Patch Notes

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Released on 19th November 2024

This update includes various backend optimizations, and refactoring. No functional changes to gameplay or features.

Released on 30th September 2024

It took longer then I expected, but all champions from the original release are now implemented.

Released on 16th May 2024

Please note that I am still in the process of porting all the original champions and will continue to add them over the next several weeks until the original roster is complete.

Bugfixes:

  • Fixed UI scaling on iPad
  • Fixed matches not being recorded in match history in some cases

Released on 15th May 2024

Relanch of Ashcrown

Important Changes:

  • The game's backend code has been rewritten from ground up and is now public.
  • The standard account system has been replaced with temporary sessions. You only need a unique nickname to play.
  • All content is unlocked by default.
  • The ranked ladder has been retired. (for now)
  • The game client now uses WebGL and can be played directly in your browser. No download is required. Previously, a standalone client was needed from Steam, the App Store, or Google Play.

Released on 8th May 2023

This was the last patch patch before the shutdown of the original Ashcrown.

New champions:

  • Cronos the Magitech Juggernaut
  • Zrut the Devourer
  • Cleo the Hive Empress

Released on 23th April 2023

New champions:

  • Vlk the Silver Moon
  • Strom the Treant

Bugfixes:

  • Xanthos' Spellbind duration will now get correctly reduced by Jane's Counter Shot
  • Achievement flip animation will no longer become stuck if you quickly swap to a different achievement tab
  • Corrected typo in Nerissa's Drown
  • Luther's Flamestrike debuff tooltip now states that it only increases the costs of Strategic abilities
  • Tien's Forbidden Technique is now correctly classified as Affliction (was Strategic before)
  • The registration name filter should now work correctly

Released on 14th April 2023

Nerfs:

  • Qog
    • Collect Debt CD increased from 0 to 1
    • Pyramid Scheme cost changed from Random to Green
  • Arabela
    • Divine Trap CD increased from 0 to 1
  • Payne
    • Shadow Prison cost changed from Random to Purple
    • Xik'an's Heart of Nature will now prevent the instant kill (this is already the case for similar abilities like Moroz's Shatter)
  • Garr
    • Barbed Chain invulnerability duration decreased from 2 to 1
  • Samson
    • Kingdom Guardian cost changed from 2 Random to Green and Red
  • Ultrich
    • Impale CD increased from 0 to 1

Bugfixes:

  • Gruber's Poison Injection part 1 will no longer cause an issue if removed during your turn by an ability like Lexi's Nourish

Released on 9th April 2023

Welcome to the first patch notes of Ashcrown!

Three new champions:

  • Jafali the Ilfrit
  • Nerissa the Mermaid
  • Qog the Banker

Bugfixes:

  • Payne's Shadow Shield now has the correct cost when viewed in the collection
  • Hrom's AI improvements
  • Eluard's Devastate typo corrected
  • Aniel's ability descriptions now clearly state that you need to use the ability on the same enemy for some of the bonus effects
  • Nikto's Mind Shatter typo corrected
  • Sanguimon's Massacre now has the correct cost when viewed in the collection
  • Sanguimon's Hunt now correctly has no cooldown
  • Yesfiel's Battle Dance no longer applies the same debuff multiple times if her team is targeted by an AOE ability
  • Training Wheels Off achievement fixed
  • Not Even Close achievement fixed
  • Tinky's Spiked Bombs typo corrected
  • Xik'an's Nature's Grasp has been reworded to reflect its behaviour better
  • Qynnir's Living Bomb will no longer cause AI games to end prematurely
  • Gruber's Poison Injection initial debuff will no longer incorrectly stun

Released on 7th April 2023

Hey there, welcome to Ashcrown! We're stoked that you've decided to join us. As you get into the game, you'll realize that every decision you make can mean the difference between a sweet victory or a crushing defeat. You must devise a killer strategy and choose your champions wisely to defeat your opponents. We've made it super easy to jump right in and start playing. So what are you waiting for? Let's do this!