UPDATE 2
Update 2 ran from September 19 to 26, 2026 and is the release that added Guilds and Ranked play. The window is closed; this page keeps the official record and what was verified while it ran.
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Event window (UTC)
| Phase | Timestamp |
|---|---|
| Starts | Sep 19, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| Ends | Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 AM |
Source: official event page
What happens
Update 2 is the release that turned Command An Army into a game with a competitive ladder and a social layer at the same time. The official Roblox event feed lists exactly two new features for this window: Guilds and Ranked. The game name itself was updated to match, which is unusual - it means the developers treated this as a headline release rather than a quiet balance patch.
Because the window was a single week, the coverage written during it was thin and partly speculative. That is why this page separates what the official endpoints confirm from what creators reported from playing, and why the code list on this site prints disagreements instead of quietly picking a winner.
Confirmed
- Official event window: 2026-09-19 to 2026-09-26.
- Official feature list for the window is exactly two items: Guilds and Ranked.
- The live Roblox title changed to [GUILD & RANKED] Command An Army, verifiable through the games API. The title has since been renamed again for a later patch, so it now advertises the newest release rather than Update 2.
- Ranked uses randomly selected maps and assigns players to attacker or defender, so a generalist army is required.
- The Pro game pass description lists guild capacity, a custom guild emblem and 20 extra guild roles.
Never published for this window
- Four codes (RANKED, GUILD, PARRY, RAPIER) appear in one tracker only and have not been confirmed by a second source.
- The full ranked tier table has not been published by any source. Only the lowest tier, reported as Warrior 1, is documented.
- A single creator described a top guild with several hundred members. That is a personal observation, not an official ranking.
What to do with this window now
- 1. Build a two-role army before you queue
Because the map and your side are both random, there is no way to prepare for one specific situation. Bring something that can hold a position and something that can reach enemy ranged units.
- 2. Decide your commander class first
Changing class costs gems, and ranked rewards are not worth spending that budget before you know which role you actually enjoy playing.
- 3. Read the window, not the patch notes
The event window closes on September 26. Anything you intend to finish inside the update should be finished before then, because the next event is already scheduled.
Watch: UPDATE 2
FAQ
What did Update 2 actually add?
Two systems: Guilds and Ranked. The official event description names only those two features, and the game title was changed to advertise them.
Is ranked the same as the normal mode?
No. Ranked is a single round with a randomly picked map, and you are assigned attacker or defender rather than choosing. Casual play lets you pick your side.
Did Update 2 add new units?
The official event description does not list any. Creators discussed a Rapier unit and new codes in the same window, but the official feature list only names Guilds and Ranked.
More events
Event details are mirrored from Roblox's official events feed. Schedules can change without notice — always confirm the current window in-game.