Public Test Server Update 1.9.1

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[p align="start"]The content of Update 1.9.1 is now available for testing on the Public Test Server, and it will be released on the official server on February 5th.

[p align="start"]Below is the preview of Update 1.9.1:

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New Tech

Sabertooth

[p align="start"][Field Entrenchment]: Deploys a trench at the start of battle. While entrenched, Sabertooth cannot move, HP increases by 70%, and Range increases by 30. If no enemies are in range for 7 seconds, Sabertooth will leave and destroy the trench.

Mustang

[p align="start"][Culling Rounds]: Attacks instantly destroy targets with current HP below 300 (+300 per additional level). Decreases ATK by 50%

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New Dimensional Anomaly

[Deployable Defenses]

• Players can purchase and freely deploy defensive structures including Defensive Walls, Anti-Armor Cannons and Rapid-Fire Cannons.

• Anti-Armor Cannons and Rapid-Fire Cannons are permanently removed after being destroyed.

• Defensive Walls are permanently removed after being destroyed 2 times.

• All map layouts contain only Defensive Walls.

Developer's Note: We aim to test the new building adjustment plan through this anomaly.

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Dimensional Rift Mode

• Added Rift Score and Rift Score Leaderboard, which resets every Monday.

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Deployment Confirmation Pop-up

• If there are unused Supplies or Battlefield Powers, a confirmation pop-up will appear when the Deploy button is clicked, which can be disabled in the Settings.

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Balance Adjustments

Equipment

• [Dominion Core]: Now available in all modes.

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Skyfire Festival (February 5, 2026 - February 22, 2026)

Skyfire Festival Rewards

[p align="start"]During the Skyfire Festival period, you have a chance to earn random holiday rewards just by playing the game, including unit skins, avatars, avatar frames, and emotes.

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Skyfire Festival Map

[p align="start"]We've added some festive decorations to the map and will be setting off fireworks for everyone~

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How to access the Public Test Server

1. Locate Mechabellum in your Steam library, right-click on it, and select Properties...

2. In the pop-up Properties window, select the Betas tab, and then choose public_test from the drop-down menu of Beta Participation.

3. Wait for the update to complete. Please note that the version should display as public_test. Now click Play, and you can get access to the Public Test Server.

4. In order to switch back to the live server, please repeat these steps and select "none" from the drop-down menu.

Feedback & Bug Reports

[p align="start"]Feel free to submit feedback, suggestions, or report bugs for this update via the following channels.

[p align="start"]*Mechabellum *Discord:

https://discord.gg/mechabellum

[p align="start"]Mechabellum Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Mechabellum/

[p align="start"]*Mechabellum *Steam Discussions:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/669330/discussions/