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UpdateMay 26, 2026

May Update

Important May news

This update brings significant changes to the game, including a new builder for the builder base, early king unlocks, and major improvements to the Gold Pass. In addition, the May balance changes are included to ensure a more balanced and fun game meta.

Novità Principali

Early King Unlock

Gold Pass Improvements

Gameplay Balancing

Early King Unlock

The Barbarian King now unlocks at Town Hall level 4 instead of level 7. We found that players wanted to unlock their first hero much sooner, so we decided to make them happy. In addition, a new builder is available at the Builder Base that lets you upgrade multiple buildings at the same time!

Gold Pass Improvements

1Retroactive Loyalty Card Bonuses

Until now, buying the Pass partway through the month prevented you from earning the premium points of loyalty cards already completed. Starting with the June Pass, you'll earn those points retroactively right after buying it, so latecomers will no longer be penalized.

2Loyalty Rewards Return

By buying the Pass for two consecutive months, you'll receive an additional stamp on the day of purchase, regardless of where you buy the Pass. It's our way of thanking you for deciding to stay with us!

Gameplay Balancing

This update includes important May balance changes for the game. Among the main changes: tweaks to the Giant Arrow, changes to the Dragon Duke, balancing for the Flame Flinger, and adjustments for the air vs ground meta. In addition, the Clan War League modifiers have been updated for Titans and Legends.

Freccia Gigante
Duca Drago
Incursore Volante
Meta Aereo/Terrestre

Read the full article

If you haven't yet read the latest article on our blog about the State of Gameplay, we recommend doing so right away. We talked about the upcoming balance changes (relating to the Giant Arrow, the Dragon Duke, the Flame Flinger and the popularity gap between air and ground troops), the changes to the Clan War League modifiers for the Titans and Legends leagues, and we gave some previews of the new things the design team has in store, including a new event troop and a new monolithic-looking epic equipment.

Timeline

New Builder Base Builder

May 26

Barbarian King at Town Hall 4

May 26

Retroactive Gold Pass Bonuses

From June

Gameplay Balancing

May 26