We have completed the stabilization measures for our Pearl Abyss website. The following change was made during this time:
[table][tr][td] ● Improved the area where you enter the ID/PW on the launcher so that you can used the Ctrl+A hotkey. [/td][/tr][/table] We will continue to do our best to provide better services. Thank you.
We would like to inform you that the Pearl Abyss Website will undergo a stabilization process on March 10 (Thu) from 18:00 to 19:00 (UTC+9). Please understand that logging in through the launcher may not be seamless during this time.
We will do our best to provide you with a more stable service.
Thank you.
March 10 (Thu) Update Details
Here are the updates made to Shadow Arena Shadow Arena during the maintenance on March 10 (Thu). * Patch Size: Approx. 908.36 MB
Check out the details below, and we will see you in the Arena!
■ Game System
- [Solo] Changed to drop items if you die during Grace Period.
> The following items will drop upon death. (All items except for shop items) [table][tr][td] Special Gear [/td][td] Rare Gear [/td][td] Basic Gear [/td][/tr][tr][td] - Dim Tree Spirit's Armor
[/td][/tr][/table] [table][tr][td] [Dev Note] In Solo mode, the sole objective of engaging in battles in the early phases of the game was to gain a little more tokens. However, we felt that these early battles were distracting in the sense that they slowed down progression. To remedy this situation, we made changes so that players can now loot items from defeated players during the Grace Period to make these early battles more rewarding. Thus, with this change, the battles that take place in the early phases will play a positive role in one’s progression during the late game. We believe this will widen the option for more diverse gameplay. [/td][/tr][/table]
■ Hero
| All - [Ancient Transportation Device] Improved the camera effect animation to play faster while flying when using the Jump Gate. - [Ancient Transportation Device] Improved to move immediately when landing after using the Jump Gate.
- Items (Stun Trap, Red Dragon, Matchlock, etc.) that change movement can no longer be used while in the following actions. > Jump, Jump Attack, Rolling after a failed jump attack, while falling, and landing
| Shield Charge A (Q) - Improved so lateral attacks can be performed after using additional attacks.
| Phantom Raven (RMB) - Increased cooldown from 7 sec to 9 sec. - Added an effect where cooldown is reduced by 2 sec if additional attack is not used or upon failing to attack. [table][tr][td] [Dev Note ] Ahon Kirus’ ranged attacks allow her to keep enemies in check and she maintains a strong evasion ability. Her Phantom Raven skill in particular was quite powerful in performing combo attacks which were followed up by additional attacks that could be performed. Therefore, for players who are less experienced in performing combos, we lowered the risk factors on failed attacks as well as the power of combo attacks. [/td][/tr][/table]
| Shadow Step (RMB) - Changed so you could instantly move in any direction upon using the skill. > Updated the skill description accordingly to the changes made. - Increased sprinting by 10% while in stealth. - Decreased the sprint duration from 5.5 sec to 5 sec while in stealth. [table][tr][td] [Dev Note ] Since the reboot in Haru’s stealth skill, her attack applied crowd control effect but it also limited movement as well since it took some time before the skill could activate. Through this update, we improved movement controls before casting the skill and increased the speed to expand its usability. [/td][/tr][/table]
| Shower of Arrows A (R) - Changed so skill is canceled when falling from high places.
- Decreased the basic attack damage by 5%. - Decreased the attack speed of consecutive basic attacks by 5%. - Fixed the issue where a dash could be performed forward after the first basic attack. - Other skills can no longer be performed during a sprint jump attack. - Fixed an issue where movement slowed during a sprint jump attack. - Decreased the AP buff gained when Zeal of Goyen is active from 150 to 120.
| Iron Pulverizer (RMB) - Increased the cooldown from 8 sec to 10 sec. - Changed to perform the second basic attack after a successful stab attack when performing a basic attack (LMB).
| Corpse CutA (Q) - Decreased the basic attack speed by 20%. - Fixed the issue where the charge distance was shortened when Zeal of Goyen was active.
| Grave Digging A (E) - Decreased the basic attack speed by 20%. - Other skills can no longer be performed when the skill is in use. > However, it is possible to combo to other skills after the smash attack is complete.
| Grave DiggingB (E) - Decreased the max damage by approximately 5%. - Increased the HP consumed to perform the skill from –800 to –1000. [table][tr][td] [Dev Note] After the reboot, Goyen shined as a powerful hero due to his great strength. In particular, the Zeal of Goyen effect increased skill versatility and also decreased the risk while increasing the potency of the skills. As a result, adjustments were made to balance things out in this update. The basic damage and attack speed were slightly nerfed for balancing purposes to lower Goyen’s strength slightly, but the Zeal of Goyen remains to be a powerful mechanic in his arsenal. [/td][/tr][/table]
| Altar DestroyerA (E) - Decreased the maximum damage by approximately 8%. - Improved the motion within casting the skill.
| Avalanche A (R) - Increased cooldown from 15 sec to 20 sec. - Changed so cooldown is reduced by 2 sec upon failing to grapple.
| Avalanche B (R) - Increased cooldown from 15 sec to 16 sec. - Increased the maximum damage by approximately 14%. [table][tr][td] [Dev Note ] Adjustments were made to some of Igrid’s skills due to their excessive damage. Also, when Avalanche was compared to the grapple skill of other heroes, it was long-ranged but had a similar cooldown, so the cooldown was increased. However, if grapple is unsuccessful, the cooldown will be reduced so players have the chance to take another shot at it. [/td][/tr][/table]
- Fixed the issue where jump attack could be performed in air when it was used repeatedly.
■ UI
- [Main Screen] > [Presets] Decreased the font size within item descriptions. - [Sparring Grounds] Fixed the issue where the skill description would not be displayed when hovering over the RMB skill icon with your mouse. - Added an image that indicates the changing flows of the arena.
- [Trio] Updated the game guide description displayed at the bottom of the party configuration screen. - [Trio] Adjusted the placement of the game guide located at the bottom of the party configuration screen so it is not hidden by the chat screen.
■ Content
- Decreased the probability of the activation of Forest Gatekeepers while the flow of the arena is being configured. - Changed the list of items that can be obtained from treasure chests. [table][tr][td] Types of Treasure Chest [/td][td] Before [/td][td] Now [/td][/tr][tr][td]
Regular Treasure Chest [/td][td] Rare/Normal Items or Consumable Items [/td][td] Normal Items or Consumable Items [/td][/tr][tr][td]
Top Treasure Chest [/td][td] Consumable Items [/td][td] Rare Items or Consumable Items [/td][/tr][/table]
▼ Items that can be obtained upon destroying treasure chests
Worn Boots [/td][td] Movement Speed +5% [/td][/tr][/table]> The above items can be obtained at a set probability upon destroying treasure chests or defeating rare monsters.
| Item - Added 3 new types of bombs. [table][tr][td] Item [/td][td] Effect [/td][/tr][tr][td] Flame Bomb
[/td][td] Attack Range: 10m Max Damage: 2500% Blowback for 1.2 sec Burn Damage: -200 per sec for 5 sec
Price: 30 Tokens [/td][/tr][tr][td] Freeze Bomb
[/td][td] Attack Range: 10m Max Damage: 2500% Freezing for 2 sec (Freezing: Movement and Attack speed –15% for 7 sec)
Price: 30 Tokens [/td][/tr][tr][td] Water Bomb
[/td][td] Attack Range: 10m Max Damage: 2500% Underwater Prison 5 sec (Underwater Prison: DP -50 for 7 sec) ※ (You will immediately be released from underwater prison upon being hit, but roll cannot be used to evade.)
Price: 30 Tokens [/td][/tr][/table] > These items can be obtained by destroying treasure chests in the arena. > These items will automatically explode in 60 sec after installment. > Players who installed the bomb can also be inflicted damage and it can instantly explode by firing matchlock. [table][tr][td] [Dev Note] Bombs that add diversity to the battlefield have been added to the arena.
These new items can be obtained as loot by destroying treasure chests and monsters in the field and they can be obtained between 3-6 in quantity. Although activation of the bomb takes time, utilizing higher terrain can amplify its effects greatly. However, we advise that it’s a bomb, so players might want to step back when it explodes. [/td][/tr][/table]
- Fixed the issue where the movement speed effect would not stack when equipping orb of wind and shadow lord's shoes together. - Fixed the issue where ‘Damage Reduction’ effect was maintained even after selling shadow lord’s armor. - Fixed the issue where unique effects of shadow lord items were not being applied. - Changed shadow lord’s item description from ‘Shadow Lord’s Curse’ to ‘Power of Shadow Lord’. - Increased the probability of obtaining shadow lord items. - Decreased the damage reduction effect of shadow lord items from –100 to –60. > Changed so damage reduction effects can be stacked.
- Changed the effects of the below items. [table][tr][td] Item [/td][td] Before [/td][td] Now [/td][/tr][tr][td] Shadow Lord’s Armor [/td][td] HP 2000
HP Recovery 150 [/td][td] Damage Reduction 3.5% (Unique)
HP 1500 [/td][/tr][tr][td] Shadow Lord’s Gloves [/td][td] AP against Monsters 150 [/td][td] AP against Monsters 100 [/td][/tr][tr][td] Shadow Lord’s Shoes [/td][td] Stamina 50 [/td][td] Stamina 40 [/td][/tr][tr][td] Dim Tree Spirit’s Armor [/td][td] HP +2000 [/td][td] HP +2000 (Power of Nature) [/td][/tr][/table] [table][tr][td] [Dev Note] Shadow Lord Items were designed to be very powerful yet involving risks in their usage. But in the case 2 or more of these items were obtained, the risk level was somewhat lower when compared to the power granted through the item. With this, we have made changes so that DP reduction effects can be stacked. Additionally, we discovered the issue which occurred during the update. Some unique effects were not being applied so fixes were made accordingly. [/td][/tr][/table]
- Added new items. [table][tr][td] Item [/td][td] - [/td][td] Item Effect [/td][/tr][tr][td] Tree Spirit Belt
[/td][td] Obtained from Small Tree Spirit, Nature’s Spirit, and Dim Tree Spirit at a set probability [/td][td] - Damage Reduction +3.5% (Unique) - HP +2000 (Power of Nature) - HP Auto Recovery +350
Price: 400 Tokens [/td][/tr][/table]
- Added Damaged Shadow Lord’s defense gear. > It can be obtained from a Shadow Lord at a set probability.
[table][tr][td]Shared Effect[/td][/tr][tr][td] Power of Shadow Lord: Ignore DP 35%,
[Dev Note] The Shadow Lord defense gear is an item obtainable by defeating the Shadow Lord that grants powerful effects, but also adds risks to the wielder of these gear. The gear was designed to introduce a new element to the gameplay. Unfortunately, it was difficult to obtain these powerful gears due to the low drop rate. As a result, the chances of obtaining these gear have been increased, and a slightly lower grade version of those gears have been added as Damaged Shadow Lord’s defense gear to make it more rewarding to take down Shadow Lords.
- Increased the probability of obtaining the undamaged gear of the elite Shadow Knights. - Decreased the probability of obtaining the Token Chest from defeating the Dim Tree Spirit.
- Changed the price of orb items from 1000 Token to 500 Token. > Berserker's Orb, Hunter's Orb, Orb of Healing, Orb of Harmony, Orb of Wind
- Changed the color of the notification message to match the item’s grade. - Changed the item’s grade of the following items. [table][tr][td] Item [/td][td] Before [/td][td] Now [/td][/tr][tr][td] Broken Knight Captain's Longsword [/td][td] Normal [/td][td] Magic (Green) [/td][/tr][tr][td] Shattered Shaman's Staff [/td][td] Normal [/td][td] Magic (Green) [/td][/tr][tr][td] Broken Guard Captain's Helmet [/td][td] Normal [/td][td] Magic (Green) [/td][/tr][/table]
| Blackstar Fragment - Improved the Blackstar Fragment explosive animation to play faster. - Changed the rate at which Blackstar Fragments are created. [table][tr][td] [/td][td] Before [/td][td] Now [/td][/tr][tr][td] Level 1 [/td][td] None [/td][td] None [/td][/tr][tr][td] Level 2 [/td][td] 3.3 sec [/td][td] 2.5 sec [/td][/tr][tr][td] Level 3 [/td][td] 5 sec [/td][td] 4 sec [/td][/tr][/table]
■ Monster
- A player will now change to combat stance when attacking the Small Tree Spirit and Nature’s Spirit and they will retaliate. - Improved the situation where the Small Tree Spirit and Nature’s Spirit shook too much when being attacked. - Improved the Small Tree Spirit and Nature’s Spirit to fall faster upon being defeated. - Fixed an issue where it was possible to hit the Small Tree Spirit and Nature’s Spirit even when they were falling. - Increased the HP of the Small Tree Spirit and Nature’s Spirit by 40%. - Improved the recovery effect that is obtained when defeating the Small Tree Spirit and Nature’s Spirit. - Added a global notification message that will appear when defeating the Dim Tree Spirit. - Added a global notification message that will appear when defeating Margord. - Fixed an issue where Saigord appearance message displayed before Margord appeared.
■ AI Bots
- Changed Venslar AI bot to no longer use Heavenly Descent during a duel. - Changed Venslar AI bot’s Blades of Retribution and Heavenly Descent to match the actual skills. - Improved the issue where Venslar AI bot’s sprint jump attack was displayed abnormally. - Fixed the issue where you could evade from the grapple skill within Orwen AI bot’s Arrow Storm A/B (E) skill. - Fixed the issue where AI bots or chasers would attack the ancient weapon laytenn and puturum. - Fixed the issue where chasers would not be inflicted damage from the dark fog. > The dark fog inflicts stronger damage against chasers. - Improved the situation where AI bots got stuck in unmovable areas. - Fixed an issue where AI bots were occasionally unable to target treasure chests.
■ Fixes and Improvements to the Official Website
* The bug fixes and improvements were implemented as of March 3 (Thu).
- Fixed the issue where you could occasionally not be able to log in to the Parental Control website.
■ Fixes and Improvements to the Pearl Abyss Website
* The fixes and improvements listed below were applied during the March 10(Thu) maintenance made on the Pearl Abyss website. (Updated)
- Improved the area where you enter the ID/PW on the launcher so that you can used the Ctrl+A hotkey.
Click the link above to view the known issues that are currently being investigated by the developers.
We are currently working to resolve these issues, and we will update players through the linked page as soon as an issue is resolved.
Thank you.
Introducing the Beta Season 8 Partner Influencers
We're thrilled to announce the Partner Influencers for Beta Season 8! Stay up to date with the latest Shadow Arena with your favorite Partner Influencer.
[table][tr][td] ※ Additional Notices - Please make sure to join the official Discord Channel for Partners to receive announcements regarding Partner Influencers. - Those selected as partner influencers will be notified separately through email and in-game mail provided in the application form. - In the case that participants engage in broadcasting that lacks sincerity, or broadcasting that does not meet the purpose of this program may be disqualified or your application for next season’s Partner Influencer Program may be restricted. - If you have any other questions or concerns related to the event, please contact us via [Support]. - Any matters not listed on this page will follow the [Shadow Arena Terms of Service], [Shadow Arena Event Rules]. [/td][/tr][/table]
March 10 (Thu) Game Service and Website Maintenance
We will be performing our scheduled maintenance on March 10, 2022 (Thu) for our game and website services.
During this time, the services undergoing maintenance will be temporarily unavailable. Please refer below for more information regarding the maintenance.
■ Game Maintenance
- Game Maintenance Target:All server - Game Maintenance Schedule: > March 9, 2022 (Wed) 18:00 - 22:00 (PST) > March 10, 2022 (Thu) 03:00 - 07:00 (CET) > March 10, 2022 (Thu) 05:00 - 09:00 (MSK) - GameMaintenanceImpact: Unable to access the game [table][tr][td] ■ Maintenance Compensation Details
- [Solo] Change to drop items upon death - Change so Small Tree Spirit and Nature's Spirit retaliate when attacked by players - Fix bug for Jordine Ducas - Hero balance adjustment for Goyen, Ahon Kirus, Haru, and Igrid - Add new item > 4 types of Broken Shadow Lord Defense Gear, 3 types of bomb, and etc. - AI Bots: Fix bugs and make improvements to AI bots [/td][/tr][/table]
■ WebMaintenance
- Maintenance Target: Official Website - Maintenance Schedule : > March 9, 2022 (Wed) 18:00 - 20:00 (PST) > March 10, 2022 (Thu) 03:00 - 05:00 (CET) > March 10, 2022 (Thu) 05:00 - 07:00 (MSK) - Website Maintenance Impact: Unable to access all services within the official website
[table][tr][td] ※ Additional Notices - The maintenance and website maintenance times are subject to change, extension, and/or early completion. Any changes will be provided as an update on this site. - Once the maintenance begins, you will be automatically disconnected from the game, even if you are waiting in-queue or in a match. [/td][/tr] [/table]
Thank you.
March 3 (Thu) Web Update Details
Here are the web updates being applied to Shadow Arena on Thursday, March 3.
Please refer below for the full details.
■ Changes and Fixes
● Fixed an issue where you were sometimes unable to log in to the Pearl Abyss Parental Controls website.
Thank you.
Feb 23 (Wed) Game Service and Website Maintenance
We will be performing our scheduled maintenance on February 23, 2022 (Wed) for our game and website services.
During this time, the services undergoing maintenance will be temporarily unavailable. Please refer below for more information regarding the maintenance.
■ Game Maintenance
- Game Maintenance Target:All server - Game Maintenance Schedule: > February 22, 2022 (Tue) 18:00 - 22:00 (PST) > February 23, 2022 (Wed) 03:00 - 07:00 (CET) > February 23, 2022 (Wed) 05:00 - 09:00 (MSK) - GameMaintenanceImpact: Unable to access the game [table][tr][td] ■ Maintenance Compensation Details - Add new Shadow Lord "Margord" - Add boss gear and adjust the buff effect that can be obtained from defeating Shadow Lords - [Dynamic Flow of the Arena] Forest Gatekeepers: Add boss defense gear and boss monster "Dim Tree Spirit" - [Dynamic Flow of the Arena] Ancient Transportation Device: Add additional Jump Gates and special attack effect that is granted upon landing - Change the effect of some item - Fix the issue where AI bots occasionally stood up abnormally fast - Fix the issue where AI bots would not use Dark Shift [/td][/tr][/table]
■ WebMaintenance
- Maintenance Target: Official Website - Maintenance Schedule : > February 22, 2022 (Tue) 18:00 - 20:00 (PST) > February 23, 2022 (Wed) 03:00 - 05:00 (CET) > February 23, 2022 (Wed) 05:00 - 07:00 (MSK) - Website Maintenance Impact: Unable to access all services within the official website
[table][tr][td] ※ Additional Notices - The maintenance and website maintenance times are subject to change, extension, and/or early completion. Any changes will be provided as an update on this site. - Once the maintenance begins, you will be automatically disconnected from the game, even if you are waiting in-queue or in a match. [/td][/tr][/table]
Thank you.
[Complete] Pearl Abyss Website Stabilization
We have completed the stabilization measures for our Pearl Abyss website. The following change was made during this time: [table][tr][td] ● Improve so you are taken to the first page that was accessed when logging in or when completing membership registration via social media account on the homepage. ● [STEAM] Improve so your email is displayed in the OTP authentication app when using the service. > For those using the OTP service, the above changes will be applied when receiving a new OTP code. ● Improve so the selected area is activated upon selecting your region during membership registration. ● Add "game data deletion" description in the notice for deleting your account. [/td][/tr][/table]
We will continue to do our best to provide better services.
Thank you.
We would like to inform you that the Pearl Abyss Website will undergo a stabilization process on February 16 (Wed) from 18:00 to 19:00 (UTC+9). Please understand that logging in through the launcher may not be seamless during this time.
We will do our best to provide you with a more stable service.
Thank you.
February 15 (Tue) Web Update Details
Here are the web updates being applied to Shadow Arena on Tuesday, February 15.
Please refer below for the full details.
■ Fixes and Improvements to the Pearl Abyss Website
● Fixed an issue where the notification email regarding the conversion to an inactive Pearl Abyss account would be sent multiple times.
Thank you.
Maintenance Schedule Change Notice
First and foremost, we would like to say thank you beloved players who have always been supporting us.
With Shadow Arena currently in early access, we have proceeded in both “temporary” and "regular" updates in order to quickly and actively reflect the feedback of our players.
However, given that Shadow Arena has been early access for some time, we believe that changing the "regular maintenance" to a bi-weekly schedule was more in align with securing more time to bring more quality contents.
This decision was made to provide quality services for our players, so we hope you look forward to this change as well, and please read below to learn more about the upcoming changes.
Maintenance Schedule Changes
1. The “regular maintenance” will be performed every 2 weeks on Wednesday. [table][tr][td] Before [/td][td] Now [/td][/tr][tr][td] (Weekly) Thursday 11:00 ~ 15:00 (UTC +9) [/td][td] (Every 2 weeks) Wednesday 11:00 - 15:00(UTC +9) [/td][/tr][/table] - Please note that the maintenance period is subject to change. If changes are made, we’ll inform you of the changes through notices. - The Website and Support Center maintenance period may change according on the update. - Rewards during the non-maintenance week will be not be sent during the week with “regular maintenance”. However, please note that the same reward will be sent out during an urgent maintenance. - This week’s maintenance will be performed on February 9 (Wed) and the following maintenance will be on February 23 (Wed) in accordance to the changes. Check the [notice] for more details.
2. The end period for Beta Season 8 and some events will change. - Beta Season 8 and the end period for some events will change due to the change of the “regular maintenance” schedule. Please read below for more details.
① End of Beta Season 8 Schedule [table][tr][td] Before [/td][td] Now [/td][/tr][tr][td] March 31, 2022 (Thu), before maintenance [/td][td] April 6, 2022 (Wed), before maintenance [/td][/tr][/table]
② Event End Schedule [table][tr][td] Event [/td][td] Before [/td][td] Now [/td][/tr][tr][td] Beta Season 8 Battle Pass [/td][td] March 31, 2022 (Thu) before maintenance [/td][td] April 6, 2022 (Wed) before maintenance [/td][/tr][tr][td]Find the Right Hero for YOU! (All heroes are free to play!)[/td][td] February 10, 2022 (Thu) before maintenance [/td][td] February 9, 2022 (Wed) before maintenance [/td][/tr][tr][td]Login Rewards with Gorgath’s Alchemy Chest![/td][td] February 10, 2022 (Thu) before maintenance [/td][td] Until February 10, 2022 (Thu) at 23:59 (UTC +9) [/td][/tr][/table]
③ End Period of January 27 (Thu) Discounted Shop Products [table][tr][td] Product [/td][td] Before [/td][td] Now [/td][/tr][tr][td] [Tantu] The Exile [Venslar] Holy Knight [Orwen] Champion of Lephria [Tagahl] Palgong [/td][td] February 10, 2022 (Thu) before maintenance [/td][td] February 9 (Wed) before maintenance [/td][/tr][/table]
We will do our best on providing you with better services.
Thank you.
Feb 9 (Wed) Game Service and Website Maintenance
We will be performing our scheduled maintenance on February 9, 2022 (Wed) for our game and website services. ※ The next maintenance is scheduled on February 23 (Wed).
During this time, the services undergoing maintenance will be temporarily unavailable. Please refer below for more information regarding the maintenance.
■ Game Maintenance
- Game Maintenance Target:All server - Game Maintenance Schedule: > February 8, 2022 (Tue) 18:00 - 22:00 (PST) > February 9, 2022 (Wed) 03:00 - 07:00 (CET) > February 9, 2022 (Wed) 05:00 - 09:00 (MSK)
- GameMaintenanceImpact: Unable to access the game [table][tr][td] ■ Maintenance Compensation Details - Add new Ancient Relics "Blessing of Wind" and "Blessing of Vitality" - Add new object "Blackstar Fragment Vitality" - [Dynamic Flow of the Arena] Add beneficial effects when using Jump Gates during Ancient Transportation Device flow - Bonus tokens can now be acquired when defeating Shadow Guard Captain - [Kick] Reduce the cooldown of the skill [/td][/tr][/table]
■ WebMaintenance
- Maintenance Target: Official Website - Maintenance Schedule : > February 8, 2022 (Tue) 18:00 - 20:00 (PST) > February 9, 2022 (Wed) 03:00 - 05:00 (CET) > February 9, 2022 (Wed) 05:00 - 07:00 (MSK) - Website Maintenance Impact: Unable to access all services within the official website
[table][tr][td] ※ Additional Notices - The maintenance and website maintenance times are subject to change, extension, and/or early completion. Any changes will be provided as an update on this site. - Once the maintenance begins, you will be automatically disconnected from the game, even if you are waiting in-queue or in a match. [/td][/tr][/table]
