# Official News **URL:** https://community.puzzlequest3.com/c/official-news/14.md [Latest](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/categories.md) --- ## [Community Guidelines](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/community-guidelines/3272)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/community-guidelines/3272 "2023-02-28T00:44:10Z")
Playing Gems of War and/or Puzzle Quest 3 has brought us all together here we have a lot to discuss, be it the game itself or other things we are passionate about. But importantly, we’re also here to build a warm, inclus… --- ## [About the Official News category](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/about-the-official-news-category/2117)
**Author:** [@Kafka](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Kafka)\ **Replies:** 0
Just as it says on the tin, this is the category for Official News! As such, only our staff can post new topics to it. We will use this category to inform you of upcoming events, publish our patch notes, and let you kno… --- ## [Adventures 2026](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/adventures-2026/5786)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/adventures-2026/5786 "2026-09-25T16:43:34Z")
Apologies this isn’t a nicer looking post, but at least I grabbed the list :sweat\_smile: Sorry I don’t have from today to the 22nd 22/09/2026 Flametree Expedition 26/09/2026 Rune Hunters 29/09/2026 Return to Ragnar 3/… --- ## [Balancing & Changes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/balancing-changes/3172)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/balancing-changes/3172 "2026-06-02T00:08:35Z")
Hey all, Welcome to the new Balancing & Changes thread. In the future when any changes are released that aren’t included in an update or don’t quite fit within the patch notes, a team member will be sharing them here. A… --- ## [Puzzle Quest 3 Storyline](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/puzzle-quest-3-storyline/5706)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/puzzle-quest-3-storyline/5706 "2026-05-24T15:53:21Z")
Hello everyone, It’s Sirrian here. I don’t drop into the forums much these days because running the company that makes PQ3, Gems of War, and now Marvel Puzzle Quest keeps me very busy. I’m always watching and listening … --- ## [Update 4.5 Patch Notes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-5-patch-notes/5680)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-5-patch-notes/5680 "2026-05-05T01:04:49Z")
The Season begins at daily reset (00:00 GMT) on Tuesday 24th of February Start - Tuesday 24th of February (00:00 UTC) (Release of Season 4.5, Variant Gear, Spells, Minions and Legendary) Chapter II - Tuesday 10th March… --- ## [March Event Schedule 26'](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/march-event-schedule-26/5687)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/march-event-schedule-26/5687 "2026-03-31T20:56:23Z")
I’ll add in the rest of March as soon as I have it! All Events listed are listed in AEDT and TBC, and can be subject to change before going live. Farm Girls’ Day Out ⟳: 28th Feb - 3rd Mar Adventure Calling: 3rd - 8th … --- ## [Events & Schedules](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/events-schedules/5707)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 2:50am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/events-schedules/5707 "2026-03-24T02:50:26Z")
If you missed Sirrian’s post about the Puzzle Quest 3 story, please check out their post here: https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/puzzle-quest-3-storyline This is just a basic post to outline how the content/events wi… --- ## [February Event Schedule 26'](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/february-event-schedule-26/5671)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 2:01am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/february-event-schedule-26/5671 "2026-03-03T02:01:57Z")
A little blog, for a little month! There are a couple more things I am still chasing up, so there may be some edits. All Events listed are listed in AEDT and TBC, and can be subject to change before going live. Wizar… --- ## [January Event Schedule 26'](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/january-event-schedule-26/5640)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/january-event-schedule-26/5640 "2026-02-02T21:23:15Z")
A quick look at what is coming in the New Year!! All Events listed are listed in AEDT and TBC, and can be subject to change before going live. Dawn Circuit ⟳: 30th Dec - 2nd Jan The Deep Mines: 2nd - 5th Gong’s Sushi… --- ## [Update 4.4 Patch Notes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-4-patch-notes/5635)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-4-patch-notes/5635 "2026-01-20T23:01:00Z")
The Season begins at daily reset (00:00 GMT) on Tuesday 23rd December Start - Tuesday 23rd December (00:00 UTC) (Release of Season 4.4, Variant Gear, Spells, Minions and Legendary) Chapter II - Tuesday 6th January… --- ## [December Event Schedule 25'](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/december-event-schedule-25/5634)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/december-event-schedule-25/5634 "2025-12-21T21:15:49Z")
Hello Adventurers, It’s time to gather round the fire and celebrate another year coming to an end! Thank you all for being a part of this community. We wish you all a very (early) happy holidays and a truly wonderfu… --- ## [October AND November Event Schedule!](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/october-and-november-event-schedule/5602)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/october-and-november-event-schedule/5602 "2025-10-30T01:20:29Z")
Hello Adventurers, Given the amount of studio closed dates upcoming in October, I thought I would make one UBER EVENT BLOG! Save me worrying about missing something while I am running around on fire on the days I am aro… --- ## [Update 4.3 Patch Notes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-3-patch-notes/5604)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-3-patch-notes/5604 "2025-10-29T23:45:49Z")
Keelhauled: Season 4.3 Keelhauled Variant Set: Buccaneer At the start of turn, if there are 8 or more Blue Gems on the board, spawn 1-6 Skulls. Available only in the 4.3 Season Cache (or Archive), this … --- ## [Update 4.2 Patch Notes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-2-patch-notes/5572)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-2-patch-notes/5572 "2025-09-25T13:09:39Z")
Slightly less fancy graphics compared to normal patch notes, as Morgz is still out.. New Season - The Wondrous Emporium The Season begins at daily reset (00:00 GMT) on Tuesday 19th August Start - Tuesday 19th August … --- ## [September Event Schedule 25'](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/september-event-schedule-25/5584)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/september-event-schedule-25/5584 "2025-09-17T05:18:07Z")
WHAT EVEN IS TIME!? HOW IS IT BASICALLY CHRIBMAS?! All Events listed are listed in AEST and TBC, and can be subject to change before going live. Rune Hunters ⟳: 29th Aug - 1st Sep The Deep Mines: 31st Aug - 3r… --- ## [August Event Schedule 25'](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/august-event-schedule-25/5548)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/august-event-schedule-25/5548 "2025-08-19T15:25:23Z")
Hello Adventurers, A couple of TBC points as Morgs is still away sick. So, keep an eye out for more updated dates added to the Feast of the Forgemaster Festival and the blog that I’ll write up for that closer to the eve… --- ## [The Feast of the Forgemasters, returns!](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/the-feast-of-the-forgemasters-returns/5576)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/the-feast-of-the-forgemasters-returns/5576 "2025-08-19T15:14:38Z")
Hello Adventurers, The Feast of the Forgemasters is back! Returning on the 20th of August and runs until the 3rd of September! During this event, you can earn Florins in all Chests, from battle rewards and within Ad… --- ## [July Event Schedule 25'](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/july-event-schedule-25/5518)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 5:26am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/july-event-schedule-25/5518 "2025-07-28T05:26:13Z")
Hello Adventurers, What a long month it’s been… :melting\_face: that’s more for me personally and nothing specific to PQ3, it’s like a peaceful oasis here All Events listed are listed in AEST and TBC, and can be subject… --- ## [Summer Festival 25'](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/summer-festival-25/5497)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/summer-festival-25/5497 "2025-06-24T04:23:20Z")
Hello Adventurers, The Summer Festival returns on the 17th of June and runs till the 20th of July! During this event, you can earn Ice Cream Imps in all Chests, from battle rewards and within Adventures. This inclu… --- ## [June Event Schedule](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/june-event-schedule/5473)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 12:51am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/june-event-schedule/5473 "2025-06-20T00:51:54Z")
This is still being worked on, but I wanted to share what was available now as are going into long weekend. All Events listed are listed in AEST and TBC, and can be subject to change before going live. Gong’s Sushi S… --- ## [Update 4.1 Patch Notes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-1-patch-notes/5487)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-1-patch-notes/5487 "2025-06-20T00:39:18Z")
Season 4.1 Discovered Variant Set: Elven Discovered: There is a 25% chance to discover a Big \[I-VI\] gem at the start of your turn. Available only in the Cache’s in the 4.1 Season (or Archive) shop, this … --- ## [Update 4.0 Patch Notes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-0-patch-notes/5371)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 2:12am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-4-0-patch-notes/5371 "2025-06-16T02:12:48Z")
Season 4.0 Reinforced Variant Set: Jeweled Reinforced: Gain \[1-6\]% of your Starting Armor at the beginning of each turn. Helm of Morranin (Pantheon Set) There is a \[10 to 15\]% chance to gain Barrier a… --- ## [May Event Schedule](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/may-event-schedule/5429)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/may-event-schedule/5429 "2025-05-29T17:31:44Z")
Hello Adventurers, (credit to reddit user: Majeye) All Events listed are listed in AEST and TBC, and are be subject to change before going live. The Savior’s Footsteps: 26th April - 1st May Gong’s Sushi Surprise … --- ## [April Event Schedule](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/april-event-schedule/5355)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/april-event-schedule/5355 "2025-04-27T23:25:33Z")
Hello Adventurers, Happy 3rd Anniversary month! Keep an eye out for a second blog covering the details of the Anniversary Festival. Here is what we have planned in the meantime! All Events listed are TBC at the time o… --- ## [Anniversary Festival](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/anniversary-festival/5361)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 5:08am UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/anniversary-festival/5361 "2025-04-04T05:08:40Z")
Hello Adventurers, The Anniversary Festival begins on the 8th of April and runs till the 6th of May! During this event, you can earn Delectable Delights in all Chests, from battle rewards and within Adventures. Thi… --- ## [March Event Schedule](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/march-event-schedule/5312)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/march-event-schedule/5312 "2025-03-30T22:22:42Z")
Hello Adventurers, We have a few events planned for March, but currently, we are still locking in some of the dates. Here is what we have planned in the meantime! All Events listed are TBC at the time of writing this … --- ## [Update 3.5 Patch Notes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-3-5-patch-notes/5249)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-3-5-patch-notes/5249 "2025-03-25T22:48:08Z")
Minion spells are TBC, just because I want to post this asap and can edit them in later today or tomorrow once I have that last bit of information Prismatic Season 3.5 Temporal Variant Set: Firewalker Prism… --- ## [Update 3.4 Patch Notes](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-3-4-patch-notes/5136)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/update-3-4-patch-notes/5136 "2025-03-17T12:40:15Z")
Gem of Souls Matches with Purple On match, inflict Terror on the enemy for 2 turns. Terror Increases damage taken by 20% if there are 5 or more purple gems on the board Temporal Variant At the s… --- ## [February Event Schedule](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/february-event-schedule/5250)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/t/february-event-schedule/5250 "2025-02-26T20:11:29Z")
Hello Adventurers, In the blink of an eye, it’s already February and what a year it has already been for us here at IP2. As shared by Morgan, for anyone who missed it, there has been some changes to the structure of… [Next page](https://community.puzzlequest3.com/c/official-news/14.md?page=1)