POLYTOPIA BLOG POSTS

The forests are stirring, and the arrows flying, as we approach the start of the Hoodrick Polysseum! Do you have what it takes to take on the best Polytopia players in the world? Tap to join.

The Sacred Spear of Gredon, Belor’s Holy Scroll, and other relics are kept in “The Vault,” loaned to local temples to inspire fervor and piety among the Hoodrick people. Tap for all details and to discuss in the Polytopia Discord.

Learn all the details and strategies for the new Aquarion rework by checking out this strategy guide from PolyChampions. Tap to view.

Rally your defenders, fortify your cities, and seize victory in this month’s Quetzali Polysseum! Show them who’s best at mastering the Quetzali tribe. Great prizes and even greater honor are at stake. The event starts soon! Tap to sign up before they fill up.

“Ca Jel” is central to Quetzali culture, meaning “rushing to defend someone in need.” Known for such acts of kindness, the Quetzali have a reputation as good friends, strong allies, and some of the nicest people you’ll meet. Tap to read more.

Do you want to learn everything about what’s new in the latest version of Aquarion? Tap to check out this “Aquarion Rework Summarized” video.

Best Indie Developer went to The Battle of Polytopia studio Midjiwan at the Pocket Mobile Games Awards! We are super happy about this award! Thank you for voting for us!!!

The new reworked version of Aquarion is here! They now have mermaids that can rule both land and sea, hang out with Sharks & Jellies and discover lost cities in the ocean. Live Stream on our Youtube channel at 6PM CET. Tap to update Polytopia and get it in the tribe picker screen.

It’s time to celebrate in mighty Aquarion! And this time we’ll also release the magnificent Aquarion Rework update with all kinds of great improvements. Plus, get ready for mirror matches on the weekend.

Zap aggressors with the area-denial powers of the Jelly! One of the new units in the amazing Aquarion Rework that will be released soon. Tap see when.

Shebron herds gather at rare desert oases, seeking water. Oumaji scouts visit these oases to find suitable mounts for the annual “Sia Lu” ceremony. Tap to read more.

Congratulations to Ángel Valera Reales who was the winner of our Tesla Tournament at OWN Valencia! 1st price was an iPhone. Tap to check out the event.

Midjiwan has been nominated for “Best Indie Developer” at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2024! Vote and help us win this award! Tap to vote.

Years of selective breeding created the mighty Boacacias in the Zeboyan landscape. Initially good fertilizers, their engineered leaves now boost harvest yields unprecedentedly. Tap to read more.

Get 50% off the main game, all DLCs on Steam & Switch, and all Special Tribes (& Skins) on mobile. Don’t miss your chance to snag the items you haven’t gotten yet – the sale ends July 11th!

The Aquarion Rework Steam Beta has emerged from the depths! Don’t have the game on Steam? Don’t fret, both the game and the Aquarion are -70% off on Steam right now. Tap to read more.

Do you have what it takes to play Kickoo against the best? Now starting the second week of the Kickoo Polysseum! Tap to compete.

How to best play Kickoo? In this strategy guide, created by PolyChampions, you will see how to use the water to your advantage, advice for playing Kickoo on land maps, and lots of tips and tricks for naval strategy.

The Kickoo Isles’ islands are linked by maritime trade routes. Besides banoo and pelts, the Konka Nut is vital as both a food source and trade currency, inspiring their national color, green. Tap to read more and chat about the great Kickoo tribe!

If you place units on top of a resources in enemy territory, you can make it more difficult for your opponents to level up their cities. Tap do discuss more strategy in the official Polytopia Discord server.

We would like to thank all who purchased a total of 16.673 ∑∫ỹriȱŋ items during their tribe week. We will now plant 16.673 real trees!

The magnificent and wealthy Luxidoor are often regarded as stingy, but that’s not always the case. Every Luxidoor city has a Naauou, or “Lucky Shelter”, where patrons can offer some of their riches to help feed and care for their local animals, such as the mighty Phantrix.

New Skin Release: The special ₼idŋighţ skin for ∑∫ỹriȱŋ allows you to create graves, build crypts, and summon demons from the graves in the dark forests. You can buy in the tribe picker screen on mobile or as a DLC on Steam. (Make sure your app is updated to latest version)

Did you know that ∑∫ỹriȱŋ warriors are very vain and that their worst fear is to get their hairstyle ruined. This is why they always wear a hat such as this one when they sleep. Tap to get it.

∑∫ỹriȱŋ Tribe Week is here: During this week, we will plant one real tree for each sale of an ∑∫ỹriȱŋ item in the game or at shop.midjiwan.com . We plant the trees via the Canopy Reforestation Project. You can also donate directly by tapping the image.

In celebration of the upcoming ∑∫ỹriȱŋ tribe week, the final few tournaments for this month’s Polysseum will be ∑∫ỹriȱŋ mirror matches. Make sure to play some if you want to make it to the top 16! Tap to sign up.

Check out this unique Xin-XI collectors mug illustrating the tribe lore of this moon. 30% discount on all Xin-Xi items at shop.midjiwan.com. Tap to go there.

We have opened a co-working space named Game Town. Are you a small game studio in Stockholm that want to work in a creative environment close to other game developers? Tap to read more.

Introducing PolyBash, a new multi-tribe tournament format, tap here to join up and find all the relevant information.

Despite being a rather reserved people, the Xin-xi are avid hikers and outdoorsfolk. Tap to read full lore. [switch]

It’s still Imperius Tribe Moon, so this is also the time to celebrate their tribe skin, the Lirepacci, a group of scholars, philosophers, and magistrates near the top of Imperius society. You can buy it as a DLC or in the tribe picker screen. [switch]

Watch the highlights review from last month’s Ai-Mo Polysseum, filled with high-level mind-bending shenanigans. Tap to view. [switch]

Polytopia has just turned 8 years, and to celebrate, we are running a 50% discount on everything for one week. (Special Tribes on mobile). Tap to check it out!

New release out: “Patch of the Ocean”. Simplifications and improvements of the Naval Rework that we released a few months ago. Tap for all details.[!switch]

The Battle of Polytopia is now also available on Apple Arcade as part of the App Store Greats. Tap to read more. [!switch] [!android]

Tribe Lore: “Before you can enjoy the glory and splendor of Imperia, make sure you’ve filled out the proper forms in triplicate, mailed a signed Imperius Book of Laws”. Plenty of events to celebrate our beloved Imperius Tribe. Join the Imperius Polysseum tournaments in the Multiplayer section. Discounts on a unique Imperius mug and all...

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...

It´s still Ai-Mo Tribe moon. Learn how to master the Ai-Mo tribe by this excellent Strategy Guide created by PolyChampions.

Soon, subscribers of Apple Arcade will also be able to play The Battle of Polytopia. Tap for more info. [!switch] [!android]

Polysseum is continuing this month starring the Ai-Mo, a total of 36 daily tournaments with the top 16 qualifying for the monthly final. Tap for more information.

Switch Update & 60% Discount: The latest update includes multiplayer support, enabling you to challenge Polytopia players worldwide on other devices such as mobile and PC. Additionally, the update features a complete naval rework called “Path of The Ocean.” [!switch]

Tribe Moon: “Pe Lo Chili” serves as the signature dish of the Ai-Mo and is usually made with Lï-Po Peppers and Llamo meat. Discounts on a unique coffee Ai-Mo mug and all Ai-Mo items in the Polytopia Shop of Souvenirs. Tap to see more. [!switch]

Few things can live out in the utterly inhospitably frozen land of the Polaris, but the Polaris have adapted. Warm igloos, resilient Mamoos, parkas made with Inqi fur, and magical blessings by the Gaami all help provide the Polaris with the strength necessary to complete their mission to freeze the Square. Tap see more. [!switch]

Last weekend one player secured Season champion title. Tap to watch the match replay and see who secured the first place in Polysseum finals.

Tap to watch what tactics Polysseum players used playing Bardur on a Small map. Video commentators: Finite and Innofunni.

After a long day traveling the roads of their beloved lands, every Yădakk loves to enjoy a cup of hot Khăl-iz around the stove in their yurt. This potion slightly pitches your voice in a way that makes it possible to sing the traditional chants that have been sung by their ancestors since the beginning...

After an intense 400-player battle, we have the Top 16 of Bardur Polysseum! All of them are invited to the Monthly finals, which will be hosted on January 6- 7. Tap to see more. [!switch]

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. [!switch]

Ai-Mo, Yadakk & Quetzali skins are here! The To-Lï train their bodies and minds in the Binba forests. The Ürkaz controls the Yadakk’s criminal underground. The Quetzali members of the Iqaruz are trying to transform themselves into actual birds. You can buy them when selecting a tribe in your mobile device, as a DLC on...

Yay, official bardur #ullefurgh mugs! Get it while they are cold, made from real Bæreon teeth! (No, just kidding, it is actually porcelain) Psst… 15% Discount also! Code: BARDUR [!switch]

Highlights from the Vengir Polysseum tournaments. Tap to view some serious Vengir action!

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. [!switch]

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. [switch]

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. [switch]

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. [switch]

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. [!switch]

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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]

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!