Patch 8.6.0

Patch 8.6.0
Release Date
December 01, 2021 All Communities
Highlights
Server Merges are fixed Many other changes related to mergers
Patch Chronology
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8.5.0	8.6.1

"November 23, 2021

Changes to Normal Server Transfer

• From now on, transfer items will be available in the shop.
• Various transfer items are available that can be used to make different numbers of transfers, up to the maximum number of Town Relocations.
• The transfer items remain in your inventory as usual. You don’t have to use them immediately and you can also stock up by buying several items.
• To transfer, you need to use one of the items from the inventory.
• After using the transfer item, you will be redirected to the transfer page:
  • Once there, you choose a target country and a target server from the list.
  • You can use the “Inspect Destination” button to check whether you can relocate to that server. In addition, you will see which fields are still free on the server.
  • Use the “Start Transfer Now” button to start the transfer. If it is not possible, the transfer aborts and the transfer item is not used. The reason for the failed transfer is then displayed.
• If you leave the transfer page without completing the move, the transfer item will not be used and will become inactive again. You must reactivate it to start a new transfer.
• Transfers can cause a loss of resources in active fleets.
• After a successful transfer, your account on the old server will be locked before it is deleted there. Your account on the new server will be displayed in the lobby.
• After a move, you will be rewarded with temporary premium access and items.
• After you move, you will automatically be in vacation mode until you log in for the first time.
• The following rules apply for transfers:
  • You cannot move to a server where you would immediately be in the top 50 of the rankings.
  • You cannot move between normal and war servers.
  • If your name has already been taken, you cannot move. You will have to change it first.
• Other (alliances etc.) remain the same.

Server Merge

• If a server merge is initiated, all players will receive a notification at login and an in-game indication of how long the server merge will continue.
• The transfer page shows you the progress of the server merge and includes FAQs about it.
• During the server merge, you will not be able to register on the corresponding servers.
• Any player can move free of charge to one of the servers displayed on the site, subject to the following:
  • You cannot move to a server where your name already exists.
• The servers will be closed as soon as the server merge time expires.
• Any account that has not been moved is automatically transferred to a random target server.
• After the server transfer is complete, you will receive the same number of town relocations as you have towns at the time of the transfer.
• Inactive accounts are moved to the Asphodel server (see “Other Changes”).
• If your name is already taken after a forced transfer, you will automatically be assigned a new one.
• You will not be able to use normal server transfer items while a server merger is in progress.
• The Festival of Worlds takes place on the target servers. For players who have relocated, this will run for 7 days longer.

Other Changes

• The merchant ships which you earn by inviting friends to place will become permanent ships with the server update to the new game version. These are no longer locked to friends and will also accompany you during server moves.
• Inactive accounts will be moved to the Asphodel server from now on.
  • Asphodel is a special unplayable server.
  • You can return to active servers from here at no cost.
  • The transfer process is the same as outside the Asphodel server.
    "
    — Hera,  Source

Features

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Community Vote Feature

N/A

Premium Feature

N/A

Changes

• See Quotation above

Bugfixes

• Server mergers can occur again

Known issues

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