Squad Survival: A New Era in Infinity Kingdom

Hey, have you heard about the new game mode, Squad Survival, that’s coming to the conquest servers in Infinity Kingdom? This is going to be a game-changer, and I can’t wait to try it out! It’s not just another addition; it’s a fresh, adrenaline-pumping battleground that brings a whole new level of excitement. If you’ve been around for features like Illusion Battlegrounds or Prime League, you know how much those spiced things up. Now, get ready for a true king-of-the-hill experience. Let me break it down for you!

This is a huge deal, we are getting a brand new battleground and new game within Infinity Kingdom. In the past, additions like Illusions Battlegrounds and Prime League and others have proven hugely succesful and given the game a lot of energy and drive – particularly for older players who has been playing the games current contents for years. Thus it’s awesome to see that the developers keep making new additions to the game, and even better, they are adding new awesome gamemodes inspired by the best games out there. Introducing, a true king of the hill battlegrounds: Squad Survival! Awesome! Let’s have a look at what we know so far.

With the news article from the 27th of december, we can learn a lot about this new battle royale format battleground.

Read the official news article here: https://infinitykingdom.gtarcade.com/en/news/7021798.html

Overview of Squad Survival

First off, Squad Survival is a ranked player-versus-player battleground that’s introducing a battle royale-style gameplay. Think of games like PUBG or Warzone, but with our favorite Infinity Kingdom twist. Brand new player versus player ranked battlegrounds where players will be ranked and rewarded based on the highest single-match score. The battles last three days and a total of 6 matches, squads can choose to participate in just a single battle or more up to six.

Key Points:

• Players are ranked and rewarded based on their highest single-match score.
• Tournaments span three days with six matches total.
• Flexibility to participate in one or multiple matches.

Squad Setup Phase

The setup phase is where you build your squad. You can team up with your friends to create your dream squad, or if you’re flying solo, the in-game matchmaking system has you covered.

Each squad consists of 1-3 members and squad leaders may freely adjust the members and setting during the team-up phase. Once the battle stages begin, your squad will be locked in as the battlegrounds begin.

There will be two battlefield skills to choose from, I expect these to work like the IBL skills we are used to and most likely you want to strategize in your squad who chooses what.

In battle you are going to be using your own immortals and dragons and tok skills but will have a fixed troop count for this game mode, akin to Illusion Battlegrounds.

Key Points:

• Squads consist of 1-3 members.
• Squad leaders control team adjustments during setup.
• Squads are locked once battles begin.

Dynamic Gameplay Mechanics

Now, the actual gameplay—this is where things get spicy. When the match begins, you and your squad spawn together on the map. The battlefield is dynamic, with zones that shift over time.

There are no bubbles / castle shields in this gamemode and no bloody rage effects. Furthermore, there are no teleports of any kind, instead relocation speed is greatly increased and cooldown is just 1 minute.

Zone Breakdown:

• Green Zones: Safe areas.
• Purple Zones: Danger areas that will soon be flooded.
• Dark Zones: Lava-filled areas causing rapid prosperity loss.

If your prosperity hits zero, you’re “downed,” and your squadmates must rescue you by restoring a bit of prosperity. If the whole squad is eliminated, it’s game over.

Basically, it is a King of the Hill styled battleground, think of PUBG or Warzone. Players of a squad spawn close to each other at random on the map and the map will gradually shrink as lava floods the map killing anyone in the lava through a gradual prosperity loss. There are three different zones on the map, green safe zones, purple areas are areas that are safe for now but will soon be flooded in lava and dark zones where your castle rapidly lose prosperity from the lava floods.
If you are reduced to 0 prosperity through lava or combat, you are “downed” meaning you will be eliminated if not rescued fast. Your team members can send troops to you and rescue you, giving you back a bit of prosperity to escape certain death. If you are not rescued you are eliminated. If all squad members are eliminated your squad is out of the game. Last ones to stay alive wins. You cannot replenish prosperity using gems while in this gamemode.

Key Points:

• Shrinking battlefield due to lava adds strategic pressure.
• No shields, bloody rage effects, or teleports.
• Faster relocation speeds with a one-minute cooldown.
• Rescue “downed” team members before they are eliminated!

Boost Nodes and Strategy

Another cool feature is the boost nodes scattered across the map. These structures grant your squad special bonuses like increased attack, defense, or healing. Your squad can occupy multiple structures and the boosts will stack. I expect this to be key in strategies to win the game by getting advantages.

Key Points:

• Occupying nodes grants stackable boosts.
• Strategic decisions are vital—go for nodes, survival, or combat.

Battle Duration and Scoring

Each battle lasts for maximum 30 minutes or until only one squad remain. If multiple squads are left at the 30 min. mark, their “squad Points” will determine the winner (up to five winners). Squad Points consists of Battlefield Points, i expect these to be earned as if they where honor. You can gain multiple points through winning streaks or by killing enemies with a win-streak bonus active. Survival Points based on the squads survival ranking and time they stay alive.

Squad Points:

• Battlefield Points: Earned by defeating enemies and achieving streak bonuses.
• Survival Points: Based on how long your squad stays alive.

Battlefield Points are converted into honor for your lord after the battle, capped at 2 million points.

Reward Structure

There are very good rewards from this game mode: Random Holy/Shadow Immortal fragments, Artifact fragments and healing speedups. Moreover, the rewards structure is very good as it rewards up to 10000 players with ranking rewards, and good rewards for all making it a game mode that anyone should participate in and enjoy. While whale squads will likely win out, there will be very good battles and rewards for all levels of players, this is a huge thing and very important as I think this will drive the event to be a big success. There is nothing worse than good game events where only a very select few can earn rewards. Here we see a ranking mechanic that ensures good battles and a reward structure that offer rewards for everyone. Very good!

Key Rewards:

• Random Holy and Shadow Immortal fragments.
• Artifact fragments.
• Healing speedups.

The ranking rewards benefit up to 10,000 players, making it accessible and rewarding for all.

Conclusion

So, what do you think? Doesn’t this sound like the most exciting addition to Infinity Kingdom in ages? Squad Survival is bringing the thrill of battle royale to our favorite game, and I’m ready to jump in and see what it’s all about. Let’s get our squads together and make history in this brand-new tournament. See you on the battlefield!

Published: 03-01-2025