyalty. If you enjoy the game, please consider leaving a review on Steam — it truly helps us grow.

See you on the battlefield!

— The Shields of Loyalty Team

🛡️ ETA May2026🛡️

Commanders of Mantaria,

while we're working on new features and changes we for sure working to improve the game and fixing bugs. This is a hot fix and contains:

• fixed an issue where wrong fields were marked as "elevated" on level 2.7 "The Tower".

• fixed an issue where the win condition on level 2.7 "The Tower" was displayed twice.

• Acolyth and Cultists were able to attack air units. This is no longer possible. Only with their spells not with a melee or range attack.

• AI units blocked by a storm were still able to attack and move. This is fixed.

• fixed some missing or wrong localization

• fixed a wrong offset regarding an units idle and attack animation

• fixed a bug were AI units were still alive with 0 healthy member.

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

Generals, Conquerors, and Enchanters,

we are very proud to announce that we've fully implemented chinese and korean localization!

What's next?

Currently we're still working on these 2 topics: 1. Air/Ground units on same hex-field 2. Solving the main issue causing freeze bugs

We're making a good progress here so a deployment by end of January / beginning of February is aimed.

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

Commanders,

with this patch we have fixed a few more bugs. This is a hot fix and contains:

• fixed an issue where the AI turn was not completed and a freeze occured in level 3.2 - Vhartos (3rd island, second level)

• fixed an issue where the current amount of gold within the army management screen was not calculated properly which avoided purchasing new units

• overlapping tutorial text and voice over have been fixed

• added missing text and localization for the description of the special ability "swiftness" (skirmish troops of the Warlords faction)

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

Commanders,

with this patch we have fixed a few more bugs. This is a hot fix and contains:

• casting the same spells twice in the same turn by radiply clicking the button is no longer possible

• fixed an issue with level The Portal (1.6) which made the map unplayable

• all summoned units by the "Daughter of Sun" will die if the summoner dies

• buffs given by the POI - Abandoned Church are shown properly now

• added missing translations for spanich, french, italien, russian, japanese, polish and portuguese

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

Commanders,

in the last month we've had a short autumn break but sure we were working full speed to improve the game. So it tooks a few more days as usual. What does this patch include:

• added missing POI information. Now you can see all necessarry information by hovering over a POI within the panel on the right hand side (before entering the POI)

• added missing spell information (Buffs and Debuffs on units)

• improved the visibilty of NPC's (like the wounded ranger). Now it's easier to capture that these units are NPC's

• units gained from cities or ruins are shown with their proper images

Balancing

• POI Monastry was changed. So every unit can enter this POI now

• POI Mausoleum was changed. So every unit can enter this POI now

• changed the spell effect of "Fireball" - DoT will cause 100HP damage (instead of 10HP)

• chenged the spell effect of "Redemption" - Heals 100HP tier1 units; 200HP tier 2 units and 300HP tier4 units. Heroes and Avatars receive 500HP healing;

• changed the spell effect "Ghosts of Ancestors" - DoT will cause 250HP damage (instead of 50HP)

New Stuff

• all purchased mercenaries will leave you army after completing an ISLAND not a LEVEL anymore

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

Commanders,

with this patch we've fixed a few more bugs:

• fixed an issue where blizzards could cause a game freeze

• fixed an issue on the 3rd map "The Chokepoint" which could cause a game freeze

• fixed an issue with tornados. Blocked units are not able to attack anymore

• faction ability "Revenge" of the warlords will shown properly when occuring

• faction ability "Formation" of the Noblemen will shown properly when occuring

• fixed missing offensive fire of siege weapons when attacking a city, ruin or castle

• fixed an wrong aura buff given by Karnoth's aura

• POI's (except of Altars and Churches) can not be entered more than once. So the text will not come up a second time if the POI was already looted

• achieved mission objectives will be shown properly with a check

• added a counter to inform how many AI units are left on the map

Balancing

• Range of summonig units is set down to 1 hex

• Range of the teleportation spell is increased from 3 to 5 hex

• Sargon's Nova spell now inflicts more damage with every levelup:

  Intitial = 700HP

  • Lev1 = 800

  • Lev2 = 900

  • Lev3 = 1000

  • Lev4 = 1100

  • Lev5 = 1200

• Altars (restock 5 units) and Churches (+10 HP) can be entered once from every unit

New Stuff

• If an unit attacks and is superior due to the "rock, paper, scissors" mechanism, it will shown when occuring

• units which can be upgraded (army management screen) have an indicator shown up in the roster

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

Commanders,

with this patch we've fixed a few more bugs:

• due to nerfs or auras blocked defense values will shown porperly with a smybol now

• upgrading units within a city works as expected now

• if hovering over a ruin, city or castle the name will shown correct within the sidebar

• fixed a bug where fighting against Zepar (Boss Unit) in level 1.6 could cause a freeze

• fixed a bug where finishing the level The Tower (2.7) was not possible due to a false trigger

• fixed an issue when scrolling with the mouse wheel on the new UI

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your ongoing support!

Commanders,

with this patch we've fixed a few more bugs, added the long awaited improved UI and balanced the game:

Bug-Fixing

• added the "rock, paper, scissors" mechanism correctly. So now a hint comes up when attacking with a bonus. See descriptions for detailed information

• fixed the special ability of Beholders. Works as expected now

• fixed the special ability of Cannons of Revelation. Works as expected now

• fixed an issue which avoided to finish level 2.7 The Tower

• all gained XP points are shown correctly now

• all DoT spells will effect with start of the next turn

• fixed an issue with Bombardier. They perform a skirmish attack which can not be countered now

• fixed a freeze which could occure after exploring a ruin or city

• fixed a freeze caused by spawned AI units of ruins or castles

• fixed a bug where capitulating could freeze the game

• fixed some incorret sound files of a few units

Balancing

• rewards were doubled for all finished level and completed islands

• movement points were increased and penalties reduced for light infantry

• reduced the costs for hiring light infantry

• Nebukadnezzar and Hammurabi's movementpoints were increased from 3 --> 4

• Heretic Ballon now performs an elemental attack

• Cannons of Revelation and Blade Engine now perform a physical attack

• Fire Dragon now performs an elemental attack

New Stuff

• new UI showing all necessary information about the units (within the avatar selection and army management screen)

• added a new zoom level

Localization

• corrected fals and missing translations

• corrected fals and missing tooltips

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

Commanders,

with this patch we've fixed a few more bugs:

• added all missing tooltips for artefacts, buffs and nerfs

• corrected false values displayed for a few artefacts

• spell caster can no more cast more than 1 spell per turn

• fixed a bug where the level was lost when not placing your Avatar within the deployment phase

• fixed a bug where Sargon could cast his Nova Spell twice a turn

• fixed a bug where a freeze could occure with different AI spells

• fixed a bug where a freeze occured if a spell caster entered a POI

• summonig units on impassable tiles is no longer possible

• all artefacts of lost or dissmissed units will be available after the battle on the artefact management screen

• win condition on the 1st map of the 3rd island fixed

Balancing

• All Level of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd island were rebalanced in terms of enemy unit count, AI unit level and AI behaviour

• Reduced the time needed to build upgrades from 4-->3 for Level2 and 8-->7 for Level3 buildings

• Reduced the costs for mercenaries

  • Sandman - 700 Gold + 10 Gem

  • Musketeer - 700 Gold + 15 Gem

  • Battle Monk - 1500 Gold +20 Gem

  • Chimera - 1500 Gold + 25 Gem

  • Gorgon - 2000 Gold + 30 Gem

  • Mercenary Cavalry - 2000 Gold + 30 Gem

• Increased the income of conquered cities and explored ruins

• The Fear spell has no effect on Avatars and Heroes

• Summoned units can not be dissmissed anymore

New Stuff

• Drummer, Hornblower and Bag Piper gives additional +1 to attack

• Added a visual to show earned XP points

• Added voice over

• Redesign of the Avatar-Selection screen. This is not final! We're adding all detailed information about the units. This new UI will be fully available by end of this week.

Localization

• added fully japanese language

• corrected false and missing translations

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support!

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🛡️ A Note from the Shields of Loyalty Team

Dear players,

We want to take a moment to speak openly and honestly with you.

We are a true indie team of just 6–7 people. Most of us have children, and full-time jobs outside of this project. Shields of Loyalty has been our passion project for years, built in the late evenings, weekends, and stolen moments of free time. Getting here was not easy — but with your support, we’ve managed to make it happen.

Yes, we know the game is not perfect. Many of the issues you’ve reported were already on our radar, but the last stretch before release meant balancing dozens of fixes, updates, and content additions. It was tough on us too.

But please know this: we are listening, and we are fixing things as you read these words.

Even some of the biggest AAA studios, with hundreds of developers and millions in budget, had rocky launches — but thanks to patient, loyal communities, they turned things around. (Think of No Man’s Sky, Cyberpunk 2077, or Final Fantasy XIV — each went from struggle to success because of dedicated fans who believed in them.)

We don’t have their resources. What we do have is you — the players who believe in our vision and see what Shields of Loyalty can become. If you can give us a little patience as we patch, polish, and heal after this intense journey, we promise we’ll keep delivering improvements.

This game was made by gamers, for gamers. And with your help, it will only get better.

Thank you for walking this path with us.

📝 Your bug reports are incredibly valuable to us.

Every detail you share helps us track down issues faster and make Shields of Loyalty stronger. You can submit your reports in our Steam Discussions, on our Discord Bug Report section, or directly by email at

[email protected]

. Thank you for helping us improve the game together!

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Commanders,

with this patch we've fixed many of your reported bugs. Let me share a more detailed listing:

• Level 1.3 / The Chokepoint - Fixed the issue with the ranger unit who avoid finishing this level

• Level 1.5.2 / The Clairvoyant - Fixed an incorrectly working trigger which spawned enemy units earlier as expected

• Fixed a freeze bug where the "End of Turn" was not triggered

• Fixed a freeze bug where the Victory or Defeat condition was not triggered

• Fixed a freeze bug which occured when clicking on a revealed enemy while ambushed

• Fixed the dialog screen in Level 2.3.2 which was not properly set

• Fixed an issue where the AI units started with low health

• Added missing tooltips for artifacts

Balancing

• all Level of the 1st and 2nd island were rebalanced in terms of enemy unit count. We have reduced the number of units and changed the type on a few level.

• We improved the AI behaviour to avoid a "robbery attack". This is not finally set for all maps so work in progress.

Misselleanous

• correct attck animation and sound for special attack of all player hero units

• Level 1.5.1 will provide the correct reward-unit after completing the level

• Added missing animation for the feature "Formation" of the light cavalry of the Noblemen faction

Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to [email protected]!

🛡 What a launch it’s been! 🛡

Shields of Loyalty officially deployed into 1.0 on August 12th — and the past two days have been an absolute whirlwind. Seeing commanders from around the world jump in, share their strategies, and offer feedback has been incredible. For us, this isn’t just a game launch. It’s the culmination of a dream we’ve carried from those first sketches and prototypes, through the thrill of showing the game at Gamescom, to now — finally sharing the complete vision with you.

We couldn’t have done it without our community, friends, and fellow strategy fans who’ve stood beside us every step of the way. Your passion has been our fuel.

First patch will be deployed today!

Loyal commanders, we'll deploy our fist patch today. This patch will fix the level 1.3 bug as well as many other topics. We'll drop a patch note with the fix.

How you can support us

One of the most impactful ways you can support the game right now is by leaving a Steam review. Whether it’s a few words about your favorite moment, your go-to strategy, or just why you enjoy the game — your review helps more players discover Shields of Loyalty and strengthens our community.

Please don't miss to share your feedback in our Steam Board or join our discord and drop a post there. Please sent all your appropriate save game files refering to your bugs repoorted to --> [email protected]

🎯 Help us keep shaping the battlefield

Your thoughts, from balance suggestions to “something’s not working quite right” reports, help us push Shields of Loyalty to its best form. Every bit of feedback helps us refine the game. Please share them in our Steam Discussion Board.

To celebrate the launch, you can save 30% until August 26th!

Thank you again for all of your support these last few days!

— The Shields of Loyalty Team

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Steam Announcement — “Tomorrow… Shields of Loyalty Launches!”

🛡 Tomorrow, the wait is over! 🛡 After years of development, countless late nights, and more cups of coffee than we can count — Shields of Loyalty will finally release tomorrow, 12th August, at 6 PM CEST in its full 1.0 glory!

For an indie studio like ours, this is more than just a release. It’s the realisation of a dream we’ve been chasing through determination, passion, and the belief that we could bring a truly special strategy game to life.

This journey has been intense — from our earliest prototypes to standing at Gamescom to proudly show your game to the world. And it’s only possible because of you — our community, fellow gamers, and friends who have supported us through every step.

🎯 Your feedback matters more than you know — bug reports, suggestions, and honest impressions are what help us shape the game into the best version it can be. Every comment and post helps us find and fix issues, improve balance, and polish the battlefield you’re about to command.

💬 A word from our studio: We are gamers, working for gamers, making games we would want to play. We believe in deep, challenging, and rewarding strategy — and now, we can finally share it with you.

So tomorrow, gather your forces, choose your faction, and step into the world of Mantaria. Your army awaits. Your story begins.

📅 Release Date: 12th August, 6 PM CEST 📍 Steam Store:

Thank you for believing in us. — The Shields of Loyalty Team

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🔥 Karnoth, the Bull of the Barren Wrath

Avatar of the Warlord Faction

“Steel may bend, but fury never breaks.” — Karnoth

In the scarred and sun-cracked lands now called the Barren Wrath, there was once a fertile valley where warriors of old trained endlessly in the art of war. That valley became a grave of empires when a forgotten catastrophe — a ritual of blood and conquest gone wrong — shattered the skies and scorched the earth.

From this devastation rose Karnoth, the first and last of his kind.

Forged not born, Karnoth was shaped by a godless war-prayer echoing through the bones of the land. He emerged from a fusion of beast and fury, summoned by the dying breath of the Warlord who had led the doomed ritual. His form was that of a towering bull-man: horned, monstrous, and divine in his wrath. His sword was carved from the molten spine of the last mountain god, and his shield still bears the mark of his progenitor's blood-seal.

Though Karnoth was born of failure, he became the Warlord Faction's symbol of defiance — a living siege engine, a force of primal strength and unyielding command. His lair remains the lower canyon of the Barren Wrath, a cracked land where nothing grows, but where war still echoes.

Now, Karnoth leads the Warlords not just as a commander, but as their Avatar — the embodiment of unbroken dominance. The fortress that towers over the broken valley was raised under his command, each building a symbol of survival through might. Under Karnoth’s banner, legions of infantry march with brutal discipline, for he teaches that tactics mean nothing if not backed by raw force.

His arrival on the battlefield shifts the very ground, crashing into enemy lines with unstoppable mass. When he charges, mountains remember their scars.

He is not worshipped. He is obeyed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Note: All images were created using the Canva AI image generator. At the moment, our talented graphic designers are fully focused on the game itself — so hand-drawn illustrations for fan-fiction content aren't possible just yet.

I hope you’ll forgive this small workaround, as I simply wanted to bring you some exciting lore to explore!

Thanks for your understanding and continued support. Yours truly, Çağdaş “Charlie” Özhan Community Manager

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The final island has risen, the third faction has entered the battlefield — and the final countdown begins.

Shields of Loyalty 1.0 launches on 12 August, and we’re down to the last 12 days before release. Every wishlist and share right now plays a huge role in helping us reach more players who love turn-based strategy.

📸 Sneak Peek: The High Priest Faction Enters the Fray

Today we’re sharing new screenshots from the recently completed third island, new faction in play and many more... ⚡ Expect powerful support units 🌋 Dynamic environments 🧙‍♂️ Complex combos with spellcasters 🛡️ All wrapped in a dark, hand-painted style

Check out the screenshots below for a glimpse of what’s coming!

💡 Why Wishlisting Matters So Much Right Now

✅ Steam uses wishlist data to recommend games to players ✅ More wishlists = higher visibility on release day ✅ You’ll get notified the moment the game is out ✅ It shows support for indie devs like us

And honestly? Every time someone shares the game, we’re one step closer to building a stronger strategy community around it. 💚

📅 Release Countdown: 🕛 Just 12 days until Shields of Loyalty leaves Early Access and launches as a full 1.0 release!

🛒 🎯 Wishlist Now & Be Ready for 12 August!

🗺️ Join us in the final push — and help bring strategy back where it belongs.

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📅 Tactical Tuesday – Terrain is Tactics

In Shields of Loyalty, brute force alone doesn’t win wars. Knowing the battlefield — and how to use it — is just as vital as your unit composition.

From ancient ruins to storm-ridden fields, every tile holds potential. A skilled tactician studies the land before making a move.

🔍 Master the Battlefield:

🏰 Structures = Cover & Consequence Ruins, towns, and castles provide defensive bonuses. Beware though — siege units deal extra damage to enemies inside these fortified tiles.

⚡ Weather Isn’t Just Cosmetic Lightning strikes, fire, and ice rain change battlefield conditions. They can hinder movement, reduce visibility, or even damage units — plan ahead!

🧭 Choke Points and Flanks Use bridges and narrow valleys to control enemy movement. Place durable infantry to block — then send fast units around the side for devastating flanks.

🧱 Height = Advantage Ranged units on elevated ground get an increased attack range. High ground isn’t just cinematic — it’s tactical.

🌲 Terrain Affects Unit Types • Cavalry thrives on open plains, allowing better mobility and charge effectiveness. • Infantry performs better in forests, where movement is slower, but cover is greater. • Different tiles affect different units — so explore, experiment, and adapt. 🛩️ Flying Units Bypass Terrain Ideal for surprise attacks and quick retreats, flying units are your best bet when the battlefield gets messy.

📌 Tip: Hover over tiles during gameplay to learn about their effects. Mastery of the land could be your winning edge.

🛡️ So, tactician... how do YOU use the terrain to dominate your foes? Tell us your best battlefield manoeuvres and terrain tricks in the comments!

🎯 Don’t forget to wishlist Shields of Loyalty – launching 12 August: 👉

— The Shields of Loyalty Team

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🧠 Tactician’s Choice #1 – How Would YOU Lead?

In Shields of Loyalty, strategy isn’t just about firepower — it’s about foresight, positioning, and synergy. Every unit counts, and your army composition will shape the course of your campaign.

This week, we’re starting something new — a recurring post series called “Tactician’s Choice”, where we pose battlefield dilemmas to test your tactical instincts.

So let’s begin...

⚔️ The Scenario:

The skies are overcast. You’ve just landed on the shores of Mantaria. Enemy scouts are nearby. You must deploy your starting army — 10 units only.

You can only choose one of the following compositions:

💪 Option A: Infantry Core – 10x Heavy Infantry

Reliable, tough, and capable of holding the line. Ideal for choke points and direct confrontation. Strengths: Defence, endurance, front-line strength Weaknesses: Vulnerable to ranged pressure, slow movement

🐎 Option B: Mobile Assault – 10x Light Cavalry

Speed and flanking power. Can zip across the battlefield and pressure weak units. Strengths: Speed, flanking, mobility Weaknesses: Fragile, suffers in prolonged combat

🏹 Option C: Rain of Arrows – 10x Ranged Units

Hit enemies from afar before they can reach your formation. Excellent in open terrain. Strengths: Damage output, kiting, support Weaknesses: Vulnerable when isolated, needs protection

🧭 Which would YOU choose — and why?

Would you play it safe and tanky, go for lightning-fast pressure, or control the battlefield from a distance?

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments. 💥 Bonus: Tell us which faction you’d pair with your choice!

⚔️ The Three Factions at Launch

🔵 The Knightly Order – Honour-bound cavalry lords trained in fast, decisive strikes. Best with: Cavalry-heavy tactics, high movement synergy.

🔴 The Warlord Clans – Brutal tacticians who value strength and discipline in close combat. Best with: Infantry-focused formations, siege coordination.

🟣 The High Priests – Arcane masters weaving destruction and restoration. Best with: Magical support units, hybrid builds, terrain control.

🗓️ Launching 12 August – Strategy Awaits

🛡️ Shields of Loyalty is a love letter to the golden age of turn-based tactics, shaped by classics like Fantasy General and X-COM. If you love planning your battles, customising armies, and discovering faction synergies — this game is for you.

🎯 Wishlist the Game Today 📌 Release Date: 12 August 2025 🔗 Steam Store Page 💬 Join our Discord to continue the conversation and vote in upcoming polls!

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Let us know below: How would you deploy your army? And who would lead them?

Stay tactical,

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🧠 Screenshot Saturday – How Would You Deploy?

📸 Today’s shot drops you right into the deployment phase — a crucial moment before the battle begins. Your army is ready… but how will you position them?

⚔️ Will you put cavalry up front for an early charge? 🎯 Keep your archers safe behind the frontlines? 🧙 Or plan a surprise with spellcasters on the flank? Here's your army roster:

🔹 2x Tier 2 Skirmishers 🔹 2x Tier 2 Flying Units 🔹 2x Tier 2 Siege Engines 🔹 2x Tier 2 Heavy Infantry 🔹 2x Tier 2 Ranged Units 🔹 3x Tier 2 Heavy Cavalry 🔹 4x Tier 2 Light Cavalry 🔹 2x Tier 3 Spellcasters

Tell us your opening strategy — what would be your first move? 👇 Drop your tactics in the comments!

📅 We’ll be posting more “What would you do?” scenarios every Saturday until launch on August 12th. Let’s hear your best plays!

🛒 Don’t forget to wishlist Shields of Loyalty:

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🛡️ Countdown to Release: 19 Days Left!

🧭 Which battlefield mindset fits your soul — and which Mantarian faction matches your command style best?

The battle for Mantaria begins soon. Here’s how your journey might begin:

🐎 The Spearpoint – Fast, noble, relentless. Best Match: ⚜️ Knight Faction – The Cavalon Ascendancy 🪖 Style: Honour-bound cavalry charges and swift domination 🛡️ Starting Army:

• 4x Light Cavalry

• 3x Heavy Cavalry

• 1x Skirmisher

• 1x Flying Unit

• 1x Ranged Unit 🎯 Crush enemy lines with speed and tactical flanking.

⚔️ The Iron Wall – Unshaken. Unbroken. Best Match: ⚔️ Warlord Faction – The Stonebear Clans 🪖 Style: Infantry superiority and unrelenting presence 🛡️ Starting Army:

• 3x Heavy Infantry

• 2x Ranged Units

• 2x Skirmishers

• 2x Siege Engines

• 1x Flying Unit 🎯 Outlast and overpower with brute strength and grit.

🔥 The Flame Within – Arcane. Divine. Decisive. Best Match: 🔮 High Priest Faction – The Sunscale Covenant 🪖 Style: Mystic control and elemental punishment 🛡️ Starting Army:

• 2x Spellcasters

• 3x Flying Units

• 2x Ranged Units

• 2x Skirmishers

• 1x Heavy Infantry 🎯 Break minds and bodies with sacred fury and magic.

NOTE: Don't forget these are all imaginary army setups. There are already different starter army setups implemented to the game. These are all subject to change until the release and the ones in this post are just imaginary builds that you can focus on for the early-mid game. Just imagine your own army setup and share which type of soldiers would be the main focus for your army.

🧠 Fun Fact: Before patching, Heroes of Might and Magic II's AI could “cheat” by accessing spells it hadn’t researched — giving it an unpredictable tactical edge!

📅 Shields of Loyalty launches on 12 August! 👉 Wishlist now:

👇 Which faction will you command when war begins?

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🎯 Nostalgia – Strategy Never Dies

Back in the 1990s, turn-based strategy games weren’t just a genre — they were a way of thinking. Games like Fantasy General (1996), Panzer General (1994), Heroes of Might and Magic II (1996), and X-COM: UFO Defense (1994) taught us that every decision matters, every unit has a story, and patience wins wars.

🧠 Fun fact: Panzer General was so successful it became the first TBS game added to the Smithsonian's video game collection as a cultural icon.

These legendary titles laid the foundation for what we’re building in Shields of Loyalty — a modern love letter to old-school tactics, layered combat, and strategic storytelling.

📢 Don't forget mthat the release is on 12th August. Mark your calenders.

🛡️ Prepare your armies — and your curiosity.

👉 Stay tuned. Stay tactical.

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