What changed in Spiral Knights in 2012

Battle in a snowy arena with traditional Winter Knight weapons and secret paths.

A limited-time prestige mission to save Emberlight from the grinchlins.

Select energy purchases receive a FREE Winterfest Prize Box and Frosty Prize Box.

Select energy purchases receive a FREE Winterfest Prize Box and Frosty Prize Box until January 3rd.

Prize Boxes include random Winter Confetti, Flawed Snowballs, and chances for upgrades and boosters.

Celebrate Winterfest with new missions, decorations, and presents from Impostoclaus.

A limited-time prestige mission to save Emberlight from the grinchlins and deliver presents.

Prize boxes include random Winter Confetti, Flawed Snowballs, and various prizes.

Battle in a snowy arena with secret paths and traditional Winter Knight weapons.

Celebrate Winterfest with new missions, maps, and prizes from now through January 3rd.

The cost for creating a guild is now set at 50,000 Crowns, with an extra 50,000 Crowns deposited into current guilds' Treasury.

A permanent Garrison has been set up in Haven, containing the Hall of Heroes and the main Guild Hall.

A permanent Garrison has been established in Haven, containing the Hall of Heroes and main Guild Hall.

The Hall of Heroes has received a visual overhaul.

The Hall of Heroes has received a visual update.

Each Knight will receive a Battle Stand furnishing item, Honor Blade sword, and Honor Guard shield just for logging in during the event.

Customize and expand your Guild Hall with Design Mode, purchase vendor and service rooms, and buy furniture from the Birdson Emporium.

Customize and expand your Guild Hall with Design Mode, purchase vendor and service rooms, and buy furniture from the Birdson Emporium.

The cost for creating a guild is now set at 50,000 Crowns, with an additional 50,000 Crowns awarded to all current guilds.

Each Knight will receive a Battle Stand furnishing item, Honor Blade sword, and Honor Guard shield just for logging in during the event.

Miracle Cloak Recipe now requires the correct amount of Light Shards for a 4-star item.

Spectating a game will no longer cause you to stop waiting for a PvP match.

Coliseum and Party Finder buttons have new animations to indicate status.

Added an arrow pointing to the elevator in tutorial lobbies.

Virualent Catalyzer plays correct sound when fired.

Miracle Cloak Recipe now requires the correct amount of Light Shards for a 4-star item.

Virualent Catalyzer plays correct sound when fired.

Main menu button added to spectator mode at bottom of screen.

While using the Alchemy interface, the name of the item you're choosing to create is now displayed at the top of the Ingredients panel.

Celebrate the harvest season with special rooms and encounters with the Punkin King.

Candy tokens can be exchanged for masks and prize boxes in Haven Town Square.

Spectating a game will no longer cause you to stop waiting for a PvP match.

Celebrate the harvest season with special rooms and encounters with the Punkin King.

Two new proto armors and helms added to knight creation.

Two new proto armors and helms have been added to knight creation.

Minor clarity improvements to the Vendor interface.

Coliseum and Party Finder buttons have new animations to indicate status.

Fixed some issues with stunned monsters.

Info box/Description added to Loadouts panel.

Main menu button added to spectator mode at bottom of screen.

Fixed case where players could get stuck in a room with no respawning pot.

Fixed case where players could get stuck in a room with no respawning pot.

Firo Driver / Firotech MKII now displays fire status in tooltip.

Candy tokens can be exchanged for masks and prize boxes in Haven Town Square.

Minor clarity improvements to the Vendor interface.

Firo Driver / Firotech MKII now displays fire status in tooltip.

The Coliseum button on the main HUD has been moved to the center of the screen.

A daily mission offering guaranteed encounters with the Punkin King.

The name of the item you're choosing to create is now displayed at the top of the Ingredients panel.

A daily mission offering a guaranteed encounter with the Punkin King.

Added an arrow pointing to the elevator in tutorial lobbies.

Fixed some issues with stunned monsters. More fixes are on the way.

The Coliseum button on the main HUD has been moved to the center of the screen.

Info box/Description added to Loadouts panel.

Purchasing the Total War Master Collection grants all Spiral Knights accessories and Team Fortress 2 items.

Purchasing the Total War Master Collection grants all Spiral Knights accessories and Team Fortress 2 items.

Individual accessories for Spiral Knights will be featured with Daily Deals for different Total War games.

A new crusader-inspired armored headgear accessory, the Medieval War Helm, is now available.

A new crusader-inspired armored headgear accessory available with Total War Battles: SHOGUN or Medieval II: Total War.

Individual accessories for Spiral Knights will be featured with Daily Deals for different Total War games.

Purchasing the Total War Master Collection grants all Spiral Knights accessories and Team Fortress 2 items.

The Golden Laurel accessory can be obtained with the purchase of Rome: Total War Gold Edition.

A new Danger Mission has been introduced, set in an ancient junkyard with a mystery to unravel.

A new Danger Mission has been introduced, set in an ancient junkyard with a mysterious distress call.

Surge Prize Boxes are available for free with select energy purchases until September 24th.

From now until September 24th, Surge Prize Boxes are being given away free with select energy purchases.

From now until August 20th, 2012, players can obtain Hunter Prize Boxes with select energy purchases, containing various accessories and items.

Obtain Hunter Accessories and more through Hunter Prize Boxes with select energy purchases until August 20th, 2012.

Reduced the size of the damage area for all Flourish-style swords.

The blast radius of Irontech Bomb, Irontech Destroyer, and Big Angry Bomb has been increased, with a chance to inflict Stun.

Adjusted the particle effects of Flourish-style swords to better reflect the damage area.

Current owners of shard bombs will receive Variant Tickets as a thank you for their investment in the game.

New bombs introduced with this patch include Crystal Bomb, Sun Shards, Radiant Sun Shards, Rock Salt Bomb, and Ionized Salt Bomb.

New bombs introduced: Crystal Bomb, Sun Shards, Radiant Sun Shards, Rock Salt Bomb, Ionized Salt Bomb.

Particle effects of Flourish-style swords have been adjusted to better reflect the damage area.

Current owners of shard bombs will receive Variant Tickets as a thank you for their investment in the game.

Made minor adjustments to the sound effects on some bombs.

Shard bombs now expel individual shards that stick to surfaces and explode, creating primary and secondary explosions.

Increased the blast radius and added a chance to inflict Stun on Irontech Bomb, Irontech Destroyer, and Big Angry Bomb.

Shard bombs now expel individual shards that stick to surfaces and explode, creating primary and secondary explosions.

The size of the damage area for all Flourish-style swords has been reduced.

Made minor adjustments to the sound effects on some bombs.

The attack range of the Trojan Shockwave has been restored to its previous value.

Three new monsters added: Frozen Soul, Perma-Frostifur, and Maulos.

A new Danger Mission set in the icy tundra, featuring the sinister city of Amu-Sol.

New monsters added: Frozen Soul, Perma-Frostifur, and Maulos.

The attack range of the Trojan Shockwave has been restored to its previous range.

A new Danger Mission set in the icy tundra, featuring the sinister city of Amu-Sol.

Added /invite and /joinknight commands to the chat interface.

Fire produced from oil now consistently damages monsters.

Changed tooltips to show knight's current prestige levels instead of the mission's.

Trojan monsters should no longer spam their push-back attack near large amounts of blocks.

Item drops will no longer appear inside of flame tiles in Firestorm Citadel.

A new Danger Mission for skilled players, available in the Prestige Mission section.

A new Danger Mission for skilled players, available in the Prestige Mission section.

Added a tooltip for the PvP button.

Drones have been tweaked for more consistent behavior.

Changed tooltips to show knight's current prestige levels instead of mission's.

Fire produced from oil is now slightly less potent.

Removed Energy Module on the HUD until at least one knight reaches Haven.

Fire produced from oil now consistently damages monsters.

Removed Energy Module on the HUD until at least one knight reaches Haven.

Added prestige icon to knight's prestige number when inspected.

Added a tooltip for the PvP button.

Added prestige icon to knight's prestige number when inspected.

Trojan monsters should no longer spam their push-back attack near large amounts of blocks.

Popups referencing the ATTACK button now display the first available key association.

Fire produced from oil in Tier 2 now burns for the intended amount of time.

Oil now ignites from oil slick to oil slick at a slight delay.

Added tooltips for advanced video options.

Fire produced from oil is now slightly less potent.

Fire produced from oil in Tier 2 now burns for the intended amount of time.

Added /invite and /joinknight commands to chat interface.

Drones have been adjusted for more consistent behavior.

Added tooltips for advanced video options.

Oil now ignites from oil slick to oil slick at a slight delay.

Item drops will no longer appear inside of flame tiles.

Popups referencing the ATTACK button now display the first available key association.

Includes Heavenly and Infernal Guardian armor, 30 Day Elevator Pass, 5,000 Crystal Energy, 5 Mist Tanks, and 30 Day heat amplifier.

Earn free Nemesis Prize Boxes with select energy purchases until July 30th, 2012. Boxes contain various items and require no key to open.

Earn free Nemesis Prize Boxes with select energy purchases until July 30th, 2012.

New package includes Heavenly and Infernal Guardian armor, 30 Day Elevator Pass, 5,000 Crystal Energy, 5 Mist Tanks, and a 30 Day heat amplifier.

A new Danger Mission featuring elite recon rangers battling undead in the Legion's necropolis.

Introduction of new monsters including Almirian Crusader, Bombie, and Deadnaught.

A new Danger Mission where players battle undead in the Legion's necropolis.

A new PvP map with team-only barriers and bombshells for competitive gameplay.

A new PvP map set in mines, allowing players to blast through rock to engage opponents.

A new PvP map set in mines, allowing players to blast through rock to engage opponents.

New monsters including the Almirian Crusader, Bombie, and Deadnaught introduced in the Danger Mission.

A new PvP map featuring team-only barriers and bombshells for competitive play.

Receive a FREE Solstice Prize Box for every $9.95 spent in a single energy purchase, available through June 25th, 2012.

Solstice Prize Boxes contain random assortments of items, including rare items unique to this promotion, and confetti.

Receive a FREE Solstice Prize Box for every $9.95 spent in a single energy purchase. Offer available through June 25th, 2012.

Stylish rabbit ears accessory added to armor.

Fully animated cat tail accessory added to armor.

New accessories available for purchase with energy pack.

New accessory featuring stylish rabbit ears for knights.

Promo offering new accessories with the purchase of a $9.95 energy pack.

New accessory featuring a fully animated cat tail for knights.

New Lockdown levels available for players to enjoy.

Get a BONUS 15% more Energy with any Energy package purchase! Offer valid through May 28th.

Get a BONUS 15% more Energy with any Energy package purchase! Offer valid through May 28th.

New Lockdown levels available for players to enjoy.

Introduction of a scaling points system for capturing points in Lockdown.

Knights will no longer be burned to death by fire during Vanaduke’s monologue in Firestorm Citadel.

Introduction of a scaling points system for capturing points in Lockdown.

Two new arenas added to the Lockdown PVP game mode.

Knights will no longer be burned to death by fire during Vanaduke's monologue in Firestorm Citadel.

Two new arenas added to the Lockdown PVP game mode.

All elevators will have no energy cost from now to Saturday, May 19 at 2pm PST.

Expect new combat options to make gameplay more dynamic and strategic.

New levels are on the way, including enhanced challenge 'Danger Missions'.

All elevators will have no energy cost from now to Saturday, May 19 at 2pm PST.

Expect new combat options to make gameplay more dynamic and strategic.

New and expanded guild features will be introduced to enhance group competition.

New and expanded features for guilds to enhance group competition.

Operation Crimson Hammer will eventually be giftable to all players.

New levels are on the way, including 'Danger Missions' that offer enhanced challenges.

Operation Crimson Hammer will eventually be giftable to all players.

New players meet Rhendon and save the Rescue Camp from monsters and Razwog.

Many levels now feature new lighting, effects, and backgrounds.

Several swords have received increased damage.

Further balancing of crown and heat payouts, especially in Royal Jelly Palace.

All bombs have increased damage output and area.

Crown and heat payouts have been balanced, especially in the Royal Jelly Palace.

All bombs have increased damage output and area.

Tier 1 levels show proximity to Cradle's surface; deeper levels are darker.

Many levels now feature new lighting, effects, and backgrounds.

Battle Arena-style missions feature new rooms and improved presentation.

Tier 1 levels now convey proximity to Cradle's surface, becoming darker deeper down.

New players meet Rhendon and save the Rescue Camp from monsters and Razwog.

Several swords have received increased damage.

Battle Arena-style mission levels feature new rooms and presentation.

Accessories include Love Puppy, Chroma Whelp, and Mewkat Monster Pockets, purchasable with Crowns.

Fixed bugs where rocket blocks weren't turning off in the Ironclaw Munitions Factory.

Players can now lock Unique Variants in Punch’s shop when purchasing UV tickets.

The ground target when holding a heavy statue now snaps to pressure plates.

Nonna has arrived in Haven to offer new monster pockets for purchase.

Players can now lock Unique Variants when purchasing UV tickets.

New visual upgrades and customization options for character creation.

The ground target for heavy statues now snaps to pressure plates.

Resolved issue where knights could get trapped between a timed door and the wall.

Resolved issue where knights could get trapped between a timed door and the wall.

Fixed bugs where rocket blocks weren't turning off in the Ironclaw Munitions Factory.

Nonna has arrived in Haven to offer new monster pocket accessories for purchase.

New visual upgrade and customization options for character creation.

New monster pockets: Love Puppy, Chroma Whelp, and Mewkat, purchasable with Crowns.

A new lockbox that drops from the Prize Wheel containing various character modification items.

The Prize Wheel has been added to the end of Mission levels.

Mipmapping adjusted to make player eyes slightly sharper at distance.

Players can now access Hall of Heroes Missions when energy total is below 10.

New lockbox that drops from the Prize Wheel, containing character modification items.

Introduced graphical optimizations resulting in faster, smoother gameplay and increased framerates.

Introduced graphical optimizations resulting in faster, smoother gameplay and increased framerates.

New items allow players to change their height and eye types, affecting only visual appearance.

Adjusted mipmapping on player eyes for sharper appearance at distance.

New items allow players to change their height and eye types, affecting only visuals.

Experimental toggle in Advanced Video Options that may improve performance but could have side effects.

Added various new parrying blades and round shades to Iron Lockboxes.

Players can now access Hall of Heroes Missions when energy total is below 10.

An experimental toggle in Advanced Video Options that may improve performance but could affect graphical/audio effects.

Added various new parrying blades and round shades to Iron Lockboxes.

The Prize Wheel can now be accessed at the end of Mission levels.

A new mission available during the anniversary event.

Participating in the anniversary events will reward players with Cake Slice tokens.

Bulky now sells confetti and Cake Slice tokens during the event.

A new mission available during the anniversary event.

Creep Cake nests can be found randomly within the Clockworks during the event.

Creep Cake nests can be found randomly within the Clockworks.

Join in on the fun now through April 10th, 2012, featuring special missions and rewards.

Free Anniversary Prize Pack with any $9.95 energy purchase, containing various items.

Join in on the fun now through April 10th, 2012, featuring special anniversary activities.

Bulky now sells confetti and Cake Slice tokens.

Maskwell now trades Cake Helms in exchange for Cake Slices.

Free Anniversary Prize Pack with any $9.95 energy purchase, available through April 10, 2012.

Each purchase has a chance of receiving DOUBLE PRIZES.

Maskwell now trades Cake Helms in exchange for Cake Slices.

Seerus hammer explosion damage has been decreased.

Increased Warmaster Seerus' health in Engines of War.

Fixed a number of collision space issues, including players becoming fatally stuck inside Gremlin bunkers.

More items added to the Supply Depot.

More items added to the Supply Depot.

Removed material exploit in the bonus loot closet.

Added an all-new, free 'Aftermath' level following 'Engines of War'.

Fixed Battlepod corpses disappearing between stages during the boss fight.

Prestige Mission reward payouts adjusted for exchange-style missions.

Prestige Mission reward payouts adjusted for exchange-style missions.

Dark Reprisal, Dark Reprisal Mk II and Dark Retribution bombs received a damage decrease and speed reduction to their orbiting bullets.

Players can now achieve the rank of 'Vanguard'.

Added an all-new, free 'Aftermath' level following 'Engines of War'.

Seerus hammer explosion damage has been decreased.

Warmaster Seerus' health increased in Engines of War.

Fixed issue with Battlepod corpses disappearing between stages during the boss fight.

Dark Reprisal, Dark Reprisal Mk II and Dark Retribution bombs have received a damage decrease and a speed reduction to their orbiting bullets.

Added more than 30 Rank Missions, through Rank 9-4.

Players can now achieve the rank of 'Vanguard'.

Fixed a number of collision space issues, including players getting stuck in Gremlin bunkers.

Removed material exploit in the bonus loot closet.

More than 30 Rank Missions added, through Rank 9-4.

Face new monsters including gremlin Mortafires and Ghostmane Stalkers.

Experience an all-new adventure and challenge the mighty gremlin lord, Warmaster Seerus.

A bonus craftable helm included in the DLC.

Experience an all-new adventure and challenge Warmaster Seerus in his Grand Arsenal.

Unlocks three separate versions of Operation Crimson Hammer for each difficulty tier.

Includes the Rocket Hammer, Dark Retribution bomb, and the Mask of Warmaster Seerus.

Includes the powerful Rocket Hammer and the shadowy Dark Retribution bomb as rewards.

Unlocks three separate versions of Operation Crimson Hammer for each difficulty tier.

A special DLC add-on featuring new missions and the mighty Warmaster Seerus.

A special DLC add-on featuring new missions and challenges against Warmaster Seerus.

Face new enemies including gremlin Mortafires and Ghostmane Stalkers.

Get a BONUS 15% more Energy with any Energy package purchase.

Get a BONUS 15% more Energy with any Energy package purchase.

Introduction of the 'Ready Room' for better navigation and social interaction.

Rank, Prestige, Expansion, and Arcade Missions introduced, each with unique features and rewards.

A new way to explore the Clockworks with guaranteed rewards upon completion.

Introduction of the 'Ready Room' for players to choose their next destination after character selection.

A new feature for purchasing mission-related items using energy.

Rank, Prestige, Expansion, and Arcade Missions introduced, each with unique features and rewards.

A new way to explore the Clockworks with structured missions featuring guaranteed rewards.

A new feature connected to the mission interface for purchasing mission-related items using energy.

Get a FREE all-new Love Aura accessory with purchase of a $4.95 energy pack.

Get a FREE all-new Love Aura accessory with purchase of a $4.95 energy pack, available through February 19, 2012.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Love Aura accessory available until February 19, 2012.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a promotion offering Dragon Wings accessories for a purchase of Crystal Energy.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a promotion offering Dragon Wings accessories for a purchase of Crystal Energy.

The $5.95 30 Day Elevator Pass is now permanently available for purchase, allowing players to add time to their current Elevator Pass.

The 'Tails' tails accessory is available in Spiral Knights with an energy purchase.

Inspired by Metal Sonic, this outfit is available for FREE with any purchase of Sonic CD over Steam or with an energy purchase in-game.

Inspired by Metal Sonic, this outfit is available for FREE with any purchase of Sonic CD over Steam or with an energy purchase in-game.

The 'Tails' tails accessory is available in Spiral Knights with an energy purchase.

The $5.95 30 Day Elevator Pass can now be purchased indefinitely, adding time to the current Elevator Pass upon purchase.