BidKing — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Announcement Regarding Recent Game Environment Governance and Malicious Attacks | 2026-05-04 | Dear Bidders:Hello, we sincerely thank you for your continuous companionship and support.Recently, we have continuously intensified the crackdown on non-compliant and prohibited accounts, with a focus on rectifying illegal industry activities such as fraudulent transactions through black credit cards and disruption of the in-game market order. After multiple rounds of special rectification, relevant illegal acts have been greatly curbed.However, this series of rectification actions has also triggered frantic retaliation from criminals in the illegal industry. In recent days, these criminals have maliciously disrupted the normal order of the E |
| Game Version Update | 2026-04-30 | The game servers will be shut down for update at 6:00 AM on May 1, 2026, Beijing Time, with an expected duration of 1-2 hours.If the following updates do not take effect in the game, please check the version number, restart the client to attempt the update, or verify the game integrity.Update Content:1. The new auction venue "Secret Auction" will be open all day during the holiday;2. Adjusted the daily entry limit of Express Blind Box to 100 times;3. Adjusted the public notice period for items listed in the Auction House from 8 hours to 24 hours;4. Fixed the bug that the color indicator was incorrect when moving items in the warehouse;Happy h |
| Notice | 2026-04-28 | Due to server network fluctuations, the database connection has been interrupted. We are currently handling the issue... |
| Game Version Update | 2026-04-28 | Game Version UpdateVersion: 1.0.249.83Update Time: April 28, 2026If the following updates do not take effect in the game, please check the version number, restart the client to attempt the update, or verify the game integrity.If you still cannot launch the game normally, please restart Steam and try again.Update Content:1. When your mailbox is full, you will not be able to list items on the Exchange and Auction House. Please claim your mails in a timely manner;2. Fixed the bug that may cause the new player tutorial to get stuck;3. Fixed the bug that may cause collection items to disappear when transferring items between the collection cabinet |
| Game Servers Restored to Normal | 2026-04-25 | Dear Bidders:The game servers have returned to normal operation.The doors to the Auction House are now open.The consignment function is temporarily closed, and items currently consigned for auction will be recycled at 150% of their value;We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.BidKing |
| Important Notice | 2026-04-24 | Dear Bidders:Hello!We regret to inform you that:Tonight (April 24, 2026), an abnormality occurred in the switch of Cloud Zone 5, resulting in abnormal server fluctuations and affecting user data. We have urgently shut down the server and performed a data rollback together with our Cloud partners.Our Cloud partners delivered the rollback data and restored the service within 3 hours after the server shutdown (18:00).Some users reported server abnormalities again at 21:24. As of the time of this announcement, Cloud partners have not yet identified the cause of the abnormality or the solution.It has been found that this abnormality is consistent |
| Game Version Updated | 2026-04-24 | Due to the unexpected server downtime, we have rolled out the following updates:Version: 1.0.243.83Update Time: April 24, 2026If the following updates do not take effect in the game, please check the version number, restart the client to attempt the update, or verify the game integrity.If you still cannot launch the game normally, please restart Steam and try again.Update Content:1. Fixed the issue that some items have no quality after battle settlement;2. Fixed the issue that players cannot exit private rooms;3. Added a 0.2-second interval for keyboard input during battles to prevent accidental touches;4. Improved new player experience: adju |
| Emergency Server Maintenance Announcement | 2026-04-24 | Dear Players,Due to abnormal network access, our servers require urgent technical repairs. We are currently performing emergency maintenance on all servers. We will notify you as soon as the servers are back online. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.Thank you again for your understanding and support. We will do our utmost to complete the repairs as quickly as possible.If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our official customer support.— The "Bidking" Operations Team |
| Game Update | 2026-04-23 | Game UpdateVersion: 1.0.240.832026/4/23If the following updates do not take effect in the game, please check the version number, restart the client to attempt updating, or verify game integrity.If you still cannot launch the game normally, please restart Steam and try again.Update Content:1. Added to bid panel: Button - Toggle font color reminder;2. Added during bidding: Button - Force Exit; you can forfeit and exit via this button in the top-right corner;3. Added to bid panel: Button - Previous Bid: Quick input for the previous round’s bid;4. Fixed some errors in replays;5. Fixed some errors in private room sealed-bid mode;6. Added acquisiti |
| Server Recovery Announcement | 2026-04-21 | Dear Bidders:Thank you for your unwavering support.After emergency treatment, the game servers have returned to normal.In addition to resolving server data security issues,we have also made the following optimization items:1. The player-defined container function has been restored to normal;2. Adjusted the multiplier for directly ending the auction in the 3rd and 4th rounds, now it is: 2.0; 1.6; 1.3; 1.1;3. To avoid bidder misoperations, optimized the visual prompts for bid adjustments; different digits on the bid keyboard will be displayed in different colors. Please pay attention to the color changes;4. Optimized email sorting;5. Optimized |
| Emergency Notice | 2026-04-20 | Dear Bidders:Thank you for your attention and long-term companionship!Today, our auction server has suffered a malicious network attack from unknown parties.To protect all bidders’ accounts, transactions and asset data from being compromised, we have urgently shut down the server and launched full emergency response.Please rest assured that all user data has been fully backed up and sealed to ensure maximum data security.We have collected all relevant evidence and reported the incident to the police for investigation. Further progress will be announced in a timely manner.This emergency maintenance and server shutdown is expected to last until |
| 【Emergency Announcement】 | 2026-04-20 | Dear Players:The game servers are currently suffering from malicious network attacks, causing network fluctuations and service abnormalities.To protect account data and ensure stable operation, we have urgently shut down all servers for comprehensive investigation and threat disposal.Our technical team is working at full speed on emergency repairs and defense deployment.The official re-opening time will be announced separately.We sincerely apologize for the poor experience caused by this unexpected shutdown.Exclusive compensation rewards will be distributed after servers are restored.Thank you for your understanding and patience! |
| 【Apology & Compensation Notice】 | 2026-04-17 | Dear Bidders:We sincerely apologize for failing to provide you with a smooth start on the launch day of Biding King.We have fixed the following contents in this maintenance:1. Fixed the issue of missing gold coins when selling on the Trading House2. Fixed a number of known issues Maintenance Compensation: 200 Gold Coins |
| Update Notice | 2026-04-16 | To ensure stable server operation and optimize the overall gaming experience, the game server will be shut down for scheduled maintenance from 05:00 to 10:00 on April 17 (UTC+8).During the maintenance period, the server will be temporarily unavailable, and players will not be able to log in or participate in matches.The maintenance is expected to last for 5 hours, and any adjustments to the schedule will be announced separately.We sincerely apologize for the interruption and inconvenience caused to all bidders.Please arrange your gaming time in advance to avoid unnecessary impact.Thank you for your understanding, patience and continuous suppo |
| 【Apology and Compensation Announcement】 | 2026-04-16 | To make up for these disruptions, we have prepared the following compensation packages:🎁 Deluxe Expansion Pack CompensationAll players who purchased the Deluxe Expansion Pack before the maintenance on April 16, 2026, at 2:00 AM (PDT) will receive a full refund.The DLC pack will be removed from the store following the maintenance.🎁 Delayed DLC Rewards CompensationDistribution Period: April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM (PDT)Compensation Items:2,000,000 Coins200 Gold Coins2 Selectable Character Boxes🎁 Global Compensation for Gameplay IssuesDistribution Period: April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM (PDT)Compensation: |