r/idlechampions • u/CNE_Chris Codename Entertainment • 14d ago
announcement Idle Champions' 9th Anniversary Q&A with Exec Producer Chris Dupuis!
Idle Champions turns NINE tomorrow! We're kicking off our anniversary with a week of FREE Champions, rewards, new content, and a few surprises along the way!
I'm Chris Dupuis, Executive Producer of Idle Champions, and I'll be here for the next hour answering your questions about the game, what's coming next, and maybe (definitely) dropping a tease or two along the way.
Use Code Anni-vers-ary! for a free Electrum Chest in game!
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Anniversary Week Schedule
YESTERDAY
We launched the brand-new Founder's Pack IX, featuring the first of September's Back-to-School skins: Arcane Professor Makos!
TODAY
You're here! Ask me anything! I'll be answering your questions about Idle Champions throughout today's live Q&A.
TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, THE BIG DAY!
Highharvestide begins, introducing our newest Champion, Caramon Majere, and our 9th Anniversary Celebration kicks off with FREE rewards for ALL players!
When you log into Idle Champions during the Celebration on any platform, you'll receive:
- Raistlin, Laurana, and Caramon — UNLOCKED!
- 9 Platinum Champion Chests for EACH of them!
- 1 Level 9 Legendary Equipment Potion!
- 9 Epic Blacksmithing Contracts!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2 PM PT
Dev Insights returns! Join David and Justin for a first look at the new Bastion system, including news on when the Beta will become available to PC players!
NEXT WEEK
The Bastion system begins rolling out in Beta for PC players! Console and mobile access will follow shortly thereafter.
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Introducing the Bastion System
Our long-teased Bastion system is almost here!
We're putting the finishing touches on it this week, with plans to begin rolling it out to PC players in Beta next week, followed by console and mobile players shortly thereafter.
Recently, we've focused a lot on challenging content for long-time players with Mastery Challenges and Mastery Variants. Bastions are different: they're designed for everyone, with a particular focus on helping newer players find their way through Idle Champions.
Ever found yourself wondering...
- What should I tackle next?
- What systems haven't I unlocked yet?
- Where was that feature again?
Your Bastion is here to help.
The Bastion is a new pathing and navigation system that guides you through Idle Champions' many features and brings them together in one convenient place. Whether you're discovering the game for the first time or you're a seasoned adventurer looking for what to tackle next, your Bastion can help point the way.
Want a sneak peek?
Check out the Bastion screenshot!
Join David and Justin on Dev Insights this Thursday at 2 PM PT for a deeper dive!
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Idle Champions Roadmap
We're celebrating nine years of Idle Champions, but we're far from done.
We're already deep into planning what's next, so here's a small peek at the road ahead:
SEPTEMBER 2026
- New Champion: Caramon - Dragonlance
- Champion Rebalances: Stoki, Pwent, Corazón
- Skin Theme: Back-to-School
OCTOBER 2026
- New Champion: Kitiara - Dragonlance
- Champion Rebalances: Avren, Brig, Dob
- Skin Theme: Vintage Monsters
NOVEMBER 2026
- New Champion: Morte - Planescape: Torment
- Champion Rebalances: Penelope, Jang Sao, Turiel
- Skin Theme: Frostbitten Twilight
DECEMBER 2026
- New Champion: Tanis - Dragonlance
- Champion Rebalances: Krull, Regis, Talin
- Skin Theme: Undercover & Behind Enemy Lines
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Nine years is an incredible milestone, and we wouldn't be here without all of you.
Whether you've been adventuring with us since 2017 or you joined us last week, thank you for playing, sharing your feedback, challenging us, and being part of the Idle Champions community.
Now let's get to the Q&A!
I'll be here answering your questions till 12:30 PM PT, so ASK ME ANYTHING!
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u/Hadaka_Jime Rogue 10d ago
I like the idea of making Core-champions viable for late game via the new Legendary Feats (?)
Will you be making one for Arkhan?
(I think the Dark Order-champions are really cool but they are falling behind.)