[The contents in the Developer Notes are based on Korea Service Schedule, Overseas Updates will follow regional timelines]
Dear Mercenaries,
This is DEV Allanon, director of Vindictus.
Today, I’d like to share some exciting updates for the winter season that you might be curious about.
During the upcoming winter season, we are aiming to update the below sequentially. And will elaborate the current development status one by one.
Character Growth Section Renewal
The 3rd Space Time Distortion: The Watcher’s Temple
26th New Hero Update
[Character Growth Section Renewal] The Character Growth Section Renewal is scheduled for November.
Since there will be some significant changes to familiar gameplay patterns, I’d like to highlight the key aspects that will change, as outlined in this October DEV Note:
1. Story Progression Process: Stories that can be considered as tutorial will be excluded from the main story line, allowing players to focus solely on the main story of Vindictus.
Players can choose to skip story dialogues; those who opt to skip will no longer need to click through each dialogue to proceed.
However, some dialogues may not offer the skip option. Even so, we’re working to minimize the time required for story progression.
2. Shortened Battle Progress: After skipping the story, players can jump directly to boss battles, bypassing regular monster battles, which will streamline progression and reduce combat time.
I hope this renewal will create a smoother playing experience with more efficient paths and shorter battles.
To avoid making boss battles too quick or mechanical, I also plan to adjust the balance of boss monsters to enhance the leveling experience and deliver enjoyable action gameplay.
3. Revised Rewards in Growth Phase: We plan to reduce the amount of gold earned from battles and story completions, replacing lower-value items with items essential for growth.
Equipment, AP, fatigue potions, and other necessities will be provided abundantly in the growth section, supporting players in preparing for raid battles through the main storyline. To offset the reduced gold, various missions and an adjustment in the cost of level 110 enhancements will help maintain smooth progression.
4. Renewed Guide System: As character growth paths change, the guide system will be updated accordingly.
Play guide missions can now be completed regardless of stage, and missions such as redeemer clearance requirements will be adjusted to match the faster growth pace.
Additionally, minor updates will be made, such as advancing key skills acquisition times for certain characters, increasing Red Moon’s Energy Battle EXP, and so on. We will continue to monitor feedback from players on these changes.
[Space Time Distortion: The Watcher’s Temple] The 3rd Space-Time Distortion, The Watcher’s Temple, is scheduled for November.
The test server will open on November 6th, with the Character Growth Section going live on November 14th and the full Space-Time Distortion update on November 21st.
This schedule allows players to experience the Character Growth Section for one week and the Space-Time Distortion for two weeks on the test server.
In the first test week, only the initial phases of Space-Time Distortion will be available, with the full battle opening the following week.
We will gather feedback and fix bugs as needed, addressing critical issues promptly regardless of the update schedule.
Stat requirements for the new Space-Time Distortion will be announced when the test server opens.
To ensure smooth testing, my team and I will patch unintended errors and provide stat-boosting items as needed.
The diverse attack patterns from Jordra and Jörmungandr will challenge our testers, but I believe our players’ skill will conquer this battle even before the official release.
The top-tier battle rewards for the 3rd Space-Time Distortion will include new artifacts and exclusive enchantments, granting additional effects based on artifact-enchantment combinations for optimized usage.
Magic extraction will also become available for the Fallen One’s Rhod Compass, which will remain the highest-tier item without new Rhod Compass additions.
This new Space-Time Distortion features a more captivating design, and I hope you look forward to its release.
[26th Hero] The 26th Heroine is scheduled for release this winter; however, I must announce that the planned December release will be postponed to January 2025.
After careful consideration, I concluded that a January 2025 release would align better with the 15th Anniversary and Lunar New Year.
Alongside the new hero release, a Golden Time Event will also occur in January.
Although the release has been delayed, we are preparing a special end-of-year event to celebrate with you. Thank you for understanding this schedule change.
The 26th Hero marks a fresh attempt by our development team, and while details will be shared at a later time, I appreciate your patience as we finalize this exciting addition.
Note: For regions outside Korea, the delayed schedule does not apply, and development is proceeding as initially planned.
In early November, we’ll introduce the Recollection Crystal and a 2024 Cashback event, followed by a year-end event in December. January 2025 updates will be further discussed in our December DEV Talk clip.
As it’s getting colder, I hope everyone stays healthy and keeps the flu at bay.
Event Period: 10/15/2024 (Tue) after weekly maintenance - 11/19/2024 (Tue) before weekly maintenance
Join the fun by sharing a screenshot of your “Spooky Outfit Set” and “Bat Balloon Box” from the Witch’s Murky Cauldron Event in our Discord’s #vindighosts channel. If 70 or more players participate, everyone will receive 15 GM Coins to exchange for in-game items!
2024 marks the 14th year of service from Vindictus!
This time, we’d like to hear your story: How was your 14 years with Vindictus?
What did you enjoy?
And most important of all... Who did you enjoy it with?
Share your experience with us on our official Discord and earn special gifts we've prepared for you!
Event Period
October 22, 2024 - November 19, 2024
Q. Out of everyone you've met in Vindictus, who comes to your mind first?
Participate in the event by:
Share the most memorable person you've met while playing Vindictus!
(A memorable person can be anyone; A friend you play or played Vindictus together, Someone that helped you when you were new, Someone that introduced Vindictus to you, etc.)
Take a screenshot with that person, or at the place with your memories of that person
Explain who or where it is, and episodes related to it; why you decided to share your experience with that person.
Rewards:
VVIP Service (7 Days)
Unlimited Inner Armor Pass (7 Days, Gift)
Unlimited Hair Pass (7 Days, Gift)
Gremlin T-Shirt Box
If over 90 memories are shared, a coupon code with the rewards will be revealed.
Otherwise, it will only be given out to participants.
All rewards are character bind, so make sure to collect the rewards from the character you wish to use the items.
Participation Format:
Server:
Who you'd like to explain:
Your experience with the most memorable person you've met in Vindictus:
Screenshot with the person or Screenshot at a memorable place:
Please Note:
Exact names are not necessary, but a detailed explanation on the person or situation is required.
Each person can only participate once.
Irrelevant posts or Participation with other people's work will not be counted.
All rewards will be given during maintenance on November 19, 2024.
You can choose the gender of the Gremlin T-Shirt from the selection box from <> - <>
The Gremlin T-Shirt is Dyeable.
All submissions may be used in our official social accounts.
Event Period: 10/15/2024 (Tue) after weekly maintenance - 11/19/2024 (Tue) before weekly maintenance
Mercenaries,
The ghosts changed everything in Vindictus to Jack-O-Lanterns and other Halloween Decorations!
Quick, pretend you’re one of them…!
How good are you in disguising as a ghost?
Can you not get caught?
… Why does that guy over there not have a shadow?
Event Info
Share a screenshot on Discord that includes the "Spooky Outfit Set" and "Bat Balloon Box" from the newly added "Witch's Murky Cauldron" event, or a screenshot of you wearing a part of or the entirety of another Halloween-themed costume.
Please include a one-line description of the concept of your picture, along with the screenshot.
Submitted screenshots and their captions may be used in future social media posts.
Each person can participate once, and multiple submissions are not allowed.
Event Rewards
If more than 70 people participate during the event, a coupon for 15 GM Coins will be distributed to all players.
If that number of participants is not reached, then the coupon for 15 GM Coins will be distributed only to those who participated.
Can participate and obtain rewards on a per-Character basis.
You receive a [Gift for Petite Iset] upon clearing the following battles during the event period:
Lv. 30+ Normal Battle / Raid / Special Dungeon / Niflheim / Royal Army / Redeemers / Space Time Distortion
Give a gift to Petite Iset while she visits Colhen! You can receive a special reward every time Iset's appearance changes.
Level
Iset Appearance
Feed Qty.
Week
Reward Item
Reward Qty.
Tradability
1
Scary
7
1
Petite Iset's Expertise Kit
5
Bound to Character
2
Scary
7
1
AP 2,000 Capsule (Gift)
1
Bound to Character
3
Head Tilt
7
1
Uaithne Remnant
10
Bound to Character
4
Head Tilt
7
1
Unstable Enhancement Rune
1
Bound to Character
5
Sparkly Eyes
7
2
Petite Iset's Expertise Kit
5
Bound to Character
6
Sparkly Eyes
7
2
Uaithne Remnant
10
Bound to Character
7
Sticking Tongue Out
7
2
Unstable Enchant Rune (Binding)
1
Bound to Character
8
Sticking Tongue Out
7
2
Petite Iset's Expertise Kit
5
Bound to Character
9
Heart
7
3
Mysterious Shard Grade 3
1
Bound to Character
10
Heart
7
3
Abyssal Shard Grade 3
1
Bound to Character
11 (Repeatable)
Heart
5
3
Petite Iset's Expertise Kit
5
Bound to Character
Petite Iset's Expertise Kit
You can use [Petite Iset's Expertise Kit] that you received as a reward during the event period to craft Petite Iset's Food Box using a total of 3 recipes per Expertise.
Craft Recipe
Proficiency Increase per Craft
Max Proficiency Increase
Required Materials per Craft
Acquired Quantity
Petite Iset's Food Box (Proficiency 1-30)
10
30
Petite Iset's Expertise Kit x1
1
Petite Iset's Food Box (Proficiency 30-60)
10
60
Petite Iset's Expertise Kit x1
1
Petite Iset's Food Box (Proficiency 60-90)
10
90
Petite Iset's Expertise Kit x1
1
Petite Iset's Food Box
Box and snack expiration: 11/19/2024
Using each box you crafted gives you an equal chance of obtaining one of the following: