Update 1: New Units - Command An Army Wiki
What the scheduled Update 1 event actually tells us, which troop additions are confirmed, and how to read the community speculation around a big new-units drop.
Overview
Update 1 is the game's first headline event, announced on the official Roblox Events listing as 'UPDATE 1 New Units!'. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at 3:00 AM. What that means in practice is simple: new troops are coming, but the exact roster and costs are not yet public. Watch the Update Log.
Until the developer confirms specifics, treat every 'best new unit' claim as speculation. Community guides already describe broad troop roles, but none can say which ones Update 1 adds. Our promise is to label confirmed facts and guesses clearly, so check the Rare Units page for what is known now.
Watch a Units, Classes and Progression Guide
This beginner-friendly guide walks through the units, classes, evolution and ascension systems that Update 1 builds on. Watching it before the event tells you which gaps a new troop would actually fill in your army. Pair it with the Best Units breakdown.
What Is Actually Confirmed
Only a few things are certain right now. The event exists, it is called 'New Units', it is dated Saturday, September 12, and it sits on the official Roblox Events feed. Everything beyond that, including troop names and stats, is either leaked or guesswork. Start from the roadmap if you want the fuller picture.
It helps to know what a new unit usually changes. In this style of game a fresh troop reshapes counters, so a unit that beats one role often gets beaten by another. Claiming a winner before launch ignores that balance, which the Class Tier List avoids by updating only after a patch ships.
Update 1 at a Glance
This table separates the solid facts from the open questions, so you can see at a glance how little is officially pinned down. Use it to keep your expectations honest and your gem spending patient. The How to Get Gems guide shows how to bank enough for a launch-day summon.
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Event title | UPDATE 1 New Units! | Official |
| Date and time | Saturday, September 12, 3:00 AM | Official |
| Listed by | Roblox Events feed | Official |
| New troop names | Not yet published | Unconfirmed |
| Unit stats and costs | Not yet published | Unconfirmed |
| Balance changes | Not yet published | Unconfirmed |
How to Prepare Before the Event
Preparation for an update is mostly about patience and a little housekeeping. The players who benefit most from a new units drop are the ones who arrive with gems saved and their current roster understood. Follow these steps and you can act on the first confirmed detail, using the Gems Guide.
Bank your gems
Hold a reserve instead of summoning on impulse, so launch day does not catch you short.
Note your weak spot
Decide which role your current army lacks, so you know what a genuinely useful new troop looks like.
Watch the official feed
Follow the developer's Roblox group and Events listing for the first confirmed announcement.
Verify before spending
Wait until the unit is live and its role is clear, then commit gems only if it fills your gap.
What a New Unit Usually Changes
New troops rarely arrive alone; they tend to shift what is strong, what counters what, and how you build a loadout. Knowing the usual knock-on effects stops you overreacting to a single reveal. The How to Equip Units page covers the loadout side in detail.
Expect ripple effects in three places: which counters matter, which classes feel stronger, and where gems are best spent. None of that is knowable until the unit is live, which is why the honest answer to 'is it good?' is 'wait and test'. See the Tips & Tricks page.
Counters Shift
A new troop can dethrone whatever currently beats your main pick.
Classes Rebalance
Some classes gain a cheaper answer, while others quietly lose their edge.
Loadouts Change
You may drop a filler unit to fit the new troop under your limit.
Gems Move
Upgrade spending tends to follow whichever unit is proven strong.
Questions the Developer Still Needs to Answer
This is the short list of things nobody outside the studio can confirm yet. Treat each as an open question rather than a fact, and revisit the new units update page once the event goes live, because these are exactly the gaps a real patch note would close.
- How many new units does Update 1 add, and what are they called?
- What do the new units cost to summon or unlock?
- Do they follow the same evolution and ascension paths as existing troops?
- Are any existing units rebalanced in the same patch?
- Does the event include login rewards, codes or a limited-time mode?
- How long will the event run after its September 12 start?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the new units update?
The official Roblox Events listing schedules 'UPDATE 1 New Units' for Saturday, September 12 at 3:00 AM. Times shown are local to your Roblox account, so check your own feed.
Are the new units confirmed yet?
Not fully. We know new troops are coming because the event is named for them, but the developer has not published their names, roles or costs, so treat leaks as guesswork.
How do I see the new units early?
You cannot, beyond watching the event land live. Follow the developer's Roblox group and Events listing, and this page will be updated the moment anything is confirmed.
Should I save gems for Update 1?
Yes, a reserve is sensible. New units are usually summoned with gems, so banking some means you can act quickly once the roster and costs are actually public.
Will Update 1 change existing units?
Possibly, but that is unconfirmed. Balance changes often ship alongside new content, yet nothing official has been posted, so re-test your build after the event rather than assuming.
Is 'Update 1' the first update ever?
No. The game released on June 02, 2026 and its store page shows a later update on September 10, 2026. 'Update 1' is simply the first update promoted as a named event.
Where will confirmed details appear?
Check the developer's official Roblox group and Events listing first, then this page and the Update Log, which rewrite confirmed facts in plain language and label anything still unverified.