Dear Metas,
We're planning a server maintenance and update on February 12 at 8:00 PM (PT). The maintenance is expected to last about 2 hours, but the actual duration may differ. Please plan your gameplay accordingly for the best experience.
This update introduces the 'Folk Guitar' instrument, the exclusive Visional Wheel S0 event 'Crimson Moon', the limited-time 'Lightforge Loot Crate: Dream Waltz',optimizations and bug fixes. In this notice, we'll also preview some of the changes coming to mod drops.
Since launch, we've been closely monitoring feedback from the community and working on fixes and optimizations.
Below are the details of this update.
New Content
New Instrument
The Folk Guitar is a new instrument whose formula can be purchased from the NPC shops at Deadsville in the east and Camp Igloo in the north. After purchasing the formula for 2,000 Energy Links, you can craft the Folk Guitar at the Supplies Workbench.
New Event
Crimson Moon - Visional Wheel S0 Exclusive Event
Strange Rubies have appeared in scenarios affected by the Lunar Oracle. Collect them to unlock valuable Crimson Moon rewards, including luxurious skins and Collection furniture!
Event Period: February 12, after update – April 24 (PT)
Rubies can be collected by killing Deviants and gathering materials in the wilderness, then used to redeem weapon skins, furniture formulas, and other rewards at the Ruby Shop. After Lunar Oracle reaches Phase 3 in March, you can even dye furniture formulas to give your furniture a splash of creative color! Stay tuned to our official announcements for the actual start date!
There’s a weekly cap on the number of Rubies you can earn. If you do not reach your limit in a given week, the excess capacity will roll over to the next week. You can stack this excess for up to 4 weeks.
New Shop Arrivals
1. Lightforge Loot Crate: Dream Waltz (available on February 14 at 10:00 AM server time)
"A golden lake woven with love and dreams. Silver swans glide gracefully across it."
Lightforge Gem Rate Up is back for a limited time! From February 12 (PT) (after update) to February 26 (PT) (before update), the Lightforge Loot Crate: Dream Waltz will feature a 20% increased drop rate for Lightforge Gems! During this period, the drop rates for other rewards will be lowered accordingly. For more details, check the in-game interface.
The limited-time Lightforge Loot Crate: Dream Waltz contains the 'Dreamsilver' fashion set (Legendary), 'Golden Vow' Cradle skin (Legendary), and 'Ballroom Nightwish' Collection duo dance action (Epic).
Let's weave a dreamlike waltz with golden hearts aflame with love!
2. New Shop Arrivals (available after the update on February 12 (PT))
The 'Saddleback Caprice' character set (Fine) and 'Guilt Pact' Cradle skin (Epic) are coming to the Shop to heat things up in this cold weather.
Also arriving are the 'Wish Machine - Colorful Collection' facility skin pack (Fine), 'Solo Ball' solo dance action (Epic), and 'Stars Beyond' makeup preset (Epic).
Let our love burn throughout the world!
3. Future Shop Arrivals (available on February 20 server time)
"A long and sweet serenade echoes through our homeland..."
The 'Winter Serenade' Collection set (Epic) and 'Heartbeat Serenade' theme pack are coming. Have fun with your beloved!
The 'Splattered Paint' weapon skin (Fine) and its weapon bundle will also arrive. To learn more, visit the in-game Shop.
Optimizations
Preview of Mod Drop Changes
After the maintenance on February 26 (PT), Lifeforce Boost and Tactics Amplifier glove mods will no longer drop in dungeons or from mod crates.
Public Crisis Events
Reduced the time needed to complete the 'Dig to Hell' and 'Dig to Hell - High Risk' Public Crisis Events.
Construction
Campsites placed in the wilderness are now automatically recalled after a set amount of time.
Threat Alert
Added a new threat alert with a 3D arrow pointing toward the threat. Players can choose between this and the 2D alert
under Threat Alert on the Settings screen.
Difference between 2D and 3D alerts:
Developer Notes
We encourage all players to explore the Settings screen. Settings you haven't seen will be marked, along with their category tabs. You may discover some new ways to play that you previously overlooked. If you have any suggestions, please send them to us via the feedback channels to help us further improve the game.
Bug Fixes
Shop
Fixed an issue where Red Plum Wall Painting was not unlocked after purchasing the Advanced Battle Pass.
Visional Wheel
Fixed an issue where Lunar Oracle's buff countdown was displayed incorrectly.
Combat
1. Fixed an issue where the weapon model held by the character was not the same as the currently equipped weapon.
2. Fixed an issue where the HP bar was sometimes displayed incorrectly.
Deviations
1. Fixed an issue where Nutcracker's aim was incorrect when attacking enemies on lower ground in the player's territory.
2. Fixed an issue where Pyro Dino's angle of attack was too high to lock on to enemies in the Secret Servitor dungeon.
Vehicles
Fixed an issue where vehicles sometimes could not be summoned.
Memetics
1. The 'Supplies Workbench: Healing Boost' Memetic now applies to Sedative Activators and Quick Sedative Activators.
2. The 'Supplies Workbench: Forest Hunter' Memetic now applies to new arrow types.
Territory
1. Fixed an issue where territories could sometimes be relocated onto roads.
2. Added a tip message when trying to connect a zipline that is overly long.
Public Crisis Events
Fixed an issue where the player would sometimes get pushed underground by the elevator in the 'Battleship Blockade' Public Crisis Event.
Events
Fixed an issue where dungeon team ranking rewards could not be opened, resulting in lag.
Field Guide
Fixed an issue where some Field Guide fragments could not be interacted with.
Camera Mode
Fixed an issue where clicking in Camera mode would cause the game to crash.
Controller
Fixed an issue where, when using a controller, placing building skins would trigger the Relocate Structures function.
Other
1. Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes freeze if the player switched Backpack tabs while their HP was continuously changing.
2. Fixed an issue where the character held the weapon incorrectly during the Carnival of Doom cutscene.