Throne and Liberty is lining up several high-impact changes over the next couple of months: battleground matchmaking rules are being tightened, Tower of Greed is getting short-term reward relief while a deeper redesign is planned, major server/region merges are locked for March 12, and a bigger April 2 update adds new dungeons, new dimensional trial variety, a new battleground map, and a brand-new accessory slot.

This briefing breaks down what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare your character and your progression budget (including where Throne and Liberty Lucent naturally fits for upgrades, cosmetics, and convenience decisions).

PvP: Battleground Changes Aimed at Fairer Matches

Community feedback from recent PvP discussions has focused heavily on survivability and counterplay—especially tank durability and the current dominance of shields. While there are no immediate balance patch details to share on those two topics yet, there are concrete battleground system changes on the way that target common pain points: coordinated stacks, matchmaking manipulation, and role-limit workarounds.

Party queue limit: maximum of 3 players

Players will still be able to queue battlegrounds with friends, but party size is being capped at three. The goal is to reduce the impact of large pre-made groups steamrolling solo/duo players while still keeping group play viable.

• What it changes: Less “full squad” coordination advantage in random battleground queues.
• What stays: You can still coordinate with a small core (damage + support, or frontline + two flex).
• Practical prep: If your group usually queues as 4–6, start planning two smaller cores with complementary roles and comms.

Matchmaking will use the highest MMR in your party

When you queue as a party (up to three), matchmaking will consider the highest-ranked player’s MMR in that group. This is designed to reduce “MMR dragging,” where a strong player queues with lower-rated teammates to land easier matches.

• What it changes: High-skill players should expect tougher lobbies even when grouped.
• What to do: Build party comps that can function under pressure—reliable engage, peel tools, and clear capture-point plans matter more than greedy damage stacking.

Anti-circumvention debuff to limit “extra healer” behavior

A new debuff is in development to prevent players from bypassing intended match role limits—specifically cases where players queue as non-healing roles but effectively function as additional healers beyond what the battleground rules are designed to allow.

While implementation details aren’t fully public yet, the intent is clear: matches should be balanced around expected sustain and support ceilings, not loopholes.

• What it changes: Less extreme sustain stacking and fewer “unkillable” point holds created by unintended healer density.
• What to do: If your build relies on heavy off-healing, be ready to pivot into mitigation, cleanse timing, or utility instead of raw throughput.

Smarter party formation inside vanguards (later this year)

Separate from queue rules, the team is also working on improvements to how parties are formed within battleground teams (vanguards). The aim is to create smarter internal team compositions so your “sub-party” feels more coherent and functional. This is expected later in the year.

The Tower of Greed has not landed the way players hoped. The current stance is direct: the content has fundamental issues that won’t be solved by quick tweaks alone. The plan is to pursue a broader redesign rather than a string of band-aids.

What’s happening immediately

• Minor pain-point changes are being applied to reduce day-to-day friction.
• Reward increases are planned for the second cycle after the current cycle ends, aimed at easing frustration while larger improvements are built.

How to approach Tower of Greed while it’s in flux

Until the bigger revamp arrives, treat Tower of Greed as a controlled-effort activity:

• Set a weekly cap: Decide upfront how much time you’ll spend chasing its rewards, then stop when you hit diminishing returns.
• Prioritize guaranteed value: If you’re choosing between uncertain Tower pushes and consistent dungeon progression, keep your baseline gearing stable first.
• Budget upgrades carefully: If you use premium currency for progression, think of it as a way to smooth spikes—not as a requirement. Many players reserve Lucent for targeted upgrades, market opportunities, or cosmetics rather than forcing it into every system.

March 12: Server and Region Merges Confirmed

Additional merges are officially happening on March 12, and they include both region-level and server-level consolidation. The intent is straightforward: healthier populations, better matchmaking, and more reliable group content.

Americas region consolidation

South America, NA West, and NA East will merge into a single region called Americas, using US Central local server time.

Take a look at: our battleground PvP guide for point control and anti-tank tactics

Server merges across APAC, EU, and Americas

After region changes, servers in APAC, EU, and Americas will merge to consolidate populations.

Only the Americas region will retain a PlayStation-only server. Other regions will merge their PlayStation servers into the general population as normal.

Region transfer functionality

Region transfer is being enabled so players can move characters into the appropriate region for their current location. Final details on which servers merge together are expected about a week before the merge date.

Merge preparation checklist (what to do before March 12)

• Clean up storage: Consolidate materials and decide what you’ll keep vs. sell or craft.
• Track market-sensitive items: Merges can shift supply and demand quickly; avoid panic buying.
• Coordinate guild logistics: Confirm who is transferring, who is staying, and what your group’s prime-time will look like under the new server time.
• Hold a flexible progression budget: Whether you farm or buy Lucent, keeping some currency uncommitted can help you react to post-merge price swings and new opportunities.

April 2 Major Update: Dungeons, Dimensional Trials, Battleground Map, and the Brooch Slot

The next major update arrives on April 2, and it’s built around repeatable group content, PvP variety, and a new layer of character progression.

Two new co-op dungeons

Two new co-op dungeons are coming with the April 2 patch. If you’re planning your progression path, assume early demand for competent groups and a short learning curve period where wipes are common until mechanics are standardized.

• Prep tip: Make sure your primary weapon setup is fully functional in sustained PvE—reliable uptime, survivability tools, and consistent damage/healing matter more than niche burst tricks.
• Resource tip: Don’t over-invest in temporary gear right before new content; keep upgrade materials ready so you can pivot when new dungeon drops change your best-in-slot priorities.

Two existing three-star dungeons joining the dimensional trial rotation

Two current three-star dungeons are being enhanced and added into the dimensional trial rotation, with new affixes to keep the mode fresh and challenging.

Affixes tend to reward adaptable builds and disciplined execution. If your group struggles with volatile modifiers, focus on:

• Defensive cooldown planning: Assign who uses mitigation and when, especially on boss burst windows.
• Clean positioning habits: Many affix failures are movement failures, not gear failures.
• Role clarity: Decide who is responsible for interrupts, dispels, and emergency peel.

A new accessory slot, the brooch, is being added to character progression. The brooch is designed to provide benefits you haven’t historically found on other slots, creating a new set of build decisions and chase items.

What to do now:

• Expect new stat breakpoints: Even small bonuses can shift optimal gearing, especially for PvP survivability and utility.
• Plan for acquisition competition: New slots often create short-term scarcity in materials and tradable pieces.
• Spend thoughtfully: If you use a Lucent store or market purchases to accelerate progress, target the brooch only after you understand which effects actually matter for your role.

New battleground map with a waterway and player-built pathways

A new battleground map is coming with similar capture-point rules to the existing cityscape-style map, but with a major twist: a waterway divides the battlefield, and teams can gather materials during the match to construct pathways.

This construction mechanic is expected to be central to controlling rotations and contesting the middle objective. In practical terms, it changes the map from “who wins the first fight” to “who wins the movement game.”

• Early-match priority: Assign at least one player to focus on material gathering and construction timing.
• Mid control: Building routes to the central capture point can decide whether your team arrives first, arrives together, and arrives with cooldowns ready.
• Counterplay: Watch for predictable pathway usage; set ambushes and staggered engages rather than trickling onto point.
• Team identity: Fast-rotating comps gain value—mobility, peel, and quick re-engage tools can outperform raw brawl stats.

Take a look at: this Tower of Greed guide for weekly priorities and efficient pushes

Progression Planning: What to Farm, What to Save, What to Delay

With merges and an April content drop close together, the best strategy is to avoid over-committing resources into gear that may be replaced or recontextualized by the brooch slot and new dungeon rewards.

Now through March 12 (pre-merge)

• Stabilize your baseline build: Make sure you can reliably clear your current dungeon tier and contribute in battlegrounds.
• Keep liquidity: Hold a portion of your currency/resources for post-merge market shifts.
• Don’t chase perfection: If an upgrade is extremely expensive for a small gain, delay it until after merges.

March 12 to April 2 (post-merge, pre-patch)

• Scout the new economy: Merges often normalize prices but can also create temporary shortages.
• Rebuild your group network: More population means more potential teammates—use this window to lock in dungeon and PvP partners.
• Prepare upgrade materials: The best time to gather is before everyone pivots to the same new goals.

After April 2 (new content cycle)

• Learn mechanics first: Early clears come from execution, not brute force.
• Target the brooch intelligently: Identify which effects actually improve your role in PvE or PvP before spending heavily.
• Use premium currency as a tool, not a requirement: Players who want to reduce grind sometimes look for how to smooth out Throne and Liberty progression using additional Lucent, but the best value still comes from timing purchases around meaningful power spikes.

When are the server and region merges happening?

Merges are scheduled for March 12, including a region consolidation into Americas (US Central server time) and additional server merges across APAC, EU, and Americas.

What’s the biggest battleground change I should plan around?

The most immediate shift is the party size cap of three, plus matchmaking using the highest MMR in the group. Smaller, tighter comps with clear roles will perform better than loose “stack and hope” groups.

Is Tower of Greed being fixed soon?

Short-term pain points are being addressed and rewards will increase for the second cycle after the current one ends, but a larger revamp is planned because the issues are considered fundamental.

Should I spend currency before the April 2 update?

It’s usually smarter to avoid over-investing right before new dungeons and a new accessory slot arrive. Keep a flexible budget for post-patch upgrades, whether that’s farmed resources or Lucent for gear upgrades.

What’s the brooch slot likely to change for builds?

It adds a new progression lever with benefits not typically found on other slots, which can shift optimal stat targets and utility choices. Plan to test and adapt rather than committing immediately.