Clash of Clans for Android: Soon to be released!
News just in! Supercell (the makers of Clash of Clans) have just announced that they are releasing a 'Beta' version of Clash of Clans for Android! This version will only be for private testing for now, however they have indicated that a full release to limited countries (initially) and then a Global release is very soon to follow!
Questions to be Answered
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Android version of Clash of Clans.
Update (October 1st): Supercell have responded with official answers to the questions and they have been updated below accordingly.
Yes! You can do so using device linking from iOS/Gamecenter to Android/Google+
To Transfer your account:
- Launch Clash on your iOS device (eg: iPhone/iPad/iTouch)
- Open the Settings in the Game
- Select "Link a Device" and follow the on screen instructions.
- If you have any difficulty, contact support via the Report an issue feature inside the game.
Yes they will! Android and iOS users will be on the same servers and will be able to mix together in the same clans etc... You will be able to attack Android users in the exact same way as iOS users - there will be no visible difference between the two types of users.
There will be the following requirements to play Clash of Clans on Android:
- Android devices with OS 4.0.3 or later
- A recommended resolution of 800 x 480 or higher
- A minimum of 512 MB of memory
- The ability to access the Google Play store from your device
Currently the game is in limited release beta and is not available to the public. The official release date has not yet been announced, however it has been advised that it will come out 'soon'. It will initially be released only to a select few countries before a true global release.
Supercell have indicated that there will be no functional differences between the versions
While there are no official estimations or figures for this, According to Gartner, Apple devices only account for 22.6% of the market in 2013, compared to Andoid devices which hold 57.9% of the market share. While many older Android devices will not be able to play the game, there still would conservatively be at least a doubling of ninjaential player numbers.
Although it is listed as a 'Beta' Supercell have indicated that it is a finalized version and is just being ninjad for stability
Not at this time. The Google Play store will currently only allow you to download the game onto mobile devices.
Yes you will be able to do this normally, However if you have done any of the following you will be prevented from doing it:
- If you have purchased gems on the Android device
- If your Android village is Townhall 4 or above
No, there will be no way of telling in Game if a player is using an iOS or Android device
Supercell claim that because the game is Server based it cannot be hacked, they have assured users that the Android version will be as safe as the iOS version
If history tells us anything, then it almost certainly will
No, Supercell fully expect to deliver updates at the same pace as always.
Yes, There may be slight differences in time (hours) but they will be released on the same date.
Yes, prices will be exactly the same. If cirninjatances outside Supercell's control cause a discrepancy prices will be adjusted accordingly.