As you already know, after two seasons and three special episodes, the Wakfu series is back for a third season. We're on the right track to thrill you with visual delights and stories that warm your heart, but there's still a long way to go. As usual, we've been looking for a solution that's a little more off the beaten track...
Fully financing an animation project without compromise is a real struggle. Finding the right partners, discussing with them, trying to convince them and tempering the changes they would like to make takes time.
On the other hand, we do have one solid pillar: Our community. You like what we do, the way we do it, and we already have your support. Who better to form a partnership with than you?
The WAKFUNDING concept
As we've already said, progress on WAKFU season 3 is coming along well.
But if we want to maintain the same level of quality until the end, we need to find some additional funding...
So, how can we continue this project with the same ambitions and freedom, counting on you, BUT without asking you to contribute more than you already do on a daily basis? The answer's simple. WE'RE the ones who are going to offer you even MORE!
How about if we offer you some new items and packs? And what if these exclusive items and packs finance our latest ambitions for WAKFU season 3?
Whether you play DOFUS or WAKFU, or you're simply a fan of the series, the aim of Wakfunding is to establish a privileged exchange between YOU and US, to build something together, and for everyone to come out a winner.
Every Thursday throughout November, we will be offering you new items and packs. Treat yourself and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that you're contributing to the creation of your favorite animated series! And that's not all! Everyone who contributes to Wakfunding will get digital bonuses from the series in December:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8yWG6KbedE
Available until Thursday, November 10 2016 (3:00 PM UTC).
ALL THE SERIES ONLY OFFERS
From Thursday, November 10!
What if you're not a player, but you still want to play a part in the series' creation? No problem! Two new packs of items and goodies inspired by the WAKFU series will soon be available from the Ankama Shop! Visit us on Thursday, November 10 to find out more!
Treat yourself while contributing to the financing of the 3rd season of your favorite animated series!
Come back next Thursday for new content and packs!
Update 1.49: The Adjustable Level System
They are here! The Adjustable Level, Rapid Builds and Mentoring Systems come into play on Wednesday November 2nd!
We have not stopped since the last update "New Times in Astrub" and we have continued to improve these features with the goal to make them easy to access for all our players.
From now on you'll be able to change your level in a few clicks (3 to be exact) directly from your character interface.
The drop-down menu located at the top of the interface will allow you to change your base level. Therefore, the level of all spells will be equal to your character’s level. The skills/spells and characteristics of your character will also be changed automatically, which will allow you to discover the contents of this level normally without having to manage anything!
This is the simple method to adjust your level, because here everything is done automatically.
For those who want to go even further, you will have the opportunity to create your own build* specific to each level.
This means you will be able to choose the skills/spells you want, and the equipment items of your choice for the character that best suits you in the moment.
*A build is a set of skills/spells and equipment items that represent all the characteristics of a character while in combat. For example: for an Iop, you can have two different builds:
By adjusting your level, you will be able to fully enjoy the Mentoring system too. If you help a few new players with your "adjusted level" character, you will earn tokens that can be exchanged at the machine located in the Tavern in Astrub.
Many exclusive rewards will await you, such as:
Here is a glimpse of the costume and harness! Any interest anyone?
Mentor's Costume
Mentor's Costume
We were talking earlier about a new feature that will accompany the Adjustable Level system, which is the "Automatic Dungeon" feature.
This gives the possibility to enter a dungeon automatically adjusted to the appropriate level. Once a player of the group enters an automatically adjusted dungeon; all members of the group who wish to join will also have to adjust their level to the dungeon.
For example, if you are two level 200 players in your group and you decide to run the Abandoned Scarapit (level 22), your character will automatically move to the next adjusted level (namely 35), once in the dungeon.
That is because, we remind you that it is possible to adjust only to the following levels: 20, 35, 50, 65, 80, 98, 110, 125, 140, 155, 170 and 185.
Upon completion of the dungeon while having it adjusted (thanks to the automatic dungeon or even by having reduced its level manually), players will win a token that will be used in all the machines of the game.
Note that once entering a dungeon thanks to the automatic system, you'll be able to change build for the same level at any time. You will then be able to switch between an automatic build to a personal build as you would like. However, you will not be able to use a build of a different level!
Also another important fact using the example of the Abandoned Scarapit: while you are set on an automatically level 35 build throughout the dungeon, we understood that you may want to use your own build once you are at the boss. This will be possible but with a build of level 35 only!
That's not all! Do you plan to go see Otomaï in Incarnam ? Guess what? you will be able to retrieve a Finisher! But what is that? (we can already hear you wonder). This is an animation that is triggered under certain conditions late in the fight and that will make your last combat action, even more awesome. What a way to finish your opponent in style!
Be prepared, as the 1.49 update will be implemented on Wednesday, November 2nd!
Watch our latest video about the Adjustable Level System here: https://youtu.be/hiXQTONTYx4
Al Howin: The Return
Another year, another haunted festival: Al Howin! What would this celebration be without a little trick and… lots of treats! Defend the World of Twelve from troublemakers that only celebrate by spreading curses and stealing candy. The spooky event starts today!
From today, 25th of October (10:00 AM server time), to 8th of November (10:00 AM server time) the wicked witch of Al Howin has returned to curse… and to swear!
It’s time to dispatch her, and her wicked minions from causing chaos. After all, how can little Astrubian trick-and-treaters enjoy themselves with the presence of such danger?
Make Astrub streets safe again and be rewarded for it. Here are the details:
Take part this year for the chance of new rewards (in addition to last year’s rewards):
And if you’re a bit late preparing your Al Howin costume, you can get your hands on a new Al Howin Mystery Box, full of spooky-related costumes, pets and more!
So don’t delay, take to Astrub today and free it from the curse of that wicked ol’ witch!
New Times in Astrub: It's online!
You’re feeling pretty excited, and that’s to be expected. The “New Times in Astrub” update is online! The ultimate boss Sham Moon is ready and waiting for you, but he’s not the only one! Oh, and be careful when guzzling down wines from the Villainy Vineyard…
The new Update 1.48 is online! On the agenda is a monkey who doesn’t dance for any organ-grinder, a vineyard that will give you some real sorrows to drown, and a brand new Astrub. Want to know more? Read on!
Astrub Revamp
Intrepid explorers starting out their first steps into the World of Twelve will be pleased to know that Astrub’s varied regions can’t be explored in just one day!
The revamped island of Astrub features a sleepy fishing hamlet, golden fields of wheat and barley, thick forests featuring sentient trees (yes, sentient!) and towering mountain ranges watching down over the city. With all these sights, and many more, even the World of Twelve’s proudest nations can’t help but to rear their heads with envy.
Oh, and before we forget, steer clear from the southern crypts if you want to keep your head (and maybe even your soul!)
In the revamped Astrub you will find:
New Dungeon: Villainy Vineyards
You’ve probably taken a stroll through a Pandawa brewery and thought, ‘yeah, this seems like a jolly place – oh, a pint of Bamboo Milk? Another? Sure. Uh… another? I think I’ve had enough… oh, go on then!’
Well, whatever you thought about Pandawa breweries, forget it! Monk Island’s ‘Villainy Vineyard’ works a little differently: you’re more likely to end up leaving in a coffin than inebriated… or maybe in a coffin… inebriated!
The wine created here has become such a symbol of danger, that merely possessing a bottle tells the rest of the world that you fear nothing and if you don’t feel prepared, you can read about it in the devblog by clicking here.
Ultimate Boss: Sham Moon
We were going to tell you all about WAKFU’s next Ultimate Boss but we’ve got a bit of a monkey problem right now... all you need to know is that while this monkey might be a sham, he's here to cause trouble and it'll take the bravest heroes to put him in his place!
After all, the survivors will be privy to...
Oh, and the first group to defeat this boss will be handsomely rewarded! Read all about this event here.
Quest of Nations: Chapter 4
If you haven’t started the Quest of Nations yet (or completed Chapters 1, 2 or 3)… STOP READING NOW!
For the 4th Chapter of the Quest of Nations, you’ll be driven to a city housing the World of Twelve’s sly, twisted and the downright scumbags (sorry Brakmarians!).
You guessed it! Brakmar will be the stage for the next part of this epic quest. With the help of a guide, journey into the slums of the city and investigate the property of one of Brakmar’s biggest tycoons, leading you on a quest to, perhaps, quite literally feel the flames of’s toasty underbelly.
What does the quest involve?
Starving to know more? Journey to the Sidimote Moors ingame or read more about the quest in the devblog here.
Hurry and experience the latest update, come and join us in-game now!
Coming tomorrow: New Times in Astrub!
Tomorrow is the big day: the deployment of our 1.48 update!
What mystery still awaits you in this New Times in Astrub update?
Well, for starters: a brand new Astrub... and with numerous changes! New areas, monsters, quests and challenges. Oh! A 'day and night' system... and so much more!
Behind on your quest for national glory? Catch up with the latest installment of the Quest of Nations in the Chapter 4 devblog.
The Villainy Vineyards perhaps? Will you be able to handle the unpalatable truths you will discover there ...?
Most importantly, it will be time to meet our latest guest in Update 1.48, Sham Moon himself. This new ultimate boss is waiting for you, and he is not going to be eclipsed any time soon!
Looks like you're going to be on pins and needles waiting for October 11 to come around!
The Adjustable Level System, along with the Rapid Builds and Mentorship System, have been delayed as detailed here.
See you tomorrow, ingame!
ICYMI: A new dungeon and quest!
At the start of September, we revealed some of the content coming in the next update of WAKFU. If you haven't been following our website, then we have to slices of content-cake just for you!
Visit the Villainy Vineyards
In this ancient building, restored by a mysterious lady, a wine that is greatly sought after by the Twelvian nobility is made! Not one gala night, not a single consular party, fails to serve this wine to guests, and everyone takes the obligatory sip! The taste is so horrendous, the color so murky, the acidity so scorching, that is known the world over as being the worst wine ever produced!
Legend tells of foolhardy adventurers that have ventured inside, dying in the most excruciating pain imaginable. The wine has become such a symbol of danger, that merely possessing a bottle tells the rest of the world that you fear nothing.
Want to know more? Click here to read the full article on our website.
Quest of Nations - Chapter 4
The main adventure in WAKFU MMO is back with the fourth chapter in the Quest of Nations.
Some of you have already guessed, this chapter includes a visit deep into the entrails of Brakmar. You will be spared nothing – lies, bribery, low blows, corruption, dark alleys and so much more. You will have to learn to pass unnoticed and sometimes show a little muscle to get what you want from the mysterious and intimidating industrial tycoon.
Lucky for you, Eminerell Lebbocq is there to guide you through this den of vice, through the slums that lead to Charles-Henri of Vileardent's factory. But... could the mission really be that simple?
You can read the full story, written by Game Designer Ryf, on our website by clicking here.
All of this is coming in the next update of WAKFU!
1.48: WHAT'S IN STORE?
Have you been frozen in time by the mighty Xelor? No? Have you been napping like a lazy Iop? ...No? Well, whatever the reason, in case you missed it, here's a breakdown of what will be coming in the next update of WAKFU!
The WAKFU teams haven't spent summer larking about, and they are ready for the back-to-school season! Here's a glimpse of what they have concocted for you in the next update!
<*>The Astrub redesign.
<*>A new ultimate boss: Sham Moon.
<*>Chapter 4 in the Quest of Nations.
<*>The adjustable level system - This feature has been delayed, more details: here <*>The mentorship system - This feature has been delayed, more details: here <*>The Viticultists' Dungeon, you can read about it here: http://www.wakfu.com/en/mmorpg/news/announcements/583781-visit-villainy-vineyards
All of that?! That's right! Of course, over the next few days (and weeks) there will be devblogs and a range of other publications explaining all of this new stuff! That should keep you skipping all the way to the end of summer!
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The Summer Booster Pack is here!
IT'S SUUUUMMER TIME!
Get ready for the summer holidays with this new pack! There are items, costumes and emotes for every occasion... so you'll be more than equipped to party across the World of Twelve's many beaches!
Scuttle away to the shade with the Summer Haven Bag Kit (modeled after an Octopus) and even show off a new title, reminiscent of the old motto 'what happens in Summer, stays in Summer:' "Not Asking Too Much."
Please find all the contents of the pack below:*Random Pet: the chance to get a random pet or all five pets from the “Flea Love Mystery Box”
Reincarnamation is online!
Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a fearful noob, this update was made for you! From Incarnam to Moon Island, via the beaches of Bilbiza, you’re sure to find something you love. Update 1.47 is online, so it’s the perfect time to remind you about its new content!
REINCARNAMATION
When it comes to welcoming newcomers to WAKFU, we don’t mess around! That’s why a famous character from the Krosmoz is now waiting to meet you at the doors of Incarnam. No, you're not dreaming. Otomai himself will be delighted to accompany you to take your first steps in the World of Twelve!
A brand new tutorial, new monsters, an exclusive new cinematic and so much more. For more information, take a look at the devblog dedicated to Incarnam’s makeover.
MR. FOGGER, AND...
MRS FOGGER! You’ve been waiting with anticipation, and she’s finally here! The female Foggernaut is now available! A subtle combination of artificial intelligence and beauty. It’s enough to get your enemies hot under the collar and hungry for more.
A Sex and Appearance Change Potion will be given to all accounts that meet the following requirements:
<*>Your account has connected at least once to WAKFU between 1 January 2016 and 10 July 2016.
<*>A Foggernaut has been created on your account on or before 10 July 2016 9:59 PM UTC.
Please note that you will only receive 1 Sex and Appearance Change Potion per account regardless of the number of Foggernaut characters you have on the account itself.
OTOMAI'S DISCIPLES QUEST REVAMP
Otomaï is most definitely the star of this update! Simplified steps, the revaluation of acquired experience and new rewards! This is what is waiting for you in the new version of the quest dedicated to the cult of the greatest alchemist of all time!
NEW EVENT: LA MÄDRAGUE
And because, despite what the grey clouds may imply, summer is definitely underway, come and check out our new summer event! You won’t get much chance to sunbathe or make sändcastles here! Because it looks like the Skätes are the ones who need to get fried. These infuriating monsters will do whatever it takes to keep you from sitting back and relaxing! Teach them a lesson and you will be duly rewarded.
MOON ISLAND ZONE 2
Once limited to those in possesion of a Booster Pack, the hidden side of Moon Island is now accesible to everybody!
NEW DUNGEON: STONE PERCH (LEVEL 85)
Discover another completely mad family of Tofus: the Wild Tofus! Visit each nation’s wild prairie, where they’re ready and waiting for you! And where there’s a new family, there’s also a new dungeon with new equipment to be won!
And don’t forget about the resource acquisition rate update, and the changes to the epic and relic items!
