This very first patch is about balancing the game so its more enjoyable on the long run. There are some minor fixes as well to improve gameplay!
The values for the upgrades have been nerfed.
The holo screen monitor texture issue has been fixed.
The audio will now save when you exit out right after changing the volumes.
Some minor UI adjusting.
Known issues:
the hit boxes for the buttons are slightly off - this is caused by the resizing of the screen when it becomes borderless mode. this will be fixed within the next few days.
v8.6.2 has been updated on Steam today, and an auto update will be held to install the new version.
The process won't take long, but you may experience a sudden crash if you are logged in when the update begins. Please make sure to come back to the Village and end your game safely to save your game data before the update starts.
======================== [Update Schedule by Server]Global - 12:45 AM PST Europe - 9:45 AM CET Asia - 4:30 PM TST Korea - 5:00 PM KST Japan - 5:30 PM JST China - 4:30 PM CST ======================== ※ You won't be able to enter [World Arena, Arena Interserver Battle, and World Guild Battle] during [12:00 AM - 12:45 AM PST], and other content can be played normally.
▶ Collab Exclusive Content: Minigame [Water Dash Training] - Water Dash Training is a minigame where you make Inosuke dodge obstacles in the water to swim as far as possible. - Control Method: Press the screen to make Inosuke swim up, and leave the screen untouched to make him swim down. Be careful not to tap too quickly or Inosuke will bump into rocks! - Minigame Reward: Clear missions given at random to earn points. Reach the weekly goal to collect a weekly reward.
▶ [Cairos Dungeon] Revamp- All Attribute Dungeons will now be accessible at all times.
- Hall of Magic rewards have been revamped. : Attribute Essences will no longer drop from the Hall of Magic; the drop rate of Essences of Magic will increase accordingly.
▶ [Siege Battle] Special Rule Menu- A special rule setting feature has been added to the test battle menu to let you experience Siege Battle Tournament Season 17 special rules in advance. - The feature is available via Test at the top right of the [Defense] or [Member > Battle Info > Place Defense] menu. - Special rules for this season's Siege Battle Tournament are as below.
- Siege Battle Season 17 Tournament Period Reminder =================================== ■ Siege Battle Season 17: Ends on Mar. 4, 10:59 PM ■ Tournament Period: Mar. 6, 11:00 AM - Mar. 22, 11:59 PM
* Based on server time * Victory Points will be reset after the tournament. * The winning guild of Season 17 will be added to [Siege Battle > Info > Ranking > Hall of Fame]. * An interview may be conducted with the winning guild of Season 17 after the tournament is finished.
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▶ [Monster] Multiple Monster Share Feature- You may now select up to six Monsters to share when using the Monster share feature. (The Monster initially selected is automatically included, but it can be excluded from the selection.)
- The Monster Info of shared Monsters will be displayed as below.
※ Mentors and Mentees have been added to the list under Community for sharing Monster Info.
▶ [World Arena] Monster Usage and Statistics Info- The usage info based on [World Arena] gameplay will be available under [Monster Info > Usage] for World Arena Monsters. - [Usage]: The most frequently used Monster combinations including the selected Monster in recent World Arena battles are listed. - [Statistics]: The Rune/Artifact statistics used by the Monster in recent World Arena battles are shown.
▶ Collab Monster and Original Monster Awakening Info- The Awakening effect of Collab Monsters and Original Monsters will be shown under [Monster > Info]. - If the Original Monster is available only in Awakened form, its Unawakened name will be shown as well.
- When summoning Original Monsters available only in their Awakened form, their Unawakened name will also be shown in [Summonhenge].
▶ Collab Content Improvement- A notification icon will be displayed at the top if new content has been added or Collab Gift Box is available. - You can now see which items are available as rewards for [Minigame/Hashira Training] for this week. The icon will disappear when the reward has been claimed.
- You can now view the effect of Loots after the upgrade in the Upgrade Stages of [Hashira Training].
▶ Inosuke Hashibira Collab Special Transmogrification - A special collab exclusive Transmogrification of Inosuke Hashibira will be available as a reward for the Inosuke Hahibira Transmog Giveaway Event.
▶ Ten New Demon Slayer Emojis - Six emojis can be obtained through a collab event, and four emojis can be obtained from purchasing packages sold after the v8.6.2 update.
▶ Demon Slayer Collab Special! Surprise Shop will be open under [Shop > Efficient].- Special Shop Period: After the v8.6.2 update patch is applied from Feb. 12 to Mar. 3, 11:59 PM (server time)
- The Surprise Shop offers the following items.
※ The daily gift (free Mystical Scroll) resets daily at 12:00 AM. (server time)
- [Weekly Special Price Products] will be available for three weeks. Each week offers different items as follows:
※ For the 6★ Legend Rune product, you can check three Runes and choose one to obtain when you claim the product from the Inbox. ※ The Weekly Special Price Products change on Mondays at 12:00 AM. (Week 1: After the v8.6.2 update patch is applied on Feb. 12 until Feb. 16, 11:59 PM)
▶ Other Improvement- Support Monsters will now have highlighted thumbnail frames for better visibility in content other than World Arena and Siege Battle. - The Attack Speed of friends' Monsters and Support Monsters will now be displayed in SPD Display Mode. - The font and icon size of some screens have been improved to appear more natural. - You can view the profile of Summoners sharing their Monster Info in the chat by tapping on their Summoner name. - Collab Special Transmogrification Item has been improved to look more natural.
▶ Game Errors Fixed- Fixed an issue where (Wind) Satoru Gojo's [Limitless] and (Wind) Vincent's [Doom's Arrival] skills provoked enemies even when landing Glancing Hits if the Defense value condition was satisfied. - Fixed an issue where (Fire/Wind/Light) Nobara Kugisaki's [Hairpin: 4 Nails], (Fire/Wind/Light) Exorcist Association Hunter's [Exorcist Shuriken], and (Water/Wind/Dark) Zenitsu Agatsuma's [Thurderclap and Flash Sixfold] skills were incorrectly applied as single-target skills. - Corrected the skill description of (Fire) Specter Princess' [Necromancy: Commander].
- Fixed an issue where the Attack Speed was not displayed under certain circumstances in SPD Display Mode. - Fixed an issue where the Attack Speed was not adjusted in real time for [Repeat Battle > Rift Raid > Battle Preparation Screen] under certain circumstances in SPD Display Mode.
Elenia is celebrating Saint Vallen’s Day and the love vibe is everywhere! Look for Amuron and Roc Goldberg and complete their special quests netting some Epic rewards!
When dealing with monsters during the festival event, keep an eye out for Love Arrows drops. Remember, the Level gap between you and the monster shouldn’t exceed 15 Levels for maximum efficiency. Once you’ve fired 25 Love Arrows at players of opposite gender, you will receive Saint Vallen’s Gift.
Inside lies the Broken Heart Shard. Collect 100 shards to craft the tranzample prototype — Heart Affairs Specialist's Gear Box.
But wait, there's more! Complete special quests to unlock even more Saint Vallen’s Day rewards:
🎯 Love Affairs
How to start? Check your completed quests list. What to do? Find Amuron in the center of Varlone. Reward: Heart Affairs Specialist's Gear Box (personal, 1 pcs.).
💝 Romantic promo
How to start? Talk to Roc Goldberg in Varlone. What to do? Bring him 50 Love Arrows. Reward: Saint Vallen’s Gift (personal, 1 pcs.) Note: This quest can be completed multiple times.
🏹 Love Buzz
How to start? Find Amuron in the center of Varlone. What to do? Hit 350 targets with Love Arrows and visit Omnis near the Elenium Converter in Varlone. Reward: Mysterious Ancient Scroll (personal, 1 pcs.). Remember, this could come in handy for the upcoming events!
The air is buzzing with love, so grab your friends and join the event! 💞
We are going to release an update to fix many issues that you care about! It will improve the game’s stability and player experience. The server will be down for maintenance.
Maintenance Time 10:00 to 12:00 am, FEB 14, 2025
Update Notes The list will be released when the maintenance happens
We are paying close attention to issues that affect players’ experiences and working hard to fix them. Thank you for your support!
Masters, time's up! ⏳ Our #SteamTags contest has officially concluded. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and showed love to their girls! ❤️
🎁 Rewards Distribution: All in-game rewards will be delivered between February 12 and 13 to the User IDs provided in the contest post.
If you haven't received your reward of 3 energy chests and 100 diamonds, please contact our support on Discord with a link to your comment under this post: 🔗 Steam News Post
New Server Schedule ● February 12, 2025, 07:00 (UTC) ● February 11, 2025, 23:00 (PST)
Target ● World Zone 3
Details ●Addition of Server 1347
Notes - Overall balance of the game may be based on the age of the applicable Server. https://gw.joycity.com/en/boards/news - New accounts will be assigned to available Servers at random, and an Admiral will be created on that Server. - Characters that are 14 days or older or HQ Lv.15 or higher cannot move Servers. - How to change your Server: On the Sea Map > Tap the 'View More' on the lower right corner of the screen > Select target Server from the list.
- [Weekly Special Price Products] will be available for three weeks. Each week offers different items as follows:
