Christmas has officially arrived and this year it's packed full of Scottish festive cheer. A Very Scottish Christmas is here and tis certainly going to be an unforgettable season with the new kilted fellows on the battlefields along with 5 new Scotland themed maps making their way to the game this update.

The '12 Days Of Holdfast' limited time event also begins with the release of this update. Starting from December 17th until January 12th you'll be able to hop on and complete 12 challenges with rewards and unique unlocks.

Be sure to take a read of the full blog for a complete view of you're getting for Christmas this year.

Headlining the 5 new maps coming to the game is the new Scottish siege scenario 'Fort Willy'. This battle hardened fortress has sat protected by brave highlanders across generations and now yet another threat comes to the castles doors seeking to take their freeeedom!

Man the walls, give em steel and defend Scotia with all your might.

The new Army Battlefield and Army Conquest maps 'Fada Strath', 'Teacsa Isle' and 'Loch Glen' are all equipped with plenty of sheep and are ready for a battle or two for the highland history books. A new linebattle map 'Copper Valley' has also been introduced into the game.

Fort Willy

Fada Strath

Teasca Isle

Loch Glen

Copper Valley

Who could have Christmas without presents? Not us festive enjoyers that's for sure. Starting from December 17th and lasting until January 12th the new 12 Days Of Holdfast limited time event will be live. For 12 days unique festive feats will be unlocked and reward those who complete them with exclusive gifts.

A Tartan Wrapped Musket, Tartan Backpack, Whisky Bottle and much more can be unlocked during this limited time. You'll also keep these items after the event ends for ultimate bragging rights.

3 new uniforms of the Inverness Loyal Regiment have been added to the British faction's Officer, Line Infantry and Flag Bearer classes costing 2,000 Shillings each.

Those who manage to complete all the feats will be rewarded with the elusive 'Stag' medal to adorn on your playercard.

Fresh with the Christmas release is the new main menu background scene kitted out and themed around the update. We've also included a new free main menu song to really get you in the mood for some steel giving. There's even a new friend to keep you company while you browse the menus (sheep emoji)

There's a huge 2026 ahead for Holdfast so be sure to follow along on all our social medias and join us over in the official DIscord to get involved. As always, we thank you for your generous support, and until next time, may good health be yours. :oheart:

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Changelog - Game Version 3.2.9478.28902

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● 18 features and improvements.

● 14 bug fixes.

Click here for the full change log.[wiki.holdfastgame.com]

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