On the 20th, 'Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions' (hereinafter Arthdal Chronicles) rolled out a hefty update featuring balance tweaks for siege warfare, a 2nd-anniversary double reward event, refined bidding criteria for the integrated total war, adjustments to matchmaking, and a bounty of other activities.

The real headline here is the siege warfare rebalancing. The guardian boss 'Monta' in the inner gate area will no longer roam during combat and is set to vanish automatically 20 minutes after the siege commences. It is a sensible move to curb the fatigue caused by prolonged stalemates, hopefully injecting a bit more dynamism into the skirmishes for both attackers and defenders.

Changes to the integrated total war bidding rules are also making waves. The alliance level requirements have been recalibrated: 7 for the Land of Ties and As Farmlands, 11 for Aram Forest, 13 for the West of the Great Black Wall, 15 for the East of the Sea of Tears, and 16 for the Binari Basin. While the selection criteria for the 'Big 4' remain untouched, it is quite clear this is a nod to bolster the relatively lower-level alliances on the Krabon server.

It isn't just about shuffling mechanics; the developers are also handing out some growth-focused goodies. You can snag extra rewards by downing the Black Night Archipelago bosses in the '2nd Anniversary Double Event - 3', or simply log in to claim '2nd Anniversary Special Attendance - 3' rewards, which include top-tier time stones and selection chests for entry tickets. Best to dive in and get those bonuses while they last.

The patch also brings a bump in the maximum weekly alliance challenge rewards, a reduction in the jump skill range for the field bosses 'Shubek' and 'Darkus' in the Black Night Archipelago, along with a suite of new items, matchmaking tweaks, and the usual bug fixes. For the nitty-gritty, you can check the full patch notes on the Arthdal Chronicles official website.