Greetings from Com2uS! v8.5.2 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 PDT Europe - 8:45 AM CET Asia - 3:30 PM TST Korea - 4:00 PM KST Japan - 4:30 PM JST China - 3:30 PM CST ======================== ※ You won't be able to enter [World Arena and World Guild Battle] during [12:00 AM - 12:45 AM PDT], and other content can be played normally. ======================== [b]v8.5.2 Update Details[/b] ======================== [b]▶ v8.5.2 Update[/b] - Check out the update details from the [Developer’s Note]. [url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/2426960/announcements/detail/4539157956347822280][View Details][/url] [b]▶ Rune/Artifact Score System[/b] - You can check the score of Runes and Artifacts from the detailed info screen. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/c342327909143c3f42f499b5bc396134a313bb3e.png[/img] - The Rune/Artifact Score shows how high the stats are on a given Rune or Artifact, converted into a score. : For Rune Score, the stats of sub properties and prefix property are considered. For Artifact Score, the stats of sub properties are considered. - A sorting option has been added to sort by Rune/Artifact Score in the [Rune Management / Artifact Management]. [b]▶ [Rune Management] Rune Advanced Settings Feature[/b] - You can get recommendations for the optimal Rune combinations by selecting the Monster, the desired Rune sets, main property for slots 2/4/6, and target stat value. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/b9df8546476df02003832917c111654430fdf9fd.png[/img] - Multiple Rune combinations are created based on the setups, and you can sort the combinations by various conditions and apply the one you like. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/59310d68be59aec3446f3d63a768a64d2479fd33.png[/img] ※ Please refer to the [Developer’s Note] for more info. ※ Additional changes from the details previously shared in the Developer's Note : To prevent an excessive number of Rune combinations from being displayed and to provide more meaningful results, the combination results list will display up to the top 300 combinations based on the sorting criteria. [b]▶ [Community] Deck Recommendation Feature[/b] - Press the Deck button from the list to request a deck recommendation to your friends, guild members, and mentors/mentees. : You can write a message about what you want to be recommended. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/9335cf73ece5b826d49d5bcedc6af3f118ce0f7b.png[/img] - [Deck > Received] When you receive a deck recommendation request, you can build a deck using the requesting user’s Monsters and reply with the deck. You can also recommend Rune/Artifact setups for their Monsters using their existing Runes and Artifacts through the [Rune/Artifact Settings] feature. ※ Please note that we will first verify the stability of each feature related to friend recommendations and then prepare an update to allow the use of Advanced Rune/Artifact Settings when recommending Rune/Artifact compositions. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/0de210e6b0b8ae51759b8db73dcf0bca6771791e.png[/img] [Deck > Sent] When you receive a response to your sent request, you can review the recommended deck and directly apply the recommended Runes/Artifacts setups to your own Monsters. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/c86eba2b8314486aab1df9cf51536fee95b10ee4.png[/img] ※ Please refer to the [Developer’s Note] for more info. [b]▶ MAX Slots for Runes, Gems/Grindstones, Artifacts, and Engraved Conversion Stones Increased[/b] - You can check the expanded slot count in each management screen. Additional slot expansions are also available from there. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/fb67b8156d348438b21c5bef556220284248fa30.png[/img] - Please refer to the table below for details on the free slot expansions and additional expansions available using Crystals. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/8325741212eafa83c05ac36496c0db7501d60e2c.png[/img] [b]▶ [Rune Management/Artifact Management] Rune/Artifact Marking Bundle Save Feature[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/c912c3bbe7c1e52960225b7d7c616d74a5c4eb93.png[/img] - Here is an overview of the feature based on the Rune Management screen. The same feature applies to the Artifact Management screen. : You can change all markings of Runes/Artifacts currently equipped to Monsters to a specified marking at once using [Assign Monster Rune Marking in Bulk]. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/017d82896adebbc05f7c9f89b47a05887d968e6d.png[/img] : You can select multiple Runes and change them to the designated marking at once using [Assign Rune Marking Individually]. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/a9d0635ac236b3ff83849085c574b1a5b25a0b22.png[/img] [b]▶ Rune/Artifact/Monster Marking MAX Count Increased from 5 to 8[/b] [b]▶ [Artifact Management > Sub Property Detailed Search] MAX Selective Sub Properties Increased from 4 to 8[/b] [b]▶ [Crafting] Rune, Artifact, Grindstone Crafting Improved and New Content Applied[/b] - The [Rune] menu has been revamped to a [Rune/Artifact] menu. - When crafting Legend Runes from [Rune/Artifact > Craft Legend Rune], you can now select the Rune set, slot number, and main property using Rune Essences. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/75a2d9b40f924e472035250296e613f8a8e3109e.png[/img] : The cost of crafting Legend Runes is as follows. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/182150f2c6ce9421c66ba8f1240c1ee9205865b5.png[/img] - [Rune/Artifact] You can now craft Legend Artifacts. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/da44a7615d266a3edc316e4ca855a25cd26def94.png[/img] : Similar to Legend Rune Crafting, you can select desired properties using Artifact Essences. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/6541d08042af6de36c6a02d15e15acb72cabab94.png[/img] ※ What is Artifact Essence? [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/3475eba37402ab49d68098010c0d96051ff562cc.jpg[/img] : Artifact Essence can be obtained at random when selling Rare+ Artifacts. Selling one Legend Artifact guarantees 10 Artifact Essences. - [Special] Ancient Gem/Ancient Grindstone Crafting : Ancient Magic Stones and Rune Ores obtained from each dimension area are used as material. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/e32b1e918bfa9dda04fefd537c4f67ec0654a420.png[/img] [b]▶ [Battle Training Ground] Mock Battle Revamped[/b] - Instead of turn limits, you will now have a [battle objective], which offers additional rewards when completed. - You can modify the Monster placements on the battle preparation screen. : You can adjust the leader skill based on the placement. : Some battles will allow you to choose specific Monsters from a set based on your strategy. ※ You can also check Rune/Artifact setups for each Monster as in regular battle preparation. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/255e049a6d42e030d12fd75e782c7a3a90ee0b6f.png[/img] - Mock Battles 1 – 20 have been redesigned, and all previous mock battles have been removed. [b]▶ [Dimension Hole] Drop Rate for High-grade Ancient Runes Increased[/b] : In Dimension Dungeons (Level 5), only 6★ Ancient Runes will drop with an increased chance for higher-grade Ancient Runes. [b]▶ [Dimension Hole > Lumel Remains > 2nd Awakening Dungeon - Harpu] New Menu[/b] - A [Ranking] menu, which shows the best clear record within the server, has been added. [b]▶ [Crafting] Homunculus Crafting Improved[/b] - The default attribute of the Homunculus before selecting an attribute has been changed. : Homunculus (Attack Type): (Before) Fire > (After) Water : Homunculus (Support Type): (Before) Light > (After) Dark - [Homunculus > Skill Evolution] Skill Preference Feature : You can now check the skill preferences based on data from Summoners. : Use the checkbox to toggle the feature ON or OFF. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/937f943142de8f9027518d215fb42448f1b58240.png[/img] ※ The same information is also available from the skill evolution pop-up from the [Monster] menu. [b]▶ [Shop > Suggested > Rune/Artifact] 3 New Artifact Packages[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44752586/0be07fab89edcbeeab73c81e0866ca6e481c1fac.png[/img] [b]▶ [iOS] The minimum macOS version required for devices with Apple M1 or later chips has been increased from 11.0 to 12.0.[/b] [b]▶ Other Improvements and Changes[/b] - [Gem/Grindstone Enchantment > Rune List] A new sorting option, Sub Property Before Grinding, has been added. - [Craft Building > Rune] The Mid Rune Crafting menu has been removed. - [Monster Info > Debate] The BEST comments will no longer appear when you sort by recent. (NEW BEST will remain.) - A confirmation pop-up will notify you when premium items are in stock when you refresh the Magic Shop. - [Check-in Pass/Trial of Ascension Pass] A notification to inform you of available rewards upon purchasing the passes has been improved. Some in-game designs have been improved to better indicate whether a pass has been applied. [b]▶ Game Bug Fixes[/b] - Fixed the description of the 2nd Awakened Wind Harpu's [Shriek]. : (Before) Inflicts Continuous Damage to all enemies and stuns them for 1 turn with a 50% chance. : (After) Inflicts Continuous Damage to all enemies for 3 turns and stuns them for 1 turn with a 50% chance. - Fixed an issue where the attack bar reduction effect of the [Frozen Field] skill for 2nd Awakened (Water) Harpu was displayed on defeated enemies. - [Siege Battle > Support Monster] Fixed an issue where it wasn’t possible to deselect all registered Monsters if at least one Monster was registered. - [Normal Monster Sealed Shrine] Fixed a sorting issue where the same Monster was sorted separately based on its default star grade. - Fixed an issue where a Mana Stone collection effect appeared when using temporary Monsters in Guild Battle Research after Secret Dungeon battles.​