The wars of Westeros are escalating, and the tools we use to fight them are finally catching up. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is going offline for significant maintenance on November 19 to deploy the massive content drop we've been tracking since earlier this month. This isn't just a standard patch; the introduction of Tier 7 equipment and the Scalding Chasm Firewyrm fundamentally shifts the endgame meta.
Maintenance Schedule & Compensation
Netmarble Neo is taking the servers down for five hours to implement these changes. If you're planning your evening grind or trying to squeeze in one last daily commission, here is the timeline you need to know:
- Start Time: November 19, 06:00 PM (PT)
- End Time: November 19, 11:00 PM (PT)
As is standard for downtime of this length, there is compensation involved. Players who log in before November 21 will receive 30 RP, alongside a bundle of Essence Boxes and Weapon/Armor Hardeners. It's a small payout, but free resources are free resources.
Tier 7 Gear and The Firewyrm
While the Great Houses squabble over the Iron Throne, the real threat for players has been hitting a power plateau. This update shatters that ceiling. The addition of Tier 7 Equipment is the headline here. For weeks, min-maxers have been squeezing every stat point out of Tier 6 gear; now, the baseline for "best-in-slot" has moved. Expect the economy and the PvP meta to fluctuate wildly as players rush to forge and upgrade these new sets.
You're going to need that extra steel, too. The Altar of Lost Memories is expanding with the Scalding Chasm Firewyrm. Lore-wise, this fits perfectly into the darker fantasy elements creeping into the edges of the political drama. While Stannis marches and the North smolders, ancient threats like Firewyrms remind us that dragons aren't the only monsters in this world.
What is the new Co-op Mission System?
Up until now, coordinating with allies has been a bit loose. The new Co-op Mission System formalizes group play, likely providing the specific farming loop needed for the new growth materials. Speaking of growth, the developer is adding significant complexity to character builds with:
- Forging & Part Engraving: New ways to customize gear stats.
- Extraction: Likely a system to recycle old gear into materials for the new systems.
- Set Research Expansion: Higher caps for set bonuses.
This update also cleans up the shop, removing several packages to make room for new ones. If you were eyeing specific bundles, they might be gone by the time servers come back up. Prepare your inventory; the grind for Tier 7 starts tonight.