Amazon Games’ globalization design manager for Throne and Liberty, Daniel “Tiko” Lafuente, outlined a sweeping set of community-driven initiatives in the latest episode of Tiko Talks, streamed from the publisher’s Los Angeles studio. In response to player feedback, the team has pledged deeper transparency and more responsive development across all regions.
Key Takeaways from Tiko’s Update
Global Synchronization of Major Content
To eliminate regional discrepancies, future raid releases, solo dungeons, and four-star co-op dungeons will launch simultaneously worldwide—bringing the global version in near-lockstep with Korea’s schedule.
New Communication Strategy
Beginning with a deep-dive video on July 22, Amazon Games will preview upcoming features weeks in advance, addressing fans’ concerns about last-minute news drops.
Raid and Gear Progression
Raid Difficulty: The development team will hold existing difficulty tiers steady, trusting that player gear upgrades will naturally ease the challenge. Fewer than 1,000 players have conquered Kalanthia’s hardest mode, indicating room for sustained challenge.
Heroic Gear: Designed as a multi-month pursuit, heroic equipment will remain paced, but crafting materials will become more accessible via events, Twitch drops, and in-game activities. Players can also look forward to expanded sources for unlock and conversion stones.
Fair Play and Enforcement
Following high-profile suspensions on July 7 for exploiters and cheaters, Lafuente reaffirmed Amazon Games’ commitment to swift action against bad actors, citing player reports as crucial to maintaining a level playing field.
Guild vs. Guild (GVG) Overhaul
On July 10, GVG portal resets shifted to twice daily, with bolstered rewards and decoupled from PvE-focused “peace” and “dominion” windows—allowing guilds to engage in both activities without sacrifice.
Stronger PvP Progression Pathways
Acknowledging the current imbalance favoring PvE, the team plans a comprehensive revamp of arena matchmaking—removing restrictive weapon limitations—and will roll out new progression rewards to give PvP-focused players a clearer path to gear and accolades.
Defensive Accessories & Balance
Newly introduced accessories aim to counterbalance the power curve of raid weapons, especially in PvP. With built-in pity systems and accessible gameplay routes, these items are intended to be achievable by all committed players.
Performance Enhancements
Late-July updates will target large-scale battles—like arch-boss fights and crowded PvP skirmishes—to improve frame rates and server scalability during the most demanding encounters.
Alliance System Refinements
Recognizing both the epic potential and persistent frustrations of the alliance mechanic, Amazon Games will pursue incremental adjustments—gradually smoothing out power imbalances while preserving large-scale cooperative battles.
Lafuente closed the broadcast by inviting player input: “Given the complex nature of alliances—balancing server power, maintaining epic battles, and ensuring fair competition—what incremental changes would most improve the system?” Fans are encouraged to leave comments ahead of the next Tiko Talks segment.
