Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is offering a 'hot time' event this weekend, providing increased rewards for field content. Since clearing these objectives also bumps your season score, it is essentially a two-for-one deal. Beyond the grind, the community exploring Westeros has been buzzing with activity over the past week. Let's dive into the details.

During the last developer livestream, the team teased that a new region and story expansion are slated for August. With the current season set to wrap up on August 19, the community's anticipation for this update is reaching a fever pitch.

The new region in question is 'Casterly Rock', the ancestral seat of the formidable House Lannister. Furthermore, the developer has teased the arrival of fan-favorite Tyrion Lannister. The North American official YouTube channel even gave us a sneak peek at the character model currently in development.

Meanwhile, there is significant interest regarding content currently exclusive to the North American servers, specifically 'Basilisk' and 'Fireworm'. The latter, in particular, is drawing eyes as a boss in the Abyssal Altar, boasting some rather intricate mechanics. Whether these two entities will inject some much-needed vitality into the game remains the primary focus of the community.

In Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, most loot is acquired through content completion or opening chests. Enemy drops, conversely, are usually just junk of negligible value. Consequently, most players have developed the habit of ignoring these drops entirely to keep their momentum going.

Admittedly, some drops are far too valuable to ignore, such as the 'Remnant Forces' which can only be defeated once a week. These encounters drop a treasure trove of slot enhancement tools, regional currency, and abrasives. Yet, due to the ingrained habit of ignoring floor loot, the forums are often filled with players bemoaning the fact that they accidentally left these precious rewards behind.

If you realize a bit too late that you've left something valuable in the dirt, seek out the Scavenger NPC located within the city walls. This individual collects all the unclaimed loot you’ve left behind. They will return it for a fee, but do not expect them to act as a permanent storage locker; frequent visits are required to ensure nothing goes missing.

On the 2nd, a North American player uploaded a video detailing their experience on the Asian servers. The video compared the state of content on Asian servers against the North American counterpart, and the reception within the North American community has been surprisingly positive.

To be fair, North American players are already well-versed in the shifts occurring on the Asian servers. They are keeping a close eye on everything from major mechanical overhauls, like weapon swapping, to granular balance changes, such as the nerf to artifact stats. The positive sentiment, however, is largely driven by the prospect of server integration.

The developer mentioned server integration during the last livestream, and a developer note posted to the North American forum on July 13 confirmed they are aiming to complete the process within the third quarter. Given this timeline, it is only natural that players are speculating that the merger is imminent following the release of the video showcasing the Asian server content.