So the new minor update 9.3.0 has hit the game, introducing most prominently two new Tactical Troops: the Woodsmen and the Lyncaen Raiders. They serve as glass-cannon and fast reconn units respectively. I will update the Tactical troops article as soon as I come around to it. Also added are new ‘Open gates’ type items which add 5k (Roaming Refugees), 10k (Myrian Migration) or even 50k (Mass Settlement) to your population, great for speed training!

Meanwhile, KABAM also released a forum post which details what some of the future updates hold. I’ve posted these notes after the break for those interested.

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Release notes:

Greetings Great Heroes of Middle-earth,

- v9.3.0 is available for download on iOS and Android. This is a 
minor update for The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-earth. The main 
focus has been on increased server stability. Also included in 
this version are a couple new Items that will be available as 
log-in and event prizes. Details about these are included at the
bottom of the page

- v10.0.0 is scheduled for early May. Players can expect v.10.0.0 
to be a major update for The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-earth. The
 v10.0.0 update will include an Alliance Expansion Pack Feature, 
enhancements to Middle-earth Hero Gear, and specialized limited 
time Campaign Maps. Among the feature additions, bug resolution 
and general gameplay improvements are big priority. 

- v10.1.0 to scheduled for early June. Bug resolution and general
 game play improvements will continue to be a main priority. The
 v10.1.0 update will add Train-a-thon Tournaments into Event
 Center. Legendary Middle-earth Gear is also planned for this 
release as well as enhancements to the Alliance Expansion Feature. 

- v10.2.0.0 and beyond are still in the planning phases. Alliance
 Wars and World merges are the proposed initiatives from the Game
 Team. 


New Items and Troops for v9.3:
- Roaming Refugees, Myrian Migration, Mass Settlement Items can 
add 5,000, 10,000, and 50,000 to your City’s Population, up to 
your current Population Limit.

- There are two new types of Tactical Troop, the deadly Woodsmen 
and the super fast Lyncean Raiders. Learn more about them here.