Dear players,

1. Showdown Pass XP can only be obtained through [Showdown] modes and quests.
   
2. Upgrade your Showdown Pass to claim plentiful rewards.
   
3. Tons of Showdown Seals, Rebirth Beads, Enhancement Materials, and other rewards in the Showdown Pass are claimable; Unlock the Legendary Weapon Skin [Chasm Vortex·Surging], Martial Skill Cosmetic [Severing Gust·Plum], [Fang Severing Slash·Ocher] and bottomless exclusive rewards!
   

• Complete each day's Daily Quests to receive bonus rewards.
  
• There are 5 groups of Challenge Quests, each available in turn at different times. Complete quests to claim plentiful rewards.
  

• Added a flash cue for the Gold Focus move of the Ultimate Weapon [Chain Scythe].
  
• Optimized the special effects of the third Horizontal and Vertical Strikes of the [Chain Scythe].
  

• Enabled the mechanism for Hadi to counter while in flight.
  
• Optimized the hit performance of the Charged Attack during flight.
  
• Optimized the sound effect during flight.
  
• Optimized the damage calculation mechanism that exits flight status upon accumulating certain damage during flight. Now, the damage dealt by Armor Pierce is properly included, while the damage dealt by Shadow Corruption is not included.
  

• Now, using emotes and gestures immediately can interrupt an ongoing emote or gesture.
  
• Optimized the perspective view selection mechanism when the spectator is the last team member eliminated and all their teammates are in the Remains.
  
• Optimized the transition mechanism between the hero selection screen, spawn point selection screen, and map screen during the preparation phase. You can now quickly switch to the corresponding screen by pressing the respective keys on each above-mentioned screen.
  

• Optimized AI Counter use at each difficulty level.
  
• Hard difficulty AIs have received differentiated playstyles, AIs with different playstyles will behave differently in combat.
  

• Added scores to Shadow Surge, Capture the Spirit Well, The Bloodbath, and Bloodsport modes. The scoring system is added only to reflect your proficiency in these modes.
  
• The initial score is 1,000, with each 500-point increment moving up a tier, up to a maximum of 9 tiers.
  
• Scores will be reset proportionally at the season update.
  

• Your scoring stats are now included in the Casual Mode.
  
• Showdown Mode will now have Yama's Abyss Rank information. Starting from Showdown Season 1.0, related stats will be collected in accordance with the new Showdown Season format. Previous stats will temporarily not be visible.
  

• Added a Mastery Leaderboard to reflect your proficiency in different modes, ranking based on Casual Mode scores in the following four modes: Shadow Surge, Capture the Spirit Well, The Bloodbath, and Bloodsport.
  
• Added a Collection Leaderboard, ranking based on Collection Points.
  

• Shortened the rebirth and revival time in all Showdown gameplay.
  
• Now, monsters with Astral Aegis won't roll to get up after being downed.
  
• Optimized some combat effects.
  

• [Draco Stride]: Increased the damage multiplier of the wave from 0.6 to 0.72;
  
• [Icefall]: Increased the damage multiplier of the icicle from 0.75 to 1.0;
  
• [Stormstride]: Increased the damage multiplier of the lightning strike from 1.5 to 1.6;
  
• [Stormstride Sword]: Increased the damage multiplier of Thunderbolt from 0.25 to 0.27;
  
• [Thunder Sword]: Increased the damage multiplier of Thunderbolt from 0.2 to 0.24;
  
• [Frost Cannon]: Increased the damage multiplier of Frost Wind from 0.11*6 to 0.13*6;
  
• [Ice Bomb] Increased the damage multiplier of Frost Wind from 0.08*5 to 0.1*5;
  
• [Thunder Cannon]: Increased the damage multiplier of the electric sparks from 0.4 to 0.5;
  
• [Thunder Shot]: Increased the damage multiplier of Thunder from 0.17*2 to 0.21*2.
  

• Removed the Rage recovery effect from element-triggered hits.
  
• Reduced the accumulation speed of elemental effects by 48%.
  

• The cooldown for accumulating elemental effect points after monsters trigger elemental effects has changed from a 2-second team-shared cooldown to a 6-second individual cooldown.
  

• The Damage Multiplier of skill [Yushan Strike: Showdown] has increased from 1 to 9, with Aegis-break ability increased from 2,200 to 3,150.
  
• The Aegis-break ability of Ultimate [Moonbane Control: Showdown] has increased from 9,500 to 11,000.
  

• The Damage Multiplier of the fireball in the skill [Flame Force: Showdown] has increased from 4 to 5, with Aegis-break ability increased from 400 to 500.
  
• The Rage consumption ratio of a single fireball in Ultimate [Fire Frenzy: Showdown] has reduced from 8% to 6.5%.
  

• The Aegis-break ability of the Horizontal Strike water spear in Ultimate [Rising Tide: Showdown] has increased from 200 to 1,200, with the Damage Multiplier of the Vertical Strike water spear increased from 3 to 5.
  

• Increased Kurumi's Rage limit to align with other heroes.
  
• Aegis-break Martial Skill [Severing Gust] can now be unleashed by using a horizontal strike after a charged strike.
  

• The total Damage Multiplier of Ultimate [Zephyr Wisp: Showdown] is increased from 1.35 to 4.2, with Aegis-break ability increased from 1,350 to 4,200.
  

• The duration of enemy Attack reduction in skill [Scorching Dash: Showdown] has increased from 6 sec to 8 sec.
  

• Skill [Divine Bell: Showdown] grants 50% damage reduction to self for 8 sec upon release.
  

1. Monsters with [Impassable] Omen can now use Blue Focus moves more frequently and will lose more Astral Aegis when hit by a counter.
   
2. Adjustments to Frostbite accumulation caused by some Frostbite Omens:
   

• [Ice Blast]: Frostbite accumulation for each explosion has increased from 100 to 320;
  
• [Frozen Earth]: Frostbite accumulation per sec has increased from 200 to 300;
  

• Now, you must clear specific levels before you can unlock and obtain the corresponding Souljades through Souljade conversion and the new Souljade Choice Gifts. Previous Souljade Choice Gifts are not subject to this change.
  
• Showdown quests have been revamped. The new Showdown Quest Handbook includes weekly quests, weekly doom rewards, and season quests. Complete the corresponding quests to earn Showdown Pass XP, Quench Crystals, and Showdown Souljades.
  
• Stage progress is now displayed on the map for gameplay selection in Showdown.
  

• Increased runtime resource loading speed by 30-50%, significantly reducing game stutter with hardware such as mechanical hard drives due to slow initial resource loading.
  
• Further optimized multi-threading rendering performance in DirectX 12, increasing DirectX 12 rendering frame rate by 5-10%.
  
• Xbox File Size Reduced
  Improved data distribution and compression methods, reduced data discrepancies, and reduced the overall amount of data in update files.
  

• Fixed an issue where players hit by Zai's [Chain Link: Suppress] move were unable to pre-input dodge commands.
  
• Fixed an issue with Zai's skills where the icon for burning damage source was incorrect.
  
• Added content to the skill description of Takeda's [Mythic Grab] regarding the determination of the downed state. The skill effects remain unchanged.
  
• Fixed an issue where, during Takeda's [Demonic Aid], the hit target was unable to dodge subsequent weapon horizontal strikes in certain situations.
  

1. Tarka Ji Legendary Accessory [Zhurong's Jadeball] (Unlock it to get a new appearance for Tarka Ji's Ultimate "Fire Frenzy"). Standard price: 4,600 Gold; Now: 3,050 Gold.
   
2. Tarka Ji Legendary Outfit [Razor Robes]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
   
3. Tarka Ji Legendary Accessory [Festive Dragon Head]. Standard price: 1,200; Now: 900.
   
4. Epic Gesture [Flutter·Left]. Standard price: 400 Gold; Now: 300 Gold.
   
5. Epic Gesture [Flutter·Right]. Standard price: 400; Now: 300 Gold.
   
6. Newly added Valda Cui Legendary Outfit [Justice·Gossamer Iris]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
   
7. Newly added Valda Cui Legendary Hairstyle [Justice·Raptor]. Standard price: 800 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
   
8. Newly added Tarka Ji Legendary Outfit [Justice·Iris' Whisper]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
   
9. Newly added Tarka Ji Legendary Hairstyle [Justice·Hue]. Standard price: 800 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
   

1. Grappling Hook Legendary Skin [Poetic Rhymes·Lion Dance] has returned to its standard price of 3,600 Gold.
   
2. Kurumi Legendary Hairstyle [Poetic Rhymes·Starry Bridge] has returned to its standard price of 800 Gold.
   
3. Matari Legendary Hairstyle [Poetic Rhymes·Lotus Dance] has returned to its standard price of 800 Gold.
   
4. Kurumi Legendary Gesture [Poetic Rhymes·Fish Dragon Dance] has returned to its standard price of 1,000 Gold.
   
5. Epic Kill Announcement [Dissipated] has returned to its standard price of 300 Gold.
   
6. Hadi Legendary Outfit [Dove of the Desert] has returned to its standard price of 1,800 Gold.
   
7. Hadi Legendary Hairstyle [Gravel] has returned to its standard price of 800 Gold.
   

1. Feria Shen Legendary Accessory [2674·Mech Prototype] (unlock it to get a new appearance for Feria Shen's ultimate "Mech Mayhem"). Standard price: 5,200 Gold; Now: 3,350 Gold.
   
2. Feria Shen Legendary Outfit [2674·CyberKitty]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
   
3. Feria Shen Epic Hairstyle [Mech Pilot]. Standard price: 500 Gold; Now: 400 Gold.
   
4. Feria Shen Legendary Accessory [2674·GiantKitty]. Standard price: 1,200 Gold; Now: 1,000 Gold.
   
5. Feria Shen Legendary Accessory [2674·Heart Tail]. Standard price: 900 Gold; Now: 750 Gold.
   
6. Epic Kill Announcement [Meow Meow]. Standard price: 300 Gold; Now: 200 Gold.
   
7. Viper Ning Legendary Outfit [Dark Feline] with a standard price of 1,800 Gold.
   
8. Wuchen Legendary Hairstyle [Nine Ridges] with a standard price of 1,200 Gold.
   
9. Ziping Yin Legendary Base [Wicker Screen] with a standard price of 1,200 Gold.
   

1. Complete Daily Quests to obtain Hadi Trial Vouchers and Mech Plumes.
   
2. Complete Event Quests to obtain Mech Plumes. A new quest can be unlocked only after completing the current one. Quests can only be completed when they become available.
   
3. Consume Mech Plumes to redeem rewards.
   

1. A Festive Lantern will be lit each day, and players can choose the Festive Lantern to answer the questions about Tang dynasty-style poems for great rewards.
   
2. Play the minigame "Journey with Tang Poetry" to win rewards like Regular Treasure Choice Gift and Exclusive Avatar!
   

1. Participate in the limited-time event Zenith Clash to obtain Martial Jadestones, which can be redeemed for amazing custom rewards. Join the platform's spectator and tournament prediction events to earn a ton of Martial Jadestones.
   
2. Participate in the limited-time event Glory of the Past Offers to purchase previous world Champions' custom cosmetics in bulk and get additional exclusive event discounts. Collect enough cosmetics to claim exclusive item rewards.
   
3. Participate in the limited-time event Player Support, and help the supported team complete quests to receive team-exclusive custom Tattoos.
   

1. When opening Pioneer Treasures, there's a chance to obtain the Extreme Longsword Skin [Star - Florescent Cryolite] and the Legendary Tianhai Outfit [Star - Variance].
   
2. How to obtain: Each time you open a Pioneer Treasure, there is a chance to obtain them as an additional reward. This chance increases as you obtain more Legendaries. The maximum chance is 100%.
   
3. The chances for the 2 Star-Collections are calculated separately and do not impact each other. After getting a Star-Collection, the corresponding chances will then reset.
   
4. Each account can receive a maximum of 10 [Star - Florescent Cryolite] and 2 [Star - Variance].
   
5. The number of Star-Collections granted through the Pioneer Treasure is limited and available while stocks last.
   

• Increased Bronze Mech's initial Cannon energy to 2 bars for all Ultimate Talents, and greatly increased the natural recovery speed of Cannon energy.
  
• Slightly increased the transformation speed of Bronze Mech's Cannon mode.
  
• Optimized shooting performance of the Cannon when uncharged, and slightly expanded the view and angle options in Cannon mode.
  
• Optimized the hitbox for the pilot in the Bronze Mech. It is now harder to hit the pilot in the Bronze Mech with ranged attacks from the side.
  

• Brought forward the timing of granting allies [Storm Prison: Detox] when casting any Ultimate Talents. Temulch can now enable allies to be immune to Storm Prison's control in the moment he casts his Ultimate.
  

• Added a new effect for all minor Skill Talents, allowing Kurumi to recover Health when connected to her target.
  
• Slightly brought forward the interruption timing of Vertical Strikes when connected to the target for all minor Skill Talents, and added Gold Focus.
  
• Slightly brought forward the interruption timing of Moves when casting any Ultimate Talents.
  
• Slightly brought forward the healing effect timing of the Ultimate [Purified Circle: Rapid], and upon taking effect, all allies now receive a 30% Damage Reduction that lasts 5s.
  

• Adjusted [Roar] Damage Multiplier from 1.0 to 0.1.
  

• Increased Rage limit; after adjustment, the limit is now consistent with most other Heroes.
  

• Slightly reduced the target's height when knocked airborne by the water spear's Vertical Strike in her Ultimate [Rising Tide: Barrage].
  

• Slightly increased the knockback distance of Charged Horizontal Strikes and Charged Vertical Strikes when attacking an enemy that has been knocked down.
  

• Slightly reduced the vertical range of Charged Horizontal Strikes.
  

• Redesigned the interface performance for achieving Immortal Glory in The Herald's Trial modes.
  
• Added a new display showing progress for Soulajdes (Upgradable).
  

• It is now possible to filter Packs by heroes.
  
• It is now possible to watch a preview video of included items while looking at a Pack.
  

• Footstep sounds when wearing high-heels and when barefoot are now different.
  

• Adjusted Sky-high Racing's times for obtaining the 2nd and 3rd tier rewards to 90s and 150s respectively, and added more rewards for each tier.
  
• Adjusted image format for sharing music scores, optimizing recognition issues caused by low resolutions.
  

• Added a bot to help players test various effects triggered upon defeating an enemy.
  
• Introduced Fireflies and fruits like Vajra Fruit, Salak, and Sand Pear; these items will refresh after being picked up.
  
• Optimized calculation of damage statistics; overkill damage dealt to AI opponents is now correctly accounted for.
  

• You can now send private messages to players who are not yet your friends.
  
• Go to Settings - Social - Chat - Private Message Settings to control who can send you messages. [This option is not available for Xbox]
  
• Shortened the cooldown for private message notification sound's trigger.
  

1. Brought forward the interruption timing of Vertical Strikes when connected to the target in the Skill [Healing Ray: Showdown], and added Gold Focus.
   
2. Slightly brought forward the interruption timing of moves in the Ultimate [Purified Circle: Showdown].
   
3. Optimized the hit reaction of the [Hook Axe] Omen.
   

1. Newly added Grappling Hook Legendary Skin [Poetic Rhymes·Lion Dance]. Standard price: 3,600 Gold; Now: 2,400 Gold.
   
2. Newly added Kurumi Legendary Hairstyle [Poetic Rhymes·Starry Bridge]. Standard price: 800 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
   
3. Newly added Matari Legendary Hairstyle [Poetic Rhymes·Lotus Dance]. Standard price: 800 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
   
4. Newly added Kurumi Legendary Gesture [Poetic Rhymes·Fish Dragon Dance]. Standard price: 1,000 Gold; Now: 800 Gold.
   
5. Newly added Epic Kill Announcement [Dissipated]. Standard price: 300 Gold; Now: 200 Gold.
   
6. Newly added Hadi Legendary Outfit [Dove of the Desert]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
   
7. Newly added Hadi Legendary Hairstyle [Gravel]. Standard price: 800 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
   

1. Fan Legendary Skin [Udumbara] has returned to its standard price of 1,500 Gold.
   
2. Yoto Hime Legendary Background [Gilded Tower] has returned to its standard price of 600 Gold.
   
3. Yoto Hime Legendary Base [Verdant Pipa] has returned to its standard price of 1,200 Gold.
   
4. Greatsword Legendary Skin [Scarlet Cloud Blade] has returned to its standard price of 1,800 gold.
   
5. Yoto Hime Legendary Accessory [Flamed Figurine] (unlock it to get a new appearance for Yoto Hime's ultimate, "Demon Blade") has returned to its standard price of 4,800 Gold.
   
6. Yoto Hime Legendary Accessory [Origami·Blade] (unlock it to get a new appearance for Yoto Hime's skill "Flying Edge") has returned to its standard price of 2,400 Gold.
   
7. Yoto Hime Epic Pose [Free Spirit] has returned to its standard price of 500 Gold.
   

1. Wuchen Legendary Outfit [Bamboo Poet]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold.
   
2. Spear Legendary Skin [Aurum Fury]. Standard price: 1,500 Gold.
   
3. Wuchen Legendary Hairstyle [Nine Ridges]. Standard price: 1,200 Gold.
   
4. Matari Legendary Base [Stone of Dread]. Standard price: 1,200 Gold.
   
5. Wuchen Legendary Accessory [Virtualis Talisman]. Standard price: 900 Gold.
   
6. Kurumi Legendary Background [Summer Fireflies]. Standard price: 600 Gold.
   

1. Newly added Pioneer Treasure with the price of 3,600 Spectral Silk. Please note that there is a limit of 1 purchase per 24 hours, and a maximum of 6 purchases for each player.
   
2. Newly added Wuchen Legendary Accessory [Dove Feather] with a price of 10,000 Spectral Silk.
   
3. Newly added Epic Customization Item [Poetic Rhymes·Face Tattoo 03] with a price of 3,000 Spectral Silk.
   
4. Newly added Epic Customization Item [Poetic Rhymes·Face Tattoo 02] with a price of 3,000 Spectral Silk.
   
5. Newly added Epic Customization Item [Poetic Rhymes·Face Tattoo 01] with a price of 3,000 Spectral Silk.
   
6. Newly added Epic Customization Item [Poetic Rhymes·Blush] with a price of 3,000 Spectral Silk.
   
7. Newly added Wuchen Legendary Accessory [Soul Peal] with a price of 9,000 Spectral Silk.
   
8. Newly added Legendary Avatar [Rebirth] with a price of 6,000 Spectral Silk.
   
9. Newly added Temulch Epic Outfit [Hunter·Desert Wolf] with a price of 6,000 Spectral Silk.
   
10. Newly added Dual Blades Epic Skin [Salix Leaf·Jasmine Gale] with a price of 5,000 Spectral Silk.
    
11. Newly added Yueshan Epic Accessory [Battalion Wrap] with a price of 4,000 Spectral Silk.
    
12. Newly added Kurumi Epic Base [Happy Spring] with a price of 4,000 Spectral Silk.
    
13. Newly added Valda Cui Epic Gesture [Valda Cui - Threaten] with a price of 3,000 Spectral Silk.
    
14. Newly added Kurumi Rare Outfit [Yukionna] with a price of 2,400 Spectral Silk.
    
15. Newly added Kurumi Epic Bubble [Kurumi·Showtime] with a price of 2,000 Spectral Silk.
    
16. Newly added Katana Rare Skin [Dojigiri Yasutsuna·Lemony] with a price of 2,000 Spectral Silk.
    
17. Newly added Matari Rare Pose [Ready] with a price of 1,200 Spectral Silk.
    
18. Newly added Tianhai Rare Background [Austerity] with a price of 800 Spectral Silk.
    

• DX12: implemented new multi-thread asynchronous PSO management, greatly reducing lag caused by in-game PSO creation.
  
• DX12: Increased the efficiency of DX12 async multi-threading and improved DX12 render rate.
  
• DX12: Optimized DX12 skeletal animation rendering processes, improved the DX12 character render rate.
  

• Fixed an issue where Wuchen's Ultimate [Tai Chi Teleport] failed to cast Yin Yang Orb when simultaneously tapping the left and right mouse buttons.
  
• Fixed an issue where enemies could not see the teleportation effect when Wuchen used the Ultimate [Tai Chi Teleport] from a certain distance to the target location.
  
• Fixed an issue where repeatedly tapping the left mouse button during the animation of Wuchen's Ultimate [Tai Chi Teleport: Switch] caused the teleportation target location to be incorrect.
  
• Fixed an issue where immediately casting the Ultimate [Tai Chi Teleport: Portal] after Wuchen used Scale Rush caused an incorrect placement of the portal.
  

• Fixed an issue where the Longsword's Energy and the Polesword's Charged Vertical Strike could hit enemies behind walls.
  
• Fixed an issue where the height of female characters' heads was slightly higher than male characters' when crouched.
  

• Fixed bugs that occurred when displaying friends' statuses and when displaying Capture the Spirit Well map names.
  
• Fixed a some bugs that occurred when displaying the hairstyle for the Yoto Hime Legendary Outift [Flame of Truth], as well as bugs that occurred when displaying the special effects for the Yoto Hime Legendary Accessory [Origami·Blade].