Splinterlands Maintenance Update: Leaderboard Changes and Bug Fixes

Splinterlands has launched its first **Escalation Conflict** event, introducing a new competitive layer to the blockchain card game. **Key Features:** - Players deploy **Mage Wagons** loaded with Escalation cards and packs - Earn conflict points to compete for exclusive Escalation Archon rewards - The Meredrool threat spreads across the Shimmering Coasts in-game **Recent System Updates:** - New **Lustrous Potions** for Arcane draws (100 Aura craft cost) - Wagon kit costs adjusted: 17.5k Wood, 7k Stone, 1.75k Iron, 1.25k Aura - Creating wagons now requires 2 kits; repairs cost 1 kit - **Fallen Legends** ruleset added, blocking Legendary Archons - SPS Validator voting page added to Licenses Dashboard The event began May 19, 2026 at 12 PM EST. Unbroken wagons carry forward to future conflicts, while damaged wagons are removed. Players may need to cancel Escalation rentals before participating. [Learn more about Escalation Conflicts](https://splinterlands.com)

**Electroneum x Splinterlands Voltage Event Now Live** Splinterlands has launched a collaboration with Electroneum, introducing the Voltage event in Praetoria. Eligible Electroneum wallet holders with 30+ days of activity can participate early. **Key Features:** - Secure an ElectroFox character - Generate EVP (Electroneum Voltage Points) immediately - Battle and mine EVP on Land - Unlock reward chests - Hunt for limited edition skins and premium foils The event operates on a first-come, first-served basis. This partnership aims to create new rewards and experiences for both the Splinterlands and Electroneum communities. [Full Details](https://peakd.com/splinterlands/@splinterlands/electroneum-x-splinterlands-voltage-event-powering-up-praetoria)

**Major Game Updates Released** Splinterlands completed its weekly maintenance with several significant additions: **New Land Card Crafting** - Four new **Land-only cards** now available - Land plot owners get **3-day early access** before general release - Full crafting details available in-game **Cinder Introduction** - New crafting ingredient **Cinder** goes live - Players can now choose between **DEC or Cinder** when burning cards - Works with all burnable cards, including Soulkeep cards **Luckiest Longshot Feature** - Daily ranked draws now award **1 Lucky Coin** per losing entry - Every **500 entries** earns a Luckiest Longshot card - **Retroactive rewards** applied to past draws - Top Lucky Coin earners enter raffles for alternate-foil variants **Additional Updates** - DAO burned extra Conclave Arcana packs per community proposal - Added countdown timer for Gotten in Exclusive Shop - Fixed skin display issues and animation freezing These updates expand crafting options and reward systems for active players.

The first **Splinterlands Grand Prix** has officially ended after a full ranked season of competition. **Final Results:** - **1st Place: Team Jambre** (Rating: 3700) - Reached Champion league in his first Splinterlands season - **2nd Place: Team Dmoney** (Rating: 3380) - Climbed from bottom to second place - **3rd Place: Team Baby Bear** (Rating: 3000) - Surged in final hours - **4th Place: Team MTG Jedi** (Rating: 2920) - Best win rate of the event - **5th Place: Team Updog** (Rating: 2660) - Showed rapid improvement **Community Impact:** The event showcased strong community support through: - Coaching and mentorship - Deck delegations - Strategy sessions - Live streaming and engagement Jambre's achievement of reaching Champion league as a first-time player is considered extraordinarily rare, demonstrating pro-level TCG instincts and fast adaptation. More Grand Prix events are planned for the future.

Splinterlands' new Conclave Arcana Conflicts event launches July 16 at 12 PM EST, introducing innovative gameplay mechanics: - NFT card & pack staking system - Wagon crafting using land resources - Limited-edition airdrop rewards - Potion system for enhanced foil chances The 30-day event brings strategic depth through: - Asset management across multiple resources - New card synergies and abilities - Faster, more unpredictable matches - Dynamic meta shifts Players can participate by visiting [Splinterlands.com](http://splinterlands.com) to acquire packs and prepare for the upcoming conflicts.