Stormbound

Stormbound is a free-to-play tactical card game that launched in May 2018 and has been in continuous operation ever since. The game is designed as an ongoing live service: the developer ships regular monthly updates featuring balance changes, new cards, rotating seasonal events (such as the Event of Majesty in August 2026, the Vacations Event in July 2026, and the Pirate Event in June 2026), and periodic system overhauls. The most recent developer communication was August 1, 2026, which included balance changes, a new card mechanic tweak for Icicle Burst, and details for the ongoing Event of Majesty running through August 17, 2026. The prior update landed July 6, 2026 — introducing a new Medals achievement system — and before that, June 1, 2026 and May 25, 2026. This consistent monthly cadence has been sustained since at least 2021, with 5 major content drops and 40 bug/balance patches among 49 total posts scanned. The game has navigated two studio transitions without interruption: Sheepyard took over in 2020, and in September 2022 a new independent company formed by the original Paladin Studios creators assumed control, explicitly stating that Stormbound is "the only project we will continue working on." Updates have continued uninterrupted through both handovers. The store description references an "ever-shifting meta," and the game's monetized structure — card books, Premium Pass, Ruby bundles, and seasonal event packs — is consistent with a game designed to receive content indefinitely. There is no developer statement indicating development will end.