War is Coming to Berserk.. Sands of Time Season Part II
The Second Half of the Sands of Time Season Begins June 1st at 12:00 UTC
The sands have shifted. The discoveries have been made. And now… the war begins.
On June 1st at 12:00 UTC, Berserk enters the explosive second phase of the Sands of Time season as “War” officially begins. If you played in the exciting first half, Sands of Time: Discovery, you’ll be perfectly positioned to take on the second half of the season. And if you didn’t? Well, there’s no better time to join the troops..
What started as a desperate race to uncover the mysterious Sands of Time beneath the deserts of Notus now erupts into full-scale conflict. Ancient powers have awakened. Factions are mobilizing. Alliances are fracturing. And across Notus, players are preparing for one of the most competitive periods Berserk has seen in years.
This is the moment the battlefield changes – and you could influence the outcome..
A Fresh Battlefield
With the launch of War, the MMR ladder will officially reset on:
Monday, June 1st — 12:00 UTC
Every player returns to the front lines together.
- No protected positions.
- No comfortable ranks.
- No hiding behind old standings.
The climb begins again from zero and this time, the meta itself has evolved! Berserk players assemble.
Season of Change Cards Enter the War
The first half of Sands of Time introduced players to the discovery phase, culminating in pack openings, ancient relics, and the first glimpse of the forces gathering beneath the sands. Now the cards obtained from the mid-season pack openings enter live competitive play.
That means the battlefield will rapidly evolve as players begin deploying their newly acquired Season of Change cards into ranked combat for the very first time.
Expect:
- New tactical combinations
- Meta disruption
- Unexpected deck archetypes
- Powerful new synergies
- Entirely new approaches to combat
Important Season Rules
To help create a more balanced and competitive environment during War, this phase of the season will include a special restriction:
Only Vulcanites from Level 0–4 will be allowed.
This limitation is designed to level the playing field and ensure skill, strategy, and deckbuilding remain at the center of the competition. Players should also remember:
Berserk Pass Rotation Matters
If you want access to cards such as Chiron and Kallisto, you’ll need to obtain them through the Season of Change packs before entering battle. The sands are moving quickly – and those who prepare early may gain a decisive advantage – remember, to access the new Notus cards, be sure to purchase a Berserk Pass.
The End of One Era… and the Beginning of Another
Sands of Time: War represents something larger than a mid-season update. It marks one of the final major competitive chapters of Berserk’s current era before the arrival of the next evolution of the game. Yes, if you’ve been following Discord and X, you’ll know that something new comes. Beyond the horizon lies:
- The incoming Heroes system
- The new Berserk build
- Expanded tactical identity
- Deeper strategic gameplay
- A transformed competitive experience
The future of Berserk is already taking shape behind the scenes. In this new world, Heroes will redefine the battlefield, Vulcanites will evolve into deeper strategic companions and deck identity, faction loyalty, and seasonal evolution will push Berserk into an entirely new chapter.
But before that future arrives, the Sands of Time are in play and War is inevitable.
The Sands Shift
Across Notus, the conflict intensifies. Khemet’s ancient secrets can no longer remain buried, and so, the Iskandrians advance. Control of the Sands of Time is control of everything and the Priests of Khemet hold that power.. for now.
Like the shifting dunes, power shifts with every battle, the Sands of Time seemingly distorting fate itself.
And for the player, every ranked match matters, every deck choice carries weight and every victory pushes players closer to glory before the next age of Berserk begins.
The Sands of Time change everything, and form the bridge between what Berserk was… and what Berserk is becoming. Are you ready for everything to change?
Prepare Your Decks
WAR begins:
June 1st — 12:00 UTC
The ladder resets, the cards awaken and the battlefield changes forever. We’re looking forward to seeing Berserk players old and new as the Sands of Time season culminates, so don your armor and prepare for two weeks of competitive play..
For information on Sands of Time season prizes, please refer to the previous article.
See you in the arena! https://berserk.vulcanforged.com
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