The New Age update is here with 6th Job, and Hyper Burning is returning until February! Burning World is also returning for the winter to make the levels climb even faster! Make a new character to race up to Lv. 260, gain new rewards with the Burning World Step Up Event, and keep advancing your characters through Burning World before heading to another world in February's Burning World Leap!

• PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 3:59 PM
• CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 7, 2024 12:59 AM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:59 AM

Please avoid altering your computer time when participating in this event. Any changes to your computer time clock can cause issues when creating or deleting Burning characters for this event.

Create a brand-new character during the extra-long event period and select it to have the special "Burning" effect. This event is open to characters in all worlds, as well as Burning World, except for Zero characters.

After your character reaches Lv. 10, every time that character levels up it will gain an additional two levels all the way up to Lv. 260! You also have the option to designate one of your existing Lv. 200-258 characters as 'Hyper Burning' instead, allowing them to gain that benefit!


In addition to all this, you'll also earn amazing rewards along the way, including Root Abyss and Fafnir gear! When you reach Lv. 200 on your ‘Burning’ character, don’t stop there but keep on training! You will receive additional rewards on your ‘Hyper Burning’ character at Lv. 200, Lv. 210, and every 5 levels after Lv. 210, up to Lv. 260!



Event Details:

• Reach level 260 fast on a new or existing character with the Hyper Burning event!
• Requirements: Either:
  • A newly created character made during the event period (Zero characters cannot participate in this manner.)
  • A Lv. 200 - 258 character (Zero characters must be both within that range and have completed Story Quest Act 2)
• After creating a new character, you will be given an option to give it a ‘Hyper Burning’ effect.
• You cannot go back to give it a ‘Burning’ effect after refusing to do so during character creation.
• You can only 'Hyper Burn' 1 character per account during the event.
• After your ‘Hyper Burning’ character reaches Lv. 10, they will start to earn two additional levels each time your character gains a level up to Lv. 260.
• You will receive special Hyper Burning Rewards when your ‘Burning’ character meets the listed level milestones.
• Alternatively, you may elect to set one of your existing Lv. 200 - 258 characters as 'Hyper Burning', by selecting it on character select screen and clicking on 'Set as Hyper Burning'.
  • Doing so will prevent you from designating a newly-created character as 'Hyper Burning'.
  • You will still be able to create 'Mega Burning' characters on Burning World.
• There’s more rewards waiting for you past Lv. 200! Once your ‘Burning’ character reaches Lv. 200 (or you designate an existing character as Burning), you can obtain Bonus Rewards up until Lv. 260. You'll also get even better rewards for playing on Burning World!

Rewards:

• Lv. 1: Mysterious Cryptic Chest: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
  
  • Snail Pet: 30-day duration.
• Lv. 30: Lv. 30 Equipment Box: Untradeable, box expires on February 6 at 11:59 PM UTC. Can be opened at Lv. 30. Open to receive a weapon and armor set suitable for your class.
• Lv. 100: Legendary Cryptic Chest: Untradeable, box expires on February 6 at 11:59 PM UTC. Can be opened at Lv. 100. Open to receive:
  
  • Frozen Hat: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +23, MaxHP/MaxMP +270, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +293. Upgrades available: 10.
  • Frozen Cape: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +7, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +7, Defense +180, Speed +9, Jump +5. Upgrades available: 7.
  • Frozen Suit: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +27, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +315. Upgrades available: 10.
  • Frozen Weapon Box: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
    
    • Frozen Weapon: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. Stats will vary based upon your job.
  • Frozen Secondary Weapon Box: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
    
    • Frozen Secondary Weapon: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. Stats will vary based upon your job.
• Lv. 150: Root Abyss Set Box (Time-Restricted): Untradeable, box expires on February 6 at 11:59 PM UTC. Can be opened at Lv. 150. Open to receive:
  
  • Root Abyss Hat: Untradeable, 90-day duration. 15-Star Enhanced, 3 Epic Potential lines. Transfer Hammer and Scissors cannot be applied.
  • Root Abyss Top: Untradeable, 90-day duration. 15-Star Enhanced, 3 Epic Potential lines. Transfer Hammer and Scissors cannot be applied.
  • Root Abyss Bottom: Untradeable, 90-day duration. 15-Star Enhanced, 3 Epic Potential lines. Transfer Hammer and Scissors cannot be applied.
  • Fafnir Weapon Box (Time-Restricted): Untradeable, box expires on February 6 at 11:59 PM UTC.
    • Weapon Details: Untradeable, 90-day duration. 15-Star Enhanced, 3 Epic Potential lines. Has an Epic Potential, granting Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +6%, Critical Rate +4%, and Damage +3%. Transfer Hammer and Scissors cannot be applied.
• Lv. 200: Eternal Flame Title Coupon: Title. Untradeable, coupon expires on February 6 at 11:59 AM UTC, stat duration lasts for 60 days. Can be used at Lv. 200 after completing your 5th Job Advancement and the "A Greater Power, Arcane Power" quest. Grants durational stats STR/DEX/INT/LUK +15, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +15, Boss Damage +10%, Ignore Defense +10%, MaxHP/MaxMP +750, 10% Bonus EXP, Arcane Power +50.

Additional Rewards:

Additional rewards for reaching Lv. 200 to Lv. 260 can be obtained once per account. These rewards cannot be obtained again if you delete the existing 'Burning' character that claimed these rewards and create a new 'Burning' character. Additionally, some rewards are different for characters on Burning World.

• Lv. 200: Reach Lv. 200 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Nodestone (x50): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Lv. 5 Arcane Symbol: Vanishing Journey: Untradeable, Permanent.
  • Burning World:
    • Nodestone (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Vanishing Journey: Untradeable, Permanent.
• Lv. 210: Reach Lv. 210 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  
  • Eternal Flame Ring Coupon: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Contains a permanent Eternal Flame Ring, which grants STR/DEX/INT/LUK +40, MaxHP/MaxMP  +4,000, and Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +25.
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Lv. 5 Arcane Symbol: Chu Chu Island: Untradeable, Permanent.
  • Burning World:
    • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Chu Chu Island: Untradeable, Permanent.
• Lv. 215: Reach Lv. 215 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Nodestone (x50): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Burning World:
    • Nodestone (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
• Lv. 220: Reach Lv. 220 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Select one of the following rewards:
    
    • AbsoLab Weapon Box: Untradeable, must be opened prior to 11:59 PM UTC on February 6. Contains a permanent 17-star Unique Astrolab Weapon for your character's job.
    • Dominator Pendant Box: Untradeable, must be opened prior to 11:59 PM UTC on February 6. Contains a permanent 15-star Unique Dominator Pendant.
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Lv. 5 Arcane Symbol: Lachelein: Untradeable, Permanent.
  • Burning World:
    • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Lachelein: Untradeable, Permanent.
• Lv. 225: Reach Lv. 225 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Nodestone (x50): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Lv. 5 Arcane Symbol: Arcana: Untradeable, Permanent.
  • Burning World:
    • Nodestone (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Arcana: Untradeable, Permanent.
• Lv. 230: Reach Lv. 230 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Hyper Burning Outfit Set Coupon: Untradeable, coupon lasts 7 days until consumed. Contains:
    • Hyper Burning Hat: Hat Outfit, untradeable, permanent. Grants the following stats for 30 days: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, MaxHP/MaxMP +500.
    • Hyper Burning Robe: Overall Outfit, untradeable, permanent. Grants the following stats for 30 days: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, MaxHP/MaxMP +500.
    • Hyper Burning Weapon: Weapon Outfit, untradeable, permanent. Grants the following stats for 30 days: Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +10.
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Nodestone (x50): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Lv. 5 Arcane Symbol: Morass: Untradeable, Permanent.
  • Burning World:
    • Nodestone (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Morass: Untradeable, Permanent.
    • 20,000 Maple Point Coupon: Untradeable, 7-day duration.

• Lv. 235: Reach Lv. 235 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x2): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Lv. 5 Arcane Symbol: Esfera: Untradeable, Permanent.
  • Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x5): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Esfera: Untradeable, Permanent.
• Lv. 240: Reach Lv. 240 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x2): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Nodestone (x50): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x5): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Nodestone (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
• Lv. 245: Reach Lv. 245 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x2): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Karma Solid Cubes (x30): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x5): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Karma Solid Cubes (x50): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
• Lv. 250: Reach Lv. 250 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Infinite Flame Title Coupon: Title. Untradeable, coupon lasts for 7 days until consumed, stat duration lasts for 30 days. Grants durational stats STR/DEX/INT/LUK +30, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +30, Boss Damage +20%, Ignore Defense +20%, MaxHP/MaxMP +1500, 20% Bonus EXP, Arcane Power +50.
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x2): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x5): Untradeable, 7-day duration.

• Lv. 255: Reach Lv. 255 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x100): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Non-Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x2): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Burning World:
    • Experience Nodestone (x5): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
• Lv. 260: Reach Lv. 260 on your Hyper Burning character to receive the following rewards:
  • Sacred Symbol Selector Coupon (x100): Untradeable, Permanent.
  • HYPER BURNING Medal:  Untradeable, Permanent. Grants STR/DEX/INT/LUK +6, Attack Power/Magic ATT +6.

• Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (Start of Maintenance)

Burning World is a special world with special rules that will exist only for the duration of the Burning World event, filled with boosts to make it easier than ever to level up fast. While on Burning World, all characters will gain the special Burning skill, which grants the following bonuses:

• 1.5x EXP
• Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +50
• Damage against Normal Monsters +30%
• Damage against Bosses +30%
• Critical Rate +30%
• Critical Damage +30%
• Knockback Resistance +100%
• STR/DEX/INT/LUK +50
• MaxHP/MaxMP +2,500

You will also be able to create three Mega Burning characters, who operate in the same manner as in previous Mega Burning events: After reaching Lv. 10, every time that character levels up, they will also gain two bonus levels, all the way up to Lv. 150. Combined with the Burning EXP bonus and boosted damage, you'll be able to power your way through those levels faster than ever before!



Additionally, even after your Mega Burning characters have been created, you'll be able to create another two characters to level up and leap, which will still benefit from the Burning skill! Please note that, the default number of Character Slots on Burning World is six, and Character Slot Expansion Coupons cannot be used in Burning World. You can move up to 5 characters that meet the requirements. Additionally, Zero characters cannot be selected as a "Burning" character on character creation, but can be selected as your Hyper Burning character upon reaching Lv. 200 and completing Story Act Quest 2.

As Burning World is a temporary world to be removed at the end of the World Leap stage, some MapleStory features will be unavailable there:

• The Meso Market will not be available.
• Link Skills cannot be transferred between characters on Burning World (the Burning skill will have to be enough!).
• Maple Legion will be unavailable; the UI will be unavailable and you will be unable to progress on it past talking to Legion NPCs.
• Monster Collection will be unavailable, monsters will not be added to the collection and the UI will not open.
• Maple Tour will not be available.
• The following quests connected to the above features cannot be completed:
  • Teaching Link Skill
  • Teaching Zero's Link Skill
  • [Legion] Whip the Whelps
  • [Legion] Defeat the Golden Wyvern
  • [Legion] We Are Legion
  • Talk to Dame Appropriation
  • [Legion] Legion Introduction
  • [Monster Collection] Monster Collector
• The following Cash Shop items cannot be purchased on Burning World:
  • Character Slot Coupon
  • Add 4 Slots (Storage)
  • Add 8 Slots (Storage)
  • House Wedding Ticket
  • Commitment of Love Ticket
  • Promise Ring
  • Cupid Ring
  • Cloud Promise Ring
  • Venus Fireworks
  • Crossed Hearts
  • Illumination Couples Ring
  • Friendship Ring: Clover
  • Friendship Ring: Flower Petal
  • Friendship Ring: Star
  • Snow Dome Friendship Ring

Upon creating a Mega Burning character in Burning World (rewards can be received up to 3 times per world):

• Flameborn Medal: Untradeable, does not expire. Grants STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, MaxHP/MaxMP +250.
• Pearl Maple Armor Box: Untradeable, box expires after 7 days. Open to receive:
  • Pearl Maple Hat: Can be traded once within the same account. Req. Lv: 30. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +6, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +100. Upgrades available: 7. Part of the Maple White Set.
  • Pearl Maple Suit: Can be traded once within the same account. Req. Lv: 30. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +7, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +155. Upgrades available: 10. Part of the Maple White Set.
  • Pearl Maple Cape: Can be traded once within the same account. Req. Lv: 30. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +2, MaxHP/MaxMP +50, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +40. Upgrades available: 5. Part of the Maple White Set.
  • Pearl Maple Gum: Can be traded once within the same account. Req. Lv: 30. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Defense +10. Upgrades available: 5. Part of the Maple White Set.
  • Pearl Maple Pendant: Can be traded once within the same account. Req. Lv: 30. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +8, Defense +100. Upgrades available: 5. Part of the Maple White Set.
  • Pearl Maple Buckle: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 30. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +3, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +20. Upgrades available: 3. Part of the Maple White Set.
• Slot Expansion: Equip, Use, Set-Up and Etc inventories expanded to 56 slots. Granted via a quest available on logging in with a Burning character.
• Hyper Teleport Rock: Untradeable. 30-day duration. Can be used repeatedly until it expires.
• Power Elixir (x1000): Untradeable, permanent duration.
• Spell Trace (x1500): Can be traded, permanent duration.

Additional Mega Burning Rewards:

• Lv. 10: Mysterious Cryptic Chest: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
  
  • Snail Pet: 30-day duration.
• Lv. 30: Lv. 30 Equipment Box: Untradeable, box expires on February 6 at 11:59 PM UTC. Can be opened at Lv. 30. Open to receive a weapon and armor set suitable for your class.
• Lv. 100: Legendary Cryptic Chest: Untradeable, box expires on February 6 at 11:59 PM UTC. Can be opened at Lv. 100. Open to receive:
  
  • Frozen Hat: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +23, MaxHP/MaxMP +270, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +293. Upgrades available: 10.
  • Frozen Cape: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +7, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +7, Defense +180, Speed +9, Jump +5. Upgrades available: 7.
  • Frozen Suit: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +27, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +315. Upgrades available: 10.
  • Frozen Weapon Box: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
    
    • Frozen Weapon: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. Stats will vary based upon your job.
  • Frozen Secondary Weapon Box: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
    
    • Frozen Secondary Weapon: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. Stats will vary based upon your job.
• Lv. 130: Keep On Burning Title Coupon: Title. Untradeable, coupon expires on February 6 at 11:59 PM UTC, stat duration lasts for 14 days. Can be used at Lv. 130. Grants durational stats STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +10, Boss Damage +10%, Ignore Defense +10%, MaxHP/MaxMP +400.

• Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (Start of Maintenance)

Event Details:

• The Burning World Step Up event is here to enhance your leveling experience in Burning World even further!
• Requirements: Lv. 33 and above characters created in Burning World. (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).
• Complete missions available to your Burning World character’s level and step-up while receiving special rewards!
• Accept the "New! Burning World Step Up!" quest within the star event notifier on the left side of the screen.
• Once you click the Burning World Step Up icon within the star event on the left side of your screen, you will have access to the Step Up UI.
• When you reach the specified level milestone, remember to click ‘Start Mission!’ button to start the mission.
• When you complete the mission, click ‘Claim Reward!’ button to receive the reward and move on to the next mission.
• Burning World Step Up event can be completed by any characters in Burning World, regardless of having the ‘Burning’ effect or not.
• Burning World Step Up event progress is shared with all your characters in Burning World.
  
  • There are certain missions that Zero characters cannot complete. However, you are able to complete the mission on a different character and claim the reward on the Zero character.
• Burning World Step Up event rewards can be obtained once per world.

Missions and Rewards:

See the post on the MapleStory Website for the full list of missions and rewards!

• Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 22, 2024 (Start of Maintenance)

As the saying goes, the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long, and the Burning World will burn very brightly indeed. However, while this new world will be consumed at the end of it all, a new life awaits your characters in the other worlds of MapleStory!

Lv. 150+ characters in Burning World will be allowed to leap to another world of your choosing during the World Leap period, taking their equipped items, inventory, and mesos with them to join their new communities. When this period begins, all Burning World characters will be moved to the Burning Leap Zone map, where they will be able to speak to the NPC Mover to complete their exodus.

• Characters in Burning World must be at least Lv. 150 in order to World Leap, whether they were Mega Burning characters or not.
  • Zero characters must be both Lv. 150+ and having completed Story Quest Act 2.
  • It will not be possible to leave the Burning Leap Zone map during this period, making it impossible to gain any more EXP. Make sure you're Lv. 150 before the February

Heroes of Arkesia,

The Halo Selection Drop accompanies the November Soul Harvest Update, available for members of the Lost Ark Creator Program to enable on their channel. Rather than tiers, there are 3 Drops, each with their own watch time. Unlike tiered drops, watch time for each drop is earned simultaneously.
Drop 1 - 4hrs - New Halo Selection Chest, choose between the Snowflake, Neon, or Obsidian Halo
Drop 2 - 6hrs - Pheons x30
Drop 3 - 8hrs - Amethyst Shard x1000

Make sure to head over to Twitch and watch your favorite Lost Ark content creators to earn the drops before they end on December 13.

Looking for some creators to watch for the Twitch Drops? The content creators featured below are planning on creating content related to the new Souleater Advanced Class, so check them out if you’re interested in learning more about the newest class in Lost Ark while earning the Drops.
Twitch Channel
"Hello, I am ZealsAmbitions and I have been streaming Lost Ark for 2 and a half years on Twitch alongside my awesome community. I currently main a 1650 Souleater, which is the newest subclass to Lost Ark."
Twitch Channel
"Hey guys! I'm senderfn, a long time Lost Ark content creator. My journey started years ago on the Russian servers and I couldn't stop playing ever since. I owe this game and community many memorable moments, it's a great time overall! With Souleater releasing it's once again a great time to jump into the game and play with an exceptional class. The design is extraordinary this time around, Smilegate RPG outdid themselves. The effects are only trumped by the gameplay! Come by to enjoy the class together."
Twitch Channel
Most of you may know him for tweeting for almost 200 days for Reaper to launch or from his time casting esports events along with Lost Ark PvP tournaments. A self-proclaimed edgelord who got schooled on the Lost Ark Academy Debate club, he has been anxiously waiting since the announcement of Souleater and has already started prepping his roster. He has shown some insane passion for Souleater and is going to be fully swapping over to it as his main.

Hey all,

Some time ago, we introduced and tested the culture mechanics with our internal testers, so it's time to tell you about it.

We refer to them as 'cultures' rather than 'ethnicities' or 'races' because, like in real life, it's a social construct rather than a genetic one that defines values, language, and biases, and it can change through assimilation (for example, among children during education).

At the start of the game, there will be four cultures: Tanaya, Kaiden, Varns, and Makha.



Cultures have their own language and knowledge. This means that, in addition to the 50 books written in the universal Imperial language, we have added around 50 books written in the languages of these cultures. These knowledge sources provide various bonuses, improve weapon proficiency, develop skills, and more, but only carriers of these cultures can read them. Some of these knowledge sources are also textbooks for other languages, allowing access to the knowledge of other cultures. Additionally, there is an option to translate books into different languages.

Different cultures have different notions of what makes a successful settlement. For some, it's population size, while for others, it's dynasty prestige or army size. The more representatives of a particular culture, the stronger the pressure it exerts on the player's policies. As for the kings, they have roles distributed among cultures that determine their reactions to various events and neighbors. For example, Makha culture respects kings with more knowledge, while Kaiden culture looks down on neighbors weaker than them.

Like social classes, cultures have their traditional skills, allowing their carriers to work more efficiently in different industries. Warlike Kaiden are more efficient in blacksmiths crafting armor and weapons, while skilled Makha specialize in alchemy and brewing. The more representatives of different cultures in the city, the more efficient the economy, as characters from different cultures can work in various parts of it. However, the downside is the rise in xenophobia.

Some cultures are intolerant of others (and respect their own). This is reflected not only in the personal relationships of lords and kings but also in alarm when there are too many representatives of the disliked culture in the city. If characters of a certain culture feel unhappy, they may start a riot by attacking representatives of the disliked culture. Unfortunately, horizontal aggression towards another culture based on prejudice instead of holding the elites responsible for prosperity (in our case, lords) is a realistic element we've included.

Most migrants share the same culture as the one chosen for the city at the start since they migrate from nearby villages. However, the culture of some migrants is determined by the culture of neighboring cities. When a neighboring city goes to war, migration from there intensifies, which can lead to increased tension. To control the cultural composition, players can engage in the repression of a particular culture, causing its representatives to be intimidated and stop coming to the city for some time.

Now, let's talk about the cultures themselves.



Former barbarians on the border of the Crimson Empire, which used them to guard its borders, the Kaiden value honor and martial valor above all. Their songs extol bravery and heroism, while their material culture is notably austere and ascetic.

Values: Strength. Kaiden are happy if the army of the province where they live is stronger than that of their surrounding neighbors, and they are dissatisfied if it is weaker than all others.

Xenophobia: Varns. For many centuries, the Varns troubled the empire with their raids, while the Kaiden defended it. Echoes of this ancient conflict are preserved in songs and proverbs. Kaiden do not trust the Varns and consider them wild people without honor.

Traditional Skills: Weapons and Armor. Kaiden peasants play with weapons from childhood, which makes them more efficient workers in these productions.

Knowledge: Military. Books in the Kaiden' language are naturally dedicated to weapons, military art, and loyalty

Once a great culture, the founders of the Crimson Empire, the Tanaya culture eventually became too steeped in religious dogma, which was one of the reasons for their downfall. Nevertheless, they still retain many aspects of imperial culture, from efficient bureaucracy to special ties with the Church of Saint Sophia, which supports them in conflicts with their neighbors.

Values: Faith. The Tanaya do not conceive of themselves outside the church, so they especially value it when their province has good relations with the Matriarch and are concerned when these relations are poor.

Xenophobia: Makha. The greedy babblers of the Makha have strayed from the Holy Mother and, in their pride, spawned heresy that consumed everything the Tanaya had built over the centuries.

Traditional Skills: Bureaucracy Paper production and office management are based on the traditional high literacy among the Tanaya peasants.

Knowledge: Bureaucracy, demagogy, and religion. Books in the Tanaya language provoke the use of intrigue and religion instead of brute force.

The oldest civilized people of Norland, who created the first cities, philosophy, and trade, the Makha have long been overshadowed by more enterprising Tanaya, and for many hundreds of years have been in demographic decline. Philosophers and heretics, the Makha are practical and prefer money and earthly comfort above all other values. The Church of Saint Sophia traditionally views the Makha with suspicion, believing that the seed of heresy still lives within this culture, and does not support the Makha in conflicts with their neighbors.

Values: Prestige Prestige is the result of a developed mind. Therefore, the Makha are happy to live in the most prestigious province and are dissatisfied if they have to live in the most backward one.

Xenophobia: Tanaya Hypocrites and schemers, only waiting for the moment to strike in the back, the Tanaya are responsible for the fire of civilization, once ignited by the Makha, almost dying out.

Traditional Skills: Workshops and Alchemy For many centuries, the Makha have honestly created the best tools and the best potions in Norland, and their family secrets make them excellent workers in the Workshop, Brewery, and Alchemy.

Knowledge: Textbooks and Potions Development of intellect, trade, as well as special treatment of Nectar and their famous ale.

The native inhabitants of the central plains of Norland, the Varns were pushed eastward by the expanding empire. Their seclusion and strict social antagonism of "us versus them" allowed them not to dissolve into the empire like other native peoples. Possessing ancient knowledge of Norland's nature, animals, and plants, the Varns seek their own unique path in harmony with the living world.

Values: Fertility Close to nature and having experienced the danger of extinction during long wars and migrations, the Varns are primarily happy if the population of their province is higher than that of their neighbors and are dissatisfied if it is low.

Xenophobia: Kaidenp Once brethren to the Varns, the Kaiden sold their old gods for imperial gold and trinkets and drove the Varns from the land of their ancestors.

Traditional Skills: Gifts of the Earth The Varns know how to deal with nature to make its fruits yield plenty of delicious food. Growing cereals, gathering from the forest, and swine farming are familiar to them from childhood.

Knowledge: Agriculture Proper food preparation, farming, hunting, and longevity.

Hey Panda Peeps!

Guess what? New Phone Fling messages are here, and they’re from someone you probably weren’t expecting!

Sweet, rabbit-hearted Nimh has your number, and we’re pretty sure he’s about to have your undivided attention too - thanks to this fun and flirty conversation!

You can unlock this Phone Fling for 10 Diamonds once you’ve reached Lover level with Nimh. It’s a brand new way to enjoy your relationship, so we hope you’ll check it out!

We love you so hard,

The Pandas

Hey dudes sorry for taking so long but uh the upgrades are fixed, theres a new upgrade, theres some socials to click on, and graveyard's navigation is fixed

Fixed a few issues with group activity 2, most notably being a game breaking error that occurred when attempting to load an animation in one of the routes.

Hello!

We fixed some critical bugs reported by you and added couple new skins. Thank you for reporting these bugs!

Changelog:

• Fixed screen shake slider not working in accessibility settings.
  
• Improved screen shake stability on some low end devices.
  
• Fixed wrong wishlist button link redirect.
  
• Disabled choppy splash screen animation.
  
• Added 4 new skins for Cub, Flakwagon and Frog.

We will continue improving and fixing the game.
Thank you for playing our little demo and wishlisting.

It means a lot!

FUMES team

✅ New Map: Dark Forest
A mysterious and challenging setting is revealed with Dark Forest. Prepare to explore a new environment steeped in danger and secrets.


✅ Corrected Translations:
I have carefully reviewed and corrected some translations in the game to ensure better understanding and a smoother game experience.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2571140/Escape_Z/

Kickstarter backers at Traveler tier and above can now play our new adventure, The House in the Manor.

In this escape-room-inspired adventure, the party wakes up in a ruined manor after accepting a mysterious invitation from Baroness Grandidier. Expect the unexpected, and keep one eye on the clock!

• 5x battle maps
  
• 6x environments plus six variants
  
• 6x monsters
  
• 3x NPCs
  
• 15x combat abilities
  
• 1x music
  
• 1x soundscape

• The House in the Manor adventure is now live for Kickstarter backers at Traveler tier and above
  
• When in windowed mode, you can now manually resize the window
  
• We’ve improved unexpected disconnect/reconnect handling for the game
  
• You’ll now see a confirmation pop-up before you exit the game
  
• We’ve added environment info popups to the story scene, visible when you click on the location
  
• We’ve improved the look and feel of the Settings menu
  
• We’ve added the latest backer names to the game credits
  
• Game Frames Per Second (FPS) will now default to 30 FPS instead of unlimited for new players, which should reduce initial performance issues

• We’ve made visual design improvements to the Enter Campaigns screen
  
• Players can now leave campaigns from the Enter Campaigns screen
  
• GMs can now kick players from campaigns from the Campaign Settings pop-up.
  
• New Combat Features
  
• You can now perform Skill Rolls on the battlemap
  
• GMs can now add NPCs to the battlemap via the Friends tab.
  
• We’ve added new token destruction VFX
  
• We’ve reduced battle token overlap with the battlemap border

• We fixed the issue where Video Chat audio didn't work on certain Windows devices
  
• We fixed an edgecase issue where turn order would bug in certain situations
  
• Toast notifications should now properly appear in the story scene for new players
  
• VFX will no longer cover up HP losses
  
• We’ve improved error handling for some miscellaneous common errors
  
• Any open context menu will now properly be removed when its token is destroyed

The wait is over, the excitement is in the air! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our game in Early Access! This means you can now dive right in and be a part of building this unique experience from the ground up.

🎮 Free DLC for Pioneers!



To show our gratitude to the brave adventurers joining us on this initial journey, we'll soon be releasing an exclusive DLC for free during Early Access. Don't miss the chance to enrich your gaming experience with special content! Add it to your wishlist now!

🎮 Available for Steam Deck! 🕹️



Exciting news for Steam Deck players! Our game is ready to be explored on this fantastic console. Take the fun wherever you go and immerse yourself in the adventure wherever you are!

🎮 One Hand Mod - Accessibility in Focus! 🤲

One Hand Mod Banner

We are committed to inclusivity, which is why we've introduced the One Hand mode since Early Access, providing accessibility for players with specific special needs. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the magic of our game!

🗺️ Road Map - What to Expect?



We're charting an exciting course for the future! Check out our Road Map to learn about upcoming updates and thrilling additions that are on the way. We're building this journey together!

📣 Join the Adventure Now!

Be one of the first to explore, conquer, and shape our game. Get it in Early Access, secure your free DLC, try it on Steam Deck - don't miss out!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1976100/Survivor_Cells/

💬 Feedback is Welcome!

We want to hear from you! Share your experiences, suggestions, and ideas. We're building this game together, and your feedback is crucial. Leave your thoughts here or on our social media. Together, let's make this journey unforgettable!

Thank you for being a part of this thrilling chapter. Let's play!