What changed in Spiral Knights in 2018

77 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 12, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018

  1. 6 events
    New Winter Wish Tokensnew content

    Earn red, green, and white Winter Wish tokens to trade for festive items.

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    Decoration Kit Prize Boxesnew content

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

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    New Craftable Weaponsnew content

    Craft festive themed weapons using special materials from Mount Krampus.

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    Winterfest Danger Roomsnew content

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

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    New Winterfest Prestige Missionnew content

    Participate in the Grinchlin Assault Prestige Mission on Mount Krampus.

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    Winterfest Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    Winterfest is upon Ye! Join the annual task to Save Winterfest and assist Impostoclaus.

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  2. 5 events
    Gobble Snipes Migration Eventseasonal event

    Gobble Snipes are enclosed in boxes for protection during their migration, available until November 23, 2018.

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    Late Harvest Prize Box Eventseasonal event

    Celebrate the fall season with the Late Harvest Prize Boxes containing various themed items.

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    Apocrean Harvester Returnsseasonal eventMilestone

    Help free trapped souls on the Grasping Plateau and collect Apocrean Sigil tokens until November 29th.

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    New Items in Late Harvest Prize Boxesnew content

    Includes items like Untimely Scythe, Shadow Scythe, Late Harvest Leaf Crowns & Chains, and more.

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    Cyber Monday Flash Salesshop

    Flash sales on fire crystals, keys, accessories, and more on November 26.

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  3. 4 events
    New 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.

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    New SummerTech Box Itemsnew content

    Includes Tech Charcoaler, Tech Furious Fork, Tech Spiral Soaker, Boater, Floppy Beach Hat, and various accessories.

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    Kataclysmic Confrontation Returnsseasonal event

    Black kats are storming the Moorcroft Manor Archives. Knights of rank 4-1 and greater can retrieve Ancient Pages from these creatures.

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    SummerTech - Beat The Heatseasonal event

    New high tech gear designed for summer festivities, including Tech Blue, Tech Green, Tech Orange, and Tech Pink items.

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  4. 2 events
    Summer Solstice Celebrationseasonal event

    The Haven Treasury is offering Solstice Prize Boxes with various summer-themed items.

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    New Items in Solstice Prize Boxesnew content

    Items include Variant Tickets, Crests, Wings, Auras, and more.

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  5. 4 events
    Obsidian Prize Boxes Availablenew content

    Supply Depot stocks Obsidian Prize Boxes obtainable with energy, containing various Obsidian and Apocrean themed items.

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    Apocrean Themed Guild Hall Furniturenew content

    Auction House stocks Apocrean themed guild hall furniture for customization.

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    Return of the Apocrean Harvester Eventseasonal eventMilestone

    The season of the Apocrean Harvester is back, requiring knights to defeat it and earn rewards.

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    Crafting Obsidian Weapons and Grasping Auranew content

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

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  6. 4 events
    Aerodynamic Prize Box Itemsnew content

    Introduced new items including Airbraker shield, Contrails Aura, Swing Wings, and Chaff Pack.

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    New Accessory Slot for Anklesnew content

    Added a new accessory slot for the ankle area to allow wearing back accessories alongside ankle accessories.

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    Steam Inventory Icons Fixedbug fix

    Resolved issues with Steam inventory icons and other non-player facing problems.

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    Bug Reporting System Fixedbug fixMilestone

    The bug reporting system is now operational, allowing players to report bugs using F2.

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  7. 18 events
    Surprise 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.

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    Special Gear Animationsui ux

    Special gear animations are now shown when viewing your own Equipment or inspecting another knight.

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    Depot Confirm-Purchase Popup Updateui ux

    The popup now shows the quantity if not buying just 1.

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    Animation Changes for Equipmentvisuals

    Slight changes to how the Mixmaster, Caladbolg, and Buccaneer Broadsider animate.

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    Special Gear Animations for Equipment Inspectionui ux

    Special gear animations are now shown when viewing your own Equipment or inspecting another knight.

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    Cracked Fire Crystals Sell Price Adjustedgameplay

    Cracked fire crystals can now be sold to vendors for 1 crown.

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    Player Creation UI Changesui ux

    Slight changes to the player creation UI.

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    Increased Max Statues per Guild Hallquality of life

    Max statues per guild hall increased to 10 from 8.

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    Animation Changes for Mixmaster, Caladbolg, and Buccaneer Broadsidervisuals

    Slight changes to how these items animate.

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    Depot Confirm-Purchase Popup Updateui ux

    The depot confirm-purchase popup now shows the quantity if not buying just 1.

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    Player Creation UI Changesui ux

    Slight changes to the player creation UI.

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    Surprise Boxes Availablenew content

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

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    7th Anniversary Celebration Missionsseasonal eventMilestone

    Special missions 'Total Caketastrophe' and 'A Gremlin in Knead' to celebrate the anniversary.

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    7th Anniversary Celebration Missionsseasonal eventMilestone

    Help Biscotti avoid disaster in two special missions - Total Caketastrophe and A Gremlin in Knead.

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    Anniversary Prize Boxes and Cake Accessoriesnew contentMilestone

    Earn Cake Slice tokens to exchange for Cake helms, Anniversary Prize Boxes, and other party accessories.

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    Cracked Fire Crystals Salegameplay

    Cracked fire crystals can now be sold to vendors for 1 crown.

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    Anniversary Rewardsnew contentMilestone

    Earn Cake Slice tokens to exchange for Cake helms, Anniversary Prize Boxes, and other party accessories.

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    Guild Hall Statues Limit Increasedquality of life

    Increased max statues per guild hall from 8 to 10.

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  8. 6 events
    Adopt a Buddygameplay

    Nonna is available near the Haven fountain for players to adopt a buddy.

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    New 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.

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    Spring Equinox Celebrationseasonal event

    The Strangers are celebrating with their traditional biannual celestially-themed offerings in the Spring Equinox Prize Box, available until March 29th, 2018.

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    Adopt a Buddyother

    Keep an eye out for Nonna near the Haven fountain to adopt a buddy who always has your back.

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    Spring Equinox Eventseasonal event

    The Strangers are celebrating with their traditional biannual celestially-themed offerings in the Spring Equinox Prize Box, available until March 29th, 2018.

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    New 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.

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  9. 15 events
    Various Behind the Scenes Improvementschanges
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    Year of the Dog Celebrationseasonal event

    Celebration of the Year of the Dog with new dog-themed accessories and items.

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    Running Wild Box Itemsnew contentMilestone

    New items include Wild Aura, Alpha Claw Gauntlet, Love Puppy, Doggie Tails, Wolver Masks, Alpha Vertical Vents, Treat Pouches, Wild Bone Pendants, and more.

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    Collect Ancient Shell Materialsgameplay

    Collect Ancient Shell materials to craft Tortodrone handguns and shields

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    Fix Violent Heart Attack Explosion Scalingbug fix

    Fix the explosions caused by Violent Heart Attack to scale with depth

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    Emote Animations in Ready Roomgameplay

    Emote / talking animations now play in the ready room

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    Fix Violent Heart Attack Explosion Scalingbug fix

    Fix the explosions caused by Violent Heart Attack to scale with depth

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    Year of the Dog Celebrationseasonal event

    Celebration of the Year of the Dog with new gear and items

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    Various Behind the Scenes Improvementsperformance
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    New Aura Footstep Iconui ux

    Added a new icon for auras that utilize a footstep effect

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    Running Wild Box Itemsnew contentMilestone

    New items include Wild Aura, Alpha Claw Gauntlet, Love Puppy, Doggie Tails, Wolver Masks, and more

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    Tortodrone Migration Eventgameplay

    Assist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration and gather glyphs

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    Emote Animations in Ready Roomgameplay

    Emote / talking animations now play in the ready room

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    New Aura Footstep Icon Addedui ux

    Added a new icon for auras that utilize a footstep effect

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    Tortodrone Migration Eventgameplay

    Assist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration and gather Ancient Shell materials.

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  10. 6 events
    Backend Changes for Regional Managementquality of life

    Improvements made to manage different regions better during reboots.

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    Ongoing Maintenance Workperformance

    Expect the wiki to be down most of 1/17.

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    Ongoing Maintenance Workperformance

    Expect the wiki to be down most of 1/17 due to maintenance.

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    Introduction of CozyTech Box and New Itemsnew content

    New items including CozZzy Aura, CozZzy Halo, and various sleepwear and accessories.

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    Backend Changes for Regional Managementquality of life

    Improvements to manage different regions better, especially during a reboot.

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    Introduction of CozyTech Box and New Itemsnew content

    New items including CozZzy Aura, CozZzy Halo, and various sleepwear and accessories added.

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  11. 7 events
    Kat Tribe Fetish Crafting Materialsnew content

    Return collected pages to Montague in Moorcroft Manor for crafting materials.

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    Kataclysmic Confrontation Returnsseasonal event

    Black Kats have returned to the Clockworks, raiding the Moorcroft Manor Archives for magical grimoires.

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    Collect Ancient Page Tokensnew content

    Players can collect Ancient Page tokens through the daily Prestige Mission or from black kat monsters.

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    Ancient Page Tokens Collectionnew content

    Collect Ancient Page tokens through the daily Prestige Mission or from black kat monsters.

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    Craft Kat Tribe Fetish Gearnew content

    Return Ancient Page tokens to Montague in Moorcroft Manor to craft kat-themed gear using the Mysterious Alchemy Machine.

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    Kataclysmic Confrontation Returnsseasonal event

    Black Kats have returned to the Clockworks, raiding the Moorcroft Manor Archives for magical grimoires.

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    Crafting Kat-themed Gearnew content

    Use the Mysterious Alchemy Machine to craft kat-themed gear.

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