Lead one of 14 historical civilizations, including the newly added Greeks, in real-time strategy battles. Explore a seamless world map, manage resources, and forge alliances to conquer your enemies. Develop your empire from a lone clan to an unstoppable force.
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1.1.11.28
September 2, 2026
=Anniversary Events= Thank you for being part of our journey. Our Anniversary Festival is just around the corner, with a lineup of exciting events waiting for you! Join us and celebrate together! 1) Art Carnival: Collect Paintbrushes to repair masks and win amazing rewards! 2) Melon Market: Sell Egrimelons for Melon Money, then spend your Melon Money on magnificent rewards! *This event introduces a new cross-kingdom steal feature, along with extra cross-kingdom melon theft attempts. Jump in and give it a try! 3) Alliance Quiz: Gather your allies for the ultimate test of wits and knowledge! 4) Arms Training: Challenge Armsmaster Lohar as he gets stronger with each battle! How long can you last? 5) Riddles of the Sphinx: Venture into the sands to face down the Sphinx and claim rewards! 6) Desert Tracks: Escort a caravan carrying rare treasures as they make their way to the festival! 7) Circus of Wonders: Behold the incredible circus and win prizes from the amazing parrot brothers Goldayne and Fogsworth! 8) Lucky Red Packet: Celebrate with friends and enjoy festive rewards! 9) RoK Yearbook: Look back on your journey in 2025–2026. We're so happy to have you with us! *See the Event Calendar for a detailed schedule. Some events are only available in eligible kingdoms. Please refer to in-game info on availability and event details. =Lost Kingdom and Season of Conquest Changes= 1) Updated Pass schedules for the Warriors Unbound and Siege of Orléans stories: - In Warriors Unbound, level 4 and level 8 Passes will now open between Friday to Saturday. - In Siege of Orléans, level 4 and level 6 Passes will now open between Friday to Saturday. 2) Added blueprint fragments for the Legendary gathering accessory "Timeless Amber" to the Canyon Shop. =Controls and Game Improvements= 1) Optimized the shop refresh logic for the Armament, Reveal Thyself event, where the last shop page from the current event will now carry over to the next. *This change will not take effect for any ongoing Armament, Reveal Thyself event when the version update is released, only the next. In the next event, you'll also receive one additional free refresh. 2) Ark of Osiris Mail Display Improvements - The rally participation mail for Ark of Osiris will now be automatically pinned during its active period and display its remaining time, making it easier to check registration status and confirm participants. - Once the countdown ends, the mail will be automatically unpinned to prevent missing other important messages. =Other Features= 1) Fountain of Dreams Starting Soon: - A brand-new commander outfit for Yi Seong-Gye will be introduced in the event. 2) Improved the display of alliance attack route markers, which is also available under City View and Tactical View. 3) Updated the text description for the Pincer formation inscription "Cleaver." The inscription's actual effects remain unchanged. 4) Fixed an issue where the points required for recommended talents in some commander guides were calculated incorrectly. 5) Added exclusive sound effects to all Kingdom Select city themes based on feedback from recent Community Gatherings. 6. Updated the terminology of Conversion Stones to distinguish them from Transmutation Stones.
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4 issues
Frequent crashes and app freezes
Compatibility issues on older devices
6 requests
Separate servers for free-to-play and pay-to-win players
Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
Rise of Kingdoms is a real-time strategy game where players lead one of 14 historical civilizations. You will guide your empire from a small clan to a powerful force, engaging in real-time battles on a seamless world map. The game features exploration, resource management, and alliance systems.
Key features include choosing from 14 unique civilizations, engaging in real-time battles that happen on the map, a seamless world map with infinite zoom, exploration to uncover secrets, unrestricted troop movements for strategic flexibility, and a robust alliance system for cooperation.
The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases can be used to acquire various items and resources that can help accelerate progress or enhance gameplay, though they are not required to enjoy the core experience.
Rise of Kingdoms features 14 unique historical civilizations, each with its own architecture, unique units, and special advantages. The newly added Greece civilization allows players to wield the might of the Hellenistic world, with commanders like Pericles and Alexander the Great.
Rise of Kingdoms is designed for mobile devices. While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, strategy games of this nature are typically available on both iOS and Android platforms, allowing for widespread access.
