Conclave Arcana’s Opening Act
It’s been just over a month since Conclave Arcana went live.
In that time, we’ve seen more than just a successful sale — we’ve seen meaningful momentum return to the core of Splinterlands.
From pack volume & voucher dynamics to gameplay engagement & community-driven evolution, this launch hit a different rhythm.
Modern 3.0 has landed.
And so far, it feels like the best version of Splinterlands we’ve seen.
Strong launch. Stronger engagement.
Something’s working.
Sales Numbers Speak
Over 3.4 billion DEC worth of Conclave Arcana packs have been purchased since launch — equivalent to over $3.4 million USD in value!
Total DEC Value of All Conclave Arcana Packs (as of June 15 UTC):
3,428,984,000 DEC
All this, mind you, with no paid ads.
No major third-party push.
Just conviction.
This was a community-powered presale & first month that drew from belief in the product & long-term alignment with the game’s direction.
It wasn’t hype. It was trust — backed by wallets.
Gameplay Momentum: A Real Climb
The gameplay numbers followed suit.
On May 30, Modern mode logged 13,748 manually played battles. Two weeks later, & on the heels of a steady increase, on June 14, that number had risen to nearly 19,000.
That’s a ~40% increase in daily Modern battles — not from bots, but from real players.
It’s not just more matches. It’s more intentional matches.
Players are building decks again.
Testing builds.
Trying new lineups.
The average game resolves in under 10 rounds & the tempo finally reflects our genre’s pitch: a rapid strategy auto-battler.
This is the type of traction that matters — not just attention, but action.
Modern 3.0 Feels Good
This new foundation — Rebellion + Arcana — has revitalized the format.
Match flow is tight.
Decisions feel impactful.
And while there are definitely still dominant cards in rotation, the broader meta has room to breathe & adapt.
Deckbuilding is active again.
Theorycrafting is back in motion.
And the cycle of counters, pivots & discovery is genuinely fun to watch unfold.
Modern feels playable again. Competitive again.
Alive again.
A Solid Start — and Something to Build On
Conclave Arcana’s first month wasn’t perfect — but it was promising. Sales landed. Engagement rose. And gameplay showed signs of a more dynamic & sustainable future.
If this is the new baseline, it’s a good one.
If this is the floor, then the ceiling might just be worth chasing.
And the chase is real.
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Like the current modern. It's more balanced and large damage attacks can finally land with Forcefield gone.
It's so good having Forcefield outta Modern! That single ability stifled things more than just about any other. for sure!
Yeah, it's definitely fun again, and a refreshing change that needed to happen
100%! Fun stuff, amigo. Exciting times in SPL! :)
It does feel good indeed. I'm not getting crushed by max level everything all the time anymore. The strategy has become a lot more important, allowing many underdog wins. SPS earnings are quite nice in modern. I'm overall very happy with the game as it is, and will keep converting more of my USD into DEC and assets 🙃
Woohoo! What a sea change we've seen with the exit of CL. Who knew that $500 max decks would prove so problematic ;)
I have been finding myself playing, and loving, silver/gold in Modern, as well. I very rarely run up against the higher powered decks but, like ya say, the strategy has never been more important. Variety in deck building makes for healthy meta!