Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions (hereinafter Arthdal Chronicles) has kicked off its January mega-update, introducing the long-awaited Siege War beta season. Alongside substantial class balance tweaks and a complete overhaul of the faction system, the Master League has crowned the Yunseul & Isodnyeong alliance as champions for two consecutive weeks. Curious about what’s been bubbling in the official community this past week? Weekly Forum Highlight is here to break it down.

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New Content: Siege War Beta Season Launch

The siege warfare that many of you have been clamouring for is finally upon us. This new battlefield content requires multiple alliances to form a coalition, taking place on the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 10 PM to 11 PM. The historic inaugural siege is set for February 8. You can form or join a coalition and register for the event via [Menu]-[Siege War]-[Siege Command Post].

While standard sieges involve a defensive alliance facing off against three attacking coalitions, the very first battle will be a free-for-all among attackers since no one currently holds the throne. The goal? Push through the outer walls, bypass the Guardian Boss, seize the assembly point, breach the inner gate, destroy the Guardian Stone, and finally, the throne. The alliance with the highest contribution points at the moment the throne crumbles takes the victory.

Victors aren't just walking away with bragging rights; they receive a 2% siege tax reward and a hefty territorial buff the day after the event at 12 AM. The spoils are sent to the Alliance Warehouse once the settlement process concludes. The Alliance leader sets the distribution ratio, submits it for a vote, and once the majority of alliance leaders agree, the loot is paid out. The big question remains: which coalition will be the first to sit on the throne of Geomeuldun Castle? We can’t wait to see how this plays out.

Spot the Hidden Steed in Arthdal!

We've reached the final week of January 2026. Perhaps it’s the spirit of the Red Horse, but time seems to be galloping by faster than ever. In hopes of a year that leaps forward without hesitation, CM Nunbyeol has prepped a horse-themed event. Take a look at the list of mounts, identify those in the shape of a horse, and cast your vote via this link. 100 lucky players who guess correctly will be entered into a draw to receive 1 Shining Mount 11x Awakening Summon Ticket.

Got Questions? Issue Q&A

Q. I can't place a bid for the Total War.
A. Content is restricted until February 9.

Total War bidding has been suspended until February 9. This is due to the server merges scheduled for February 4, which will reset all Total War data. Consequently, there will be no integrated Total War for the last week of January or the first week of February. If your alliance is gearing up for battle, you'll have to wait until after the merges.

Q. Where can I make faction deliveries?
A. It has been removed following the faction system revamp.

The January update did away with the distinction between Lawless, Arthdal, and Ago, which meant big changes for the faction system. Faction missions have shifted to Mercenary missions, while Faction Wars, subjugation orders, faction ranks, and the weekly delivery of items for combat power buffs have all been axed. Don't worry, though; the buffs previously gained from deliveries have been converted into base stats based on your character level. No more grinding for weekly item turn-ins.

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Yunseul & Isodnyeong Alliance Secures Double Master League Victory

The 2nd Arthdal Chronicles Masters League has wrapped up in spectacular fashion. The best of the best from every server gathered to prove their mettle. Ultimately, the Yunseul 2 server dominated the competition, securing first place by a massive margin. In the first league, player 'Oxandance' took the top spot, while 'Hoit-i' claimed the server combat power crown in the second, cementing their status as the strongest across all servers.

Elsewhere, 'BlackCoffee' from Irae 3 dominated the Platinum League, 'TheGuy' from Iruze 1 took the Gold, and '大頭川' from Chusando 3 reigned supreme in the Silver League. The results were quite a shake-up compared to the first round. A massive congratulations to all the rankers who fought their way to the top of their respective leagues.