What changed in Spiral Knights in 2018
77 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 12, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018
- 6 eventsNew Winter Wish Tokensnew content
Earn red, green, and white Winter Wish tokens to trade for festive items.
SteamDecoration Kit Prize Boxesnew contentDecorate your guild hall with items from the new Decoration Kit Prize Boxes.
SteamNew Craftable Weaponsnew contentCraft festive themed weapons using special materials from Mount Krampus.
SteamWinterfest Danger Roomsnew contentCollect Frozen Winterfest Wishlist tokens from random encounters in the Clockworks.
SteamNew Winterfest Prestige Missionnew contentParticipate in the Grinchlin Assault Prestige Mission on Mount Krampus.
SteamWinterfest Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneWinterfest is upon Ye! Join the annual task to Save Winterfest and assist Impostoclaus.
Steam - 5 eventsGobble Snipes Migration Eventseasonal event
Gobble Snipes are enclosed in boxes for protection during their migration, available until November 23, 2018.
SteamLate Harvest Prize Box Eventseasonal eventCelebrate the fall season with the Late Harvest Prize Boxes containing various themed items.
SteamApocrean Harvester Returnsseasonal eventMilestoneHelp free trapped souls on the Grasping Plateau and collect Apocrean Sigil tokens until November 29th.
SteamNew Items in Late Harvest Prize Boxesnew contentIncludes items like Untimely Scythe, Shadow Scythe, Late Harvest Leaf Crowns & Chains, and more.
SteamCyber Monday Flash SalesshopFlash sales on fire crystals, keys, accessories, and more on November 26.
Steam - 4 eventsNew Gear from Kataclysmic Confrontationnew content
Craft new gear including Kat Claw cloak, mail, raiment, and Black Kat cloak, mail, raiment, hood, mask using Ancient Pages.
SteamNew SummerTech Box Itemsnew contentIncludes Tech Charcoaler, Tech Furious Fork, Tech Spiral Soaker, Boater, Floppy Beach Hat, and various accessories.
SteamKataclysmic Confrontation Returnsseasonal eventBlack kats are storming the Moorcroft Manor Archives. Knights of rank 4-1 and greater can retrieve Ancient Pages from these creatures.
SteamSummerTech - Beat The Heatseasonal eventNew high tech gear designed for summer festivities, including Tech Blue, Tech Green, Tech Orange, and Tech Pink items.
Steam - 4 eventsObsidian Prize Boxes Availablenew content
Supply Depot stocks Obsidian Prize Boxes obtainable with energy, containing various Obsidian and Apocrean themed items.
SteamApocrean Themed Guild Hall Furniturenew contentAuction House stocks Apocrean themed guild hall furniture for customization.
SteamReturn of the Apocrean Harvester Eventseasonal eventMilestoneThe season of the Apocrean Harvester is back, requiring knights to defeat it and earn rewards.
SteamCrafting Obsidian Weapons and Grasping Auranew contentEarn Apocrean Sigil tokens to craft Obsidian weapons and the Grasping Aura at the Obelisk of Creation.
Steam - 4 eventsAerodynamic Prize Box Itemsnew content
Introduced new items including Airbraker shield, Contrails Aura, Swing Wings, and Chaff Pack.
SteamNew Accessory Slot for Anklesnew contentAdded a new accessory slot for the ankle area to allow wearing back accessories alongside ankle accessories.
SteamSteam Inventory Icons Fixedbug fixResolved issues with Steam inventory icons and other non-player facing problems.
SteamBug Reporting System Fixedbug fixMilestoneThe bug reporting system is now operational, allowing players to report bugs using F2.
Steam - 18 eventsSurprise Boxes Availablenew content
Prize boxes from the past year are available until April 25, 2018, with a chance to find a Stately Cap costume helm.
SteamSpecial Gear Animationsui uxSpecial gear animations are now shown when viewing your own Equipment or inspecting another knight.
SteamAnimation Changes for EquipmentvisualsSlight changes to how the Mixmaster, Caladbolg, and Buccaneer Broadsider animate.
SteamSpecial Gear Animations for Equipment Inspectionui uxSpecial gear animations are now shown when viewing your own Equipment or inspecting another knight.
SteamCracked Fire Crystals Sell Price AdjustedgameplayCracked fire crystals can now be sold to vendors for 1 crown.
SteamIncreased Max Statues per Guild Hallquality of lifeMax statues per guild hall increased to 10 from 8.
SteamAnimation Changes for Mixmaster, Caladbolg, and Buccaneer BroadsidervisualsSlight changes to how these items animate.
SteamDepot Confirm-Purchase Popup Updateui uxThe depot confirm-purchase popup now shows the quantity if not buying just 1.
SteamSurprise Boxes Availablenew contentOpen Surprise Boxes for a chance to receive past prize boxes and a Stately Cap costume helm.
Steam7th Anniversary Celebration Missionsseasonal eventMilestoneSpecial missions 'Total Caketastrophe' and 'A Gremlin in Knead' to celebrate the anniversary.
Steam7th Anniversary Celebration Missionsseasonal eventMilestoneHelp Biscotti avoid disaster in two special missions - Total Caketastrophe and A Gremlin in Knead.
SteamAnniversary Prize Boxes and Cake Accessoriesnew contentMilestoneEarn Cake Slice tokens to exchange for Cake helms, Anniversary Prize Boxes, and other party accessories.
SteamCracked Fire Crystals SalegameplayCracked fire crystals can now be sold to vendors for 1 crown.
SteamAnniversary Rewardsnew contentMilestoneEarn Cake Slice tokens to exchange for Cake helms, Anniversary Prize Boxes, and other party accessories.
SteamGuild Hall Statues Limit Increasedquality of lifeIncreased max statues per guild hall from 8 to 10.
Steam - 6 eventsNew Items in Spring Equinox Prize Boxnew content
Includes Celestial Orbitgun, Celestial Shield, Orbit Aura, Celestial Nav Helm and Suit, Galactic Guardian Helm and Vest, Solar and Cosmic Plasma Wings, Celestial Dragon/Valkyrie Wings, Celestial Accessories, and Unique Variant Tickets.
SteamSpring Equinox Celebrationseasonal eventThe Strangers are celebrating with their traditional biannual celestially-themed offerings in the Spring Equinox Prize Box, available until March 29th, 2018.
SteamAdopt a BuddyotherKeep an eye out for Nonna near the Haven fountain to adopt a buddy who always has your back.
SteamSpring Equinox Eventseasonal eventThe Strangers are celebrating with their traditional biannual celestially-themed offerings in the Spring Equinox Prize Box, available until March 29th, 2018.
SteamNew Items in Spring Equinox Prize Boxnew contentIncludes Celestial Orbitgun, Celestial Shield, Orbit Aura, Celestial Nav Helm and Suit, Galactic Guardian Helm and Vest, Solar and Cosmic Plasma Wings, Celestial Dragon/Valkyrie Wings, Celestial Accessories, and Unique Variant Tickets.
Steam - 15 eventsVarious Behind the Scenes ImprovementschangesSteamYear of the Dog Celebrationseasonal event
Celebration of the Year of the Dog with new dog-themed accessories and items.
SteamRunning Wild Box Itemsnew contentMilestoneNew items include Wild Aura, Alpha Claw Gauntlet, Love Puppy, Doggie Tails, Wolver Masks, Alpha Vertical Vents, Treat Pouches, Wild Bone Pendants, and more.
SteamCollect Ancient Shell MaterialsgameplayCollect Ancient Shell materials to craft Tortodrone handguns and shields
SteamFix Violent Heart Attack Explosion Scalingbug fixFix the explosions caused by Violent Heart Attack to scale with depth
SteamFix Violent Heart Attack Explosion Scalingbug fixFix the explosions caused by Violent Heart Attack to scale with depth
SteamYear of the Dog Celebrationseasonal eventCelebration of the Year of the Dog with new gear and items
SteamVarious Behind the Scenes ImprovementsperformanceSteamRunning Wild Box Itemsnew contentMilestoneNew items include Wild Aura, Alpha Claw Gauntlet, Love Puppy, Doggie Tails, Wolver Masks, and more
SteamTortodrone Migration EventgameplayAssist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration and gather glyphs
SteamTortodrone Migration EventgameplayAssist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration and gather Ancient Shell materials.
Steam - 6 eventsBackend Changes for Regional Managementquality of life
Improvements made to manage different regions better during reboots.
SteamIntroduction of CozyTech Box and New Itemsnew contentNew items including CozZzy Aura, CozZzy Halo, and various sleepwear and accessories.
SteamBackend Changes for Regional Managementquality of lifeImprovements to manage different regions better, especially during a reboot.
SteamIntroduction of CozyTech Box and New Itemsnew contentNew items including CozZzy Aura, CozZzy Halo, and various sleepwear and accessories added.
Steam - 7 eventsKat Tribe Fetish Crafting Materialsnew content
Return collected pages to Montague in Moorcroft Manor for crafting materials.
SteamKataclysmic Confrontation Returnsseasonal eventBlack Kats have returned to the Clockworks, raiding the Moorcroft Manor Archives for magical grimoires.
SteamCollect Ancient Page Tokensnew contentPlayers can collect Ancient Page tokens through the daily Prestige Mission or from black kat monsters.
SteamAncient Page Tokens Collectionnew contentCollect Ancient Page tokens through the daily Prestige Mission or from black kat monsters.
SteamCraft Kat Tribe Fetish Gearnew contentReturn Ancient Page tokens to Montague in Moorcroft Manor to craft kat-themed gear using the Mysterious Alchemy Machine.
SteamKataclysmic Confrontation Returnsseasonal eventBlack Kats have returned to the Clockworks, raiding the Moorcroft Manor Archives for magical grimoires.
SteamCrafting Kat-themed Gearnew contentUse the Mysterious Alchemy Machine to craft kat-themed gear.
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