We are sorry to inform all that the servers were taken down for an emergency maintenance, after an exploit was discovered in the recent patch 2.6.1. The development team is implementing the patch now, and the servers will be live again soon.Here is a list of bugs we will get rid of in the patch:
Fixed a bug where unequipping and requipping cosmetic items caused infinite Power;
Fixed a bug where players might not be able to join Tourney;
Fixed a bug where Tower of Peril was giving double rewards for players who did it manually;
Fixed a bug where merging Mods did not contribute toward Daily Goals;
Fixed a bug where Blank Mods didn’t work properly;
Fixed a bug where Smelt didn’t transfer and gained bonuses were lost.
Any compensation and hotfixes will be addressed and rolled out as they become available, with site news covering the updates. Thanks for your ongoing support and patience.
Version 2.6.1 Patch Notes Up
Additions:
Added new currency Bound Electrum, players can use Bound Electrum to purchase items in the Electrum Shop (excluding Subscription and some cosmetics). Bound Electrum cannot be traded or used for purchases in the Market;
Now Deathmatch of Fate and Tourney of Fate winners will receive Bound Electrum.
Fixes:
Fixed a bug where Roses could not be sent by spending Shillings;
Fixed a bug where players might not be able to join Tourney;
Fixed a bug where Company War countdown screen didn’t disappear;
Fixed a bug where Stats of Tower Shop items were not correct;
Fixed a bug where Quest dialogue didn’t load properly.
New Patch Rolling out Soon
Hello all, the new v2.6.1 will be updated in one hour (Find your timezone here: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html). All servers will go offline to make sure the patch delivered correctly. Expected server down time should be within 1 hour .Thank you for your patience.
Cross-server PvP Wrap-up and 2.6.1 Updates
Dear players,
We’ve been working on improving existing systems since version 2.5, Subscription, Quest Tracking, Tutorial, Electrum Shop, etc, and new content as well.
First-run Cross-server PvP Wrap-up
First fight of the brand new Cross-server PvP came to an end on Sunday, we’re glad to see players enjoying the fierce competition. The defeated Nexans have started pouncing back to retake lost ground, and there are new challengers as well. The higher the rank, the closer the epic Steam Griffon becomes. Can’t wait to see the next round fired up.
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Tower of Peril really lives up to its name, waves of mobs with sick Power maliciously lurk on each layer of the Tower. All players have a chance to assemble an awesome the Steam Scorpion if they can survive as many Layers as possible or strike it rich with opening up some Chest (it’s rare of course!).
What 2.6.1 Brings In?
In 2.6.1, we will overhaul the Crafting system; all functions inside it will be reworked and the new interface will be more friendly and easy to understand. Catalyst will be completely unnecessary in the new Crafting system but we are not simply removing it -all Catalysts will turn into something valuable instead. As the development and testing are not completed yet, the preview screenshots are pretty rough (but still can see the difference):
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In addition, 2.6.1 will introduce a new in-game currency called Bound Electrum which replaces the old Spiremarks (still can be viewed on the Shop interface). It looks like Electrum and can be used in exactly the same way (purchasing items from the Electrum Shop, etc), but it’s Purple and bound to your character. Anything purchased with bound electrum is, you guessed it, bound. People with remaining catalysts after the upgrade will exchange them for Bound Electrum, which is a good trade.
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Always remember to keep an eye on our official website for news, updates and events. Have fun!
New v2.6 Update Notes Live
Hello CoS community,
Welcome to the brand new version 2.6, a major update that brings in Inter-server Wars that yields new enormous mounts like the Steam Griffon and a large expansion (Tower of Peril) to the end-game that keeps things competitive even at the level cap. You can also visit the following URL to know more about the new update:
Added new mount prize of Cross-server PvP Steam Griffon;
Added new dungeon Tower of Peril (unlock at level 40);
Added new Tower of Peril daily tasks;
Added new collection items for Tower of Peril;
Added Tower of Peril Shop, along with Red quality items.
Changes:
Mystery Shop now sells Mercenary Crystals;
Removed Catalysts from the Mystery Shop.
Version 2.6 Almost Ready to Go
New version 2.6 will be delivered at 7:30 AM, PDT (9:30 AM, CDT), May 20th (Find your timezone: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html). All servers will go down to complete the update. Expected server down time should be 1-2 hours.Thank you for the patience.
Sneak Peek for New Features of v2.6
Hello all,
We’re really thrilled to see City of Steam reaching more players after 2 new servers went live in East Coast USA and Amsterdam, Europe.
Every single update is full of great effort the dev team has been working on—improvements, bugfixes, new content, stat tweaks, etc. We’ve been working hard to constantly offer a smooth playing experience from as many aspects as we can.
Today I’d like to share 2 big features coming out in 2.6 (the team has been working on these features for some time). They are the long-expected Inter-server Wars and a brand new type of dungeon content called The Tower. Let’s take some first look:
The long-awaited Inter-server Wars is a type of cross-server PvP that the top 20 PvPers of each server will have a chance to compete in for some amazing prize (hustles and bustles). We have to limit the number of entrants from each server because the game is constantly expanding, so you might need to muscle your way to the front of the pack just to get your golden ticket. The competition will be wildly severe, but yield great rewards and giant, epic mounts that are not currently available anywhere else in the game.
Tower of Peril
Aimed at being infinitely challenging and satisfying the hardcore, high-level player’s bloodlust, the Tower will roll out ever-increasing peril and showers of loot. Players will be rewarded on how far they can climb, and may be able to reach check-points to save their progress. This brings a large expansion to the end-game that keeps things competitive even at the level cap.
Other Updates
As usual, a list of bugs will be dealt with as well in 2.6, which will make it a more stable and playable version. Some effort has gone into clarifying the text in many places, and some types of items have also been renamed for simplicity. Keep an eye on the official website for more updates, news and events. And enjoy the game!
New v2.5.3 Patch Notes Delivered
Changes:
Optimized Electrum Shop interface;
Now optional quest rewards will include a box containing various goods;
Now Vanquish rewards will include a box containing various goods;
Changed positions of some items in the Electrum Shop;
Removed Double Exp Potions from the Electrum Shop and Vanquish interface.
Fixes:
Fixed a bug where a cosmetic item icon was wrong on the Electrum Shop;
Fixed a bug where Steam and Health did not restore when equipment was locked;
Fixed a bug where players could not see system message clearly when the purchase quantity exceeded the max number;
Fixed a bug where skill resetting might be exploited during events;
Fixed a bug where extra Scrap Metal collected before 2.5.1 took up backpack space and was undroppable;
Some spelling errors were fixed in various places and systems.
Version 2.5.3 Coming Out Soon
We will deliver a new patch 2.5.3 at 1 AM, PDT (3 AM, CDT), May 13th (Find your timezone: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html). All servers will go offline to complete the update. Expected servers down time should be within 1 hour.Thank you for your patience.
Mother's Day Special Promotion
Mothers’ Day is approaching
Remember last time when you had a heart-to-heart with your Mom? For us developers, lots of our time has been invested on game development, improvement… and taking in caffeine. When another Mother’s Day arrives, we just want to say thank you to all our mothers.
Special Electrum Recharge Bonus
Starting from 2:30AM PDT this Friday (Check your timezone here please ), we’ll give 10% bonus to all players who purchase Electrum on all platforms, this special promotion will last for 3 days and comes to an end at 2:30AM PDT next Monday.
No-strings-attached Mother’s Day Pack
All players will receive a bunch of free goodies on Mother’s Day, they are:
• 5x Catalyst
• 30x Vehicle Parts
• 50x Metals
Mum’s always want their sons and daughters to eat well… but since CoS character’s can’t actually eat we decided that resources to power up are as close as it gets. Here’s to better character health! :-p
Keep up the New Server Competition
Please allow us to shamelessly self promote! Time is ticking away, be sure to keep up the server events competition, we’ve got really nice rewards to give out. If you are some new players, you still have time to catch up. Find more details via the following announcement:
