Secret World Legends

Samhain 2021 Halloween Event launched on October 13, 2021, bringing back seasonal cosmetics, missions, login rewards, and raid encounters. This event was a highlight of the year, alongside the KRAMPUSNACHT Winter Event, which also debuted on December 15, 2021, introducing deadly champion creatures and bounty missions from the Paragon activity board in Agartha.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Rosenbrawl Open Week: This event took place from February 14 until March 1, 2022, allowing players to join in the festivities.
  • Krampus Invasion: Also on December 15, 2021, players faced the Krampus and Hel, queen of Niflheim, in a new challenge.

• Quality of Life:
  • Delayed Daily Login Rewards: The start date for event daily login rewards was pushed back to October 15, 2021, due to an issue.

• Shop Updates:
  • Haunted Cache Returns: The Haunted Cache returned on October 13, 2021, offering seasonal items for players.
  • Discounts on Items and Consumables: Players could find discounts during the Halloween event on various items and consumables.

The 4th Anniversary Event, MEGAversary 4, celebrated the game's milestone with community activities, contests, and prizes. This year also saw significant gameplay changes, including a major rebalance of dungeons and raids and the introduction of new PvP content.

• Major Content Drops:
  • 4th Anniversary Event: Featured community-run events, activities, and contests on June 25, 2021.
  • Krampusnacht 2020 Event: A winter-themed event with public raids and exclusive achievements launched on December 15, 2020.
  • Samhain 2020 Event Launch: The seasonal event returned on October 29, 2020, offering new missions and loot.

• New Content:
  • Polymorphic Glyph Exchangers: Added on October 1, 2020, allowing characters to update glyphs for desired roles.
  • New PvP Arena with Boxing Gloves: Launched on February 10, 2021, featuring three types of boxing gloves in a free-for-all arena.
  • Penthouse Encounter Returns: The updated encounter from TSW became accessible to players at Elite 11 on October 1, 2020.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Dungeon and Raid Rebalance: Major changes to gameplay mechanics were implemented on October 1, 2020.
  • Healing and Tanking Overhaul: Significant adjustments to healing and tanking mechanics were also made on October 1, 2020.
  • New Dungeon Elite Difficulty Queue: Players could now queue for Dungeon Elite difficulty 17 with merged queues starting October 1, 2020.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Shards of Corruption Event: Introduced on June 25, 2021, featuring the Gatekeeper and new challenges.
  • Rosenbrawl Event 2021: A special event for players level 15 or higher from February 10 to February 24, 2021.
  • Daily Event Login Rewards: Offered special gifts every day during the anniversary event on June 25, 2021.

• Balance Changes:
  • Significant Changes to All Weapons: All nine weapons underwent significant changes on October 1, 2020, affecting gameplay dynamics.
  • Tank Abilities and Passives Redesigned: Many tank-related abilities were reworked for unique focus on October 1, 2020.

Moons of Madness launched on March 24, 2020, marking a significant expansion for Secret World Legends as it became available on PC, PS4, and Xbox. Additionally, players experienced the Cyrano Story, an intense narrative set in the game's cosmic horror universe, released on April 17, 2020.

• New Boss and Achievements: A new boss was introduced in Dark Agartha on February 13, 2020, along with 25 new achievements and ability configurations.
• Talos of Gaia Boss Fights: Players could engage in battles against one of 11 Talos of Gaia starting June 25, 2020, through event portals in Agartha.
• Spring Equinox and Anniversary Events: The Spring Equinox event launched on March 19, 2020, providing new rewards, including a free outfit for completing 100 waves of Occult Defence. Furthermore, the 3rd Anniversary Event took place from June 25 to July 16, 2020, featuring various activities and rewards.
• Gameplay Changes: Dark Agartha now supported Elite 11+ difficulty as of December 12, 2019. Additionally, significant gameplay mechanics were adjusted, including boss ability restrictions during the Toxic Spores event on March 19, 2020.
• New Outfits and Emotes: Players could earn the Attire of Avalon outfit for completing specific challenges during the Spring Equinox event, while new emotes were also made available, enhancing player expression.

Dark Agartha launched on November 14, 2018, introducing a new area for Level 50 players that features intense battles and unique challenges. This update also brought the Oni War Cache, which includes new extraordinary weapons and cosmetic items. Additionally, the 2nd Anniversary Event celebrated the game's growth with community activities and rewards.

• New Area: Dark Agartha became accessible, offering players a race against time in a world fallen to an apocalyptic fate.
  • Dynamic Challenges: Daily randomized encounters and skills for adversaries were introduced in Dark Agartha.
• New Missions: Several new missions were added for Level 50 players, including "Rogue Agent" and "Venetian Missile Crisis," part of the Faction Ranking missions.
• New Gameplay Modes: The Occult Defence mode opened up to teams of up to five agents, featuring new challenges and rewards.
• New Talos of Gaia: Players could discover and play with one of 11 Talos of Gaia through event portals in Agartha.
• Seasonal Events: The 2nd Anniversary Event from June 18 to July 9 featured community-run activities and rewards, alongside the Krampusnacht Winter Event returning in December.

Dawn of the Morninglight Expansion launched on April 4, 2018, marking a significant content milestone for Secret World Legends. This expansion introduced a new chapter, New Dawn, featuring fully voice-acted missions and new creatures inspired by ancient folklore, alongside the continuation of the story set in South Africa. The introduction of the Agent Network on February 27, 2018, allowed players to manage agents, send them on assignments, and earn rewards, adding depth to the gameplay experience.

• New Content:
  • Orochi Tower released on October 11, 2017, concluding the Tokyo saga with extensive new story and gameplay content.
  • First Raids became available on September 7, 2017, allowing players to experience the Manhattan Exclusion Zone raid across multiple difficulty levels.
  • New Region: Kaidan, Tokyo launched on August 16, 2017, offering players a horror-themed area filled with secrets and unique missions.

• Gameplay Mechanics:
  • The Anima Allocation System was introduced on November 14, 2017, enabling players to customize their combat stats effectively.
  • A Mission Requirements and Affinity System was implemented on February 27, 2018, affecting mission success and rewards based on agent affinity scores.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Krampusnacht Winter Event took place from December 12, 2017, to January 2, 2018, featuring daily rewards and festive activities.
  • The First Anniversary Event celebrated the game's launch from June 20 to July 17, 2018, with special activities and rewards.

• Balance Changes:
  • A Talisman Revamp on November 14, 2017, unified talismans under a single Power Rating statistic for improved itemization.
  • Increased population caps for major cities were introduced on February 27, 2018, allowing up to 60 players per instance in New York, London, and Seoul.