We are excited to announce the launch of our new limited-time event: Red Mill Skirmish, now live in The Walking Dead: Empires. This thrilling new experience takes place in a location straight out of a recent episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol, and it’s only available for a short period. So, grab your gear and prepare to face down walkers in a first-of-its-kind TWDE dungeon gameplay event with special loot and rewards up for grabs!
Red Mill Skirmish introduces a unique “world dungeon” map that allows players to access multiple zones, each with increasing levels of difficulty and rewards. Here’s what you need to know:
Limited-Time Availability: This is the first time the TWDE team has unveiled this type of gameplay. Players can look forward to many more iterations in the future. Make sure to participate while you can to get an idea of what’s in store for the future of The Walking Dead: Empires.
Exclusive Loot and Rewards: Players can collect rare loot and weapons by exploring different sections of the map. The deeper you go, the greater the danger and the higher the rewards!
New Zone Dynamics: The map is divided into four sections with increasing difficulty. At the heart of the Red Mill is the most competitive and dangerous area, offering the best rewards to those who can survive.
Event Details
The Red Mill map is full of enemy spawns that appear more frequently than in standard maps, with no permanently safe locations. There are also lootables that offer above-average yields of resources and items like weapons and ammunition.
Entrances and Exits
The map features 6 entrances and 3 exits, giving players multiple strategic choices based on their skills and objectives.
Zone Rarity
Depending on the entrance zone’s rarity, a version of the Red Mill dungeon appropriate to that rarity will load for players, containing enemies and loot consistent with the zone’s difficulty level. Each player’s Zone rarity is determined by their player level, with greater challenges and rewards for higher level players.
Zone Rarities by Player Level
Common: Level 1-30
Uncommon: Level 21-50
Rare: Level 41-60
Epic: Level 61-80
Legendary: Level 81-100
Ancient: Level 91-100
Special Event Mechanics
During the event, players can collect special Event Itemsby defeating enemies or finding containers within the Red Mill Skirmish. The more Event Items a player collects, the more Event Points they earn. These points are calculated and displayed when players successfully exit the zone.
Prepare for Future Events
Red Mill Skirmish is just the beginning. This is the first of many planned events, and the team is already hard at work on new challenges and variations that will bring iconic TWD situations and settings into The Walking Dead: Empires. So get ready to see more familiar locations, enemies, and of course, more ways to get your hands on rare items and rewards!
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to explore, loot and survive in a unique map inspired by The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol. Jump in now and make your mark on the apocalypse!
Hopefully you’ve got some bolts left around, but this version of Daryl is a bit older and wiser – willing to use whatever weapons he has at his disposal.
This week’s direct Hero Card sale brings an older, veteran version of the accomplished tracker and explorer, ready for his adventures in AMC’s The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2.
Sale Details —
This sale takes place NOW, on Wednesday, October 23rd at 12pm PT. Hero Cards follow a tiered pricing structure based on the remaining supply, with Common Hero Cards staying at one low price throughout the sale.
This sale is not time-limited, and Explorer Daryl will stay available in The Walking Dead: Empires Store until the supply is exhausted or it is taken down to make room for the arrival of new heroes in the future.
Like our other direct Hero Card sales, cards purchased in this sale will fulfill directly to GalaChain so they can be used in the game right away.
Survival Strong
Daryl has been through his share of trials and tribulations. He’s sailed the sea and explored the world. He’s fought things you’ve only seen in your nightmares… and he’s still tougher than nails.
He’s the epitome of resilience and experience you’ll need to grow your empire. Let Daryl’s strength become your strength – his strong will to survive, your survival.
California has introduced a groundbreaking law, AB 2426, set to take effect in 2025, requiring retailers to inform consumers that digital games can be revoked at any time.
This initiative addresses the growing frustration among gamers over the lack of genuine ownership in digital goods. Inspired by incidents involving companies like Ubisoft and Sony, this law is a wake-up call for the gaming industry and an endorsement of Web3 technology’s potential to restore true ownership to players.
Before the internet era, gamers could purchase physical copies of their favorite games, truly owning the experience. However, with digital gaming, ownership has become conditional. Game publishers often control access to the game even after purchase, essentially making ownership a relic of the past.
Many gamers who have witnessed the not-so-gradual transition from the freedom of physical cartridge ownership to today’s unlock access approach are recognizing the lack of ownership in gaming. Publishers are free to continually sell new expansions that require ongoing purchases for players to stay competitive, and they’re free to clean out player accounts for violations of a multitude of terms and conditions as they see fit.
In early 2024, Ubisoft’s Director of Subscriptions, Philippe Tremblay spoke on the importance of getting gamers comfortable not owning their games.SOURCE
California Making Moves
It’s no surprise that California is the first state in the US to pass legislation intended to protect consumers from being misinformed when “purchasing” access to digital games.
This new warning label law acknowledges the problem but doesn’t solve it—players often still lack real control over their digital assets, even if they will be made aware of the real situation. This is where Web3 comes in.
At Gala, we’re building an ecosystem that empowers gamers to own their digital experiences and assets permanently. With blockchain technology, players regain control over many aspects of their gaming experiences, such as land, characters and items, ensuring that no central authority can revoke access without their consent.
The new California law is a reminder that the gaming industry must evolve, and Web3 is the key to making that transformation a reality.
With the power of web3, Gala Games is poised to reclaim ownership control for gamers all over the world in a way they have never known. For more details, check out this original PC Gamer article
The world of Common Ground World is about to get even more exciting with the release of the brand-new Daily Challenges feature! With this substantial update, players will now have the chance to participate in daily events to unlock rewards in the form of $SOIL, the latest in-game token exclusive to GalaChain. This update brings fresh opportunities for players to explore, compete, and grow their farms while collecting performance-based rewards.
$SOIL will officially launch soon, but for now, you can collect $DIRT, for which $SOIL will automatically be awarded once it is released on GalaChain.
The new Daily Challenges feature is designed to bring an extra layer of excitement and rewards to your farming adventures. Each day, you’ll find a new Daily Challenge in the Events category of the game, where you can participate using your Reward-eligible NFTs (list provided below).
Complete tasks like producing or selling certain crafts before the day ends, and watch as your efforts generate a portion of that day’s available $SOIL rewards!
The amount of $SOIL you collect is based on how much you contribute to the daily pool, which is determined by your performance in Town Points. Players who contribute more Town Points will receive a higher percentage of the $SOIL pool. This competitive structure is sure to keep the game fresh and engaging for everyone.
What Can You Do with $SOIL?
In the same way that healthy soil is an essential ingredient of any effective farm, $SOIL is the key to unlocking unique in-game opportunities. Here’s how it can be used:
Upgrade your NFTs: Use $SOIL to boost the effectiveness of your NFTs, helping you become a more powerful player and giving you a strategic edge in the weekly competitions.
Access premium experiences: Whether it’s unlocking exclusive events or obtaining rare items, $SOIL will be your pass to premium content within Common Ground World.
Get Involved — Even Without NFTs!
Don’t have any reward-eligible NFTs yet? No worries! You can still participate by joining a Guild. Through the Guild Library feature, Guild leaders can lend eligible NFTs to their members, allowing you to participate in the Daily Challenges and even collect rewards!
Connect with other players through the Common Ground World Discord channel to find a Guild and get started.
If you’re looking to pick up your own reward-eligible NFTs, stay tuned—more will be available in the Gala Games Store soon!
A Look Ahead: The $SOIL Token Launch
While the $SOIL token is set to become the primary reward for Daily Challenges, the rollout will be carefully monitored. Initially, players will receive DIRT instead of $SOIL to ensure that the system runs smoothly without exploitation. Once stability is ensured, the transition to $SOIL will occur, so keep an eye out for that exciting change!
Get Ready for Daily Challenges!
We hope you’re all excited to dive into Common Ground World’s Daily Challenges, with something new to pursue each and every day! Whether you’re competing for the largest share of $SOIL or working with your Guild to achieve farming greatness, this update promises endless fun and rewarding gameplay.
The conclusion of Season 6 has come… congratulations to all the victors!
As Captains across Elysium tend to their wounds and gather their forces for the next battle, let’s take a moment to appreciate the successes of the past before we focus on the struggles of the future.
Need a refresher on starting out? Check out this guide to getting your best foot forward right away in a new season:
The battle for Elysium is long, and many Captain’s strategies will fall short of victory. Still, there are those that persist and triumph. The few rise to the top to gain Elysium’s true power!
Total $ETIME in seasonal rewards: ~926k
Battle Power — 20% of Season Rewards
Think you’re powerful? How did your overall effort stack up against the other Captains?
Hello World
DubstepRod
Sydney
Elof
beckoned
Arena — 20% of Season Rewards
No soldiers, no resource management… just battle. Did the arena lead you to glory or defeat?
DubstepRod
OwO
Tired
CaptWusl
Mr.Geologist
Conquest — 60% of Season Rewards
This is what you all prepared for. The great battle that pits guild against guild, Captain against Captain. Was your battle for The Ring successful?
Elof
Jeryyyyy
HelloWorld
Inywer
LordHeLL
Especially Honorable Mention
This season only one player achieved top 10 in all three rankings…
Congratulations to DubstepRod! At 6th in Conquest, 1st in Arena and 2nd in Battle Power, DubstepRod dominated the leaderboards this season!!!
EDIT: We actually have another rank dominator… Elof! Elof changed their name to “Tired” at the end of the season… and who couldn’t blame them for being tired… 1st place in Conquest, 3rd place in Arena and 4th place in Battle Power.
“Tired” at 3rd place in the Arena is, in fact, Elof! This means they too were an overwhelming force in this season… we salute them!
Check your final rankings in the following table! Shown are top 100 in Conquest and Battle Power and the top 50 in Arena!
In season 6 we saw epic battles, unexpected outcomes and a new level of competition never before seen in Elysium. The battles that will come in Season 7 are up to the Captains who fight them… but if the escalation of the past is any indication, we’d expect to see more intense confrontations for power.
Unlike some previous seasons, Season 6 brought four guilds in the top of the Conquest ranks that were actively competing for the win. Fierce competition yields major fun… who will rise to the top next season? Will we see a new power rise to challenge The Ring, or will the rulers of previous seasons come back fighting and dominate Elysium once again?
Season 7 brings an all-new Mercenary, new season features and season Mercenaries, and above all else an entirely new chance to claim The Ring.
Keep an eye on Discord in the first week for daily codes… you’ll need supplies to get your war started.
We’re not going to dive into the seasonal meta until you get a chance to hop in the game in the next hours. Stay agile in your tactics… you have no idea how a new Mercenary or new meta will affect your strategy. Those who capitalize on these opportunities are often among the victors.
Good luck in your coming battles Captains… and thank you for an amazing Season 6!
Don’t forget to update your game before Season 7’s launch at 5pm PT!
