
School of Dragons
JumpStart Games, Inc.
Fly fast, train hard, and learn well to become the Ultimate Dragon Trainer! Join Chief Hiccup and Toothless and embark on the thrilling adventures of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Play with your friends and explore mysterious worlds in this action-packed learning experience!
Year 9
Dec 4, 2022 - Dec 4, 2023
Thawfest launched on April 26, 2023, bringing a wealth of new content, including new dragons, quests, and a themed farm expansion. The Snoggletog event returned on December 14, 2022, introducing several seasonal activities and rewards. Additionally, players could earn Thawfest Medals for various event rewards, including a Sandbuster Egg and an exclusive story quest dragon skin.
- New Dragon Species: The Frostmare, Sandbuster, Sandbuster Titan, and Songwing were introduced, expanding the game's roster of dragons.
- New Dragon Hybrid: The Frostmare hybrid debuted.
- New Island: Tradewind Island was added for exploration.
- Quests and Missions: Multiple new quests were added, including three Thawfest story quests and the continuation of the 2023 questline.
- Seasonal Events:
- Snoggletog Event: Launched with new content and activities on December 14, 2022.
- Thawfest Returns: Featured new activities and rewards on April 26, 2023.
- Friendship Festival: Celebrated bonds with dragons and included new content on February 11, 2023.
- Loki Day: Introduced exclusive items on April 1, 2023.
- Gameplay Enhancements: Gem rewards for members were updated on January 31, 2023, improving the value of membership.
Year 8
Dec 4, 2021 - Dec 4, 2022
The Graveknapper launched on October 10, 2022, marking a significant addition to the dragon roster in School of Dragons. This year also introduced the Zipplewraith, a new hybrid dragon, and featured a fresh tutorial adventure with beloved characters Hiccup, Toothless, and Astrid, enhancing the player experience significantly.
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New Dragon Species:
- Graveknapper introduced on October 10, 2022.
- Gruesome Goregripper launched on July 21, 2022.
- Zipplewraith, including its Titan form, debuted on April 26, 2022.
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New Gameplay Adventures:
- A new tutorial adventure with Hiccup, Toothless, and Astrid launched on March 23, 2022.
- The Thawfest Event began on April 26, 2022, featuring various activities and quests.
- The Summarhildr Event launched on July 21, 2022, offering new challenges.
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Seasonal Events:
- Dreadfall Season commenced on October 10, 2022, with themed activities and quests.
- The Friendship Festival returned on February 7, 2022, with exclusive quests celebrating camaraderie.
- Snoggletog 2021 Celebration occurred on December 15, 2021, featuring a festive play for Berk's citizens.
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Gameplay Improvements:
- Expansion quests were relocated to dedicated boards on March 23, 2022, streamlining quest access.
- The Thawfest Maze received enhancements on April 26, 2022.
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Quality of Life Enhancements:
- Password management improvements were implemented on April 26, 2022.
- Sound and music sliders were added to settings, improving user control over audio on April 26, 2022.
Year 7
Dec 4, 2020 - Dec 4, 2021
The introduction of the Humbanger Hybrid Dragon on October 12, 2021, marked a significant content addition for School of Dragons during its seventh year. Alongside this, the Snoggletog Event launched, bringing themed quests and rewards to celebrate the winter season. Players also enjoyed new gameplay modes and various seasonal events.
- New Dragon: The Humbanger Hybrid Dragon debuted, expanding the roster of dragons available for players.
- Warlord Raid World Event: Launched on July 27, 2021, this event took place in the training grounds, offering new challenges.
- Mystery Class Chimeragon: Introduced on December 18, 2020, players could earn and train this new dragon during the Snoggletog festivities.
- New Features:
- Added Time Trial Mode to the Dreadfall Maze on October 12, 2021.
- Updated the layout and puzzles of the Dreadfall Maze activity.
- Introduced the Hidden World Stable, allowing players to see their dragons glow.
- Seasonal Events:
- The Snoggletog Event launched on December 18, 2020, featuring themed quests and limited-time rewards.
- Friendship Festival launched on February 11, 2021, celebrating winter with new quests and items.
- Summarhildr Seasonal Event on August 3, 2021, included summer-themed quests.
- Quality of Life Improvements: Players could now hatch up to six dragon eggs at once and hunt eels throughout campus, enhancing gameplay experience.
Year 6
Dec 4, 2019 - Dec 4, 2020
Hobgobbler Expansion launched on July 1, 2020, introducing a wealth of new content and challenges for players. This expansion featured new areas in the Hidden World Caverns, seven new quests, and exciting rewards, including legendary swords and the Snow Wraith Dragon Armor. Additionally, the Bonestormer hybrid dragon made its debut in October, further enriching the game's roster.
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New Hybrid Dragons:
- Bonestormer: A hybrid dragon combining the Boneknapper and Stormcutter, introduced on October 13, 2020.
- Abomibumble: A new hybrid dragon featuring Gronckle and Monstrous Nightmare traits, added on September 15, 2020.
- Deathly Galeslash: Unveiled on July 1, 2020, this dragon boasts double wings and unique abilities.
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New Areas and Quests:
- Hidden World Caverns: New exploration areas were added on July 1, 2020.
- 7 New Quests: These quests were introduced as part of the Hobgobbler Expansion.
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Seasonal Events:
- Thawfest Competition: Launched on July 1, 2020, featuring various competitions and rewards.
- Dreadfall Event: Started on July 1, 2020, inviting players to partake in activities for exclusive rewards.
- Snoggletog Event: Kicked off on July 1, 2020, with festive activities and rewards.
- Dreadfall Season Event: Initiated on October 13, 2020, allowing players to collect candies and earn time-limited rewards.
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New Gameplay Features:
- Dragon Tactics Levels: Eight new levels were added for Dragon Tactics, enhancing the strategic gameplay.
- New Arena Levels: 8 new Dragon Tactic levels were introduced on July 14, 2020.
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New Dragon Skins and Themed Weapons:
- Players received new skins for all dragons and several themed weapons on July 14, 2020.
Year 5
Dec 4, 2018 - Dec 4, 2019
Year 4
Dec 4, 2017 - Dec 4, 2018
Year 3
Dec 4, 2016 - Dec 4, 2017
Year 2
Dec 4, 2015 - Dec 4, 2016
Year 1
Dec 4, 2014 - Dec 4, 2015
The Call of the Death Song Expansion Pack launched on August 27, 2015, as part of the 1.14 update, bringing a wealth of new content and adventures to players. This followed the release of the Icestorm Island Expansion Pack on May 21, 2015, which marked the first expansion for the game and introduced new quests and dragons.
- New Dragons: The Death Song and Razorwhip were added on August 27, 2015, alongside the introduction of the exclusive Groncicle dragon on May 21, 2015.
- The Screaming Death, Tide Glider, and Scuttleclaw dragons were introduced on February 10, 2015.
- The Fireworm Queen celebrated as the 20th dragon was released on December 19, 2014.
- New Areas and Quests: Players can explore three new areas—Infested Farm, Death Song Island, and Ship Graveyard—as part of the August 2015 update, which also added over 20 new quests.
- The May 2015 update introduced 50 new interactive quests and new characters like the Archaeologist and Mildew.
- Gameplay Improvements: The gameplay mechanics received updates on May 21, 2015, enhancing the overall player experience.
- Seasonal Events: The Clash of the Clans Tournament began on March 2, 2015, featuring a structured competition for clans.
- The Friendship Festival started on February 10, 2015, offering daily activities and engagement opportunities for players.