AdventureQuest 3D is getting better with every release! The Blood Moon is about to appear over the Vampire and Werewolf infested land of Darkovia. Head there for the latest story. Also...
* New main menu!
* Friends list increased to 80
* Max bank slots increased to 99
* Added in-game Health Bars
* Quest tab no longer overlaps party portraits
* Cast bars are bigger (and better)
* Item names now wrap instead of shrink (looks better)
* Improved your list of Titles

Do you know why the vampire and werewolf filled land of Darkovia is shrouded in eternal darkness? In this week's release... you will discover the truth.



You will find the secret in the most unlikely place... A place you likely never thought to go. Or have you? Have you ever gone into the basement in Boog's tavern?



The Vampires and Werewolves are preparing for a mysterious event known as the Blood Moon. Many believe this lunar event will grant one side the power to rule over both... ending the war of the fangs once and for all. At least, that is what the prophecy says.



The Vampires and Lycans each have different versions of the prophecy. No one knows which one is right yet. But one part is the same in both versions. To fulfill the prophecy... either the Werewolf King or the Vampire Queen must possess a lost artifact called the "Eye of Night." But if you have played our other games, you may recognize it by another name... *gulps* in this week's release, you are going after it.



The Mayor! Yes, Darkovia's Mayor is a treasure trove of hidden secrets. And he owes you a big pile of gold. Claiming to be trapped in the town and Father two two very peculiar children, questioning him may be the key to understand what is really happening here.



Stop by Winnie the Tailor's shop in town. She knitted some sort of mitten gauntlets.



We have been listening to feedbck and have a few noteworthy things coming soon including a non-scaling dungeon option, mouse pointer for Steam players, more bank tabs, more friend slots, and more. The next major game feature update will be next week.

Meanwhile, Korin is working on the epic Darkovia Finale cinematic cutscenes. There have been some hiccups ("bad Unity 3D, bad!") but we are fighting through them and getting close. I cannot wait for the finale! (...and the Boss challenge fight that will be unlocked after.) The Blood Moon release will take place right in the center of Darkhurst...

Battle on!
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Darkon is in town right now. He is selling off his collection, claiming that he has "too much of them." We are not sure why he calls his items "debris", but if you ask me, there is something strange and sinister about ALL of the them. You can buy these items from his birthday shop. You will also find Creature 83 in there. DO NOT put it on your head.
Darkobn Debris 2021 Creature 18

https://aq3d.com/news/darkon2021/




"A guide to madness..."

• Creature 18 Heads (Head Equip)
  
• Creature 18 Faces (Shoulder Equip)
  
• Debris 88 (Twin Blade Dual Weild Weapon)
  
• Debris 90 (Katana Weapon)
  
• Creature 83 (Interactable pet)
  
• Debris 30 (Bow)
  
• Debris 89 (Claws)
  
• Debris 29 (Pew Pews)
  
• Debris 111 (Crown)

"It's so cute!" Darkon's not certain how these creatures came to be, but he finds their presence amusing. Other people have used far less pleasant, words when describing them. Except for those who place it upon their heads. They do not say much at all.

NOTE: You can click on this interactive pet.





From the Mind of Darkon

This horde of dark and sinister items was created by rising start artist Darkon. (With some help from Dage & Thyton). If you have been playing the horrifying new releases in AdventureQuest 3D, then you have already been exposed to Darkon's madness. It is unlike anything we have done in the games before. His style is darker, more mature, and reaches into the dark depths of our conscience. We have been watching in shock as fan art of his new characters explode on our twitter feed within 24 hours each time he releases a new one. While it starts with this shop, we are excited that he will continue bringing his style and story here, to AdventureQuest 3D too.

Fire up AdventureQuest 3D and talk to Darkon on the bridge in town.

... and beware of that deceptively cute Creature 83.

Battle on!
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Hop on AdventureQuest 3D and get the Engraved Chevalier armor set from random adventures. Craft it using Battle Gems at Cysero's forge in town. Also, the newest version of the game just dropped. Check out what is new.




Stump your stalkers, find out what power level you "should" be at, and monsters are learning how to chain aggro. See what is new in the latest version.




Find out and see all of the winning desserts from our "anything goes" Artix Holiday Cookie Contest. The creators of the game Cookie Clicker just finished judging it O_O
https://www.artix.com/posts/2020_cookie_contest_winners/




Pretty sure I only know that because this new calendar on my wall says so. You get one too at...
https://www.heromart.com/




Brace yourself for the upcoming finale of the Vampire and Werewolf infested Darkovia Saga! With the Blood Moon coming... is there any chance of peace between the Vampires and the Lycans? What is the real reason Darkovia is shrouded in darkness? What about that boy we saved? We are splitting the finale into two parts. Korin is neck deep in animating the cutscenes. Keep your eyes peeled for some sneak peek preview posts here on AQ3D.com.

Also... Darkon's birthday is around the corner. Is anyone else scared to see what he created this time?

Battle on!
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A thief in Battleon?! That may be the case, and it's up to you to find out who took Winnie's sewing scissors! (And on her birthday of all days!) Talk to the other shopkeepers in Town Square to find out what information they may know... or what secrets they may be hiding. Use your super-sleuthing skills to solve the mystery and make Winnie's birthday a happy one! And after solving the case, you'll be awarded a gift fitting of Battleon's greatest detective: the Supersleuth Magnifying Glass!



But that’s not all! After solving Winnie's Birthday Mystery, you’ll also unlock her Supersleuth craft shop. With it, you can craft the full Supersleuth armor set and a new magnifying glass (just in case) using Telltale Textile. Take on the repeatable quest Supersleuth: The Hound of the Heartwood to earn the Telltale Textile crafting materials.



Don't forget to wish the real Winnie a happy birthday on Twitter. Winnie is an official artist for AdventureQuest 3D, and has brought many new tailored armor sets and adorable pets to our game.




Constantine is challenging Lucianus Rex to be the new king of the Lycan Conclave. Help him defeat the king in this challenge version of the epic scene from the conclusion of Darkovia part IV.



Replay this epic scene from Darkovia part IV as a challenge with your team! The Challenge is for level 30+ players only and can be played with up to 5 party members.



When you successfully help Constantine, a chest will appear with the chance to drop any of the Bone Wolf and Ragnar Coliseum armor set items and weapons. It will also drop a random stack of Token of Challenge which you can turn in to the Coliseum Spoils shop to craft the items you are missing. The Coliseum Spoils shop also has two new weapons which can only be gotten from the shop: the Lycan Bone Saw and Lycan Bone Chopper.



Last week, we snuck in the challenge with the Frost Siege and 2020 badge and items. Players have since found it and reported some bugs that we missed. Now those bugs are fixed and the challenge is ready for everyone.
Don't worry. We also patched the Frost Siege bugs. Don't forget to clear your cache and...

Battle On!
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"We joked that you should get a badge for making it through 2021. Nobody is laughing now.... Come get it!"

Hindsight being 2020.... hop in AdventureQuest 3D and obtain your well earned badge, cape, and other presents. Then head to the door in the social district and protect the town from the Frost Summoner's Horde!

It is time to bring in the New Year. BATTLE ON!



Leave the flaming wreckage of 2020 behind you... both figuratively, and literally. It is an epic cape earned only by triumphantly defying the year 2020.This rare collector's cape is free, and lit (literally).




I (Artix) am waiting for you on the bridge in town! It is my honor to bestow upon you the a badge for making it through the craziness of 2020. Heroes can only be created during difficult times. They may see us struggle... but they will never see us quit. In addition to New Year's Eve, it is also my birthday. So I got you a few extra bonus things that you might like.



Protect Battleon from the Frost Summoner's Horde, and prepare for New Year's Eve chaos as Artix and the dev team join the game for live events to ring in 2021.




Build catapults, siege walls, and battle against invaders from the frozen north. Earn and use Defenders Medals to buy extra help rewards.

*If this is your first time playing the frost siege war, check out the full details here in the original design notes, Frost Siege War.



These exquisite Snowflake Mace and Shield weapons (created by Darkon) are new drops in the Frost Siege. These have a reasonable chance of dropping from the Siege Extreme Ice Dragon and the Siege Frost Warlord. You won't see this monster until the last waves of the war, so hang in there and you just might get it.


There is still time to get our 2020 Frostal collection. And our Get 50% bonus DragonCrystals with any purchase special offer is still available!



We wish you a Happy New Year! Join the devs and Artix in AdventureQuest 3D on New Year's Eve for random, anything goes live events. We will be spawning monsters, telling stories, and spawning treasure chests to bring in the New Year. See www.AQ3D.com for an updated schedule of events.
See you in game

Battle on!
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May your days be warm, safe, and full of adventure.... unless you hate that sort of thing, in which case, from the deepest depths of all of our black hearts, "Bah humbug!" XD Either way, we are truly glad to be here with you. Thank you for being an important part of our online video game family.



My son made a book of his monsters. He wanted you to have a copy for the holidays.

Get the Monster Book here (PDF)



Meanwhile, AdventureQuest 3D's new wintery themed release is.... Erm... The Werewolf Coliseum story in Darkovia!? O_o



There is still time to enter this year's Holiday Cookie contest, which will be judged by the creators of Cookie Clicker.



They say that "Hindsight is 20/20."

Looking forward to celebrating when 2020 is hindsight XD ...and we are doing it with a special badge that pretty much says, "Yeah, you can handle anything the universe throws at you."

Happy Holidays and...

BATTLE ON!
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Journey to the vampire and werewolf infested forest of Darkovia to begin your journey from Darkhurst, through the crypts of Vampire Castle, to the throne room of the Werewolf Coliseum.
https://aq3d.com/news/werewolf/



The original Darkovia was split into multiple questlines using our old system. We merged it all together into one, unified, easy to follow, story. this means, all players will need to start from the beginning. Which is great-- because you will get all of the story XP to help you level up, or gain level capstones.



The Lycans are ruled by the Were-King and the council of Senators. They are in command of the legions of werewolves who battle against the vampires.

Fans of history may note the Roman Empire-like structure of the Lycans. From their military ranks to their love of the Coliseum, their laws & honor code supersede their feral instincts.



To the Lycans, "might makes right". Theirs is a culture of strength and power. All matters are solved through combat in the arena.



The Coliseum is a place of blood and sand. There, one can earn their place with victory... or perhaps even ascend to the throne.



Darkovia forest is a place of perpetual darkness... but it has hidden beauty. Upon completing the Vampire's story, you will gain the ability to enter the giant stone wolf-head doors to this place... the Werewolf Alcove. I would not recommend eating the mushrooms.



Whether you intend to embrace the curse of lycanthropy or merely ally yourself with the wolves, craft these items to show your loyalty.



Protected by their ghostly ancestors, deep with in the Lycan's library... you will find the old laws inscribed on stones. I am not saying you could stage a take-over with these rules... but, you probably will. Also, the werewolves have an alternative description of the prophecy of the Blood Moon. Things are getting interesting.



Werewolf and Lycan... they mean the same thing. Lycan is a word that comes from "Lycanthrope", which is the curse that makes you into a Werewolf. In our world, it is appropriate to call them by either title.



We hope you enjoy this new storyline release. Next up, will be the Werewolf Coliseum challenge fights with new gear. Then, it is time for the climatic finale. Werewolves and vampires will embrace their true destiny in the climatic finale.... Darkovia 5: The Blood Moon.

Also, as promised... you are roughly one week away from officially earning the "I made it through 2020" badge!

You got this.

Battle on!
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The 2020 Frostval collection is now live in game, platyers are spawning gift monsters, new daily tasks have been introduced, Level Capstones have been added for players to earn when they hit max level, and guilds are available for all players to create!
Read more at https://aq3d.com/news/frostval_collection_2020/

Humbug the Moglin says, "Bah. Hope this year's collection brings you discomfort, joylessness, and the tears of all who dare oppose you." As a chaotic evil moglin, the whole spirit of Frostval sorta flies right over his head. Maybe his heart stat is 3 sizes too small?





Beware of players spawning Gift'thulu across the game! This gift-filled creature is summoned from an item purchased from Blizzy the Moglin. Read the full details...
https://aq3d.com/news/giftthulu/




All players are now able to create guilds in AdventureQuest 3D! (Valencia art by Jon Eve)




The 2020 Frostval Collection features four new weapon and armor sets by AdventureQuest 3D's top artists. Also 3 new pets and 1 new travel form! Here is what you will find inside the collection:

Read more at https://aq3d.com/news/frostval_collection_2020/

• Humbug the Moglin (Pet & Travel Form)
  
• Cuddly Blizzy (Pet)
  
• Frost Vampragon (Pet)
  
• Frozen Warrior Armor Set
  
• Frozen Warrior Sword
  
• Frozen Warrior Icicles Crown (alternate helm)
  
• Frost Tzar Armor Set
  
• Frost Tzar Saber
  
• Cold Steel Armor Set
  
• Cold Steel Masked Crown (alt helm)
  
• Cold Steel Hooded Crown (alt helm)
  
• Cold Steel Sword
  
• Cold Steel Sword and Shield

As per tradition, you can buy any piece individually using DragonCrystals. Or, you can unlock the entire 2020 Frostval Collection for 4900 DragonCrystals. Not only will this give you year-round access saving you bank space, save you a ton of DCs, and give you the warm and fuzzy feeling of supporting our ongoing releases... you will also unlock the 2020 Frostval Collector Badge and title "Humbug".



Normally, when you get to max level you stop earning XP. But not any more. With level capstones, you will continue earning XP from quests, monsters, and daily tasks. But instead of leveling up, you will earn "Capstones". In fact, you will get 20 Capstones each time you level up. Use these to acquire exclusive level-cap armor and weapons.
https://aq3d.com/news/capstones/

"The goal is to make everything more rewarding"
Yup, simple goal-- make everything more rewarding. Every day when you log in, you will be able to do tasks to earn a big chunk of XP and gold... including non-combat tasks!
https://aq3d.com/news/capstones/




The creators of Cookie Clicker, Orteil and Opti will be justing this year's cookie contest. Bake some monster cookies and join in!
Cookie Contest details at https://www.artix.com/posts/holiday_cookie_contest_2020/





This year's new calendar is shipping now from HeroMart!
Get yours --> https://www.heromart.com/




What better way to get into the spirit of wintery festivities.... than to head to the Vampire and Werewolf infested forest of Darkovia! O_o Wait, what? Yes! At long last, next week's AdventureQuest 3D release is .... Darkovia Part IV: The Werewolf Collisium. (If you beat down some Lycan gladiators with a wreath, you better be posting me screenshots!)

Also, rumor has it a snowy force of monsters is on route to town. Roland and Defenders are preparing defenses for the Frost Siege!

See you in game and...

Happy Frostval!
Artix & all of your friends here at AdventureQuest 3D

Happy Frostval! New emotes, speech bubbles, players gift spawning bushes with loot, and the return of Blizzy the Frostmoglin and our seasonal areas... let the wintery madness begin.



Find Blizzy the Frostval Moglin at the Travel Portal and you'll find...

• Frostval Labyrinth - Quick travel to the Frostval Holiday map, complete with story, dungeons, and special crafts.
  
• Frostlorn Raiders - Quick travel to the front of this seasonal dungeon in Frostvale.
  
• Previous collections are back! You can purchase the items from these collections individually.

Also...

• Seasonal items are back in your daily treasure chests!
  
• You can head to the storyline of Frostval too!

Yes! Yes! Yes! I have wanted this feature forever. By default, you will now see speech bubbles above players heads then whey talk. (And yes, you can turn this off in the options. Very thoughtful of the devs to always allow us to immediately turn off their new features XD)



Everyone is saying their favorite is /sus ... you can also access these all on your emotes menu.

• /sus
  
• /lol
  
• /honor
  
• /nod
  
• /cheer

How and why are players summoning bushes full of loot!? It's the giving season... and what screams "holiday gifting" more than spawning hostile shrubbery for your friends and fellow heroes?

https://aq3d.com/news/giving_shrub/



Just got word that the creators of the game Cookie Clicker (Ortiel and Opti) will be judging this year's Artix Entertainment 2020 Cookie contest.
Check it out.



You can now pre-order this year's new calendar at http://heromart.com



Korin is putting the finishing touches on the next Darkovia cutscenes as the team merges all of the Darkovia quests onto one, single, easy to follow quest chain. We will be releasing all of Darkovia part IV along with the new daily test system and Max Level "Cap Stones" so that the experience you earn will be used to the fullest!

• Darkovia IV: The Werewolf Coliseum
  
• Daily Task system and Max Level "Cap Stones"
  
• Frostval 2020 Collection and Badge (with purchase of the Collection Chest)

Hope you have been enjoying our releases and looking forward to the new things that are coming up. Some of the most interesting things seem to happen in-between our big releases while the animators and map builders are doing the part that takes longer. We are very grateful that you are a part of our video game community and with more devs logging on the live server than ever.... I really hope to see you in game.

Battle on!
Artix, Glisel, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team


P.S. We've updated the Battleon Chess "Gamemaster" title to "Chess Gamemaster"... just in case ;)

P.P.S. Got messages from a few players about needing just a weeee bit more time to finish up Camp Shrade-- which had shut down this week. We are re-opening it for one extra week for you. You can access it by typing /join campshrade

P.P.P.S. We are 100% doing the "You made it through 2020" badge... you are almost there. Keep going!