New on Realms: Maps From The Past

2017 – what a time to be alive (apologies for the FOMO of our 5-year-old readers)! If you didn’t have a fidget spinner your hipness was in serious consideration, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released in VR(!), but most importantly, the PvP tour de force Duel TNT first hit Realms! To quote my predecessor six years ago; “This isn’t your grandaddy’s Spleef”. With the massive Season 9 update majorly rebalancing the classes and providing a spiffy new UI, it’s a surefire bet none of your elderly associates will claim any familiarity with it! Be sure to check out the hall in the lobby and bask in the glory of previous seasons’ champions – maybe one day you’ll join them!

RELICS FROM THE DECK

by The Brickmasons Team

2021 – a year of pure mystery! Astronomers could, for the first time, see light coming from behind a black hole (an important distinction, I’m sure). Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released for the PlayStation 5. And Relics From The Deck, the first digital collectible card game for Java Realms premiered! The latest update features additional arenas to duel in and a slew of new cards, such as the free-to-cast Pottery Sherd as well as the Sniffer, which might not provide any offensive capabilities but can help you discover ancient flowers – which from a decorative perspective feels equally important as winning!

SONGS OF GREAVESOYL

by MrKisiel & AzethMeron

Last year might not seem that long ago for us mortals but if you look at Songs of Greavesoyl, it’s half an eternity! With a whopping 14 content updates within its first year on Realms, this lore-heavy PvP has a huge cast of over 50 unique characters, fit for anyone’s fancy! The latest character, The Red Mold, flips the game on its head as it will allow you to play support to your team akin to a strategy game, where you use Spores to summon Warped Structures and Mold Hosts to attack your fungus-averse foes!

OTHER UPDATES TO CHECK OUT

THE ILLUSIONER PART 1 & 2

by LetzTaco & GhostFarts

This adventure map duology now has two additional classes, giving it support for you and up to five friends to play through this epic tale in anticipation of the perhaps one-day third installment.

SAPPHIRE CAVES

by Dieuwt

This massive 2D side-scrolling roguelike has received a ton of buffs to the Relics system plus a rebalancing to open for new ways to play the Warrior, Reaper, and Spirit heroes.

ARROW FIGHT

by PvPqnda & Hielke

This PvP minigame now has a Rocket Arrow powerup you can purchase from the villager to send mobs and players sky-high when you hit them.

JAKOB'S KITPVP

by Jakobrigtrup

Fans of the Pirate and Sharpshooter class rejoice as they have been buffed, and the Jouster has been adjusted as per player feedback to work according to its intended use.

SPRINT RACER

by Flamingosaurus, AriaZeroQueen & MCFilms

A new design of the tutorial, new music tracks, and improvements to the AI ensure a smoother sprint to the finish line than ever before.

THE END OF THE ARTICLE AS WE KNOW IT

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Next month we’ll return with new releases again while continuing to spotlight significant updates to current content we wouldn’t want you to miss!

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