The Chaos Empire has fallen, but the fate of the Splinterlands is far from decided. As its splinters struggle to rebuild, Portia Nyr and her Conclave Arcana emerge from the shadows, scouring the land for the secret of Praetoria. Power like that can’t be left untapped—not when the world is ripe for the taking. Unlikely heroes rally to stop her. The next chapter of your story begins now. ~ Splinterlands ~
Conclave Arcana Presale is almost a week away from ending. After its end, a general sale will start, and purchased packs can now be opened. New sets of cards, together with the rebellion set, will now be king in the modern format. This will bring new excitement and game experience to playing in the Modern Format.
However, does the game have enough players to compete in the modern format? Based on the presale leaderboards, the same name or investor is at the top of it. No new investors are purchasing the latest releases. Also, some investors and guilds have been heavily invested in the Chaos Legion set, and most of their decks are being run by scholars, now that it is transitioning to the wild format players will also be transitioned to the said format meaning there will be a decrease in numbers of players in the modern format.
Although, rental market will always be there but the question is are the players are willing to rent those new cards to stay competitive in the modern format. I hope the rental market for the new set will be affordable, especially for players who are renting to play. General sale will run for months, and hopefully, the marketing team will accumulate more players and investors to come into the game. Also, with the rise of crypto, maybe the game will be better, and packs purchases will do great.
Conclave Arcana Presale!🔥
What are you most excited about with the release of Conclave Arcana?
What I'm excited about the release of Conclave Arcana is of course, the new cards from common, rare, epic, and legendary, both from monsters to summoners. Also, the structure of black foil and gold foil arcane together with new abilities. I'm excited about how will modern format will change in terms of gameplay, strategy, etc. These new releases will bring a new game experience since the game introduces new mechanics from summoners that can summon old cards based on what they call Race or Bloodline Dominion.
Any card art, lore teasers, or abilities you're hoping to see?
Card art and Lore teasers are always fun to view and read. Splinterlands card art is designed properly, which makes the main face of the game. Kudos to the team for always innovating to provide the best quality card art. Lore stories are always enjoyable to read. On the other hand, I'm excited about the new abilities on how they will synergize with the existing abilities. Will there be new strategies or a combination of these abilities that will be brought to the game, or will it be another ability that just adds up? Hoping to see the modern format as good as new with these new releases.
How do you think this set will impact your personal strategy?
For now, I don't know, since I'm renting to play, I will be observing first the rental market, and if the new release conclave arcana is affordable. Maybe I should try one season and see if it's good for spending. For sure, a lot of strategy will arise and will change the meta, and with the Chaos Legion set transition to wild league summoner tactics from the Rebellion set will be more dominant, together with the upcoming Conclave Arcana set.
Presale Perks
April 22 – May 11: Secure packs early and earn exclusive rewards:
Promo Cards
Arcane Skinwalker (Rare): Earn 1 per 40,000 DEC/Credits spent.
Gramel the Hunger (Legendary): Earn 1 per 400,000 DEC/Credits.
4% chance of Gold Foil, plus guaranteed Gold after 25 copies.
Leaderboard & Raffle
Compete for top presale spending to win ultra-rare Black Foil Arcane cards and enter a raffle for legendary prizes.
How to Dive into the Presale
Visit the Official Shop: Head to Splinterlands’ presale portal to browse bundles.
Final Thoughts
The Conclave Arcana release marks a new era moment for Splinterlands—bringing exciting new mechanics, stunning card art, and a fresh meta. However, the Modern format’s sustainability remains uncertain, hinging on several key factors:
Challenges Ahead
Declining Modern Player Base?
- With
Chaos Legion moving to Wild, many scholars and guilds may follow, reducing Modern’s active players. - If rental prices for
Conclave Arcanacards are too high, casual and budget players could be priced out.
Investor Dependency
- The presale leaderboard shows little new investor interest, relying on existing whales.
- Without fresh capital, the market could stagnate, making it harder for new players to compete.
Reasons for Optimism
Long General Sale Window
- Months of pack availability give time for new players and investors to enter.
- If the crypto market rallies, Splinterlands could see renewed interest and pack demand.
Rebellion + Conclave Meta Shift
- A fresh competitive landscape may attract players tired of the Chaos Legion-dominated meta.
- New abilities like
Bloodline Dominioncould make Modern more dynamic and skill-based.
The Modern format depends on two critical factors:
- Affordability – If Conclave Arcana rentals are reasonably priced, players will stay engaged.
- Marketing & Growth – The Splinterlands team must aggressively attract new players and investors to replace those migrating to Wild.
Will you adapt to the new era, or will the Conclave’s power remain in the hands of a few?
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