TGIF! Viking Clan Updates for May 1, 2026
Happy Friday, players!
Welcome to the TGIF where we’ll be bringing you all the latest news and info you need. If you happen to also play Mob Wars you can join Mingo from the team for a live play session on Friday May 1st at 12:30PM (PT). Jump into the game with him to take down Bosses or just enjoy the stream > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYihs1F1J7o. Now let’s get into the TGIF for the week!
In-Game Updates:
Vikings, a NEW Prestige Location has arrived: the Lair of Surtr has officially re-opened! Eligible Vikings who have completed this location, can now return - Endure the heat & complete new higher Tier Adventures, earn extra Coin, bonus XP, Prestige Coins, & SP. Learn more here: https://support.kanoplay.com/hc/en/6-viking-clan/faq/702-prestige-locations/?p=all
The Guild Wars event begins today! Viking Clan players can dive in starting at 10AM (PT). This week we’re trying out a new mode for Guild Wars where you can earn points for assisting on a kill. Get all the details you need here and please share your feedback - https://www.kanoplay.com/blog/introducing-7030-mode-for-guild-wars.html. Rally your team and make sure you’re all enrolled before it kicks off. Battle hard for the best rewards and good luck!
Last week was the launch of the brand new Battle Pass Season! This month we’re celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Battle Pass and that means there is an exclusive new Avatar to obtain. Available right now in-game check out the Free and Premium reward tracks for all the great stuff you can unlock. From the improved stats on the final item set to the stellar new customization options, there is so much to unlock. Remember you only have until May 20th until it’s gone forever.
Coming in hot from the hands of the master craftsmen, are the all new Legendary Spring Crates! These come packed with ultra powerful Legendary weapons to obtain, so check it out while they are available. Just a reminder that the 3 x Master Crate packs come with a guaranteed Legendary drop every time!
Next week join us for an Admin Blitz event! If you're around on the following date, make sure to drop by & nab some sweet Coin off of the Kano folk. Watch out for the group chats that get posted beforehand and remember to bump up those Admins Killed and Listed stats.
Admin Blitz events will now also have a special Kano item giveaway, so don’t miss out! We hope to see you there on:
Tuesday, May 5th - Server 1, Server 2, and the Kongregate & Armor Servers @ 3PM (PT).
For Battle Royale fans, this coming Wednesday May 6th the Golden Blade mode returns! We were so pleased to hear about how much players enjoyed this new mode and if you haven't tried it yet here is your chance!
Lastly, a reminder that twice a week there are new item drops in-game. Limited Time items on Tuesdays and Limited Quantity on Fridays. Keep an eye out for anything that catches your interest!
Tip of the Week: Did you know during our big monthly Livestream if you catch it live you will walk away with an exclusive item that is not available anywhere else. Keep your eyes on the TGIF or our Discord for the announcements.
Coming soon!
- Vault Breaker Raid Event - Thursday May 7th @ 9AM PT
- Earth Day Sale - Thursday May 7th @ 9AM PT
- Weekend Calendar "Mothers Day" - Friday May 8th @ 10AM PT
- Guild Wars Event - Friday May 15th @ 4PM PT
General Updates:
For our Discord community, every Friday you can join Matthew and the Player Success team for the Discord Stream! On Fridays at 12PM PT (or 3PM ET) you can join us live in our growing Kano Community Discord. Hang out and find out what’s happening next in our games, and who knows, you may just win yourself a prize of bonus FP or an exclusive item!
You can ask us questions about the game and let us know what you’d like to see in the future - Check out the Discord here: https://discord.gg/prmJzPEXfT
We recently released a new method for players to acquire Favor Points through a system called Rev U. By completing tasks such as making progress in a game or by filling out a survey, players can start earning extra FP for their account! You can access it from the Godfather page and our FAQ post here has all the details you’ll need - https://kano.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-viking-clan/faq/779-what-is-rev-u-and-how-does-it-work/
A reminder to our players about completing the Kano ID account upgrade. Eligible players (Facebook/Server 1 players) will see the banner on their homepage in-game near the top and it should only take a couple minutes. There are wonderful benefits to doing so:
- 25 FP bonus for signing up
- Secure your account (protection against potential loss of your Facebook or Mobile credentials)
- Switch between devices or logging onto other Kano hosted sites
- Specials offers on Kanoplay
You can read more details here in our FAQ - https://kano.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-viking-clan/faq/708-how-do-i-upgrade-to-a-kano-id/
# of Accounts Penalized/Suspended:
6
Lame Joke of the Week:
Why did the recycling bin break up with the trash can?
It was tired of its garbage!
