Game Update: 8.0 Patch Notes - An Undying Alliance | Guilds Launch and Shards of Undying Launch 11/18!

Dear Skullgirls Community,

After months of work behind the scenes, and ever since taking over development...we’ve been building toward a feature (and future) that brings Skullgirls Mobile players together in a way the game never has before. Guilds have been part of our long-term vision from day one, and while we know their arrival may feel sudden, that’s by design. The moment this system was ready, we wanted you to have it. No long runway. No waiting around. Consider this our version of a good old-fashioned “shadowdrop”… just with fewer ninjas and more Brain Drain abominations.

So it may come as a huge surprise that Guilds is officially launching tomorrow, 11/18, at 9 PM PST.

Guilds aren’t just a new button on the main menu, they’re the start of a new era for Skullgirls Mobile. Whether you’re teaming up with friends, meeting new fighters, or finally tackling challenges together instead of alone, this launch is built to evolve the way you play.

To help you hit the ground running, here’s a full breakdown of what you can expect in Patch 8.0:

Guilds and Guilds Menu

The central go-to for all things under guilds is accessible via the main menu option. Guilds is a full-screen menu that will assist players with either joining or creating a guild. Guilds are for any players level 6 and above to work and earn rewards together. To create a guild you will need to pay a fee of 200 Theonite, while joining is free. When forming a Guild, players will be able to customize their Guild name, tag, and Guild emblem.

When you’re in a Guild, you’ll be able to look at all of the members in your guild to see how much progress everyone’s made for Guild Ops and damage against the Undying Event boss. You can also check out the leaderboards and see where your guild is once your guild has fulfilled the requirements to be on the leaderboard.

The rewards section in Guilds will display rewards related to Guild Ops season rewards and Undying Event battle rewards. This is where you’ll come to claim all your season rewards and Guild milestone rewards for Undying Event and Guild Ops!

In the Gifts section, you can send and receive Guild Chests that you earn to your fellow Guild members.

Revised Main Menu

In order to accommodate new additions and revisions to the game, we are expanding the main menu and implementing scrollable functionality. Players will now be able to scroll left and right on the main menu screen, and each side of the screen will feature the monthly gold and diamond variants to add some visual flair.

Navigation - The vertical navigation bar on the right side of the screen has had an icon overhaul with text additions to allow easier recall and identification.

Events - Parallel Realms now is grouped under Events as well as the new Undying Event. Daily Events overall have better grouping to declutter the main menu. Prize Fights and Rift Battles are still in their respective locations as full icons on the main menu.

Missions  - These are now a full screen view and has been moved from the right bar navigation as now a main menu icon to accommodate the new Guild Ops tab. We have also changed the look and feel of the tasks to try to streamline task tracking and reward points claiming.

Collection  - Has been moved from the main menu to the right navigation bar to allow for easier access to your collection details and make room for more playable content.

Inbox - Is now a full screen view to accommodate the new guilds tab that will manage guild related notifications and invites.

Rewards Section - This is now a full screen view with a new look and feel to make way for upcoming development in rewards grouping. The viewing parlor has been revised to allow for better understanding of how many optional ads you can watch. As a reminder Skullgirls Mobile only allows opt-in ads that reward players for ad views as a way to support the game as a free to play player. Login rewards functions the same as before now visible under its own tab. Web Rewards is a new section that allows players to view the calendar of Webhub rewards and features a Claim button that will take you to the Webhub.

Chat - Now a full screen display featuring a guild tab that players can switch between for guild chat vs public channel chat. The Chat feature in general will be an evolutionary feature to improve over time.

New Event - Shards of the Undying (aka "Raid Boss")

Shards of Undying is a new Guild-exclusive event located in the Events menu. In this mode, you and your guild will team up to battle extremely "durable" bosses that feature unique modifiers not found anywhere else in the game. Your goal is simple: deal as much damage as possible and climb the leaderboards together. Players receive 2 free tickets per day, and additional attempts can be purchased with Theonite if you want more chances to contribute, and compete on the leaderboards!

Rewards Preview

A look at the loot, resources, and progression you can earn throughout each Season. As a reminder, a season will last one week.

Guild Chests

Guild Chests let you send and receive resources with your fellow guild members each day. They work similarly to the current friend-gift system, but are exclusive to your guild and offer more impactful rewards. You’ll earn Guild Chests by completing Guild Ops, participating in the Shards of the Undying event, and based on your guild’s ranking at the end of each Season. The more active and successful your guild is, the more chests you can exchange to help everyone continue progressing.

In the Gold Guild Chest, you can find an exclusive Big Baddy Big Band variant!

Guild Chests Loot

Ranking Reward Requirements

In order to be eligible for rewards at the end of each season in Shards of the Undying, at least 5 Guild members must participate in at least battles against the season’s boss. The Guild’s leaderboard ranking is based on every member’s top 5 damaging attempts against the boss, so make sure you’re sharing strategies with your guild to push higher on the leaderboard for more end-of-season rewards!

Seasons Overview

Guild Ops and Shards of the Undying seasons will be synced, starting at 10AM PST on Tuesdays, and ending the following week at 9AM PST, allowing for a 1 hour downtime to calculate the rewards.

For Guild Ops, every member of the Guild will be earning Guild Ops points by completing daily and weekly challenges. When your Guild accumulates enough Guild Ops points to reach a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Diamond tier, every member who earned at least 250 Guild Ops points that week will earn the rewards for that tier when the season ends.

For the Shards of the Undying event, there are personal milestones for damage thresholds that you will need to reach to earn rewards. Once you deal enough damage to the season’s boss, you will immediately earn those rewards. Upon reaching certain milestones, you will start facing a more challenging boss with additional Signature Abilities and raw power.

Additionally, there are Guild milestones, where when members of the guild deal enough total damage to reach these milestones, every guild member will be able to claim those Guild milestone rewards. Work together to reach these milestones so everyone can earn these rewards!

FAQ - Some Common Questions From Our Beta Testers:

• Can I earn Guild rewards if I’m not in a Guild?

You will not be able to complete Guild Ops missions nor participate in the Shards of the Undying event without being in a Guild, since these are features that require participation from many members to earn multiple rewards.

• How many members can a guild have?

30.

• Is Shards of Undying the only game mode that uses the Guild system?

Yes, currently the Shards of the Undying event is the only Guild-specific game mode. We plan on expanding with more Guilds-related features, but this is where we’re starting for now!

• Can I rename my Guild?

Yes! The Guild Leader or Co-leader can change the Guild’s name. The first time is free! After that, they can pay 500 Theonite to change the Guild’s name.

• How many characters can my Guild name have?

Your Guild name can have 25 characters, and you can have a Guild Tag up to 6 characters long.

• What happens if I leave or disband a Guild?

If you leave a Guild, you won’t be able to participate in Guild Ops nor the Shards of the Undying event anymore, and you will no longer receive that guild’s end-of-season rewards.

If the leader disbands the Guild, this will remove everyone from the guild and all the progress the guild has made that season.

• What are Guild Chests and how do I get them?

Guild Chests are similar to Social Gifts that you can send to other members in your Guild. When you open them, you will receive rewards for every Guild Chest opened.

• Do I lose Guild Chests when switching Guilds?

No! If you leave a guild and decide to join another one, you will keep all your Guild Chests in your inventory. If you have any ready to open, you can open them once you’re in a guild again.

• How many Undying Event tickets do I earn daily?

You can claim 2 each day, with another 3 claimable after completing Guild Ops missions each day. You can also get more in Guild Chests that you open, and lastly, you can purchase more for Theonite if you want to participate in more.

• How and when do Seasons start and end?

Guild Ops and Shards of the Undying event start at 10AM PST on Tuesdays and end the following Tuesday at 9AM PST.

So with all the fanfare it deserves, we welcome everyone in the community - new, old, and undying - to the next chapter of Skullgirls Mobile. We can't wait for you to try it!

-Autumn Games Team