Evony Version 5.17.0 Highlights: 2026 Viking Festival & Dragon Talent Changes

Dear Evonians,
We plan to release the 2026 Viking Festival events and packages on January 16! In addition, this update will adjust the level cap of Dragon Talent and optimize some functions in version 5.17.0.

2026 Viking Festival Package Sale

During the event, 5 package tiers every day include Dragon Gemstones, Military Treatises, Military Tactics Material Optional Chests, Merit Jade, Glory Golden Twigs, Forge Master Certificates, Blood Crystals, Subordinate City Clue Chests, and Premium Gear Chest (Dragon Head)!
There is also a chance to receive the new Epic Historic General Olaf Skötkonung from the 5th package tier, as well as Pharaoh’s Treasure Map and Lv7 Premium Gear Chest (Dragon Head)!

King’s Party Event

During the event time, players can gain Party Cake’s experience by purchasing basic Gems, and upgrading the Party Cake’s level will gain awesome gifts!
  • Players can gain Great Sailing Decoration (30 Day) at Party Cake level 2.
  • Players can gain Civilization Scroll Chest Ⅱ (Conquest), Triple Down Package Coupon (Event Only), and Lv7 Premium Gear Chest (Dragon Head) at Party Cake level 4.
  • Players can gain Officer Equipment Scroll Chest (Stratagems) at Party Cake level 8.
  • Players can gain 9th Anniversary Celebration: Rare Card Packs at Party Cake level 9.
  • Players can gain the new Epic Historic General Margaret of Valois, Consul’s Tunic Scroll, and Civilization Scroll Chest Ⅱ (Supremacy) at Party Cake level 10.

Historic General Summoning Event

During the event, players can receive Epic Historic General (Glory) from the 5th Event Package tier. Use Epic Historic General (Glory) to summon an Epic Historic General, and there is a higher chance to get the new Epic Historic General Olaf Skötkonung!
Olaf Skötkonung is guaranteed within each 6 summons.

Divination of Fate Event

The Divination of Fate event begins with an opportunity to acquire the General Skin Moon Goddess – Artemis!
During the event, you can perform divinations by using Fate Cards. Each divination will randomly award you with one prize.
Purchase the Diviner’s Card Case to obtain a large number of Fate Cards, or you can obtain Fate Cards from monster killing and resource gathering.
Upon the event’s conclusion, unused Fate Cards will be converted into Divination Chests. Kindly utilize them promptly!

Rainbow Crow Voyage

The Spiritual Beast Rainbow Crow has descended upon the continent. It is a wondrous bird cloaked in iridescent plumage, its colorful feathers etched with prophetic patterns. Its cry draws listeners to glimpse the future.
During the event time, players can obtain Spiritual Beast Scales from Boss monsters and Packages. Use them to redeem the Rainbow Crow Token and other rare items in the Rainbow Crow Voyage Event. Use the Rainbow Crow Token to unlock the Spiritual Beast Rainbow Crow!

Rainbow Crow Attributes (Level 20):

  • Ranged Troop Attack +104%
  • Siege Machine HP +104%
  • Enemy Ground Troop HP -78%
  • When defending, Enemy Ground Troop Attack -104%

Voyage to Civilizations Event

  • Use the event item, Golden Ship Wheel, to embark on voyages, with a chance to acquire the exclusive Ideal Land Ornament – Coronation Fountain and Golden Commemorative Coins. With Golden Commemorative Coins, you can redeem the Coronation Fountain and other exclusive Ideal Land Ornaments in the event shop – Civilization Museum.
  • Purchasing the Senior Voyage Sale or the Super Voyage Sale grants you the Golden Ship Wheel. After the event concludes, any remaining Golden Ship Wheels will be transformed into Voyage Chests. Please utilize them promptly!

Other Events

We also prepared other great events such as Historic City Searching, Sulis’ Wishing Pool, Dragon Treasures, Treasure Hunt, Feasting Revelry, Grace of Star Trail, Ranger Knight Order, Consume to Earn Awesome Rewards (Speedups), and Challenge Lava Turtles!

Dragon Talent Level Cap Adjustment

The Dragon Talent system has been enhanced with the following updates:
  1. The maximum level of Dragon Talents has been increased to Level 120. The level cap for Active Talents remains unchanged.
  2. You can now upgrade Dragon Talents up to Level 120 in the Dragon Talent interface.

Version Update (5.17.0)

To provide you with a better gaming experience, the following new features and adjustments have been introduced in Version 5.17.0. Please see the details below:

Portraits Interface Optimization

  • Added displays for Historic Generals and Historic General Fragments, allowing you to track your general collection progress at any time.
  • You can now summon Generals or compose fragments directly from the details page, making the process more convenient.

General Power Boost

  • As a thank-you to monarchs, the skills of the Epic Historic Generals King Arthur and Sappho have been enhanced.

System Optimization and Experience Improvements

  • Fixed an issue where progress for certain General tasks in the Research Factory did not update in time.
  • When using Quick Upgrade for Flexible Specialty, item consumption details are now displayed.
  • A confirmation pop-up has been added to the Replenish All option in Gear Quick Compose to help prevent accidental actions.
Please update to the latest version if you cannot view the event and adjustments.
Best regards,
The Evony Team

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