For Honor Year 9 Season 4 lands Dec 4 with new mode and map

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Ubisoft is rolling out For Honor’s Year 9 Season 4 – titled Conquest – on December 4. The update centers on the Wu-Lin faction’s internal conflict and introduces Qiang Pass, the game’s first Wu-Lin Dominion map. Players can also expect a simplified “Starter Dominion” test mode, a refreshed Battle Pass and Legacy Pass, and a run of limited-time events through February.

The season’s theme touches dominion, dynasty, and control – all framed by a narrative clash between Prince Yi and General Zhi. Ubisoft says the new content aims to cater to both newcomers and veterans, with a mix of onboarding-friendly systems and high-skill battleground design.

What’s new in Conquest

Conquest wraps the game’s ninth year with a suite of mode updates and themed rewards. The headliners are a converted Dominion map designed for competitive clarity and a test mode that strips back key mechanics to spotlight core positioning and objective play.

• Qiang Pass (Dominion) – the first Wu-Lin Dominion map, built with feedback from pro players for high-level play while remaining readable for newcomers.
• Starter Dominion (test mode) – a simplified Dominion variant with Stamina, Revenge, and Feats removed to streamline learning and team fights.
• Year 9 Season 4 Battle Pass – includes themed weapons and ornaments, a dragon mask mood effect, and the Friend or Foe 2 execution.
• Legacy Pass (Year 5 Season 4) – returns past-season weapons and skins from that period.

Starter Dominion – dates and design

Starter Dominion is positioned as a practice ground for 4v4 objective play – Stamina, Revenge, and Feats are disabled to reduce complexity and emphasize fundamentals. It runs in two windows across the season.

Seasonal events and throwbacks

Conquest rotates several time-limited events, including an event pass, an icy holiday brawl, and a PvE gauntlet rooted in Wu-Lin lore. Below is a quick schedule of confirmed dates and modes.

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Hero Fest weeks

Three Hero Fest weeks are scheduled mid-season, each spotlighting a different hero. These are weeklong focuses tied to the dates below.

• Lawbringer – week of January 8
• Kensei – week of January 15
• Shinobi – week of January 22

Story beats and the new Hero skin

Conquest’s storyline centers on a Wu-Lin power struggle. Prince Yi – introduced as a Tiandi Hero skin – fortifies Qiang Pass against the ambitions of General Zhi. The map’s layout channels imperial courtyards and Shanshui-style landscapes, aiming for a grand, readable battlefield silhouette.

Qiang Pass – competitive focus, accessible flow

Qiang Pass is described as a converted map built from the start for Dominion. Ubisoft notes it was informed by pro feedback to support high-level rotations and control play, while keeping lanes and capture zones straightforward for players still learning the mode.

Final takeaway – why Conquest matters

Year 9 Season 4 doubles down on clearer objectives and onboarding without abandoning competitive depth. If you have been waiting for a cleaner entry point to Dominion – or a fresh map crafted with high-level input – Conquest lays out both, with a steady cadence of events through late January.