As we are getting close to the beginning of August, we would like to give you an update on the production and the incoming shipping of your pledges. We read and pay a close attention to what you are saying and asking about the game on community platforms, that is why today’s article should bring answers to many of your questions.
Regarding the production, as you already know, the initial shipping was planned on June 2019. After announcing a first delay 2 months ago, we can now give you more information on the upcoming schedule.
Thanks to you all, the success of our Kickstarter campaign allowed us to start discussing with big international publishers. Where our previous partners wouldn’t have allowed us to produce all the cards needed for the launch of the game (approximately 1 million), we can now forecast a more dynamic future for Malkyrs with more cards, more expansions, features and support. Although, these negotiations have taken time and the product manufacturing has found itself stuck during the summer.
In this regard, the shipping of the Kickstarter pledges is delayed to November 2019.
In the same time, we are working hard on the full release of the game, moved to November 2019 as well. As stated before, this will come with many additional features such as improved gameplay mechanics and an official Nintendo Switch version of the game. More information on this update will come very soon.
Keep in mind that our priority is to provide all the players with the perfect products, despite the fact that it might take some additional time. We will not make any compromise on quality and any added development time has the purpose to not rush the release of the game and provide the best experience for everyone once it comes out.
Once again, we thank you for your patience and your continued support. To get the freshest news, join us on the international Malkyrs Discord server (https://discord.gg/sUHJMEh) and don’t hesitate to ask your questions in the comments below.
Lore - The Daeris
almost 5 years ago
– Fri, Jun 21, 2019 at 03:23:04 AM
As you can imagine, this lore update is about daeris and their people: the symbiosis.
The symbiosis are the first species in the world of Heptia. They were created by the Malkyr Pleran, specialized in the mind and the will. In the past, the symbiosis people extended over the vast majority of Heptia's territories. Although they are still the most technologically advanced, the symbiosis are today only a shadow of its former self.
The first peculiarity of the symbiosis is the composition of their organism. The term symbiosis actually refers to two distinct types of organisms living in perfect harmony.
The first is the zörin. It is the skeleton, the body of the symbiosis which is frail and fragile but nevertheless agile.
The second is the növe. It looks like an almost intangible smoke and constantly twirling around the zörin. It is a swarm composed of billions of perfectly synchronized micro-organisms.
Although the növe can sometimes move and live without "host", it is impossible for a zörin to live without növe. The növe has extraordinary strength and can be used in many ways. Each type of symbiosis manipulates the novë in its own way. Daeris are able to project their növe very quickly around their body. They thus form the armed arm of the symbiosis legions. In combat, they use their növe to violently strike their enemies. The other big symbiosis castes use their növe differently. Some are able to perceive növe flows at a very long distance and are therefore assigned to the management of communication within the empire. Other castes also deal with creation, construction, etc.
Daeris are therefore the fastest symbiosis when they gather their növe to manipulate it. This is why daeris are considered as the mages of the symbiosis. This ability is respected throughout their empire.
And that's all for the daeris! So what champion do you want to know more about? Tell us in the comment section!
The Malkyrs Cup
almost 5 years ago
– Fri, Jun 14, 2019 at 08:45:16 AM
A few weeks ago, we organized the last entirely French speaking Malkyrs Cup in our office. Indeed, with the Kickstarter campaign, this competition will become much more international than it is now. But what is the Malkyrs Cup?
This competition is preparing for several months. Each association and partner shop organizes a tournament to qualify a champion (representative). Champions can also qualify through other competitions and challenges organized by the studio.
A new phase of pre-selection is organized in online tournaments before inviting the remaining 16 competitors to meet IRL for the final:
The players first compete in a group stage. The winners are determined by BO3 and the players can play any of their deck at each game.
Then, they have to choose 3 different champions and the opponent ban 1 of them. At the grand finale, the players have to choose 4 different champions and ban 1. The match is played in BO5.
Between the final games, the players can change up to 3 cards in their deck to better match their opponent's style. When a match has been won, the winner can no longer use the winning champion against his opponent.
During this edition, we had great games and incredible moves! Parts of the stream of the final is available on Youtube (although everything is still in French):
“Bis”, the final winner, has won exclusive cards and a cash prize!
Vlapi on the left and Bis on the right, the 2 finalist of the competition
The Malkyrs Cup is not the only tournament in the game, there are many more! Games Days, Tournaments of the Legends, etc. are also organized online to allow the players to regularly compete in official competition. Not to mention the many weekly tournaments organized by our partners!
We will soon make this competition international with players from around the world thanks to this Kickstarter campaign!
Lore - The stories of the glovedils
almost 5 years ago
– Sat, Jun 08, 2019 at 01:33:16 AM
To wait until the delivery of the Kickstarter rewards, let's talk about lore. Most of you will receive the Glovedil "Fireform" with their Kickstarter reward. But what are glovedils?
The glovedils are part of the race of nadrs, powerful draconic beings populating the heart of an immense forest: Edge.
All nadrs descend from one of the 3 primordial dragons. You already know one of them, since we talked about it during our update about the damned: Seveth, master of the coastal arena of Avolys, is one of these 3 dragons.
The first line nadrs, the dolnadrs, have atrophied wings and a large muscle mass. The gahenadrs still have their wings and thus they are the only ones of the three lineages still able to fly. Zumnadrs have no wings at all and are slender, they also have a greater affinity with water.
The 3 lines of nadrs usually doesn’t mix but when that happens, a glovedil can appear. The glovedil has a special affinity with its magical power, which the nadrs call the inner fire. He develops shamanic arts and meditation to master his spirit form. This ghostly form may seem harmless, but it is actually daunting.
Some spirit forms have an aspect of burning flames. For the best-trained glovedils, the spirit form is constantly shining, giving them a blazing appearance even though they are not yet in spirit form.
The glovedil is a shaman and the only one of his people to know and is able to use the inner fire. He is therefore sidelined but respected by his peers. The other nadrs are known to count among the fiercest warriors in the world!
If you liked this news, tell us in the comments which class of champion you want to learn more next time!
Release Schedule
almost 5 years ago
– Sat, Jun 01, 2019 at 02:54:19 AM
Short update to remind you that the Backerkit is charged today! Shipping will begin next July, so you should receive your rewards in August.
With this info, it's time to update our schedule:
July
Tutorial
Our tutorial, already tested and approved on a test server, will be available to everyone. It is also the first part of our single player campaign.
Of course, this screenshot is a work-in-progress and will have much nicer graphic assets!
Beginning of Kickstarter rewards shipment
September
Nintendo Switch Release
The Nintendo Switch version is currently ready however it will have a better impact if it is released in September with Journey to Enardem.
New game board
Currently in test, we want to launch a new game board, more readable and more pleasant. It will be available in September with the release of the game.
Of course, this screenshot is a work-in-progress and will have much nicer graphic assets!
Improved gameplay
New elements of the game currently being tested will come into play as well.
November
Solo campaign
The second part of the campaign, which will include more explanation on the world of the game and the island of Brënn.
New expansion set
An extension of the game that will come with new game modes, new action cards and 4 new champions.
Public API
Opening the API will give players the opportunity to collect a lot of information and create their own apps around the game.
