Clash of Clans' gets a huge new update

Clash of Clans just got a massive new update, and that's not hyperbole. The update easily tacks on a whole new game's worth of content to the hit base building game. In the update, that mysterious boat on the edge of the map has been repaired and it's now ready to whisk players who've achieved Town Hall 4 away to the Builder Base. On this far and distant shore players will find new buildings, characters, abilities, a new battle mode and much more. There's a lot to sink your teeth into here.

The Builder Base operates on completely different rules from the mainland. While Gems are still legal tender, elixir and gold won't help you. You can make your mark on the land by building a number of new buildings like the Crusher, Push Trap, Gem Mine, and Clock Tower. New troops and abilities bring fresh flavor to battle, too, which will certainly come in handy in the new battle mode. Titled Versus Battle, this new mode pits two players against each other. Perform well enough and you may be able to collect some serious loot.

The Builder Base is available now. For a full rundown of the update, check out the official website.

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