A balance patch to Capture The Flag is deploying across all regions. This patch has substantial changes to the game, aiming to improve some core gameplay mechanics and balance.

Developer note: We understand this patch includes a lot of changes and may need tweaking. Leave feedback on this post and we'll be sure to fix any issues that may arise. Additionally, we are still working on a new flag-contesting system, and aim to release that in a future mini-patch - we didn't want to hold these improvements whilst we create new assets.

New Map: Ashram

• Added a brand new map: Ashram.

Spawn Killing Improvements

• Being spawn killed will grant a 50% damage boost for each spawn kill, up to 200% extra damage. This boost is removed upon leaving the spawn room, or when your team holds the enemy flag.
• Gold is no longer rewarded for killing players that have not left spawn.

Developer note: We know spawn killing has become an annoying part of Capture The Flag. We're hoping these changes will help, as spawn killers will be much easier to counter.

New Team Upgrade: Flag Curse

• The Flag Curse upgrade may be purchased after your flag has been away from home for 90 seconds.
• A cursed flag will reduce the flag carrier's health to 3 hearts.
• The curse is removed when the flag is returned home and must be purchased again when next taken.

Improved TNT

• Fixed a calculation in distance falloff that inaccurately calculated applicable damage.
• TNT is now team colored.

Developer note: The distance bug meant players were taking too much damage when they weren't in the epicenter of the explosion. As a result, the TNT may feel underpowered. Let us know your thoughts and we'll tweak accordingly.

Miscellaneous Changes

• When a team member leaves, their gold is now equally spread across the remaining team members.
• Item/upgrade stations now prevent you from opening them with a sword during combat.
• Speed berries can no longer be planted.
• Various internal bug fixes.

This concludes the changelog for the first patch. More will follow in the future. Thank you for your continued feedback.