What changed in Black Desert in 2026

131 updates · 7 main milestones · Jan 8, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026

  1. 1 event
    Shakatu's Special Login Rewardsseasonal event

    Login rewards available from November 6 to December 2, 2026, including Shakatu's Gleaming Chest and up to 2,000 Crons.

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  2. 4 events
    Shakatu's Month Beginsseasonal event

    Special gifts and events from Shakatu Merchants from November 5 to December 3, 2026.

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    Shakatu's Trade Secret Eventseasonal event

    Once per family deal available from November 5 to November 12, 2026, including various rewards.

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    Combat Special Pass Saleseasonal event

    Special Pass available for purchase from the Pearl Shop from November 5 to December 3, 2026.

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    Shakatu Merchants Trade Token Introducedseasonal event

    A special token for trading with Shakatu Merchants, available during the event.

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  3. 4 events
    Weekly Rawr-Rawr Subjugation Questgameplay

    Available from Oct 29 to Nov 11, 2026, with various rewards.

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    Begin Master Class 2026 with Black Desert Dayseasonal event

    Event from Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026, with rewards for participation.

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    Dellus's Special Shop Opensshop

    Limited goods available for purchase from Oct 29 to Nov 12, 2026.

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    Hunting Hot Time Eventseasonal event

    Hunting EXP increased by 50% from Oct 29 to Nov 12, 2026.

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  4. 2 events
    World Boss Innocence Mk XII Eventseasonal event

    Innocence Mk XII, a World Boss, has appeared in the Spooky Playground. Players can use Transformation Scrolls to participate.

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    World Boss Spawn Times and Lootseasonal event

    Details on spawn times and loot for the World Boss Innocence Mk XII, including guaranteed and chance-based rewards.

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  5. 5 events
    Gift for Bringers of Good Eventseasonal event

    Help drive back the Daemon and claim the 'Silence of the Good' helmet outfit as a reward.

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    Chapter 2: Special Monster - Pumpkin Appearsseasonal event

    Defeat the Pumpkin during subjugation to earn various rewards.

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    To the Battlefield Eventshop

    Purchase the Special Solare Pass to gain points based on Arena of Solare ranked match results.

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    Daily Special Pass with the Devilshop

    Purchase the Daily Special Pass from the Pearl Shop to unlock bonus rewards.

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    Weekly Ranked Victory Eventseasonal event

    Win ranked matches weekly to complete quests and earn rewards.

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    Evil Stirs at Marni's Playgroundseasonal event

    Marni's Spooky Playground returns with new challenges and rewards from Oct 8 to Nov 5, 2026.

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    Weekly Quest: Two Games in the Spooky Playgroundgameplay

    Complete weekly quests in Marni's Spooky Playground from Oct 8 to Nov 4, 2026, for rewards.

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    Awaken the Dream Aura Eventseasonal event

    Participate in the Awaken the Dream Aura event from Oct 8 to Nov 5, 2026, and collect Trace of Dream weekly.

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  7. 1 event
    Special Login Rewardsseasonal event

    Special daily login rewards available from October 2 to October 28, 2026.

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    Donghwa Daily Gifts Eventseasonal event

    Enjoy daily gifts from October 1 to October 15, 2026, with time-limited coupons revealed each day.

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    Daily 100 Silver Dealsseasonal event

    A new item available for 100 Silver each day from October 1 to October 15, 2026.

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    Coupon Code for Autumn Giftshop

    Use coupon code 26AUTUMNGREETING for special items, valid until Oct 29, 2026.

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    Chuseok Autumn Gift for Adventurersseasonal event

    A special gift to celebrate Chuseok, including various in-game items.

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  10. 7 events
    Weekly & Family Questsseasonal event

    New weekly and family quests available during the event period.

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    Combat Special Passseasonal event

    Earn extra loot by defeating monsters with the Combat Special Pass.

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    Hot Time Eventseasonal eventMilestone

    Special Hot Time event with increased EXP and item drop rates.

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    Autumn Festival 60-Min Login Challengeseasonal event

    Login challenge during the Autumn Festival from Sept 24 to Sept 30.

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    Pearl-Bearing Clam Fishing Spotseasonal event

    New fishing spot for three types of pearl-bearing clams.

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    Living off the Land Eventseasonal event

    Includes double moles and a special weekly quest for hunters.

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    Special Fortune from Donghwa's Giftsseasonal event

    A gift of fortune from Donghwa with chances to win Pearls and special rewards.

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  11. 3 events
    Dalishain's Records Weekly Questsseasonal event

    Weekly quests available from Dalishain in major cities with rewards including cooking and alchemy tools.

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    Cooking / Alchemy Hot Timeseasonal event

    Experience a +50% boost in Cooking and Alchemy EXP during the hot time event.

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    Black Desert Weekend with Cool Breezeseasonal event

    A surprise black desert weekend event featuring rewards for players participating in World Chat.

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  12. 3 events
    Combat BOOST from Olvia Academyseasonal event

    Event quests available under Quests (O) - New, providing various supplies.

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    Guild League Regular Season Beginsseasonal event

    The faster-paced Guild League regular season starts with revamped rules.

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    Great Ocean Update: Sailing & Barter Hot Timeseasonal event

    Sailing EXP and Barter EXP increased by 100%, and Sailor EXP from Great Ocean monster subjugation doubled.

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  13. 1 event
    Altar of Blood Eventseasonal event

    From Aug 23 to Sept 5, 2026, players can clear stages for bonus rewards including up to 3 billion Silver.

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  14. 1 event
    Daily Login Combat Suppliesseasonal event

    From Aug 21 to Aug 26, 2026, players can receive various combat supplies for logging in daily.

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  15. 3 events
    Sailing Special Passnew content

    Available from Aug 20 to Sept 23, 2026, to help players build their carrack faster.

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    Mysterious Ore Eventseasonal event

    Subjugate and mine for Mysterious Ores to help Dalishain's research. Available from Aug 20 to Sept 3, 2026.

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    New Chance-Based Rewardsnew content

    Includes new items such as Crystal of Void, Ancient Magic Crystal of Crimson Flame, and more.

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  16. 5 events
    Guild League Focus Weekseasonal event

    Special event with enhanced victory and defeat rewards for guild members.

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    Guild Recruitment Eventseasonal event

    Join a guild and log in for 2 days to claim new recruit rewards.

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    Next Guild League Season Announcementseasonal event

    Regular Guild League season returns on Aug 27, 2026.

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    Guild Member Rewards for Winsseasonal event

    Rewards issued to guild members based on the number of wins achieved by the Guild Defender.

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    Personal Match Rewardsseasonal event

    Rewards sent to Black Spirit's Safe after each match based on victory or defeat.

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  17. 11 events
    Triple Vell and Garmoth Rewardsseasonal event

    Triple rewards from the World Bosses Vell and Garmoth from July 30 to August 13.

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    Create and Graduate a Season Charactergameplay

    Players can create and graduate a season character to receive a PEN (V) Tuvala Gear Set.

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    Operation Level-Up Eventgameplay

    An event running from July 30 to August 27 to level up with the new class.

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    Path to 750 Gear Scoregameplay

    Complete HYPERBOOST and additional content to reach 750 Gear Score.

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    HYPERBOOST Season Pass Launchnew content

    The HYPERBOOST Season Pass has been renewed with new progression goals.

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    Daily Special Pass Availableshop

    Purchase the Daily Special Pass in the Pearl Shop for additional rewards.

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    Introduction of New Class Agentnew contentMilestone

    The new class 'Agent' has been added to the game.

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    Increased Character Slot Limitnew content

    The character slot limit has been increased by 3, up to a maximum of 47 slots.

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    Olvia Academy’s Progression Supportgameplay

    Complete tasks to receive all 3 Sovereign Weapons.

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    Complete Alustin's Support Questsgameplay

    Complete quests to receive 6 PEN (V) Kharazad Accessories.

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    Black Shrine Boss Blitz Eventgameplay

    Participate in the event to receive 4 Pieces of Slumbering Origin Gear.

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  18. 3 events
    Daily 24-Hour Ticking Couponsquality of life

    New coupon available every day at 00:00 (UTC) to celebrate 4 years of global self-publishing.

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    Patrigio's Shop Open with Special Dealsnew content

    Patrigio's Shop opens from July 2 to July 16, 2026, featuring special deals and items.

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    Solare Season Finale: Party Rumbleseasonal event

    Join a casual event from July 2 to July 23, 2026, competing with two other Adventurers.

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  19. 3 events
    Daily Special Pass with New Glassesshop

    New glasses available for purchase with a special pass during the sale period.

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    Cultural Souvenirs Eventseasonal event

    Special commemorative furniture and food from around the world available in the Pearl Shop.

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    Fierce Red Battlefield Questsseasonal event

    Complete Family Quests to receive additional rewards in the Fierce Red Battlefield.

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  20. 1 event
    Daily Login Challenge for Desert Lightseasonal event

    Login daily to earn Desert Light and other rewards from June 19 to July 15, 2026.

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  21. 2 events
    Desert Light Celebration Eventseasonal event

    Gather Desert Light to light the Ancient Device and earn special coupons.

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    Global Milestone Rewards for Desert Lightseasonal event

    Collect tokens to achieve global milestones with rewards including Cron Stones and special items.

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  22. 4 events
    Lorenzo Murray's Request Weekly Questsseasonal event

    Complete two weekly quests to obtain Training supplies.

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    Combat Special Pass Launchseasonal event

    Defeat monsters in any monster zone to claim rewards during the Combat Special Pass event.

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    Imperial Horse Delivery Eventseasonal event

    Complete the event to receive 2x Flower of Oblivion and Imperial Training Delivery Invoice.

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    Mount & Training EXP Hot Timeseasonal event

    Enjoy 50% increased Training and Mount EXP during the event period.

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    Summon the Monsters Eventseasonal event

    Event running from June 4, 2026 to June 18, 2026, featuring summoned monsters and rewards.

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    Special Login Rewards Eventseasonal event

    Login rewards available from June 5, 2026 to July 22, 2026.

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    4th Anniversary Celebration Announcementseasonal event

    Celebration of Global Self-Publishing anniversary on June 23, 2026 with various rewards.

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    Inland Node War Support Eventseasonal event

    Node War participation event from June 4, 2026 to July 2, 2026 with bonus rewards.

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  24. 5 events
    Toward a New Throne - Arena of Solare Event Questseasonal event

    Participate in the Arena of Solare event quest for rewards including outfit boxes and Cron Stones.

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    Mysterious Ore Eventseasonal event

    Obtain Mysterious Ore to get powerful crystals.

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    Solare Special Pass to Victoryseasonal event

    Earn points in Arena of Solare ranked matches and receive rewards from the Solare Special Pass.

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    Lucky Hot Time for Adventureseasonal event

    Enjoy increased combat, skill, and life/mount experience during Lucky Hot Times.

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    Bliss and Fortune in Monsters and Fishseasonal event

    Find Blissful Boxes in monster zones that drop special boxes.

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  25. 4 events
    Adventures with Your Horse Eventseasonal event

    Increased Training and Mount EXP for a limited time.

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    Quality-of-Life Updates for Barteringquality of life

    Various updates to improve the bartering experience.

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    Sailing and Training Hot Time Eventseasonal event

    Experience increased Sailing and Barter EXP during the event period.

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    New Accessory: Pixel Sunglassesnew content

    Available through the Daily Special Pass during the sale period.

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  26. 6 events
    Choose Your Path Eventseasonal event

    Select from three paths for potential rewards from Apr 9 to May 20, 2026.

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    Seals of Choice Rewardsseasonal event

    Collect Seals of Choice from Apr 9 to May 7, 2026, to exchange for various rewards.

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    Guild Rank Rewards Eventseasonal event

    Compete with your guild for rank rewards from Apr 9 to Apr 23, 2026.

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    Revamped Red Battlefield Challengeseasonal event

    Join the revamped Red Battlefield for more tokens through victories from Apr 9 to Apr 23, 2026.

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    NA vs EU Showdown at Heidel Ball 2026seasonal eventMilestone

    Sign up for the 3v3 PvP Tournament until Apr 16, 2026.

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    Colorful Tulips for Your Manorseasonal event

    Decorate your manor with six different colored tulips from Apr 9 to Apr 23, 2026.

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  27. 3 events
    Co-op Atoraxxion Bonus Rewardsseasonal event

    Complete co-op Atoraxxion weekly for bonus rewards from Mar 19 to Apr 1, 2026.

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    Extra ADV Ticket on the Weekendseasonal event

    Claim an additional 10th Anniversary ADV Ticket on Mar 21-22, 2026.

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    Patrigio's Secret Shop Opensseasonal event

    Patrigio's Special Shop of Secret Boxes available from Mar 19 to Apr 2, 2026.

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  28. 3 events
    Decade-Infused Pearls Eventseasonal event

    Collect Anniversary Seal - Decade-Infused Pearl from Mar 12 to Mar 26, 2026, exchangeable for Pearl items.

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    Hot Time Eventseasonal event

    2 weeks of extra Hot Time with 500% Combat EXP, 200% Skill EXP, 50% Life EXP, and 50% Item Drop Rate from Mar 12 to Mar 26, 2026.

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    Bonus Rewards from Hwanghaeseasonal event

    Earn bonus loot for every boss subjugated in Hwanghae (Party) from Mar 8 to Mar 21, 2026.

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  29. 5 events
    10th Anniversary Special Login Rewardsseasonal event

    Receive a coupon as part of the 10th Anniversary celebration.

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    Exclusive Story Quest for Dark Prince Outfitnew content

    Complete a limited-time quest to obtain a permanent new fairy skin, Soulsoothing Fairy Appearance.

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    10th Anniversary Cake Boss Spawnsnew content

    Interact with the Gift Box to reveal the hidden 10th Anniversary Cake.

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    Dark Prince Outfit Introductionnew content

    New steel armor created for the 10th Anniversary celebration.

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    New Black Shrine Boss - Oduksininew contentMilestone

    Oduksini added to the Black Shrine at Calamity levels 8, 9, and 10.

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  30. 5 events
    Decade-Infused Pearlsnew content

    Collect Decade-Infused Pearls by defeating enemies, gathering, and fishing to trade for rewards.

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    10th Anniversary Celebration Eventsseasonal eventMilestone

    Join the anniversary fun with special events and rewards for Black Desert's 10th anniversary in NA/EU.

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    Cinematic Action Video Contestseasonal event

    Creators can submit cinematic action videos for a chance to win an AMD GPU and a trip to Heidel Ball 2026.

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    Capture Your Action Eventseasonal event

    Participate by sharing in-game photos or fan art for a chance to win an AMD PC.

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    Anniversary Rewardsnew content

    Rewards include Shining Adventurer Support Package, Ultimate Premium Enhancement Box, and more.

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  31. 8 events
    Red Horse Pouch of Fortune Rewardsnew content

    Open to obtain various items including Mystical Spirit Powder and Cron Stones.

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    Lunar New Year Special Login Rewardsnew content

    Daily rewards for logging in during the event period.

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    Red Horse's Aura Buffnew content

    Grants extra AP, monster damage reduction, and death penalty resistance for 5 minutes.

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    Event Quests with Donghwanew content

    Complete quests involving Red Seabream for extra rewards.

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    New Red Seabream Types for Fishingnew content

    Three types of Red Seabream available during the event, with high selling prices.

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    Special Boxes in Monster Zonesnew content

    Special gift boxes have appeared in monster zones, providing buffs and items.

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    Lunar New Year Hot Time Eventseasonal eventMilestone

    Celebrate the holidays with 1000% Combat EXP, 400% Skill EXP, and 100% Item Drop Rate.

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    Daily Special Pass Availableshop

    Purchase the Daily Special Pass from the Pearl Shop to unlock extra rewards.

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  32. 4 events
    Valentine's Day Special: Sweets Research Labseasonal event

    Accept 'Sweets Research Lab' from Crio in Velia to celebrate Valentine's Day and complete the quest for rewards.

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    1 Fuel for Item Copy Eventgameplay

    Copy your gear to another class using only 1 Marni's Unstable Fuel during the event period.

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    Victory Awaits in Red Battlefieldseasonal event

    Join the battle in Valencia City and complete three weekly quests for rewards.

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    Bittersweet Valentine at the Academyseasonal event

    Participate in the Valentine's Day event by choosing a theme and sharing a screenshot for rewards.

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  33. 4 events
    Introduction of the Red Hare Mountnew contentMilestone

    A new Tier 8 horse, the Red Hare, has been introduced with unique characteristics and breeding mechanics.

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    Training Hot Time Eventseasonal event

    A Training EXP+ Hot Time event begins, offering double rewards for horse training.

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    February Daily Login Rewardsseasonal event

    Revamped daily login rewards for February featuring new items.

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    The Red Hare's Chosen Questgameplay

    A new quest to tame the Red Hare and obtain rewards has been added.

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  34. 3 events
    Weekly Quest Rewards Increasedgameplay

    Complete existing weekly quests to unlock increased rewards for various quests.

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    Snowboard Showdown Hot Timeseasonal event

    Participate in the Snowboard Showdown event from Jan 22 to Feb 5, 2026.

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    Ornette/Odore's Essence Eventseasonal event

    Earn Ornette & Odore’s Spirit Essence Crafting Materials from Jan 22 to Feb 4, 2026.

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  35. 3 events
    Vell/Garmoth Subjugation Eventseasonal event

    Defeat Vell or Garmoth to claim extra reward bundles during the event period.

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    Node Wars Participation Rewardsseasonal event

    Earn personal and guild rewards for participating in Node Wars.

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    Dalishain's Research Eventseasonal event

    Collect Mysterious Ore through PvE or Mining to obtain various crystals and items.

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  36. 3 events
    Upgraded Guild Missionsgameplay

    New Guild Subjugation/Life Skill event missions available from Jan 8 to Jan 22, 2026.

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    Year of the Red Horse Login Specialseasonal event

    Log in daily for 21 days to claim special rewards from Jan 9 to Feb 11, 2026.

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    Reduced Cooldown for Guild Skillsquality of life

    Cooldown for certain guild skills reduced from 4 hours to 60 minutes during the event.

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