Issue 041 — July 2026
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Version 1.2 "Shinku" goes live alongside the Steam launch
NTEUpdate8 Jul 2026
Version 1.2 "Shinku" goes live alongside the Steam launchThe Steam release drops players straight into NTE's newest patch — headlined by the Shinku limited banner.
Fresh Project Entropy gift codes tracked into mid-2026
ENTUpdate5 Jul 2026
Fresh Project Entropy gift codes tracked into mid-2026Guide outlets continue tracking active redeem codes such as Entropy2025 and GIFT999, each granting Coins and Regular Drop Pods, redeemable in the in-game Gift C
v2.9.7 Patch: Immortal Outfit system and new time-limited events
IKUpdate2 Jul 2026
v2.9.7 Patch: Immortal Outfit system and new time-limited eventsThe latest update introduces a new Immortal Outfit (cosmetic) system alongside fresh limited-time events, continuing the game's steady 2.9.x content cadence.
Unimatrix Zero event & Update 92.1 mid-arc patch
STFCUpdate2 Jul 2026
Unimatrix Zero event & Update 92.1 mid-arc patchA seven-day Unimatrix Zero event kicked off (running from July 4) with daily free gifts of officer shards, alongside a mid-arc 92.1 patch delivering fixes and q
Summer 2026 'WAVE TO YOU' event brings Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana
NIKKEUpdate1 Jul 2026
Summer 2026 'WAVE TO YOU' event brings Cinderella: Crystal Wave and MarcianaThe summer update added full-voice story event 'WAVE TO YOU' with summer-limited SSRs Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study, plus Little Mermaid:
New ship revealed: Tie Long "The Iron Dragon"
WOSBUpdate1 Jul 2026
New ship revealed: Tie Long "The Iron Dragon"Thera Interactive announced a new vessel, the Tie Long or 'Iron Dragon,' continuing a steady cadence of ship additions as the game builds out its roster past 50
Season 6 "White Nights" kicks off the ABI 2.0 era
ABIUpdate30 Jun 2026
Season 6 "White Nights" kicks off the ABI 2.0 eraA proper PvE mode, casual co-op, a Mastery system and two new guns — the biggest shake-up since launch, aimed at solo and casual players.
NTE confirms its Steam launch for July 8
NTELaunch27 Jun 2026
NTE confirms its Steam launch for July 8Neverness to Everness arrives on Steam with full cross-progression — and another wave of free pulls.
Update 92 – Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
STFCUpdate25 Jun 2026
Update 92 – Infinite Diversity in Infinite CombinationsThe major June arc overhauled Territory Capture with a new T4 zone, added the Continuum Consulate building (big refinery, build-speed and mining bonuses), rough
Version 1.8 “Companions Make Home” expands the Homestead
WWMUpdate25 Jun 2026
Version 1.8 “Companions Make Home” expands the HomesteadA bigger housing system, cat companions and a new five-player domain headline the summer update.
Chaos banner opens as Version 1.1 enters Phase 2
NTEBanner24 Jun 2026
Chaos banner opens as Version 1.1 enters Phase 2The Lakshana specialist takes over the limited board for the back half of the 1.1 cycle.
Charting the Next Course / 2026 Roadmap
STFCUpdate19 Jun 2026
Charting the Next Course / 2026 RoadmapScopely outlined its 2026 direction — emphasizing stability, value and clearer communication — and previewed major initiatives including Dreadnoughts as a new s
Visional Wheel Season 4 'Gravity Abyss' goes live with zero-gravity combat
OHUpdate10 Jun 2026
Visional Wheel Season 4 'Gravity Abyss' goes live with zero-gravity combatThe Version 2.4.2 update launched Visional Wheel Season 4, 'The Riftwalker Descends,' introducing zero-gravity combat, floating islands, and a colossal aircraft
Version 1.1 launches with Lacrimosa and Chaos
NTEUpdate3 Jun 2026
Version 1.1 launches with Lacrimosa and ChaosFive weeks after global launch, NTE's first major patch adds two limited Espers and a new event slate.
Project Entropy update 1.40.0 rolls out with continued seasonal content
ENTUpdate30 May 2026
Project Entropy update 1.40.0 rolls out with continued seasonal contentThe game reached version 1.40.0, part of FunPlus's ongoing live-ops cadence of seasonal cycles, events, and alliance features across PC and mobile.
New maritime survival scenario 'Isles of the Abyss' opens Pioneer Test recruitment
OHUpdate22 May 2026
New maritime survival scenario 'Isles of the Abyss' opens Pioneer Test recruitmentThe official site announced Pioneer Test recruitment for Isles of the Abyss, a new maritime survival scenario where players explore scattered islands, manage dy
v2.9.5 Patch: Immortal Affinity, Insignia System and Battle of Asteria
IKUpdate6 May 2026
v2.9.5 Patch: Immortal Affinity, Insignia System and Battle of AsteriaAdds the Immortal Affinity and Insignia progression systems plus the seasonal Battle of Asteria and returning Hunting Festival event.
New server opening: ASIA 1 (May 9-10)
WOSBUpdate6 May 2026
New server opening: ASIA 1 (May 9-10)The developers launched a dedicated Asian server, ASIA 1, expanding the game's regional footprint after growing concurrent player numbers.
Players report seasons stuck in limbo as sentiment declines in 2026
ENTUpdate30 Apr 2026
Players report seasons stuck in limbo as sentiment declines in 2026Player reports describe seasons stalling for over a month with servers failing to advance to Season 3 and little response from FunPlus, driving a declining sent
Neverness to Everness launches worldwide
NTELaunch29 Apr 2026
Neverness to Everness launches worldwideHotta Studio's neon urban-fantasy RPG goes live globally — free-to-play, on its own client ahead of Steam.
Season 5 "Distortion" rewrites the ammo meta
ABIUpdate2 Apr 2026
Season 5 "Distortion" rewrites the ammo metaThe April update nerfed high-penetration "red" ammo and buffed low-tier chip damage — mid-tier loadouts are viable again, and the Valley turns hostile.
Update B19: New Horizon
WOSBUpdate26 Mar 2026
Update B19: New HorizonThe first major update of the 2026 roadmap added uncharted archipelagos, Points of Interest, a Wind Strength system with new sails, ship-class bonuses, an 'Expl
Version 1.05 update introduces the Dark Lord class
MUDEUpdate11 Mar 2026
Version 1.05 update introduces the Dark Lord classThe March 2026 update added the Dark Lord as a new playable class — a summon-and-leadership focused party class — expanding the roster beyond the original Dark
2026 update overhauls Talent Trees and Armaments to balance the Smite Damage meta
ROKUpdate1 Mar 2026
2026 update overhauls Talent Trees and Armaments to balance the Smite Damage metaA major balance patch reworked Attack/Defense/Support talent trees and Armaments to add Smite Damage and Combo Damage modifiers, aiming to stabilize the new-com
Nikke x Lycoris Recoil collaboration launches with Chisato and Takina
NIKKEUpdate12 Feb 2026
Nikke x Lycoris Recoil collaboration launches with Chisato and TakinaThe award-winning anime Lycoris Recoil crossed over into Nikke, adding SSR versions of Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue plus a free SR Kurumi earned through t
Development plan for 2026
WOSBUpdate1 Feb 2026
Development plan for 2026Thera Interactive published its 2026 roadmap outlining four major updates (B19-B22): a new quest system and Archipelago progression, unique Imperial ship skills
Shift Up shares Nikke's 2026 roadmap ahead of Velvet
NIKKEUpdate15 Jan 2026
Shift Up shares Nikke's 2026 roadmap ahead of VelvetLevel Infinite and Shift Up outlined the year's cadence of main-story chapters, side stories and Solo Raid Museum Boss updates, and confirmed two major anime co
Season 4 "Airport Hunt" adds the Airport map
ABIUpdate8 Jan 2026
Season 4 "Airport Hunt" adds the Airport mapGuoyapos International Airport — sprawling open airfield duels and brutal terminal interiors — goes global as the newest raid map.
Once Human declares 2026 the 'Year of the Monsters' and confirms PS5/Xbox launch
OHUpdate7 Jan 2026
Once Human declares 2026 the 'Year of the Monsters' and confirms PS5/Xbox launchStarry Studio's 2026 roadmap promises new monsters, Deviations, and scenarios, plus a console release on PlayStation and Xbox this year with full cross-platform
Update 11.30.0 adds Live Arena Friendly Battles and reworks Fusion Events
RAIDUpdate1 Jan 2026
Update 11.30.0 adds Live Arena Friendly Battles and reworks Fusion EventsA major update introduced 24/7 no-stakes Live Arena Friendly Battles (challenge clanmates without spending tokens or risking rank), a 'Change Champion' option f
Summer 'Web of Corruption' event adds six new Champions
RAIDUpdate1 Jan 2026
Summer 'Web of Corruption' event adds six new ChampionsRaid rolled out its summer 'Web of Corruption' beat, introducing six new Champions at once alongside a returning limited-time dungeon built around the boss Rhai
Folan Silverhart headlines the June 2026 Fragment Fusion
RAIDUpdate1 Jan 2026
Folan Silverhart headlines the June 2026 Fragment FusionFolan Silverhart ran as a Fragment Fusion, requiring players to collect Fusion Champion Fragments from various tournaments and events rather than fusing standar
Mavara the Web Diviner offered via Fusion (April 2026)
RAIDUpdate1 Jan 2026
Mavara the Web Diviner offered via Fusion (April 2026)The Legendary Dark Elf Mavara the Web Diviner was made available through a two-week Fusion event, a typical example of Raid's recurring craftable-Legendary cade
New Year 2026 update adds Legendary Snow White: Heavy Arms
NIKKEUpdate29 Dec 2025
New Year 2026 update adds Legendary Snow White: Heavy ArmsThe New Year's update introduced the Legendary Nikke Snow White: Heavy Arms with new costumes and a Meet Fresh dessert-chain collaboration running into February
December 2025 content update adds winter events and boss hunts
MUDEUpdate17 Dec 2025
December 2025 content update adds winter events and boss huntsA December update rolled out seasonal winter exploration challenges, limited-time boss hunts, and point-exchange reward programs, alongside new active redeem co
Update B18 & Christmas event
WOSBUpdate15 Dec 2025
Update B18 & Christmas eventUpdate B18 shipped in mid-December, followed by a Christmas event (Dec 23-Jan 5) featuring special snowball ammunition to sink 'Sea Elves' and seasonal rewards.
Where Winds Meet arrives on mobile with full cross-progression
WWMUpdate12 Dec 2025
Where Winds Meet arrives on mobile with full cross-progressioniOS and Android join PC and PS5 in one shared world, as the game passes nine million players.
Where Winds Meet hits 250K+ concurrent players on Steam
WWMMilestone23 Nov 2025
Where Winds Meet hits 250K+ concurrent players on SteamOver two million players in the first 24 hours push it into Steam's top five most-played games.
Where Winds Meet launches worldwide, free-to-play
WWMRelease14 Nov 2025
Where Winds Meet launches worldwide, free-to-playEverstone and NetEase's wuxia open world arrives on PC and PS5, cosmetic-only and with no pay-to-win.
V2.8.9 Patch Notes — maintenance and update
IKUpdate13 Nov 2025
V2.8.9 Patch Notes — maintenance and updatePost-Legendary-Season maintenance patch with cross-server competitive rule tuning and additional immortal/event content.
State of the Game – November 2025 (content prioritization)
STFCUpdate1 Nov 2025
State of the Game – November 2025 (content prioritization)Developers announced that a number of unannounced features and some early-2026 plans were delayed indefinitely so the team could focus on fixing, stabilizing an
Patch 2.8.8 — Legendary Season launches with Level 60 cap
IKUpdate20 Oct 2025
Patch 2.8.8 — Legendary Season launches with Level 60 capRaises the level cap to 60 and introduces the Energy Core system, Mythic gear reforging, and element-locked Elemental Domain Dungeons, the biggest endgame expan
MU: Dark Epoch launches on Steam for PC
MUDEUpdate16 Oct 2025
MU: Dark Epoch launches on Steam for PC37GAMES released the classic-style fantasy MMORPG MU: Dark Epoch on Steam as a free-to-play title, adding PC to its existing Android and iOS availability with c
Arena Breakout: Infinite hits full launch on PC
ABIRelease15 Sep 2025
Arena Breakout: Infinite hits full launch on PCAfter Early Access, the free-to-play 1.0 arrives on PC — and the controversial paid Koen currency is gone.
7th Anniversary update brings 11 events, Zenith rework and Double Line Formation
ROKUpdate1 Sep 2025
7th Anniversary update brings 11 events, Zenith rework and Double Line FormationOne of the largest celebrations in the game's history introduced 11 anniversary events (Sign-In Spoils, RoK Yearbook, Fisherman's Fortune, Melon Market and more
Once Human launches globally on mobile (iOS & Android)
OHUpdate23 Apr 2025
Once Human launches globally on mobile (iOS & Android)NetEase brought the SCP-inspired open-world survival game to iOS and Android worldwide with full cross-progression to PC, expanding the game beyond its July 202
Zenith of Power rewards update adds animated frames and city effects
ROKUpdate1 Apr 2025
Zenith of Power rewards update adds animated frames and city effectsAn official update to the seasonal Zenith of Power event added new ranking rewards — an animated avatar frame for ranks 1–5 and a visual city effect for ranks 1
Patch 2.8.0 — Infinity Kingdom 4th Anniversary Celebration
IKUpdate11 Feb 2025
Patch 2.8.0 — Infinity Kingdom 4th Anniversary CelebrationThe 4th-anniversary update rolled out celebration events and rewards, marking four years since the game's early-2021 launch.
Plarium sold to Modern Times Group; animated series announced
RAIDUpdate1 Jan 2025
Plarium sold to Modern Times Group; animated series announcedRaid's developer Plarium changed ownership (reported acquisition valued in the hundreds of millions), underscoring the franchise's billion-dollar lifetime reven
Rise of Kingdoms surpasses $3.5 billion in cumulative global revenue
ROKUpdate1 May 2024
Rise of Kingdoms surpasses $3.5 billion in cumulative global revenueAnalyst data confirmed Lilith's flagship RTS passed $3.5 billion in lifetime player spending, cementing it as one of the highest-grossing mobile strategy games
Project Entropy launches free-to-play on Steam and mobile
ENTUpdate16 Apr 2024
Project Entropy launches free-to-play on Steam and mobileFunPlus International released Project Entropy worldwide as a free-to-play sci-fi strategy MMO on Windows (Steam), iOS, and Android, letting players command ali