What changed in Spiral Knights in 2026

Light infantry and scout knights can now send out a beacon with new Status Symbol auras.

The free DLC features Warmaster Seerus and his Grand Arsenal, requiring players to assist in the battle against the Crimson Order.

Earn the Shrouded Crest by retrieving Ancient Pages from black kats in Moorcroft Manor.

New armor, helms, hair accessories, Hologlyphs, and shields introduced for summer.

A new Obsidian Obstacle can be acquired while freeing souls on the Grasping Plateau.

A competition for the community to contribute to a new trailer for Spiral Knights.

The Apocrean Harvester has returned with a new obstacle on the Grasping Plateau, available until May 25th.

Adjusted chances for bonuses based on crystal use levels: increased for medium and maximum levels, guaranteed success for minimum level.

New botanical gear and accessories available in vibrant colors for players to enhance their camouflage skills.

All forging attempts will now be successful, making it easier for new players to level up their gear.

Released a second batch of large back-end changes to modernize the game and improve performance.

Added new accessory slots for further personalization of characters.

Players can create PvP levels that may be added to the game, with ongoing updates for functionality.

Commands added for quick movement around town for knights who have reached Haven.

Knights can now turn off popups for abandoning parties.

The game now attempts to use more memory for improved performance.

Dousing an already-extinguished mask no longer deals damage to knights.

Added preference for controlling the size of the chat area.

Added new servers to enhance connectivity for players in these regions.

Players can now control the size of the chat text.

Damage of Catalyzer, Industrial Catalyzer, Volatile Catalyzer, and Neutralizer has been increased.

Searching for an accessory will now find it on armors or helms.

A new free-for-all combat mode for up to eight knights with fast-paced five-minute rounds.

Added new icons for deconstruction zones and different compound wilds levels.

The attack speed buff now has a unique icon.

Modernization of server and client Java to improve gameplay and reduce lag.

Added preference for UI scaling saved per screen resolution.

Exchange Cake Slice tokens for party themed items such as Cake helms and Anniversary Prize Boxes.

Earn the Clockworks Clock Blocker shield during the Anniversary event by collecting cake tokens.

Complete special missions 'Total Caketastrophe' and 'A Gremlin in Knead' to earn Cake Slice tokens.

New Clockworks Prize Boxes contain various themed items including Spotlight Aura and Clock Blocker shields.