POLYTOPIA BLOG POSTS

Blizzard season is right around the corner, and the small Bardurian village of Gruark is preparing to usher in the brutal cold with their Førgul Festival! Tap to read more and discuss.

Now Live: Path of the Ocean – A new major update which focus on the Naval aspects of the game. Adding new units such as Raft, Rammer, Bomber, Juggernaut Ships, Starfish, Bridges, Market & Lighthouse. Improved Continents map type and the new Pangea map and more. Tap up upgrade.

With cheaper, easier-to-get Ports, we took the opportunity to re-design the Custom House. They’ve been transformed into the Market. Tap to read more.

Pangea is a new map type that is summarized as “a single landmass surrounded by water”. Like a fusion of Drylands and Continents. Tap to lear more.

That raft we rigged up, under the water, Was just the item: when he walked, With his robes blowing, dark against the sky. Tap to read more.

A mighty lighthouse constructed by someone a very long time ago. It marks the end of the world and the beginning of space.

We have a limited stack of Vengir plushies in the shop! Cuddle up with the cute sword and murder spike helmet. And 15% Xmas discount on everything in the shop. Order your Christmas gifts now so they arrive in time!!! Tap to go there.

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War is a way of life for the Vengir. From the moment they’re hatched, Vengir children are trained in the arts of combat, ready to fight the Vengir’s many foes. Tap for more.

Something is following you in the wastelands. Can it be the 30% Discount on Polytopia and all DLCs on Nintendo Switch?

Hexapods usually feed on Fungi nectar, but if they find a trembling Polytopian lost in the woods it might be transformed into a afternoon snack. Tap to view.

It’s time to get wet in our new Steam Beta! This significant update drastically improves the naval warfare in the game: new units, mechanics, map types, and much more. To encourage testers, we offer a 70% Discount on everything on Steam! Tap to read more. [!switch]

We have come over five tiny backpacks that has been worn by Hoodrick warriors. Each backpack contains a few items that is always kept in the backpack of travellers of the Hoodrick tribe. They are said to bring luck to anyone who has them. And, 30% general discount in the Shop of Souvenirs. Tap to...

The new Tribe Moon marks the start of the new Polysseum month. In October, we will run Hoodrick Daily tournaments – 36 total. 12 new tournaments will be hosted at 11:00 UTC+2 / 20:00 UTC+11.

Did you know that some Quissberries can grow to the size of a Polytopian? Did you know that the average Hooxe has been known to snack on the occasional Hoodrick lost in the woods? Tap to view and learn more.

All 24 Quetzali tournaments are finished, and now we can present you the Top September players! We will invite the 16 best players to Saturday’s final monthly tournament and battle for €200. Who will take the first place in the monthly tournament? Tap to se full list.

The Magic number is actually not three. It’s 20 million, and we have passed that milestone in mobile downloads. Thank you to everyone who helped us achieve this!

Caps, Caps & Caps! We are running a 40% Back To School Discount on all caps. Limited Edition caps with embroidered in icons in true Polytopian style. Tap to go to shop.midjiwan.com [!switch]

Midjiwan AB глубоко обеспокоены войной России в Украине. С начала военного вторжения мы жертвуем все доходы, полученные от России и Украины, на операции Красного Креста в Украине. Нажмите на изображение, чтобы сделать прямое пожертвование! – Midjiwan AB is deeply concerned about the Russian war in Ukraine. Since the start of the invasion, we are donating...

50% off everything on Nintendo Switch™. And we have added leaderboards for each tribe. Do you have what it takes to make it into the top 100 best scores of the week? [!switch]

Pssst! We have come across some very unique bags from the Quetzali artisans. These are vintage items that can rarely be found in the square. Only a limited number of these, so hurry to get yours. Tap to go there. [!switch]

Oumaji Polysseum tournament highlights are now on our YouTube channel! Watch and see what tactics the Top 8 players used in their games. Tap to view.

This aspiring athlete is Q’ich’ki, they’re practicing for the “Wetek Ultal,” a 5-day competition of speed, endurance, and devotion. Go, Q’ich’ki, go! Tap to read more.

New Polysseum Format! We are thrilled to unveil the upcoming changes to Polysseum this September, bringing more competitions, enticing prizes, and a more defined path to the top. Tap to learn more.

We never say no to a party, and neither should you! Join the Steam Strategy Fest and get your hands on anything in the Polytopia Steam catalog at a 50% discount! Tap to go there now! [!switch]

Oumaji Polysseum Tournament this Saturday – 11:00PT/13:00 CT/14:00 ET/20:00 CEST. Sign up via the app or by tapping on the image.

Those pesky cloaks! The best defense is having plenty of units to detect cloaks. Pay attention to the eye icon next to your unit. That indicates that there is a cloak nearby.

A lifetime of wandering an infinite desert awaits the Oumaji. What are they searching for? What do they hope to find? Tap to find out more.

Congratulations to Top 4 of the Aquarion Polysseum – Sea Skirmish. ChrisKrakens took first place with a 2:1 result vs. BKNMP in the final. Tap to watch replays of the Grand Final.

It’s Aquarion Week so we are running an Aquarium Polysseum Tournament! This Saturday, 22 July 2023 (8 p.m. CET, 11 a.m. PST) Might mode, Live games, 64 players, Tap To Join!

Replay of Zebasi Polyssuem tournament finals – Pond King versus alexej.dobry. Espark from Polychampoins and The Big Burr are reviewing the opening game of the Best of 3 series. Tap to view Replay.

Modern life is busy, and the Aquarion understands the importance of getting some rest in today’s tiring world. They made this video to help all of you get some good sleep, no matter what life throws your way. 50% Discount on Aquarion on Mobile & Steam. Tap to view the animation. [!switch]

It’s time for the Zebasi #Polysseum battle – Farm Fracas. This Saturday, July 15th. 11:00PT/13:00 CT/14:00 ET/20:00 CEST. Tap to join.

You can now get our latest item at shop.midjiwan.com – The Polycaps! Stylish, practical, and make you look cool in true Polytopian style! Tap to go there. [!switch]

The ancient sacred order of Khondor, the Kickoo Ragoo & the disciples of Anzala. Skin Pack#3 includes 3 brand new magnificent skins for Oumaji, Kickoo & Zebasi for all platforms. You can buy them when selecting a tribe in your mobile device, as a DLC on Steam or in the Nintendo eShop. Get them and...

It’s no secret that Geroffy love Waaongi fruit, and this particular Geroffy is no exception. The poor Zebasi worker knew that their delicious treat was gone forever the moment it was picked up by the tall fruit bandit. Tap to read more.

It’s 50% off on the main game on Steam & Switch until July 13th! Go to Steam or Nintendo eShop to play Polytopia on bigger screens! [!switch]

Watch the replay of the Final game in the Kickoo Polyssuem tournament – GalaxyDragon1247 versus Miczkoo0. Listen to comments and game analysis by THE BIGBURR and cuttlersan! Tap to view.

We want to congratulate SouthPenguinJay for winning the first prize in the first ever Polytopia LAN-tournament at DreamHack summer! But, what does he say? Beans? What’s that?

Anzala’s followers care about one thing, and that’s unfettered expression. Tap to read more about Skin Pack#3:

Mubehasi’s secret honor guard society aren’t quite too happy with how the modern Oumaji society turned out, and have set out to “correct” their wayward cultural descendants. Tap to read more.

Kickoo mirror match – Official monthly tournament! Might, 1v1. Prizes – 1st – 100 EUR Polytopia Shop of Souvenirs gift card, 2nd – 50 EUR, 3-4th – 25 EUR. Tap to register.

Are you going to Dreamhack Summer in Jönköping this Year? (June 16-19th). If so, you can participate in the first-ever Polytopia LAN tournament. A 20.000 SEK Prize pool is in the mix! Tap to read more.

Hide your gold and stay out of the water, as the Ragoo Pirates are on the prowl! These buccaneers have terrorized their home in the Kickoo Isles for long enough, and are now here to plunder the waters of the other tribes. Coming soon. Tap to read more.

Today is the final day to order the unique Vengir Plushie! Hurry up if you want to get your hands on one of these. Tap to order: [!switch]

This is Ikilu. This model #Kickoo citizen knows that no day is complete without a little dip in the ocean for a bit of swimming and…encountering the malicious Ragoo Pirates?!. Tap to view and discuss on Instagram.

Congratulations McGoon914#8905, the winner of the latest Polysseum! The winner will get to select any tribe skin.Tap to watch the replay of the final with expert commentary.

We are now the official sponsor of the Swedish National Chess Team. Will this end the debate over which game is best? Chess or Polytopia? Tap to read more.

It’s time for the Luxidoor to settle their disputes in the Polyssuem! May 20th marks the date of the all-Luxidoor mirror tourney. First price this month is any skin on mobile or skin pack on Steam! Tap to sign up now, as slots will fill quickly!

We would like to thank everyone who purchased ∑∫ỹriȱŋ things during their tribe week. We will now use all that revenue to plant 3671 real trees. Tap to go to the Canopy Reforestation Project website and donate to the Project directly.

World Premiere: You can now pre-order the Vengir plushie. Available for a limited time only! Tap to get this fuzzy little creature.[!switch]

Luxidoor Tribe moon: Always feels good when you’re spring cleaning and you find some money in the couch, right? Tap to View more and discuss more on Instagram.

Most of the ∑∫ỹriȱŋ shirts are now sold! Only 6 remainz. All revenues from ∑∫ỹriȱŋ this week goes to planting trees. Tap to get you hand one of the final shirts.

It’s giveaway time! We’re giving you the chance to win 1 of 2 Vengir Plushies! Tap to go to Twitter and enter.

It´s time for ∑∫ỹriȱŋ Tribe Week: This means that all revenues from sales of ∑∫ỹriȱŋ tribes & things in shop.midjiwan.com during this week will go to the Canopy Reforestation Project. This time we also have a limited edition ∑∫ỹriȱŋ vintage clothing. Tap to go there.

So, who might this little creature be? Tap to discuss in Instagram.

We’re excited to announce the launch of Polytopia UniFund, a $10,000 fund that supports Polytopia tournament organizers from universities. If your school/university is interested in hosting a tournament and would like to apply for funding and support, please tap the image.

Congratulations the winner of the latest Xin-xi Polysseum Tournament. The winner gets a Polytopia gift card! Tap to see the replay of the final.

The monthly Polysseum tourney is coming up and this a good time to show off Your fancy new Xin-xi skin! Join us this Saturday, the 11th, at 9 am PST (5 pm GMT). Xin-xi Mirror Match. Gift card as first Prize! Tap to sign up now, as those 256 slots will fill quickly!

New fabulous skins for Imperius, Luxidoor and Xin-xi are here.Sha-Po, a secretive legion of assassins, The scholarly Lirepacci & Aumux Mercenaries. Now you can look better then ever in the battle of the square! You can buy them in the tribe picker screen or as a DLC on Steam. (You need to update to the...

Check out the great video and game analysis that YouTuber Big Burr has created by using the multiplayer replay feature. Tap to learn how to beat the Cymanty.

Xin-Xi buildings are primarily made from the bark of Xini trees – a sturdy, durable plant that can resist the frequent windstorms they encounter. Tap to view, read more and chat about it.

Check out the Luxidoor skin in Skinpack 2 – The Aumux Mercenaries are ruthless, effective, and more than willing to destroy their foes. Tap to read more and chat about them!

Skinpack 2 – More skins! In the misty hills around Mount Xin-xi resides the Sha-Po. Tap to read more and chat about them!

We congratulate the winner of the latest #Imperius #polysseum Tournament. Tap to see the replay of the final. (Some serious Mind Bender action this time). The winner gets a Polytopia hoodie!

The monthly Polysseum tourney is coming up! It’s Imperius mirror matches this time! Join us this Saturday, the 11th, at 9 am PST (5 pm GMT) for a chance to win a Polytopia Hoodie. Tap to sign up now, as those 256 slots will fill quickly!

Full Tournament functionality is now open! From today, it´s possible for anyone who has an account at Challengermode to set up their own Polytopia tournaments for free. Run a tournament with your four best friends. Or run a big one with hundreds of players. It´s up to you. Tap to get started.

IMPERIUS TRIBE MOON: Winemaking in Imperia is serious business, with numerous rules around the processing of Lumaepeles. It’s now serving as the basis of the many laws they abide by today. Tap to view and chat about it.

Today is the birthday of Polytopia! – To celebrate this, we are running a 50% discount on all platforms, Mobile, Steam & Switch for five days. (Special Tribes on Mobile) Is there a skin or a tribe you are missing? Tap to get it.

Find inner peace in the eternal evening light by adding the beautiful Ai-Mo poster to your home. 50% discount on the Ai-Mo poster & badges. Tap to go there.

We congratulate the winner of the latest Ai-Mo Mirror Match Tournament. Register for Official Polytopia Tournaments on Challengermode.com/polytopia. Tap to watch how the pros play Ai-Mo in the replay of the final.

It’s time for the monthly Polysseum tourney, this time it’s Ai-Mo mirror matches! Come join us this Saturday the 11th at 9am PST (5pm GMT) for a chance at a prize! Tap to sign up now, as those 256 slots will fill up fast!

Ai-Mo society is isolationist and tends to prefer keeping to itself, preferring minimal contact with the other tribes if they can help it. Regular Ai-Moyan border patrols keep the land safe from invaders, like this band of Bardur raiders, who didn’t stand a chance! Tap to view & comment.

We want to congratulate bknmp who is the winner of Yadakk Rumble, The Official Polytopia Tournament on Challengermode.com/polytopia. The winner will get a giftcard at shop.midjiwan.com. Tap to watch the replay of the final.

OFFICIAL POLYSSEUM TOURNAMENT: Join this month’s in-game tournament – Yadakk Rumble! It starts this Saturday at 9 am PST (5 pm GMT), and there’s even a prize for the winner! Tap to sign up now, as those 256 slots will fill up fast!

POLARIS TRIBE WEEK: A happy relationship exists between the Polaris and the Gaami. But, of course, there’s bound to be some of those who aren’t always the happiest with this arrangement. Tap to view.

30% DISCOUNT on everything for 10 DAYS! We are running a Discount on everything in our shop.midjiwan.com. Get that Hoodie, Premium Tee, Sticker, Poster, or badge that you have been craving! Tap to go there.

TRIBE MOON: It’s not uncommon to see Yadakk merchant caravans roaming the Khalee Plains looking for customers. What is uncommon is finding a lone Kickoo warrior out here, pretty far from home. Tap to view.

WINTER SALE: 50% discount on EVERYTHING on STEAM & Nintendo SWITCH! And, on all SPECIAL TRIBES on mobile. Get those tribes or skins you’re missing and enjoy your well-earned break from relatives during the holidays! Tap to get to all stores.

CONCORDANCE DAY: The war was long, the battles were brutal, and the Ancients were slowly losing their grasp on the land. Tap to read more.

We want to congratulate PewQ who is the winner of the first Official Polytopia Tournament on Challengermode.com/polytopia. The winner will get a UTOP Hoodie and the runner up will get a Premium Midjiwan Tee. All from shop.midjiwan.com. Tap to watch the final. (Make sure you have latest update)

MAJOR UPDATE: TOURNAMENTS, LIVE GAMES, REPLAYS & LOBBIES. Join in-game tournaments hosted by us, communities, and even your friends. You can join free tournaments in the multiplayer screen or at challengermode.com/polytopia. Tap to update to the latest version now.

What’s a perfect CHRISTMAS present for someone who is crazy about Polytopia? You buy them a GIFT CARD with a SECRET mystery gift that is included for free at shop.midjiwan.com. Tap to get it.

TRIBE SKINS ARE HERE: Appearance is everything, especially on the battlefield. Get the Vengir, Bardur, and Hoodrick skins and make an impression! You can buy them in the tribe picker screen or as a DLC on Steam. Tap to go there.

We like scientists, so we are an official sponsor of the Nobel Prize Nightcap party today. And, we felt it could be good for the laureates to take some well-deserved game breaks during the evening.

Are you ready? Tap to discuss.

TRIBE MOON: Living in Barduria is hard, with constant blizzards and Baerion attacks a regular occurrence, but that doesn’t mean it’s devoid of luxuries. This harsh tundra is home to a chain of hot springs that the Bardur like to use to unwind after a long day of braving the perils of their snowy home....

Vengir Tribe moon will end soon. So, this the last chance to get the LIMITED EDITION of Vengir PINS. (They are included in the Vengir Poster package). Act now or you will miss your chance of getting your hands on these UNIQUE pins! Tap to go to the shop.

Who is this suspicious looking fellow then? Looks familiar right? Well, it is the Vengir Cultist Skin that will be available very soon! Tap to go to our Instagram and chat about it. [!switch]

TRIBE SKINS ARE COMING: Bardur who have survived the 5 Tests of Strength are given the rank of Baergøff, meaning “Elite Baerion Hunter”. The sanctified Baerion pelt is thought to let the wearer channel the animal’s raw ferocity in battle.

NEW POSTER: Vengir Skull Party Poster was just added to the web shop! Act now and get the poster including a unique set of LIMITED EDITION of Vengir PINS that you can stick into the flesh of your enemies (or just wear on your jacket)! Tap to go there now. [!switch]

During Vengir Tribe Moon, to remember their fallen, they hosts a huge Skull Party where they wear the cranium of their favourite relative. You can join the Skull Party by building a Vengir Gate of Power!

While most would see the banishment of the Vengir as a bleak tragedy, the hunt for retribution did push them into becoming master metallurgists. The highest role in Vengir society below “Monarch” is “Blacksmith,” and that tends to happen when you need a steady stream of swords and armor. Magnificent art by Polytoblerone!

Ghosts have scared away 50% of the price! Discounts on the game and DLC on Steam! This even applies to the Special Tribes on mobile!

CYMANTI WEEK: To celebrate the last day of the Cymanti week we are now releasing the stems for the enigmatic Cymanti Theme on Sound Cloud. Tap to go there and start making your own Cymanti remixes!

CYMANTI TRIBE WEEK: 50% discount on Cymanti Stuff in shop.midjiwan.com. Get the Cymanti Invasion POSTER and Cymanti Pins at special prices this week. Discount Code: CYMANTIRULES. Tap to go there.

CYMANTI TRIBE WEEK: Lytheti Grubs serve as the pack animal for the Cymanti. That changes when they pupate into the mighty Lytheti Beetle, which is far too dangerous to be used, so every Cymanti battalion is given a cookbook for when the time comes. We thank THomez for the great artwork!

PSSST! As of today, you can play The Battle of Polytopia on Nintendo Switch. Get it online in the Nintendo eShop. Or, search for Polytopia on Your Switch Device. Tap to go there.

DIPLOMACY: We made some adjustments based on your feedback! E.g. all units can now detect Cloaks, cities can only be infiltrated once per turn, and tons of other tweaks. Update to the latest version to try them out. Tap to read more.

Wait, what day is it again?

Can you hit a BuzzFly with an arrow from 2 tiles away? These expert sharpshooters have been personally trained in combat and survival by Yorth, the legendary archer, and comprise the most elite force the Hoodrick can muster. Great artwork by Quickerzzzz.

They wait is soon over. Yes, you will be able to play The Battle of Polytopia on your coolest looking portable gaming device, Nintendo Switch. Tap to pre-order.

Have you seen that we now have really cool stickers in our new shop? Tap to go there!

STRATEGY TIP: Did you know that you can see if your friends are online? Just look for the little green dot next to the player and invite them for a weekend game!

BIG DAY TODAY! Badee Midjitree finally opens the door to the brand new Polytopia Shop of Souvenirs! T-shirts, stickers, posters, a hat shaped as Midjiwan (sort of) and more! Everything is invented, stored and packaged with love in our workshop here in Stockholm. Tap to go to: shop.midjiwan.com. Pssst use the secret code “BADEELOVESYOU” to...

The Tribe Duels are back and better than ever! Wanna help us determine who’s the best tribe this year and compete for prizes? Tap to head on over to our Discord to learn more!

TRIBE MOON: Quetzali often hone their combat skills through a rousing game of Techi’wop’yali! The objective is to bounce a wooden bird off a bird-shaped shield into a moving hoop, which, of course, is also shaped like a bird. Magnificent artwork created by Moos-2. Discounts on Quetzali items at shop.midjiwan.com . Tap to go there.

Peace Treaties are now a way to cooperate with other players and the bots. But, how do you get the bots to accept your Peace Treaty? In short, they’ll need to have a “Great” opinion of you in order to accept. Read more about Peace Treaties in the wiki. Tap to image to go there.

Multiplayer servers are now running again. We are sorry about this. Thank you for your patience.

SERVER PROBLEMS: We are aware of the server outage for multiplayer games and are working hard to fix it. We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience.

Oumaji have something the others do not – speed. The legendary Shebron can quickly dash over dunes, hills, and plains, and are why the Oumaji excel at hit-and-run raids. Great artwork created by Papzy3. Discounts on Oumaji items at shop.midjiwan.com until August 31st. Tap to go there.

AQUARION WEEK: Today we release the Stem files for the Original Aquarion Theme on Soundcloud. Download, create your own cool remix, and post it on Youtube. Share it with the world! Tap to go there.

AQUARION TRIBE WEEK: The majestic Turmelon is the main source of inspiration for Aquarion artisans. Children play with Turmelon toys and the Aquarion monarch sits on a Turmelon-shaped throne. Great artwork by Hardizzel. 50% Discounts on Aquarion on Mobile & Steam this week. Discounts on Aquarion items at shop.midjiwan.com this week.

SOLAR POWER UPDATE: In the mobile version of the game, all revenues from the sales of the ZEBASI tribe are invested in loans for REAL SOLAR POWER projects in rural Africa. We want to thank everyone who purchased Zebasi! Tap to read more.