Ant Guardians — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| 0510 Bug Fix | 2026-05-10 | Hello.The following bugs have been fixed.Fixed an issue where some monster animations did not play.Fixed an issue where the game would stop progressing after selecting certain cards.Thank you! |
| Experience Gain Adjustment | 2026-03-20 | Hello! The amount of experience gained after completing a mission has been changed based on the number of stars earned, as shown below. 3 Stars: 100%2 Stars: 70% → 90%1 Star: 50% → 80%Mission Failed: 10% → 70% Thank you! |
| Bug Fix – 2026-03-12 (Additional) | 2026-03-12 | Hello. Fixed the infinite loading issue in Stage 2-4.Fixed an issue where only one card appeared during gameplay.Fixed an issue where the tutorial could not be progressed.Thank you. |
| 2026-03-08 Card System Update! | 2026-03-08 | Update Card SystemA new Card System has been added. During gameplay, three cards will appear every 5 minutes. Select one card to receive its effect. The cards include effects such as increasing unit stats, reducing unit skill cooldowns, increasing faction stats, wall-related buffs, extractor-related buffs, and crystal or plasma-related buffs.Since this is a test version, additional updates and adjustments are planned.Thank you! |
| A New Stage Has Been Updated! | 2026-01-23 | Hello!A new stage, Stage 2-5, has been added.You can access it after clearing Stage 2-4.UpdatesAdded Stage 2-5.Updated shadows and visuals of structures across all stages.Added around 10 new items.Bug FixesFixed an issue where Ziliel could not be summoned from the portal.Fixed an issue where skill attacks of some monsters were not being applied.Thank you! |
| Minor Update & Bug Fixes | 2025-12-18 | UpdatesSome structures in Stage 2-4 have been adjusted.Visual updates have been applied to certain monsters.Stats of some monsters have been adjusted.Bug FixesFixed an issue where structures overlapped in Stage 2-4.Fixed several translation issues.Fixed issues with Mutator effects.Thank you! |
| Game Update – November 14 | 2025-11-14 | Hello!Update1. Stage 2-4 has been added. 2. The ability of Vant’s Legendary Item U5012 has been changed.Basic attacks no longer throw rods, but instead summon a rod that pierces through enemies.Now attacks up to 2 enemies. (New)Damage: 200% of Energy Attack PowerDeals additional fixed damage equal to 50% of the damage after 1 second. 3. Item Drop Rate ChangesRare item drop rate: 20% → 30%Legendary item drop rate: 7% → 15%Bug FixesFixed an issue where the challenge for Stage 2-3 could not be completed.Fixed an issue where Vulkan_V2’s energy would freeze in the air when no target was available. Thank you!! |
| New Stage Update! | 2025-10-12 | Hello!A new stage, items, and monsters have been added.UpdateAdded Stage 2-3 Added around 20 new itemsChanged background music for some stagesReduced collision size for certain monsters and unitsBug FixesFixed an issue where Antbee’s Wrath of Nature skill buff was not appliedFixed an issue where XI1’s Shell Modification skill dealt only 1 damageFixed a visual bug with the Drummer Thank you! |
| A New Stage Update is Coming Soon! | 2025-09-21 | Hello! We are currently preparing a new stage and hero unit, and we look forward to bringing them to you in the next update. Thank you! |
| Bug Fixes (August 27) | 2025-08-27 | Fixed an issue where other partners could not be selected after clearing Stage 2-1. |
| Bug Fixes (August 23) | 2025-08-22 | 🐛 Bug FixesFixed an issue where Plasma Units were unavailable after clearing Stage 2-1.Fixed a translation issue in the Stage 2-1 challenge.Fixed an infinite loading issue in Stage 2-2.Thank you. |
| Bug Fix | 2025-08-22 | Bug FixFixed infinite loading issue in Stage 2-2. |
| New Stage and Hero Update! | 2025-08-21 | Hello!A new update has been applied on August 21st.🔹 UpdateThe hero Ziliel of Xamiya has been added. You can select her as a partner after clearing Stage 2-1. Stage 2-2 has been added. It becomes available after clearing Stage 2-1. About 20 new items have been added.🔹 Bug FixesFixed an issue where monsters would move while attacking if units were moved backward. Fixed an issue where Ladyant’s Attack Power was incorrectly set to 8 when starting a new game. |
| A New Map and Hero Coming Soon | 2025-08-10 | Hello! The new Xamiya hero Ziliel and Stage 2-2 will be released soon. We will patch and apply them in the near future. Thank you! |
| EXP Update 0801 | 2025-08-01 | Hello! The EXP gained from all stages has been increased by 25–45%. The amount of EXP earned when clearing a stage with 1 or 2 stars has also been slightly increased. Thank you! |
| Update & Bug Fixes 0727 | 2025-07-27 | UpdateItem drop information is now displayed. (After selecting a map, click the icon in the top-left corner to view item drop details.) Bug FixesFixed an issue where "Energy Penetration" was incorrectly displayed as "Energy Attack". |
| UI Update & Bug Fixes 0721 | 2025-07-21 | UpdateIndividual population values are now displayed in the unit summon tooltip. Bug FixesFixed an issue where some Legendary items were not translated.Fixed an issue where canceling a unit summon incorrectly counted as 1 population. |
| Update & Bug Fixes 0717 (Additional) | 2025-07-17 | UpdateStage 2-1 has been added. - You can proceed to it after clearing Stage 1-6. New items have been added. - 4 Common, 4 Rare, and 9 Legendary items. Mission progress UI has been updated. - The mission UI, which was previously displayed on the ground in front of the crystal, has been moved to the top center of the screen. The difficulty of Stage 1-1 has been slightly reduced. Sound effects of some bug monsters have been updated. EXP gained from all stages has been increased by 30%. Bug FixesFixed an issue where players did not receive additional skill points when re-clearing previously completed stages with a higher score. (e.g., clearing S |
| A New Update is Coming Soon! | 2025-07-07 | Hello! Stage 2-1 is scheduled to be updated this week. We’ll also be introducing new bugs and items. Thank you! |
| Ant Guardians is Now Available! | 2025-06-26 | Hello! Ant Guardians has officially launched today, and you can now purchase and play the game! If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions, please feel free to share them on our Discord or community forums. Thank you for your support, and we hope you enjoy the game! |
| Update & Bug Fixes - 0523 | 2025-05-22 | Update 1. The skill point requirement for all units has been reduced. 2. Antbat's poison skill has been newly reworked. 3. The HP bar UI has been redesigned. Bug Fixes 1. Fixed an issue where the tutorial did not complete properly even after finishing. 2. Fixed missing translations in certain languages. 3. Fixed an issue where some character skills were not triggering correctly. |
| Demo Update 0513 (+Added) | 2025-05-13 | Update 1. Fusion Chamber Added The Fusion Chamber has been added. It becomes available starting from Stage 3, and can also be used in Stages 1 and 2 after completing the tutorial. The Fusion Chamber allows you to fuse two identical units to enhance their stats. (Units that require plasma energy or have already been fused cannot be used.) Stat increases from fusion are as follows: - Attack and Energy Attack: +50% - Defense and Energy Defense: +1 - Health: +50% - Health Regeneration: +1 - Attack Speed and Accuracy: +20% Try using the Fusion Chamber to create powerful combinations! 2. Reduced Skill Point Requirement for Basic Units The number of |
| Update Progress & Demo Bug Fixes 0421 | 2025-04-21 | 🔄 Update 1. Remade the map for Stage 6 🛠 Bug Fixes (Demo) 1. Fixed an issue where a single mouse click was sometimes recognized as a double-click. 2. Fixed an issue where Vulkan_V2’s laser was not firing properly. Thank you. |
| Demo Update & Bug Fixes 0409 | 2025-04-09 | Update 1. Increased the projectile radius of Bullso's ranged skill and updated its visual effects. 2. Updated the HP UI for characters and monsters. Bug Fixes 1. Fixed an issue where Penetration was not applied to certain monsters. 2. Fixed an issue where some skills could be learned by both skill branches. 3. Fixed an issue where Vant’s HP recovery value was incorrect. |
| Demo Update 0402 | 2025-04-02 | Update 1. Maximum level changed to 10 2. Added Rare and Legendary items 3. Obtain a unit upon clearing Stage 3 4. Skill point reset is now free Thank you. |
| Bug Fix (Demo) 0331 | 2025-03-31 | Bug Fix 1. Fixed an issue where the Extractor would not be summoned. 2. Fixed an issue where some ranged monsters would only perform the attack animation without actually attacking. |
| Gameplay Improvements and Updates | 2025-03-17 | Hello, The previous gameplay system of "Summoning a Channel before Summoning Units" has been simplified to "Selecting a Channel before Summoning Units." The "Channel" system has been removed, and now you can choose your desired faction directly from the Unit Transporter to summon units. Update 1. Lady Ant Skill Changes 2. Tutorial Adjustments 3. Unit Health and Defense Stat Adjustments Thank you! |
| Demo Release!! | 2025-03-15 | Hello! The demo is now available to play. Feedback is always welcome!! Thank you! |
| Demo Play Available from Friday! | 2025-03-13 | Hello! After numerous updates, I am finally reopening the demo on March 14 (Friday, 5–6 PM KST)! (The demo version is the same as the prologue version.) Updates New Item Grades & Effects Items are now classified into Normal, Rare, and Legendary grades. Rare and Legendary items come with additional abilities or effects. New Skills & Skill Point Adjustments New skills have been added and some existing ones have been changed. The skill point requirement for unlocking skills has been reduced. New Perks & Mutations Added Character Design Updates Game System Changes Upgrade structures are no longer summoned during gameplay. Instead, they will now b |
| Stage Remake Progress Update - November 28 | 2024-11-28 | Hello, Stages 1-4 and 1-5 have been updated. Changes to Stage 1-4 Before the update After the update Changes to Stage 1-5 Before the update After the update We will continue to keep you informed of further game updates. Thank you. |