Whiteout Survivalv1.32.8

What changed

• ContentNew Winter Siege event featuring alliance stronghold battles.
• ContentNew Expert character Gareth, the Ironthorn Chief, added to the game.
• UXAdded Preview Avatar Frame option for custom avatar uploads.
• UXExpert improvements including Idle Trek status popup and research speed bonus for Agnes.
• UXFishing Tournament updates: depth records, beginner tutorial, filters, and 10x fishing option.
• ContentDaybreak Island additions: Frostgrove decoration and Mark of Revival Shop.
• UXNew Swipe Back gesture toggle added to iOS settings for easier navigation.
• UXScouting improvements including previews of recent reports for non-alliance targets.
• UXAdded Hero generation indicators to battle mails and selection screens.
• UXAdded Participants Only filter to various combatant lists for better visibility.

Reception

Marlvel takeaways

• Monitor player engagement with the new 10x fishing option to determine if it reduces time-to-completion for tournament tasks.
• Track support tickets related to the new alliance stronghold battles to identify potential balancing issues in the Winter Siege event.
• Evaluate the adoption rate of the Swipe Back gesture toggle to inform future navigation adjustments on iOS.

Original release notes

[New Content]
1. New Event: The all-new Winter Siege is coming soon! Fight alongside your allies in alliance stronghold battles. Deploy garrison squad and attack enemy strongholds to earn victory and valuable rewards for your alliance. Gather your allies and prepare for a brand-new strategic challenge!
2. New Expert: Gareth, the Ironthorn Chief, is about to join your adventure. A young commander from the Janvide Mountains, Gareth has earned the legendary title of "Ironthorn" by repeatedly repelling Mordheim's invasions with his exceptional leadership and flexible tactics!
Reminder:
Gareth will become available in eligible States on UTC 07/20/2026 at 00:00.

[Optimizations & Adjustments]
1. Chief Avatar Improvements: A new "Preview Avatar Frame" option will be added to the confirmation popup when uploading a custom avatar. You can choose whether to display your current avatar frame, making it easier to preview the overall appearance of your custom avatar and frame combination.
2. Expert Improvements:
(1) Added an Idle Trek Status popup, allowing Chiefs to view current Idle Trek progress and completion status before entering exploration stages.
(2) Agnes's skill "Project Management" now grants a "Increases Research Speed" bonus, helping you advance research more efficiently.
3. Fishing Tournament Improvements:
(1) Improved the overall fishing experience. Added current season deepest depth records and extreme depth indicators to help Chiefs better judge depths.
(2) A beginner tutorial will now be available when participating in the Fishing Tournament for the first time, helping Chiefs learn fishing controls more quickly.
(3) Added filter options to the Guide page. Chiefs can now filter entries by season or acquisition status.
(4) After unlocking the Seaweed Guide, a new 10x Fishing option will become available. Fishing gear will also automatically start at max level, helping Chiefs participate in Fishing Tournaments more efficiently.
4. Daybreak Island Improvements:
(1) Added a new basic decoration: "Frostgrove", bringing more beauty and depth to your Daybreak Island.
(2) Added the "Mark of Revival Shop". Once the Tree of Life level and State Progress meet the required conditions, Chiefs can purchase "Marks of Revival" from Daybreak Island Supplies and exchange them for decorations and accessories. Shop contents will unlock in phases as State Progress advances.…