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# BattleBorne Update: Grand-Scale Battles & World Expansion

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The latest BLOCKLORDS update introduces massive improvements to core gameplay, world exploration, and economic systems. Big changes are here: full-scale battles, an updated world map you can explore, and cleaner tools to run your cities.

#### 🛡️ Grand-Scale Battles – New Feature

Prepare for epic warfare! The battlefield has evolved with the introduction of dedicated maps tailored for large-scale real-time combat.

* Hundreds of units clash in live confrontations.
* New troop types and enemy variants offer deeper tactical choices.
* The Fortitude System debuts - a unique blend of Morale and Stamina that can turn the tide of war.
* Troops now fight in distinct formations, requiring smarter positioning and planning.
* Command squads gain new battlefield actions to swing the outcome in your favor.

#### 🗺️ [World Map](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/world-map) Overhaul

The world of BLOCKLORDS is now more immersive and interactive:

* A fully detailed, explorable World Map awaits your Battalion.
* Enemy armies roam the map - battles now scale in difficulty and rewards.
* Discover new regions, uncover strategic locations, and expand your influence

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#### 🏰 Region & City UI Upgrades

Managing your empire is smoother and more intuitive:

* Click on a Region’s castle to access all related city buildings quickly.
* Revamped interfaces for:
* [City Buildings](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/world-map/cities/city-buildings) – clearer layouts and streamlined functions.
* [Marketplace](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/world-map/cities/city-buildings/marketplace) – redesigned for ease of use and meaningful trade.
* [City Coffer ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/world-map/cities/city-buildings/coffers)– improved UI and better rewards.
* [City Hall ](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/world-map/cities/city-buildings/city-hall)– now includes City Events, adding dynamic, strategic choices.

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#### ⚔️ New [Resource](https://wiki.blocklords.com/economy/resources) & Economy Systems

Prepare your cities for war with new economic systems and [resource](https://wiki.blocklords.com/economy/resources) flows:

* Trade Farm resources for Battle resources to supply your war efforts.
* New buildings introduced - Baracks
* The Barracks – Recruit, upgrade, and heal your [Battle Squads.](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/squads/squad-types/battle-squads)
* Battalion Management – Assign [Heroes](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/heroes), customize [squads](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/squads), and build your perfect army.
* Progression systems let you upgrade [squads](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/squads), unlock advanced units, and boost stats.

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#### 🧙‍♂️ New Characters & [Battle Squads](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/squads/squad-types/battle-squads)

The battlefield welcomes fresh faces and formations:

* 8 new [Battle Squads](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/squads/squad-types/battle-squads) are now available for recruitment.
* Fight against diverse new enemies, each offering unique tactical challenges.

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#### ⚖️ General Balancing & System Changes

* [Gold](https://wiki.blocklords.com/economy/resources/gold) has become significantly more valuable.
* Exporting Heroes now costs Influence instead of [Gold](https://wiki.blocklords.com/economy/resources/gold) (currently only available to Base Network).

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#### 🚧 Temporarily Unavailable Features

While the team continues to improve the game, some features are temporarily disabled:

* Viewing or switching between regions.
* Cross-region trading in the marketplace.
* City Building [Library](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings), including adventures and banner exports.
* City [Building](https://wiki.blocklords.com/game-mechanics/farming/buildings) upgrades.
* Farm Battles.
* Active trait functions related to Farm Battles (being reworked to improve Commands).

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