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New Sanctuary: Anguish Snowfield — Seal Slot, Commendations & a Tighter Rift Contest

September 9, 2026Official notes
  • New Content
  • Balance
  • Systems

Content & Systems

Sanctuary

New
  • A new Sanctuary, Anguish Snowfield, is added.
    • Anguish Snowfield comes in three difficulties: Easy, Normal and Hard.

Seal

New
  • A new equipment slot, the Seal, is added.
    • Seals are obtained by crafting, or by Substance Morph using Kina plus a Gear Change Voucher obtained from the new Sanctuary, Anguish Snowfield.

New Equipment

New
  • New Draconic crafted gear
    • Crafting designs for [True] Genesis Dragon Lord / Nemesis Dragon Lord weapons and Guards are added.
    • A design to transfer-craft Splendent Genesis Dragon Lord / Nemesis Dragon Lord weapons and Guards into [True] Genesis Dragon Lord / Nemesis Dragon Lord weapons and Guards is added.
    • Liberated White Night weapons and Guards can be Substance-Morphed into [True] Genesis Dragon Lord / Nemesis Dragon Lord crafting materials.

Expedition / Sanctuary

Adjusted
  • The Draconic gear materials obtainable from Odyle Energy Cubes in Expeditions and Sanctuaries — / / / / / / — have been redistributed across the board.
    • , , , , , , and now yield Bound materials only.
    • , , and now yield the full / / / / / / set, in both Bound and tradable forms.
    • now yields the full / / / / / / set in Bound form.

Soul Binding

New
  • is added.
  • 10 can be used as materials to Substance-Morph a .

Abyss

Adjusted
  • With server rematching under way, the capture state of Artifacts and the Abyss Corridor is reset.
  • Please check the CM Hideout notice for the server rematching results.

Abyss Rift Zone

Adjusted
  • The stats of boss monsters appearing in the Abyss Rift Zone are increased.
  • Some Abyss Rift Zone boss monsters (8 kinds) become Invincible for 25 seconds once their HP drops below a certain level. (Up to 2 times)
  • The per-phase composition of the Abyss Rift Zone is changed. (Total boss monster count reduced)
  • In line with the change in Abyss Rift Zone boss monster count, the Rift Bundle rewards obtainable from bosses have been increased.
  • Abyss Rift Zone missions have been added to [Season Mission – Abyss – Weekly/Season].

Dimensional Invasion

Adjusted
  • Selecting the entry icon now lets you review the details (title, rewards and so on) before entering.

Streamer Mode

New
  • An option to set up Streamer Mode is added under [Settings] > [Other] > [Account].
  • Streamer Mode lets you separately enable hiding your account information and hiding your character name.
  • With character-name hiding enabled, your character name is replaced with ‘@Player’ everywhere it would be shown.

Closet

Adjusted
  • [Decorate] > [Pattern] now lets you adjust a pattern’s width and height separately.
  • With the [Maintain aspect ratio] option enabled, resizing keeps the width-to-height ratio as before.
  • With the [Maintain aspect ratio] option disabled, width and height can be adjusted independently.

Transfer Crafting

Nerf
  • A required enhancement-level condition is added to transfer materials.
  • Only gear that meets the required enhancement level can be used as transfer material.

Commendation System

New
  • A feature to commend players after defeating the last boss is added to Expedition, Transcendence, Ordeal and Sanctuary dungeons.
    • A commendation requires picking a target and a reason, and is limited to once per dungeon clear.
    • The commendation popup stays up for a set time, and the commendation must be given within it.
    • Once every commendation is in, you can review the results.
    • Commendations accumulate per character, and the total is visible in the character info window.
  • Commendation rights are granted to the following:
    • Party members who met a certain contribution threshold at the time the last boss was defeated
    • Party members still in the party and inside the dungeon at the time the last boss was defeated
  • Candidates eligible to receive a commendation are as follows:
    • Party members who met a certain contribution threshold at the time the last boss was defeated
    • Party members still in the party and inside the dungeon at the time the last boss was defeated
    • In a Sanctuary, the members of your own party
  • Player-commendation achievements are added to [Achievements – Growth – Custom].

Sanctuary Hall of Fame

New
  • A feature that records and displays the cross-server first, second and third kills of a Sanctuary’s last boss.
  • The Sanctuary it applies to is Anguish Snowfield on Hard difficulty.
  • The following items are recorded at the moment the last boss is cleared.
    • Recorded: character name, server name, legion name, class, highest Combat Power reached during the run, highest Item Level reached during the run, Force number, record date, and clear time.
    • Characters with no contribution are not recorded.
    • Once recorded, the Hall of Fame entry does not change even if the character name, server name, legion name and so on are later changed.
  • It can be viewed from the Hall of Fame tab at the top-left of the Sanctuary entry screen.

Rift of Time and Space Contest

Adjusted
  • World map Contest tab added
    • A [Contest] tab is added to the world map while a Contest is in preparation or under way.
    • The world map’s Contest tab makes it easy to check overall Contest progress.
    • Clicking the icon to the left of a capture battle’s title in the Contest notifier jumps straight to a world map view centred on that capture battle.
  • Contest format and environment improvements
    • The number of Strongholds per group is adjusted from 5 to 4.
      • Attacking faction: victory on capturing 3 of the 4 Strongholds
      • Defending faction: victory on protecting 3 or more Strongholds
GroupVerteron — Elyos defendingAltgard — Asmodian defending
AUgaros Marauder CampsiteGraverobber Den
AMiros PostCorrupted Forester Ruins
ACohta OutpostBlades Temporary Outpost
ADeserter EncampmentSanctum Outskirts Watch
BSehna OutpostRubek Thieves’ Occupied Territory
BSabga Balaur CampsiteForest Marauder Campsite
BMaktashan OutpostFlauke Legion Outpost
BRomlon’s HideoutLatrima Outpost
CGargos Thieves CampsiteBarahta Extermination Unit Outpost
CCanyon Thieves DenAndsha Forward Base
CRenegade HideoutAmurahta Surveillance Base
CPlateau Hill BaseDetlef Thieves Camp
Stronghold groups after the reduction to 4 per group
  • The Contest duration is changed from 25 minutes to 15 minutes.
  • While taking part in a Contest, a 50% Flight Power consumption reduction is applied.
  • Contribution system adjustments
    • Repeatedly killing the same character within a set time now limits the Contribution gained.
    • Contribution gained for assisting in an opposing-faction player kill is slightly reduced.

World Insignia

New
  • A World Insignia usable on the ground in the World, Expeditions, Transcendence, Sanctuaries, the Abyss and so on is added.
  • It is used through the ‘World Insignia’ button next to the minimap, and can also be assigned a menu hotkey.
    • [Settings] > [Key Settings] > [Menu], under the Contents sub-items: ‘World Insignia’
  • The same rules as existing insignias apply, and the World Insignia popup can be moved for convenience.

Expedition / Transcendence / Sanctuary

Fixes
  • Fixed outlines not being drawn when hovering over key interactable objects.
  • Fixed the monster placement before Overseer Gromkas in .

Sanctuary

New
  • On entering a boss room, a portal that moves you to the front of the boss room is created at the starting point.

Class Changes

Common

Fixes
SkillChange
Fixed the skill’s activation being delayed when chaining skills in certain situations.

Adjusted
4th SpecAdds a hit effect when the bonus damage triggers

Buff
Bug FixFixed the skill being used repeatedly while Invincible
CastThe spirits’ Jointstrike skill now fires instantly

Fixes
5th SpecFix: the no-stacking Invincibility restriction was only applied to the caster and the lowest-HP party member

UI Improvements

Adjusted
  • Transfer
    • The transfer-material registration slot is now shown from the very first transfer stage.
    • The confirmation popup shown when transferring is improved, so you can preview the transfer result based on the target item.
    • You can proceed with the transfer after ticking the result-confirmation checkbox in the transfer confirmation popup.
  • Abyss gear set effects
    • The PvE-related stats applied to Abyss gear have their values changed or removed depending on the gear’s tier.
GearStat2-Set5-Set8-Set12-Set
DecanusPvE Abyss Damage Boost15%20%XX
CenturionPvE Abyss Damage Boost15%20%25%X
TribunusPvE Abyss Damage Boost20%25%30%35%
High CommanderPvE Abyss Damage Boost25%30%35%40%
Praetorian CaptainPvE Abyss Damage Boost30%35%40%45%
Abyss gear set effects after the change
  • Fixes
    • Fixed the Force order in the dungeon waiting room not matching the Force order inside the dungeon.

Events

1. Claim the First Chalice: Anguish Snowfield

New
  • Event schedule
    • After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – until the 20th Force completes its clear
  • Event details
    • Rewards are paid to the Forces that first clear the new Sanctuary, Anguish Snowfield.
    • ※ First clear is recorded by the time the final boss, Deltras, is defeated.
    • ※ Rewards are paid only to the members belonging to the Force as of the time Deltras is defeated.
Reward ItemQtyRecipientsReward ScheduleMail Claim Period
First title: ‘Title: First to Break the Blade of Bitter Cold and Frost’1Members of the Force with the first <Anguish Snowfield> clearPaid after clear detail data is reviewed (announced later)1 month
Pet: Golden Void1Members of the Force with the first <Anguish Snowfield> clearPaid after clear detail data is reviewed (announced later)1 month
Pet: Silver Void1Members of the Forces with the 2nd–5th <Anguish Snowfield> clearsPaid after clear detail data is reviewed (announced later)1 month
Pet: Bronze Void1Members of the Forces with the 6th–20th <Anguish Snowfield> clearsPaid after clear detail data is reviewed (announced later)1 month
Rewards paid

2. Daeva Look Change Week

New
  • Event schedule
    • After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – before the September 30 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance
  • Event details
    • 1. Decorate costs are 50% off.
      • During the event period, Decorate costs are 50% off, from 200 Quna to 100 Quna.
      • After entering the Closet menu, you can dye the costumes and weapon skins you own via the Decorate button (palette icon) on screen.
      • Select the part you want to change, then adjust its dye / material / pattern / pattern colour.
EventDecorate price (per part)Usage limitDescription
Daeva Look Change Week200 Quna ▶ 100 Quna (50% off)NoneDecorate cost discount during the event period

Promotions

1. New Armor Skins

New
  • ▶ (Armor Skins) Neo Ranger Suit / Dark Police Suit (2 kinds) ◀
    • Sale location: [In-Game Menu] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Costume Set] → [click the skin product], or [In-Game Menu] → [Closet] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Costume Set] → [click the skin product]
    • Sale period: After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – before the October 21 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance
    • Product info
ProductPriceContents
Neo Ranger Suit (Skin: Set)49,000 KRWNeo Ranger Suit (Breastplate) x1 Neo Ranger Suit (Helm) x1 Neo Ranger Suit (Gloves) x1 Neo Ranger Suit (Boots) x1 * 4,900 Mileage earned (no Mileage when purchased with a Skin (Set) Exchange Ticket)
Neo Ranger Suit (Skin: Set)Skin (Set) Exchange Ticket x1Neo Ranger Suit (Breastplate) x1 Neo Ranger Suit (Helm) x1 Neo Ranger Suit (Gloves) x1 Neo Ranger Suit (Boots) x1 * 4,900 Mileage earned (no Mileage when purchased with a Skin (Set) Exchange Ticket)
  • * Prices are based on the PURPLE Store; prices may differ per store.
ProductPriceContents
Dark Police Suit (Skin: Set)49,000 KRWDark Police Suit (Breastplate) x1 Dark Police Suit (Greaves) x1 Dark Police Suit (Helm) x1 Dark Police Suit (Gloves) x1 Dark Police Suit (Boots) x1 * 4,900 Mileage earned (no Mileage when purchased with a Skin (Set) Exchange Ticket)
Dark Police Suit (Skin: Set)Skin (Set) Exchange Ticket x1Dark Police Suit (Breastplate) x1 Dark Police Suit (Greaves) x1 Dark Police Suit (Helm) x1 Dark Police Suit (Gloves) x1 Dark Police Suit (Boots) x1 * 4,900 Mileage earned (no Mileage when purchased with a Skin (Set) Exchange Ticket)
  • * Prices are based on the PURPLE Store; prices may differ per store.
  • Per-product contents detail
Neo Ranger Suit (Skin: Set)Trade / Delete / Storage / DecorateDescription
Neo Ranger Suit (Breastplate)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Neo Ranger Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Neo Ranger Suit (Helm)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Neo Ranger Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Neo Ranger Suit (Gloves)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Neo Ranger Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Neo Ranger Suit (Boots)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Neo Ranger Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Dark Police Suit (Breastplate)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Dark Police Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Dark Police Suit (Greaves)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Dark Police Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Dark Police Suit (Helm)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Dark Police Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Dark Police Suit (Gloves)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Dark Police Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Dark Police Suit (Boots)X / X / X / OOn claiming the Dark Police Suit (Skin: Set) delivered to [Shop – Storage], all contents can be obtained from [Closet – Equip – Armor]
Contents detail
  • ▶ Helms and Accessories ◀
    • Sale location: [In-Game Menu] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Costume Single] → [click the skin product], or [In-Game Menu] → [Closet] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Costume Single] → [click the skin product]
    • Sale period: After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – before the October 21 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance
CategoryProduct
HatPinky Spin Helmet (Skin: Helm)
AccessoryAgent Black Sunglasses (Skin: Eyes)
AccessoryTwist Ring Piercing (Skin: Face)
  • Product info
CategoryProductPriceContentsPurchase Limit
HatPinky Spin Helmet (Skin: Helm)300 QunaPinky Spin Helmet (Skin: Helm) x1-
HatPinky Spin Helmet (Skin: Helm)Skin (Single) Exchange Ticket x1Pinky Spin Helmet (Skin: Helm) x1-
AccessoryAgent Black Sunglasses (Skin: Eyes)300 QunaAgent Black Sunglasses (Skin: Eyes) x1Once per server
AccessoryAgent Black Sunglasses (Skin: Eyes)Skin (Single) Exchange Ticket x1Agent Black Sunglasses (Skin: Eyes) x1Once per server
AccessoryTwist Ring Piercing (Skin: Face)300 QunaTwist Ring Piercing (Skin: Face) x1Once per server
AccessoryTwist Ring Piercing (Skin: Face)Skin (Single) Exchange Ticket x1Twist Ring Piercing (Skin: Face) x1Once per server
  • Product contents detail
ProductTrade / Delete / Storage / DecorateDescription
Pinky Spin Helmet (Skin: Helm)X / X / X / OAfter purchase, the contents can be found in the [Closet – Armor] menu
Agent Black Sunglasses (Skin: Eyes)X / X / X / XAfter purchase, the contents can be found in the [Closet – Accessory] menu
Twist Ring Piercing (Skin: Face)X / X / X / XAfter purchase, the contents can be found in the [Closet – Accessory] menu

2. New Pet

New
  • ▶ Pet: Pinky Spin Skateboard ◀
    • Sale location: [In-Game Menu] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Weapon/Wings/Pet] → [click the product], or [In-Game Menu] → [Closet] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Weapon/Wings/Pet] → [click the product]
    • Sale period: After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – before the October 21 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance
    • Product info
PackagePriceContentsPurchase Limit
Pet: Pinky Spin Skateboard29,000 KRWPet: Pinky Spin Skateboard x1 * 2,900 Mileage earned (no Mileage when purchased with a Pet Exchange Ticket)Once per server
Pet: Pinky Spin SkateboardPet Exchange Ticket x1Pet: Pinky Spin Skateboard x1 * 2,900 Mileage earned (no Mileage when purchased with a Pet Exchange Ticket)Once per server
  • * Prices are based on the PURPLE Store; prices may differ per store.
  • Product contents detail
ProductTrade / Delete / StorageDescriptionDeletion Date
Pet: Pinky Spin SkateboardX / X / XOn claiming the product delivered to [Shop – Storage], the contents can be found in the [Pet] menu-

3. New Wing Skin

New
  • ▶ (Wing Skin) Cutie Drone Wings ◀
    • Sale location: [In-Game Menu] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Weapon/Wings/Pet] → [click the product], or [In-Game Menu] → [Closet] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Weapon/Wings/Pet] → [click the product]
    • Sale period: After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – before the October 21 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance
    • Product info
ProductPriceContentsPurchase Limit
Cutie Drone Wings29,000 KRWCutie Drone Wings (Bound) x1Once per character
  • * Prices are based on the PURPLE Store; prices may differ per store.
  • Product contents detail
ProductTrade / Delete / Storage / DecorateDescriptionDeletion Date
Cutie Drone Wings (Bound)X / X / X / XOn claiming the product delivered to [Shop – Storage], the contents can be obtained from the [Cube] menu-

4. New Emotes

New
  • ▶ 4 Emotes ◀
    • Sale location: [In-Game Menu] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Emote] → [click the product], or [In-Game Menu] → [Closet] → [Shop] → [Atelier] → [Emote] → [click the skin product]
    • Sale period: After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – before the October 21 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance
    • Product info
ProductPriceContentsPurchase Limit
Emote: Neo Ranger Left Azure Dragon300 QunaEmote: Neo Ranger Left Azure Dragon (Bound) x1Once per character
Emote: Neo Ranger Right White Tiger300 QunaEmote: Neo Ranger Right White Tiger (Bound) x1Once per character
Emote: Neo Ranger Front Vermilion Bird300 QunaEmote: Neo Ranger Front Vermilion Bird (Bound) x1Once per character
Emote: Neo Ranger Rear Black Tortoise300 QunaEmote: Neo Ranger Rear Black Tortoise (Bound) x1Once per character

5. New Subscription: Daeva Pass — Night-Blooming Flower

New
  • Sale location: [In-Game Menu] → [Subscription]
  • Sale period: After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – October 6 (Tue), 2026, 05:00
  • Reward claim period: After the September 9 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance – before the October 7 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance
  • Product info
ProductPriceContentsPurchase Limit
Night-Blooming Flower (Basic)2,000,000 KinaVarious rewards from completing missions during the usage periodOnce per server
Night-Blooming Flower (Premium)1,000 Quna x30,000 Various rewards from completing missions during the usage periodOnce per server
  • How the [Night-Blooming Flower] Daeva Pass works
    • Completing various missions during the Daeva Pass period grants Pass EXP.
    • Each pass level grants a Daeva Pass reward; the maximum level is 50.
    • If you gain EXP after reaching Pass Level 50 and level up further, repeat rewards are paid out.
    • Pass levels can be purchased for 50 Quna per level.
    • Daeva Pass Shop Coins obtained can be used at [Subscription] → [Pass Shop].
    • Products can be purchased until October 6 (Tue), 2026, 05:00.
    • Missions and reward claims are possible until before the October 7 (Wed), 2026 regular maintenance.
ProductEXP SourceEXPMax EXP
Night-Blooming FlowerAttendance100015,000 XP per character per week
Night-Blooming FlowerDefeat 10 monsters6015,000 XP per character per week
Night-Blooming FlowerKill an opposing-faction player10015,000 XP per character per week
Night-Blooming FlowerExpedition / Transcendence clear30015,000 XP per character per week
Night-Blooming FlowerSanctuary clear70015,000 XP per character per week
Night-Blooming FlowerShugo Festa participation50015,000 XP per character per week
Night-Blooming FlowerGear enhancement success1015,000 XP per character per week
Night-Blooming FlowerGear extraction1015,000 XP per character per week
Daeva Pass EXP sources
Pass LevelNight-Blooming Flower (Basic)QtyNight-Blooming Flower (Premium)Qty
13002000
27003000
33002000
47003000
53002000
67003000
73002000
87003000
93002000
107003000
1133
1233
1333
143002000
157003000
163002000
177003000
183002000
197003000
203002000
217003000
223002000
237003000
2433
2533
2633
273002000
287003000
293002000
307003000
313002000
327003000
333002000
347003000
353002000
367003000
3733
3833
3933
403002000
417003000
423002000
437003000
443002000
457003000
463002000
477003000
483002000
497003000
5013
Repeat5003000
Daeva Pass reward items

Other Improvements & Bug Fixes

Improvements

Adjusted
  • NPC Shop
    • Accessory detail settings are reset in NPC shop quick-registration and server/character storage quick-registration. ※ This reset comes from the added Seal slot — please re-check your detail settings after the update.
  • Subscription
    • When 30 minutes or less of membership remain, the subscription icon on the HUD and in the menu shows the time left until expiry.
    • A system message is shown when a membership expires; if it expired while you were offline, the message is shown on your next login.
  • Skill Window
    • The skill window now lets you set different skill levels per skill preset.
    • Even while a skill that is not the original/prerequisite skill is selected in the skill window, level-up and reset can now be performed based on that skill’s original/prerequisite skill.
  • A boss-gimmick gauge UI is added to the HUD editing screen.

Fixes

Fixes
  • Item Equip Window
    • The list-style slot is removed from the item equip window’s slot/list sort options.
  • Server Transfer
    • The server transfer tab is removed from the shop.
  • Fixed the mini chat UI activating in some situations even for chat with its filter turned off.
  • Fixed the camera angle rendering abnormally when hit by a certain skill from the Nightmare ‘Layer Ⅱ’ boss .
  • Fixed a certain skill from the Expedition boss not being avoidable with or .
  • Fixed the description of the ‘Upscaler’ option under [Settings] > [Graphics] > [Optimization] → Graphics Quality – Advanced.
  • Fixed the resurrection UI not being shown when exiting the Abyss Corridor on time expiry while dead.
  • Fixed the opposing faction’s Trace of the Empyrean Lord marker being shown on the world map during the Elyos and Asmodian ‘Empyrean Monolith’ episode quests.