Dear Metas,
The Version 2.2.5 server maintenance and update is planned for January 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM(PT) and expected to last about 2 hours (actual time may differ). Please plan your game time accordingly for the best experience.
This update brings: the winter return of the Lightforge Loot Crate [Winter's Hunt], PC performance settings with a new 90 FPS option, various optimizations, and recent bug fixes. Additionally, the jukebox track "A Swell Of A Time" (background music from the Christmas Wish Themed Event) has been added. You can now enjoy it via the in-game jukebox.
After this maintenance, all players will receive the following rewards: Starchrom ×1,000, Mitsuko's Mark ×100, Starwish Token ×300, and Colorful Badge ×30.
Below are the details of this update:
Content/Feature Updates
Server Launch Schedule Adjustment
To foster a better server ecosystem and continuously enhance the gameplay experience for Metas within scenarios, we will be adjusting the server launch schedule as follows:
For North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, the launch for [The Way of Winter] (Visional) and [Endless Dream] (Visional) Servers will now be on the 1st and 15th of each month at 8:00 (based on the server's local time).
For Japan, Korea, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan, and South America, the launch for [Deviation: Survive, Capture, Preserve] (Visional), [Endless Dream] (Visional), and [The Way of Winter] (Visional) Servers will now be on the 15th of each month at 8:00 (based on the server's local time).
Wish Machine Time-Limited Prize Pools Now Open
After the update on January 14, 2026, 3:30 PM (PT), the following new Wish Machine prize pools will be available for 3 weeks:
Frost Abyss: Includes the Legendary weapon blueprint: Abyss Glance.
Frost Threader: Includes the Legendary gear blueprints: Covert Walker Shirt, Blackstone Gloves, Blackstone Pants, and Blackstone Mask.
Doom Hunter: Includes the Legendary weapon blueprint "Doombringer".
New jukebox track added: "A Swell Of A Time"
New track for Home Jukebox: Elevate your territory ambiance! The Christmas Wish Themed Event exclusive track "A Swell Of A Time" is now available in the Furniture "Home Jukebox." Return to your territory and play this song to share cozy winter moments with friends!
New Shop Arrivals
Winter Return of Lightforge Loot Crate: "Winter's Hunt" Now Open
Top three voted returning crates [Nightbloom Sect], [Youthful Glory], and [Pyro Glide] are back by popular demand, joined by [Hype Party] and [Cloud Command]! Choose up to three out of five Lightforge Loot Crates, plus exclusive collection challenge rewards. Collectors, don’t miss out! Claim yours now!
Available: After the update on January 7, 2026 (PT)
1. You can choose up to three Lightforge Loot Crates to participate in: Just log in and select one to join immediately! Participate and obtain unowned Lightforge Collections, and you will receive 1 additional participation chance per crate! Metas can participate in up to 3 crates, and no additional chances will be granted once this limit is reached. You can still switch your selection without consuming an opening chance if you haven't drawn or purchased from the crate!
2. Winter Return Special Missions: Collect all appearances from the crates to unlock exclusive rewards: the "Winter's Hunt" themed badge and backpack charm, marking your status as a true collector!
3. Crate Collection Progress: Based on the number of Lightforge Collection items obtained, claim themed wallpapers, name cards, and alternate-color Fashion sets. Both new and veteran Metas accounts can claim these once without consuming crate participation chances.
4. Extra 10 Half-Price Purchases: To help Metas secure their favorite looks, the Winter Return offers 10 additional half-price Lightforge Ingot purchases! Available in the return crate interface.
5. Returning Lightforge Collection appearances now feature Rarity-exclusive effects!
- Added effects in [Pyro Glide]: Psychedelic Skull - Spacetime effect; Pyro Glide - High-Speed Burst effect
- Added effects in [Nightbloom Sect ]: Vulpine Shadow-AWS.338 - Bullet Impact effect
- Added effects in [Hype Party]: Genesis - Crossbow - Attack & Hit effect
6. The original draw probability, redemption cost, and guarantee system of each Loot Crate remain unchanged. Draw progress from previous runs is retained.
*Attention Metas: If you participated in past Loot Crates but found no records, log in with the character used for those crates first to trigger data synchronization.
*Attention new Metas: Returning Loot Crate rules may differ from current Lightforge Gem Crates. Check individual rules via >>>
Upcoming Shop Updates
“Craftsmanship refined, elevating cooking into a lifestyle art of timeless elegance.”
Available: January 15, 2026, 6:00 AM (server time)
The Rare-quality Territory Furniture Pack "Luxury Rhythm Kitchen" is coming soon! Who cares about the winter chill? Come and satisfy your cravings here; warm up in no time!
• Limited-time 28% OFF! Modern luxury never fades!
Experience Optimizations
Shop
1. Optimized the VFX performance of the Vehicle Skin "Pyro Glide" during high-speed movement.
2. Enhanced VFX for Weapon Skins "Genesis - Crossbow" and "Vulpine Shadow-AWS.338".
3. Improved character eye-tracking effects in photo mode.
Online Trading
Post-trade binding duration for Feed and Water reduced to 1 hour.
Events
1. [Factory Tycoon] campaign leaderboard rewards distribution adjusted: After the campaign ends, rewards will switch from "manual claim" to "automatic mail delivery" within 3 working days. Stay tuned for collection.
2. Streamlined community event notifications for clearer access to community updates.
Territory Construction
1. Refined construction skin logic. Now you can select skins directly via the build interface.
Note: Building through this method requires switching the structure level during construction, maintaining the same operation logic as using basic structures.
2. To accommodate future expansion of building function buttons, we have adjusted the (L) Show/Hide Mode entry:
PC: Moved from Build Mode to [System Settings]→[Game Settings];
Mobile: Located in [Settings]→[Basic Settings]→[System Settings].
3. The "Frequently Used" tab in the Build interface has been changed to a customizable feature, allowing you to set preferred structures, furniture, skins, and more.
Item
Due to issues such as frame drops and lag caused by the item "Wonderland Fireworks," we will temporarily disable its use after the version update. A performance-saving version is expected to be available in the January 21（PT） update, and the effects will be optimized in the February 4 （PT）update. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Loadout
Loadout Optimization: Saving loadouts now supports saving Deviation information.
Note: Old loadout configurations must be resaved to take effect; if a loadout contains no Deviation data, switching will not unequip the current Deviation.
Audio
1. Optimized voice and sound effects for melee attacks, fall fractures, and knockdowns (including being knocked down).
2. Added a "Boundary Alert Voice" volume adjustment feature. You can customize the alert volume as needed.
RaidZone Mode Battle Pass Non-Cosmetic Reward Adjustments
1. The copper ore rewards from Basic Battle Pass Chests have been replaced with iron ore.
2. The Sanity Gummy and Detoxident rewards from Rare Battle Pass Chests have been replaced with Portable Mixed Fuel and Intermediate Shield Generator.
RaidZone Mode Deviation Acquisition Adjustments
Adjusted Deviation drop logic: Territory-type Deviations can now be obtained from roadside resource crates, while combat-type Deviations require exploration of strongholds or crates.
Other
1. Improved the display effect when scanning nearby resources with the Q button.
2. Enhanced the operational performance of the Deviation control wheel.
Bug Fixes
Shop
Fixed misaligned interaction animations for certain furniture in the territory.
Wilderness
Fixed an issue in [The Way of Winter] Scenario where allied Scorcher units summoned by the Thermal Tower were incorrectly flagged as enemies.
Combat
1. Fixed an issue where the QTE interaction button would not disappear when the player character dies under certain circumstances.
2. Non-RaidZone Mode: Fixed the incorrect skill label for the Voodoo Doll.
3. Non-RaidZone Mode: Fixed abnormal energy issues for battlefield Deviations such as the Soul Summoner, Dr. Teddy, and Zapamander.
4. Non-RaidZone Mode: Fixed the abnormal energy consumption issue with the ZapCam skill - World ZapCam.
5. Non-RaidZone Mode: Fixed the issue where Dr. Teddy's Ultimate - Enhanced Hormone effect would stack abnormally in certain environments.
Social
Fixed an issue where the confirmation button could not be clicked after batch managing close friends under certain circumstances.
Task
Fixed an issue where some cross-season players were unable to properly accept the Main Story Task after entering the scenario of "The Way of Winter".
Other
Fixed incorrect description of acquisition methods for certain materials in RaidZone Mode.
Once Human Development Team