Rise of Kingdoms: All 8th Anniversary Events and Update 1.1.11 — Complete Guide (2026)
Rise of Kingdoms celebrates its 8th anniversary with the massive Update 1.1.11, released on August 27, 2026. The patch brings nine new limited-time events, two legendary commanders, a new battle formation, and significant changes to the Crystal Technology system. Here is everything you need to know about the anniversary season.
New Legendary Commanders
The update debuted two cavalry commanders with Combo Attack mechanics:
- William Marshal — a rally and structure assault specialist. His Reigning Champion skill deals up to 2700 damage to three targets, slows marches by 25%, and reduces healing effectiveness. In rallies, every normal attack grants 10 Unwavering Spirit stacks, and every 40 stacks increase rally defense by 20%.
- Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) — an open-field master. Uses Tsar's Authority stacks to empower skills and applies the Terror debuff, reducing enemy attack and march speed.
New Formation: Double Line
The update added the Double Line formation, which provides +10% march speed when moving toward barbarians. Related armaments can be obtained through events, traveling, dispatches, and armament chests.
Crystal Technology Changes
The crystal system underwent substantial improvements:
- Reduced crystal requirements for upgrading the Crystal Research Center
- Added new technologies for specific troop types
- Improved bonuses against corresponding troop types
- Added automatic Rapid Retreat mode
- Instant return cost reduced from 200 to 80 gems
8th Anniversary Events
Art Festival
Players collect brushes and restore masks, earning rewards for progress. It is recommended to participate daily rather than leaving everything until the last day.
Melon Market
Returns with a new cross-kingdom stealing mechanic. Sell Egrimelons, earn Melon Money, and spend it in the event shop. Check the full reward list before making purchases.
Alliance Quiz
An alliance trivia event. Answer questions together with clanmates and earn rewards for teamwork. Does not require high combat power.
Arms Training
Battles against Armsmaster Lohar, who grows stronger as the challenge progresses. Tests the quality of your commanders and troops. Newcomers should focus on achievable reward milestones.
Riddles of the Sphinx
Desert trials of the Sphinx with unique rewards. Rules and scoring may differ from previous versions, so study them after launch.
Desert Tracks
Escort a treasure caravan to its destination. Do not worry — this is not a PvP event; the main task is to deliver the cargo.
Circus of Wonders
A festival event featuring parrots Goldayne and Fogsworth. Participate in circus activities and win anniversary prizes without spending troops or action points.
Lucky Red Packet
A social event for celebrating with friends. Especially useful for active alliances. Limits and rewards may differ from previous versions.
RoK Yearbook
Review your achievements for 2025–2026. Not a combat event, but a pleasant retrospective for veteran players.
Other Changes
- Lost Kingdom pass schedule changed: Pass 4 and Pass 8 in Warriors Unbound mode, as well as Pass 4 and Pass 6 in Siege of Orleans, now open on Friday–Saturday
- Autarch Shop added blueprint fragments for a new legendary gathering accessory
- Armament Scratch: the last shop page reached carries over to the next event + 1 free refresh
- Osiris God Chest participation mails are now automatically pinned
- New Yi Seong-gye skin in the Fountain of Dreams event
- Alliance route markers improved
How to Prepare
- Save gems and speedups before the update
- Prepare action points for Arms Training
- Join an active alliance for cooperative events
- Check the Event Calendar after the update
- Do not spend event currency immediately — study the full reward list first
Information is current as of August 28, 2026.