What changed in Spiral Knights in 2016

Players can win prizes by being online during the New Year Giveaway from December 31, 2016 to January 2, 2017.

The Supply Depot in-game has been stocked with fireworks, party blowouts, and party hats.

Players can win prizes by being online during the New Year period.

The Supply Depot has been stocked with fireworks, party blowouts, and party hats.

Celebrate the long Knight of the season with Solstice Prize Boxes available until December 27, 2016.

Collect Frozen Winterfest Wishlist tokens from random encounters in the Clockworks.

Invade the Grinchlin base on Mount Krampus for loot and a chance to win special rings.

Winterfest is here with new missions and rewards, running until January 3, 2017.

Craft festive themed weapons using special materials from Mount Krampus.

Celebrate the long Knight of the season with Solstice Prize Boxes available until December 27, 2016.

Prize boxes may contain Variant Tickets, Crests, Wings, Auras, and more.

Prize boxes may contain Variant Tickets, Crests, Wings, Auras, and more.

Winterfest is here with various missions and rewards to earn.

Craft festive themed weapons using special materials from Mount Krampus.

Assist Impostoclaus in the Save Winterfest mission to earn Winter Wish tokens.

Collect Frozen Winterfest Wishlist tokens from random encounters in the Clockworks.

Decorate your guild hall with items from the Decoration Kit Prize Boxes.

Invade the Grinchlin base on Mount Krampus for loot and a chance to win Solstice Rings.

Decorate your guild hall with items from the Decoration Kit Prize Boxes.

Assist Impostoclaus in the Save Winterfest mission to earn Winter Wish tokens.

Various new accessories introduced for players.

Players can use Apocrean Sigil tokens to craft Obsidian weapons and the Grasping Aura at the Obelisk of Creation.

A new aura that provides a chilling effect, may leave a puddle in warmer areas.

Additional new armors, helms, and accessories introduced.

Boxes to host Gobble Snipes in guild halls available until December 1, 2016.

A new shield item added to the game.

Includes Arctic Acolyte Mantle and Hood.

The Auction House will stock Apocrean themed guild hall furniture for players to decorate their guild halls.

The Apocrean Harvester is back, causing trouble on the Grasping Plateau. Players can earn Apocrean Sigil tokens until December 5th.

Prize boxes available from now through December 11th, 2016.

Available from now through December 11, 2016.

Auction House stocks new furniture to enhance guild halls with an Apocrean theme.

Gobble Snipes are migrating and can be found in guild halls.

Use Apocrean Sigil tokens at the Obelisk of Creation to craft new items.

A new shield item added to the game.

Includes Arctic Acolyte Mantle and Hood, among other new armors and helms.

Gobble Snipes are back for their yearly migration and can be found in guild halls.

Engage in the event to free trapped souls and earn Apocrean Sigil tokens until December 5th.

A new aura that provides a chilling effect.

Visit the Mysterious Alchemy Machine with crafting materials obtained from Punkin King encounters.

Find the Punkin King in the daily prestige mission.

The Punkin King and his gourdlings are causing chaos in the Clockworks. Collect candy tokens and trade with Maskwell for special masks and prizes.

Collect candy tokens during encounters with the Punkin King.

Players can collect Harvest Prize Boxes during the event.

Players can collect and trade for Frankenzom, Spookat, Phantom, and Scarab masks during the festival.

The Punkin King and his gourdlings are causing chaos in the Clockworks. Collect candy tokens and trade with Maskwell for exclusive masks and prizes.

Players can trade candy tokens for Frankenzom masks, Spookat masks, Phantom masks, and Scarab masks.

Find the Punkin King in the daily prestige mission, The Dark Harvest, and potentially in other locations.

Visit the Mysterious Alchemy Machine with crafting materials obtained from Punkin King encounters.

New item available in the Dangerous Prize Boxes.

A shield outfitted for the Recon Rangers, symbolizing their determination.

New item available in the Dangerous Prize Boxes.

New accessories available in the Dangerous Prize Boxes.

Dangerous Prize Boxes available from now through October 18th, 2016.

New prize boxes featuring items favored by Lieutenant Desna and the Recon Rangers.

New item available in the Dangerous Prize Boxes.

New item available in the Dangerous Prize Boxes.

New shield equipped by the Recon Rangers.

New accessories available in the Dangerous Prize Boxes.

New armor and helms designed for the Recon Rangers.

New prize boxes featuring items favored by Lieutenant Desna and the Recon Rangers.

Dangerous Prize Boxes available from now through October 18th, 2016.

New armor and helms available in the Dangerous Prize Boxes.

Equinox Prize Boxes contain various seasonal items including Celestial Orbitgun and wings.

The Guild Halls button will properly toggle the dialog on and off.

A little more treasure can now be found in the ‘Compound’ levels.

Equinox Prize Boxes contain various seasonal items including Celestial and Galactic themed gear.

Players can now find a little more treasure in the ‘Compound’ levels.

The Guild Halls button will now properly toggle the dialog on and off.

Special prize boxes available until August 22nd, 2016.

Introduction of new Hunter-themed equipment and accessories for players.

A new item added to the game.

Introduction of new equipment and accessories themed around forest hunting.

Hunter 2016 Prize Boxes can be obtained from now until August 22nd, 2016.

A new cosmetic item for knights.

A new aura cosmetic for knights.

Collect Ancient Shell materials to craft 3*, 4*, and 5* Tortodrone handguns and shields at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine.

Assist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration and defend against fiendish denizens of the Clockworks.

Collect Ancient Shell materials to craft 3*, 4*, and 5* Tortodrone handguns and shields.

Assist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration and defend against fiendish denizens of the Clockworks.

A new Rain Storm environment has been added.

Guild Hall upkeep prices have been significantly lowered.

New guild hall furniture available. Copper and Iron items will rotate weekly.

Guild Hall upkeep prices have been significantly lowered.

New guild hall theme 'Divine' is available.

A new ‘empty’ room: Chess Board has been added.

New Modular counter tops added to birdsong for custom designs.

The Activities panel now gives you an option to see a list of all open Guild Halls.

The Activities panel now gives you an option to see a list of all open Guild Halls.

New Modular counter tops added to birdsong for creating custom counters and barriers.

Guild Bonds are a ticket which turns into crowns once deposited in a guild’s treasury.

Guild Bonds are a ticket which turns into crowns once deposited in a guild’s treasury.

A new Rain Storm environment has been added.

Chess Mini Prize Box available in the supply depot through August 8th.

A new guild hall theme 'Divine' is available.

A new 'empty' room: Chess Board has been added.

New guild hall furniture available. Copper and Iron items will rotate weekly.

Chess Mini Prize Box available in the supply depot through August 8th.

Guild Hall Prize Boxes available through August 8, 2016, containing various items.

Guild Hall Prize Boxes available through Aug 8, 2016, containing various items.

New prize box available during the event containing wicked colored accessories and gear.

Participate in the Kataclysmic Confrontation prestige mission to retrieve Ancient Pages from black kats.

Slime key is now for sale in more locations including Emberlight.

Resolved an issue with the shadow lair conversation.

Craft new gear using Wicked Whiskers dropped during the event.

Steam region blocks for Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong have been removed.

Exchange Ancient Pages for new items: Kat Claw, Kat Hiss, and Kat Eye hoods, masks, and cowls.

Some machines are giving out new prizes along with some returning ones.

The Golden Slime Casino has returned and will run through the 11th.

Various Slime Lockboxes may now be obtained on the Casino wheel, containing Slime themed items including new color variants.

Meet Smitty at a Casino who sells Slime Keys and new gift wrap.

Slime Lockboxes can be opened with a Silver Key or the new 'Slime Key' purchased with crowns.

Various 'Slime Lockboxes' may now be obtained on the Casino wheel, containing Slime themed items.

Slime Lockboxes can be opened with a Silver Key or the new 'Slime Key' purchased with crowns from NPCs.

New NPC Smitty will be selling Slime Keys and a new gift wrap.

The Golden Slime Casino has returned and will run through the 11th.

Summer solstice celebration with special prize boxes available until June 27, 2016.

Items include Sunshine Aura, Snowfall Aura, Crown of Winter/Summer, and confetti.

New prize boxes containing Variant Tickets, Crests, Wings, Auras, and more.

Summer solstice celebration with special prize boxes available until June 27, 2016.

Each box includes Summer and Winter Confetti with chances for additional items.

Reports of Nonna appearing in Haven to find homes for monsters.

Reports of Nonna appearing in Haven to find monsters new homes.

New prize boxes containing Variant Tickets, Crests, Wings, Auras, and more.

Items include Sunshine Aura, Snowfall Aura, Crown of Winter/Summer, and more.

Auction House stocks Apocrean themed furniture for guild halls.

Supply Depot stocks Obsidian Prize Boxes containing various Obsidian and Apocrean themed items.

Supply Depot stocks Obsidian Prize Boxes containing various Obsidian and Apocrean themed items.

Auction House stocks Apocrean themed guild hall furniture.

Use Apocrean Sigil tokens at the Obelisk of Creation to craft Obsidian weapons and the Grasping Aura.

Venture onto the Grasping Plateau, free trapped souls, and earn Apocrean Sigil tokens.

Use Apocrean Sigil tokens at the Obelisk of Creation to craft new Obsidian weapons and the Grasping Aura.

Help beat back the Apocrean Harvester on the Grasping Plateau and earn Apocrean Sigil tokens.

The Casino will be available until May 31st.

The Casino will only be available until May 31st, 2016.

Prizes on the wheel may change at any time during the event.

The Casino will return in the future after the event ends.

Players can collect Golden Slime Coins from slain slimes.

Find the Golden Slime Casino in the Clockworks and spin the wheel for prizes.

Find the Golden Slime Casino in the Clockworks and spin the wheel for prizes.

Prizes available on the Casino wheel may change at any time.

The default resolution now attempts to use the best resolution fullscreen. Existing players will start with their saved screen mode.

More windowed sizes may now be available, and bogus window sizes on 'retina' Macs have been removed.

More windowed sizes are now available, and bogus window sizes on 'retina' Macs have been removed.

Most of the branding in game has been updated to use the new Grey Havens logo.

The default resolution now attempts to use the best resolution fullscreen. Existing players will start with their saved screen mode.

Most of the branding in game has been updated to use the new Grey Havens logo.

Join the three-day giveaway for party hats, confetti, and other rewards.

Help Biscotti avoid disaster in two special missions and earn Cake Slice tokens.

Open Surprise Boxes for a chance to receive past prize boxes and a Stately Cap costume helm.

Visit Maskwell in Haven Town Square to exchange tokens for cake helms and anniversary prize boxes.

Help Biscotti avoid disaster in two special missions and earn Cake Slice tokens.

Open Surprise Boxes for a chance to receive past prize boxes and a Stately Cap costume helm.

Log into the game from April 8-10 for a chance to win party hats and confetti.

Celebrate Spiral Knights' 5th birthday with special missions and prize boxes.

Celebrate Spiral Knights' 5th birthday with special missions and prize boxes.

Visit Maskwell in Haven Town Square to exchange tokens for cake helms and anniversary prize boxes.

Access new items including Aquamarine Aura, Floating Aquamarine accessory, and more.

Purchase Ancient Prize Boxes containing items from the Tortodrone homeland, including costumes and accessories, available until March 15, 2016.

Introducing the Aquamarine Prize Box with various new items including Aquamarine Aura and accessories.

Investigate and defend against the Tortodrones during their Long Migration. Collect Ancient Shell materials to craft Tortodrone handguns and shields.

Ancient Prize Boxes containing items from the Tortodrone homeland are available for purchase until March 15, 2016.

Take up arms to investigate and defend against the Tortodrones during their Long Migration.

Collect Ancient Shell materials to craft 3*, 4*, and 5* Tortodrone handguns and shields.

Acquire various Amethyst-themed items including aura, wings, crown, and costume items.

Acquire various Amethyst-themed items including Aura, Wings, Crown, and costume items.

The Amethyst Prize Box is available until March 1, 2016.

Seasonally appropriate goodies added to the Supply Depot including Love Aura, Forever Love Puppy Mask, and more.

New seasonal items include Love Aura, Forever Love Puppy Mask, Heart Eyes, and more.

Create a Valentine for your favorite Spiral Knights NPC for a chance to win prizes. Entry deadline is February 15, 2016.

Create a Valentine for your favorite Spiral Knights NPC for a chance to win prizes.

Celebration of the Lunar New Year with special items available until February 16, 2016.

Contents include Kat Suit Costumes, Shadow Armors, Dread Seals, and more available during the event.

Craft Kat Claw, Kat Hiss, and Kat Eye hoods, masks, and cowls using Ancient Pages.

The Spiraltail Prize Box will be available through February 16, 2016, in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

New prize box available during the event containing various costumes and items.

The event will run through February 16, 2016.

Participate in the Kataclysmic Confrontation prestige mission and fight black kats to retrieve Ancient Pages.

Craft additional gear including Black Kat cloak, mail, raiment, and more using Wicked Whiskers.

Craft additional gear including Black Kat items using Wicked Whiskers obtained from the Dark Ritual.

New prize box containing Spiraltail Drakon pods, accessories, mail, and masks.

New prize box containing various Spiraltail themed items.

Craft new gear including Kat Claw, Kat Hiss, and Kat Eye hoods, masks, and cowls using Ancient Pages.

The event will run through February 16, 2016.

Participate in the Kataclysmic Confrontation prestige mission to retrieve Ancient Pages from black kats.

Polar Prize Box available until February 2, 2016.

New Polar Prize Box available with winter-themed items.

Includes Polar Warden Hoods and Coats in Day, Twilight, and Night variants.

Introduction of Polar Halo and Polar Wolver Tail items.

Contents may include Polar Warden Hoods, Coats, accessories, Polar Halo, Wolver Tail, and Leafy Aura.

Each box includes winter confetti and flawed snowballs.

The Polar Prize Box will be available through February 2, 2016.

New accessories including Lumberfell Beard and Smashing Mustache.

New Polar Prize Box available containing various winter-themed items.

The Garnet Prize Box is available until January 9, 2016.

The Garnet Prize Box is available through January 9, 2016.

Introducing the Garnet Prize Box with various garnet-themed items.

Introducing the Garnet Prize Box containing various Garnet-themed items.