Songs of Conquest, the turn-based strategy from Lavapotion, just received the new DLC Vanir, containing a new playable race of the same name.
What sets the new race apart from the base game ones is their dynamic with the Vildra. Vanir are the human raiders and traders of the Bleak East, descended from Indebted Baryans and Arleon peasants who fled the oppressive rule of barons. Meanwhile, Vildra are the dark folk-lore creatures. They are sometimes cruel, sometimes wicked, and every one of them in their own way magical.
As an example, the developers take a closer look at the Huscarl. They’re a capable warrior with a shield, sword, and a single ranged attack with their spear. But when upgraded and transformed with Vildra magic, they become something completely different.
“When upgraded the Huscarl turns into Korphan, a raven-like creature armed with double daggers. Not only do they look visually distinct from the Huscarl, but they also channel chaos instead of destruction essence and have a “leap” ability. We want the upgrades to feel different with Vanir, sometimes offering something else than “just” stronger versions of base troops.”
Additionally, the new race has nine unique Wielders, each with unique full-body sketches, pixel art for the adventure map, and detailed portraits that convey their individual stories.
However, this is not the only thing that players are getting. The team from Lavapotion treats the release of the DLC as a chance to enhance the base game, ensuring that Songs of Conquest keeps evolving—even for players who might not pick up the DLC.
“Your feedback, suggestions, and constructive criticism since our launch last spring have been invaluable. While we couldn’t implement everything, this update brings meaningful changes inspired by your input. And don’t worry, there’s plenty more balance tweaking and features planned for next year. In this update, we’ve adjusted starting armies, updated the research trees for all factions, and rebalanced several units to keep battles engaging and competitive. For a full breakdown of the changes, we highly recommend diving into the full patch notes—there’s a lot to explore!”
