[p][/p][p]we are very proud to announce that we've fully implemented chinese and korean localization! [/p][p][/p][p]What's next? [/p][p]Currently we're still working on these 2 topics: 1. Air/Ground units on same hex-field 2. Solving the main issue causing freeze bugs[/p][p]We're making a good progress here so a deployment by end of January / beginning of February is aimed.[/p][p][/p][p]Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to support@mosaicmask-studio.com![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support![/p]
Hot Fix - Release 1.0.6.3
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Commanders,
[p][/p][p]with this patch we have fixed a few more bugs. This is a hot fix and contains:[/p]
[p]fixed an issue where the AI turn was not completed and a freeze occured in level 3.2 - Vhartos (3rd island, second level) [/p]
[p]fixed an issue where the current amount of gold within the army management screen was not calculated properly which avoided purchasing new units [/p]
[p]overlapping tutorial text and voice over have been fixed[/p]
[p]added missing text and localization for the description of the special ability "swiftness" (skirmish troops of the Warlords faction) [/p][p][/p]
[p]Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to support@mosaicmask-studio.com![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support![/p]
Hot Fix - Release 1.0.6.1
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Commanders,
[p][/p][p]with this patch we have fixed a few more bugs. This is a hot fix and contains:[/p]
[p]casting the same spells twice in the same turn by radiply clicking the button is no longer possible [/p]
[p]fixed an issue with level The Portal (1.6) which made the map unplayable [/p]
[p]all summoned units by the "Daughter of Sun" will die if the summoner dies[/p]
[p]buffs given by the POI - Abandoned Church are shown properly now[/p]
[p]added missing translations for spanich, french, italien, russian, japanese, polish and portuguese[/p][p][/p]
[p]Bug Reporting --> after reporting a bug here on steam or on discord, please dont forgett to send us your save game files to support@mosaicmask-studio.com![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your patience and ongoing support![/p]
๐งฟ Wishlist Wednesday โ 12 Days Until Release!
๐งฟ Wishlist Wednesday โ 12 Days Until Release![/p][p]The final island has risen, the third faction has entered the battlefield โ and the final countdown begins.[/p][p]Shields of Loyalty 1.0 launches on 12 August, and weโre down to the last 12 days before release. Every wishlist and share right now plays a huge role in helping us reach more players who love turn-based strategy.[/p][p]๐ธ Sneak Peek: The High Priest Faction Enters the Fray[/p][p]Today weโre sharing new screenshots from the recently completed third island, new faction in play and many more...
โก Expect powerful support units ๐ Dynamic environments ๐งโโ๏ธ Complex combos with spellcasters ๐ก๏ธ All wrapped in a dark, hand-painted style[/p][p]Check out the screenshots below for a glimpse of whatโs coming![/p][p] [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/0ee88b42680e9dec9685a20c235b2b8cfc60e21c.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/2680f3f15b3e8aa441b8fca23f0134a7e95df92e.jpg"][TAG-30][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/e4140ebbbd24d56c53017c83a184ea577ec12df1.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/074e98a05be05568aab1b53cd3e6f90e431b186a.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/e2eac881984fe6e8a5b0b5531aad0bf59445f5e2.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/9d981db2bed8394dc6b16818f8be465ff3fa9f8c.jpg"][/p][p]๐ก Why Wishlisting Matters So Much Right Now[/p][p]โ Steam uses wishlist data to recommend games to players โ More wishlists = higher visibility on release day โ Youโll get notified the moment the game is out โ It shows support for indie devs like us[/p][p]And honestly? Every time someone shares the game, weโre one step closer to building a stronger strategy community around it. ๐[/p][p]๐ Release Countdown: ๐ Just 12 days until Shields of Loyalty leaves Early Access and launches as a full 1.0 release![/p][p]๐ ๐ฏ Wishlist Now & Be Ready for 12 August![/p][p]๐บ๏ธ Join us in the final push โ and help bring strategy back where it belongs.[/p][p]โ The Shields of Loyalty Team
[p]In Shields of Loyalty, brute force alone doesnโt win wars. Knowing the battlefield โ and how to use it โ is just as vital as your unit composition.[/p][p]From ancient ruins to storm-ridden fields, every tile holds potential. A skilled tactician studies the land before making a move.[/p][p]๐ Master the Battlefield:[/p][p]๐ฐ Structures = Cover & Consequence Ruins, towns, and castles provide defensive bonuses. Beware though โ siege units deal extra damage to enemies inside these fortified tiles.[/p][p]โก Weather Isnโt Just Cosmetic Lightning strikes, fire, and ice rain change battlefield conditions. They can hinder movement, reduce visibility, or even damage units โ plan ahead![/p][p]๐งญ Choke Points and Flanks Use bridges and narrow valleys to control enemy movement. Place durable infantry to block โ then send fast units around the side for devastating flanks.[/p][p]๐งฑ Height = Advantage Ranged units on elevated ground get an increased attack range. High ground isnโt just cinematic โ itโs tactical.[/p][p]๐ฒ Terrain Affects Unit Types โข Cavalry thrives on open plains, allowing better mobility and charge effectiveness. โข Infantry performs better in forests, where movement is slower, but cover is greater. โข Different tiles affect different units โ so explore, experiment, and adapt.
๐ฉ๏ธ Flying Units Bypass Terrain Ideal for surprise attacks and quick retreats, flying units are your best bet when the battlefield gets messy.
[img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/0d9c80b51211733b36cb4dd0822952419f01974f.png"][TAG-50][/p][p]๐ Tip: Hover over tiles during gameplay to learn about their effects. Mastery of the land could be your winning edge.[/p][p]๐ก๏ธ So, tactician... how do YOU use the terrain to dominate your foes? Tell us your best battlefield manoeuvres and terrain tricks in the comments![/p][p]๐ฏ Donโt forget to wishlist Shields of Loyalty โ launching 12 August: ๐ [/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318240/Shields_of_Loyalty/"][/p][p]โ The Shields of Loyalty Team
๐ง Tacticianโs Choice #1 โ How Would YOU Lead?
[p]In Shields of Loyalty, strategy isnโt just about firepower โ itโs about foresight, positioning, and synergy. Every unit counts, and your army composition will shape the course of your campaign.[/p][p]This week, weโre starting something new โ a recurring post series called โTacticianโs Choiceโ, where we pose battlefield dilemmas to test your tactical instincts.[/p][p]So letโs begin...[/p]
โ๏ธ The Scenario:
[p]The skies are overcast. Youโve just landed on the shores of Mantaria. Enemy scouts are nearby. You must deploy your starting army โ 10 units only.[/p][p]You can only choose one of the following compositions:[/p][p]๐ช Option A: Infantry Core โ 10x Heavy Infantry[/p][p]Reliable, tough, and capable of holding the line. Ideal for choke points and direct confrontation. Strengths: Defence, endurance, front-line strength Weaknesses: Vulnerable to ranged pressure, slow movement[/p][p]๐ Option B: Mobile Assault โ 10x Light Cavalry[/p][p]Speed and flanking power. Can zip across the battlefield and pressure weak units. Strengths: Speed, flanking, mobility Weaknesses: Fragile, suffers in prolonged combat[/p][p]๐น Option C: Rain of Arrows โ 10x Ranged Units[/p][p]Hit enemies from afar before they can reach your formation. Excellent in open terrain. Strengths: Damage output, kiting, support Weaknesses: Vulnerable when isolated, needs protection
[p]Would you play it safe and tanky, go for lightning-fast pressure, or control the battlefield from a distance?[/p][p]๐ฌ Share your thoughts in the comments. ๐ฅ Bonus: Tell us which faction youโd pair with your choice![/p]
โ๏ธ The Three Factions at Launch
[p]๐ต The Knightly Order โ Honour-bound cavalry lords trained in fast, decisive strikes. Best with: Cavalry-heavy tactics, high movement synergy.[/p][p]๐ด The Warlord Clans โ Brutal tacticians who value strength and discipline in close combat. Best with: Infantry-focused formations, siege coordination.[/p][p]๐ฃ The High Priests โ Arcane masters weaving destruction and restoration. Best with: Magical support units, hybrid builds, terrain control.[/p]
๐๏ธ Launching 12 August โ Strategy Awaits
[p]๐ก๏ธ Shields of Loyalty is a love letter to the golden age of turn-based tactics, shaped by classics like Fantasy General and X-COM. If you love planning your battles, customising armies, and discovering faction synergies โ this game is for you.[/p][p]๐ฏ Wishlist the Game Today ๐ Release Date: 12 August 2025 ๐ Steam Store Page ๐ฌ Join our Discord to continue the conversation and vote in upcoming polls![/p][p]โ[/p][p]Let us know below: How would you deploy your army? And who would lead them?[/p][p]Stay tactical,[/p][p]โ The Shields of Loyalty Team
[p]๐ธ Todayโs shot drops you right into the deployment phase โ a crucial moment before the battle begins. Your army is readyโฆ but how will you position them?[/p][p]โ๏ธ Will you put cavalry up front for an early charge? ๐ฏ Keep your archers safe behind the frontlines? ๐ง Or plan a surprise with spellcasters on the flank?
[img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/5b929ebf71e625c53ac54526c43d36c0fbf5dedb.png"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/29d373704dbaaa13ecc632d3302a08721496ade6.png"][TAG-20] Here's your army roster:[/p][p]๐น 2x Tier 2 Skirmishers ๐น 2x Tier 2 Flying Units ๐น 2x Tier 2 Siege Engines ๐น 2x Tier 2 Heavy Infantry ๐น 2x Tier 2 Ranged Units ๐น 3x Tier 2 Heavy Cavalry ๐น 4x Tier 2 Light Cavalry ๐น 2x Tier 3 Spellcasters[/p][p]Tell us your opening strategy โ what would be your first move? ๐ Drop your tactics in the comments![/p][p]๐ Weโll be posting more โWhat would you do?โ scenarios every Saturday until launch on August 12th. Letโs hear your best plays![/p][p]๐ Donโt forget to wishlist Shields of Loyalty: [/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318240/"][/p][p]โ The Shields of Loyalty Team
[p]โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/111fc006d4d8a26227a98a4617ae0b599add6c02.png"][/p][p]๐ก๏ธ Countdown to Release: 19 Days Left![/p][p]๐งญ Which battlefield mindset fits your soul โ and which Mantarian faction matches your command style best?[/p][p]The battle for Mantaria begins soon. Hereโs how your journey might begin:[/p][p]๐ The Spearpoint โ Fast, noble, relentless. Best Match: โ๏ธ Knight Faction โ The Cavalon Ascendancy ๐ช Style: Honour-bound cavalry charges and swift domination ๐ก๏ธ Starting Army:[/p]
[p]4x Light Cavalry[/p]
[p]3x Heavy Cavalry[/p]
[p]1x Skirmisher[/p]
[p]1x Flying Unit[/p]
[p]1x Ranged Unit ๐ฏ Crush enemy lines with speed and tactical flanking.[/p]
[p]โ๏ธ The Iron Wall โ Unshaken. Unbroken. Best Match: โ๏ธ Warlord Faction โ The Stonebear Clans ๐ช Style: Infantry superiority and unrelenting presence ๐ก๏ธ Starting Army:[/p]
[p]3x Heavy Infantry[/p]
[p]2x Ranged Units[/p]
[p]2x Skirmishers[/p]
[p]2x Siege Engines[/p]
[p]1x Flying Unit ๐ฏ Outlast and overpower with brute strength and grit.[/p]
[p]๐ฅ The Flame Within โ Arcane. Divine. Decisive. Best Match: ๐ฎ High Priest Faction โ The Sunscale Covenant ๐ช Style: Mystic control and elemental punishment ๐ก๏ธ Starting Army:[/p]
[p]2x Spellcasters[/p]
[p]3x Flying Units[/p]
[p]2x Ranged Units[/p]
[p]2x Skirmishers[/p]
[p]1x Heavy Infantry ๐ฏ Break minds and bodies with sacred fury and magic.[/p]
[p]NOTE: Don't forget these are all imaginary army setups. There are already different starter army setups implemented to the game. These are all subject to change until the release and the ones in this post are just imaginary builds that you can focus on for the early-mid game. Just imagine your own army setup and share which type of soldiers would be the main focus for your army.[/p][p]๐ง Fun Fact: Before patching, Heroes of Might and Magic II's AI could โcheatโ by accessing spells it hadnโt researched โ giving it an unpredictable tactical edge![/p][p]๐ Shields of Loyalty launches on 12 August! ๐ Wishlist now: [/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318240/"][/p][p]๐ Which faction will you command when war begins?[/p][p]โ The Shields of Loyalty Team
[p]Back in the 1990s, turn-based strategy games werenโt just a genre โ they were a way of thinking. Games like Fantasy General (1996), Panzer General (1994), Heroes of Might and Magic II (1996), and X-COM: UFO Defense (1994) taught us that every decision matters, every unit has a story, and patience wins wars.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/652edd1ac4b520b7baae9ead8ba33466b926f2fd.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/2c2b63e31501c5cafcabdcbe7025e3bf7c4398b5.jpg"][TAG-30][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/95ac1001abfad64ce9c7442c3c16a0d15a62d44e.png"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/f071fffffcd7158d3747de0916ecb2661a10ee4d.gif"][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/ad6862e870741fed01810eaa274bbaee2e83a7bf.jpg"][TAG-40][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/0c4977e98a02fcf85ac4cc79bb40e5912be7dc31.jpg"][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/14219b612cb7ebd4b2d4636f14aad428289015ee.jpg"] [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/38748248/4ecc41a3f519f1f38f40aa5d86e5248807223789.jpg"][/p][p]๐ง Fun fact: Panzer General was so successful it became the first TBS game added to the Smithsonian's video game collection as a cultural icon.[/p][p][/p][p]These legendary titles laid the foundation for what weโre building in Shields of Loyalty โ a modern love letter to old-school tactics, layered combat, and strategic storytelling.[/p][p]๐ข Don't forget mthat the release is on 12th August. Mark your calenders.[/p][p]๐ก๏ธ Prepare your armies โ and your curiosity.[/p][p]๐ Stay tuned. Stay tactical.[/p][p]โ The Shields of Loyalty Team
๐ก๏ธ Shields of Loyalty Full Release Date Revealed!
Mark Your Calendars: August 12th
[p]The strategic war for Mantaria is about to begin in full.[/p][p][/p][p]After years of dedication, feedback from our incredible community, and countless battles fought during Early Access โ weโre proud to announce the official full release date of Shields of Loyalty:[/p]
๐ August 12, 2025 ๐
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๐๏ธ What's Coming with the Full Release?
[p]The final version of Shields of Loyalty brings the complete campaign experience, the finalised third faction, and numerous improvements that elevate the tactical gameplay you've come to know:[/p][p]๐ก๏ธ Third Faction Fully Playable โ Recruit mighty Highpriests and their elite magical troops ๐บ๏ธ Three Unique Campaign Islands โ Explore and conquer with new story content and rebalanced levels โ๏ธ Mercenaries and Mini-Bosses โ Hire new units, survive new threats like the Goatking ๐จ New UI & Soundtracks โ Updated visuals, battle music per faction, and fresh sound effects ๐ง Improved Balance & Polish โ Refinements across the board, thanks to your feedback[/p][p][/p]
๐ฐ Price Update ahead of Full Release
[p]With all the new content and features, the the price has increased ahead of the full release version of Shields of Loyalty. It's now priced at:[/p][p]๐ต $19.99 USD / โฌ19.99 EUR[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]
โจ Thank You
[p]We couldnโt have made it here without your support, feedback, and patience. This full release is a major milestone for our small team, and we canโt wait to share the finished journey with you.[/p][p]Get ready for war. Mantaria awaits. ๐[/p][p]๐ก๏ธ Shields of Loyalty โ Full Release: August 12, 2025[/p][p][/p][p]โ The Shields of Loyalty Team[/p][p]โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ [/p][p]โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ [img src="https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//38748248/eb9bdd7501f1c6c68195a45bf8cda19dec88c02e.png"][/p][p][/p]
