THRONE AND LIBERTY: Tico Talks (August 2025)

Summary

In this video, Tiko, the Globalization Design Manager at Amazon Games, unveils the highly anticipated 'Clesium's Awakening' update for Throne in Liberty, launching September 18th. Players can expect major content additions, including tier 3 gear, new co-op dungeons, enhanced bosses, the Orb weapon, Hyperboost progression for new and returning players, and revamped Battlegrounds PvP. The update also introduces open-world PvP with Abyss stones, auction house adjustments, guild and alliance changes, and a refreshed UI. Tiko provides guidance on gear progression, server mechanics, and upcoming content, inviting the community to engage and share feedback as they prepare for this transformative expansion.

Takeaways

• 🎉 The 'Clesium's Awakening' update launches on September 18th, bringing a massive content drop for Throne in Liberty.
• 🛡️ Tier 3 gear is introduced with new growth stones using polished crystals, smoother progression, and conversion options from tier 2 gear.
• 🏰 Castle Siege map layouts are being updated to provide more strategic options and reduce overly defensive gameplay.
• ⚔️ The new Orb weapon offers tactical DPS and support roles, with a Heroic weapon available immediately for Orb users.
• 🚀 Hyperboost is a system to help new and returning players quickly catch up using Adventure Codex gear and growth missions.
• 🆕 New servers will be isolated for 2–3 months, with tier 3 content delayed by ~1 week to allow players to progress gradually.
• 🛡️ Battlegrounds 24v24 PvP mode is introduced, featuring role selection, capture points, multipliers, comeback mechanics, and ranked mode coming later.
• 💰 Auction house and trait resonance systems are updated to maintain gear value, prevent saturation, and provide limited stone exchanges.
• 🤝 Guild alliances are reduced from four to two guilds, effective September 3rd, impacting Castle Siege and overall server dynamics.
• ⚔️ A new open-world PvP mode using Abyss Stones allows guilds to initiate battles at their discretion with rewards and guild skills.
• 📅 Leading up to the update, weekly articles and previews will provide behind-the-scenes content, with a housing system deep dive scheduled for the week of September 9th.
• 🚨 Player conduct enforcement continues, addressing exploits in PvP and Ark boss fights, with the community encouraged to report abuse.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the Clesium's Awakening update in Throne in Liberty?

The main focus of Clesium's Awakening is to introduce Tier 3 gear, new co-op dungeons, enhanced bosses, the orb weapon, hyperboost for new/returning players, Battlegrounds PvP, open-world PvP with abyss stones, housing updates, and other quality-of-life improvements.

How does the Tier 3 gear progression differ from previous gear upgrades?

Tier 3 gear progression uses new Tier 3-specific growth stones crafted with polished crystals. Growth requirements have been simplified to match Tier 1 levels, promoting consistent engagement instead of upfront grinding, and Tier 2 gear can transfer to Tier 3 at +6.

What is the purpose of the Hyperboost system?

Hyperboost is designed to help new and returning players quickly reach Tier 3 gear progression. It uses the Adventure Codex to provide gear and growth missions to guide progression, targeting 6,000–6,500 combat power to prepare players for the latest content.

What are the main features of the new Orb weapon?

The Orb is a tactical magic-based weapon that manages mana and deploys spheres to enhance abilities. It supports both DPS and support roles and rewards strategic play and teamwork.

How are Battlegrounds structured and what rules apply?

Battlegrounds are 24v24 battles lasting 15 minutes or until a max score is reached. Players queue solo or in parties, select specific roles, and follow soft caps on roles. Matches feature five capture points, multipliers, comeback mechanics, and a 6,000 combat power entry requirement.

What changes have been made to alliances and Castle Siege?

Alliances are reduced from four guilds to two to enhance Castle Siege opportunities. Siege maps are updated for more infiltration paths. Server transfers are reset to allow adjustments before Clesium's Awakening, and no additional server merges are planned.

How will open-world PvP with abyss stones work?

Guilds can control abyss stones in open-world dungeons, investing resources to protect them. Protection is time-limited, after which stones are open for capture by other guilds. Battles are not restricted to 1v1, allowing frequent strategic PvP engagement.

What adjustments are being made to the auction house and gear drops?

Lower-quality gear will have reduced chances of yielding top traits, while high-quality gear has increased chances. Tier 3 drops from co-op and solo dungeons guarantee gear or tokens, maintaining value and preventing auction house oversaturation.

How are Arkbos weapons affected by the update?

Current Arkbos weapons maintain Tier 2 status. Cordi and Deluinoa weapons will be upgradeable to Tier 3 in late October, while Tevvent and Bellander weapons receive buffs. The update aims to maintain two competitive sets of Arkbos weapons.

What content is temporarily locked on new servers after the update?

New servers will have a bridged milestone system where content supplying Tier 3 gear will be unavailable for about one week. Other content like Orb, housing, Nebula Island, and Battlegrounds is immediately accessible.

How is the development team engaging the community with this update?

The team provides weekly behind-the-scenes articles, encourages player feedback, asks community questions about desired content, and plans further in-depth explanations, such as a Godspeed session on housing in September.