# Idle Xanxia v0.8.5 - Secret Realm Update & New DLC

A new cosmetic DLC is now available.

The Phoenix Companion Pack introduces a mythical phoenix companion alongside two new skins:
• Guandao Warrior
• Thunder-Marked Fairy

The Secret Realm update is now live.

This update adds a new Plane 3 challenge mode, a dedicated Secret Realm shop, new reward choices, major combat UI polish, and several player-reported bug fixes.

## New: Secret Realm

The Secret Realm is a new Plane 3 challenge mode built around escalating floors, elite encounters, Realm Fragments, and dedicated rewards.

Inside the Secret Realm, players can earn and spend Realm Fragments, choose temporary and progression rewards, and push deeper into increasingly dangerous encounters.

## Combat UI Polish

This update includes a major combat UI pass:

- New themed frames
- New combat buttons
- Updated side panels
- Clearer stat names
- Better Steam packaging support for UI assets
- Added an option to hide Dao possession icons in combat while keeping active effect icons visible

## Fixes and Improvements

- Fixed several Dao progression and display issues
- Fixed Flowstate tier display updating incorrectly
- Fixed Verdant Growth max HP behavior
- Fixed Cold Curse icon display
- Fixed Enduring Crag shield behavior
- Improved Dao selection reliability after major progression events
- Fixed collection mission encounter generation
- Fixed several combat timing and frozen-status issues reported by players

## Up Next

Next priorities include:

- Continued Secret Realm balance tuning
- More Plane 3 and Realm Hall polish
- Bestiary system
- Additional UI responsiveness and quality of life improvements

Thank you to everyone testing, reporting bugs, and helping shape Idle Xanxia during Early Access.