The publisher Crowd Games announced that it will release new expansions for the "Root" board game in Russian. Pre-orders are scheduled for the end of this year or the beginning of next year.
The Homeland Expansion will introduce the Bat Council, the Frog Diaspora, and the Skunk Scoundrels — three new forest factions. Each is unique and plays by its own rules: the first are active at dusk and strong in diplomacy, the second advocate for peace but are always ready to defend themselves, and the third are forest bandits.
A new game board will also become available. The gorge side features unusual terrain, while the swamp side has three new landmarks (which can be used on any map).
The Homeland Hirelings Pack will introduce hirelings for new factions. Hirelings are special independent warriors that can be added to the game. Players will be able to meet refugee frogs, peacekeeping bats, and farmer ducks.
The Squires and Disciples Deck will present a new deck in the spirit of "Exiles and Partisans" to replace the base deck, significantly expanding game variability. Players will be able to try new strategies and mechanics and learn about the stories of the forest inhabitants.