[Dev Notes]Developer Talk: [A Study in Gray] Update Special Broadcast Summary

Guide your Star-kissed Saviors, StarSavior!
Greetings, Captain! This is your Liaison Officer, GM Lisa.

Thank you sincerely for all the interest and support you have shown for the [A Study in Gray] Update Special Broadcast.

Below is a quick summary of the key updates and rewards introduced during the broadcast.

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- Main Event: A Study in Gray
- New Saviors: Professor M and Gwen
- New Minigame: Gwen & Lily's Case Files
- Overload Cube Changes
- New Event: Onslaught Quest
- Progression and QoL Improvements
- New & Returning Captain Support
- Eternal Promise: Carmen Featured Observation Rerun
- Costume Destruction Effects for Cosmic Saviors
- A Study in Gray Update Rewards

The [A Study in Gray] event takes inspiration from Sherlock Holmes's first novel, A Study in Scarlet, and presents a mystery investigation built around an original premise: in a world where Detective H was defeated, Professor M takes up the case and continues the investigation.

Unlike the lighthearted summer event, [A Study in Gray] delivers a more serious and atmospheric mystery.

Professor M and Gwen, previously revealed only through visuals, will now step into the spotlight as they join the investigation.

Each Captain may interpret the case differently depending on how they approach and piece together the clues. We hope you will enjoy forming your own perspective on the mystery.

● New Saviors & Arcana

- Professor M (Moon Attribute, Ranger)
· Works well with a wide range of Saviors by giving allies more opportunities to use their Basic Skills.
· When an ally hits an enemy with a Special Skill, Professor M can activate her own Trigger Skill and follow up once specific conditions are met.

- Gwen (Star Attribute, Striker)
· Gwen will join during Week 3 of the event.
· Builds her unique stacks whenever an ally attacks. At max stacks, she automatically activates her Special Skill.

StarSavior's first minigame, [Gwen & Lily's Case Files], will be added. Captains can earn mission rewards based on the score.

The minigame will be available for a limited time during the event and is designed to add a different kind of fun to the overall experience.

This Overload Cube will run for seven weeks. Rather than having a single “correct” setup, it is designed to encourage Captains to experiment with different combinations as they complete Collection Missions and find the setup that works best for them.

Overload Cube will now operate as standalone content rather than being tied to an event. Its connection to Cube Palace will be removed, and Replica Codes will now be provided at random.

You can refresh the available Replica Codes by using Shuffle Disks earned from Overload Cube Weekly Missions, Special Missions, and Collection Missions.

As your ZetaFLOPS Level increases, you will be able to preserve more Replica Codes when shuffling. Preserved Codes will remain in the list even after a reroll, and you can stop preserving them at any time if you no longer wish to keep them.

We have also adjusted this version of Overload Cube so that Captains at earlier stages of progression can enjoy it without feeling too much pressure. We hope you will give it a try.

Onslaught Quest is a new Gear-farming event designed to help ease the burden of building and optimizing your Gear setup.

Enhanced versions of the Hunt Quest bosses Motivator, Wendigo, and Perses will appear. Defeating them will reward items that can help with your gear setup.

Onslaught Quest is designed to offer a greater challenge, with entry limited by daily tickets. Clearing battles grants Onslaught Quest Points, which can be exchanged for various rewards in the Event Shop.

We have heard feedback that building the desired gear setup can take a considerable amount of time. To help with this, the shop will offer high-value Gear, Focused Crafting Fuel, Enhancement Stones, and other items that directly support Gear progression.

The key rewards will be available regardless of difficulty, allowing Captains, including those who are new or returning, to start at a level that feels manageable without missing out on the most important rewards.

● New Combat Power Growth Options in Savior Tactical Analysis

To provide another steady path for Captains who feel they have reached a plateau in their progression, we are adding new Tactical Analysis options that increase Combat Power as Saviors grow.

Additional Tactical Analysis options will become available based on Savior progression, including Skill Enhancement, Resonance Enhancement, and Limit Break. This change is intended to give greater value to the progress Captains have already made in developing their Saviors.

● Daily Gameplay Improvements

The Batch Sweep feature for Exploration Quests, which we previously mentioned was under discussion, is now complete and will be added with this update.

Tapping the Regional Dispatch notification in the Lobby will now allow you to claim the dispatch rewards directly, with the option to dispatch again immediately afterward.

● Gear Enhancement Improvements

Excess EXP from Gear Enhancement will now be refunded.

On the Journey entry screen, pressing and holding a Savior will now take you directly to that Savior’s Inventory.

● Journey Hunt Exhibit Acquisition Improvements

We are streamlining the process of obtaining Journey Hunt Exhibits by removing unnecessary steps during Journeys.

After this change, once an Exhibit number appears in a reward list, that same number will not appear again in the next event reward list, even if you did not obtain the Exhibit.

This should make it easier to obtain the Exhibits you want. If an unwanted Exhibit number appears, you can choose to forgo the reward immediately.

● Journey Artwork Lobby Display

A new feature will allow Journey Artwork to be displayed in the Lobby.
After the update, raising a Savior’s Affection to a certain level will unlock their Journey Artwork, which can then be displayed in the Lobby.

● New Savior Affection Collection Rewards

We are also adding a new collection reward tied to Savior Affection. Captains who reach the maximum Affection level with a Savior will be able to obtain that Savior’s Title as a small reward celebrating the bond they have built.

We will continue to monitor usability, visibility, and other areas of friction Captains encounter during gameplay, and make further improvements as needed.

This update also includes several features designed to help new and returning Captains get back into the game more smoothly and enjoy life in Lavistar.

Select Observation will return for new and returning Captains.

We received a great deal of feedback that changing your selected Savior or Arcana after the initial choice was too restrictive. Starting with this Select Observation, you will be able to change your selected Savior and Arcana up to three times.
※ Eligible Saviors: All Saviors, including Cosmic Saviors (excluding Cristelle and Amora)

This Select Observation will also introduce an Observation Bonus (payback rewards) alongside the additional change opportunities.

Returning Player Boost Missions will provide a clear progression path to help Captains catch up with current content and ease back into the game.

A Featured Observation rerun for [Eternal Promise: Carmen] is planned for Week 2 of [A Study in Gray].
For Captains who missed [Eternal Promise: Carmen], this will be another opportunity to add her to your roster.

Toughness Break animations were first introduced for Lydia, Elisa, Lacy, and Carnelia. With this update, the feature will expand to other Cosmic Saviors.

The [A Study in Gray] update will also include rewards equivalent to up to 300 Observations.
Each Observation Ticket has its own eligible targets and usage period, so please make sure to check both before using your rewards.

We have also prepared rewards to support Savior growth and Gear progression, and we hope you will take part throughout the event period.

■ Up to 300 Free Observations

● Event Shop (45 total)
Rewards equivalent to 15 Featured Observation Tickets, 15 Standard Savior Observation Tickets, and 15 Standard Arcana Observation Tickets.

● A Study in Gray Event Missions (120 total)
Rewards equivalent to 20 Featured Observation Tickets, 20 Featured Arcana Observation Tickets, 40 Standard Savior Observation Tickets, and 40 Standard Arcana Observation Tickets, plus rewards worth 5,000 Stellagems.

● Growth Currencies
Galactic Guidance Stone (guarantees an SSR Savior), Transcendent Matter (Resonance material), Skill Cube (Skill Enhancement material), Enhancement Stone (Gear Enhancement material)

● Other Items
Affection gift rewards, Focused Crafting Fuel (guaranteed crafting material for the Gear you want)

● Special Login Rewards (140 total)
40 Lampadis Professor Featured Observation Ticket (Professor M), 40 Lampadis Investigator Featured Observation Ticket (Gwen), and 60 Featured Arcana Observation Tickets.

* Rewards will be distributed in two one-week batches, with 10 Observations granted each day.
Batch 1: Lampadis Professor Featured Observation Ticket and Featured Arcana Observation Tickets will be distributed on alternating days.
Batch 2: Lampadis Investigator Featured Observation Ticket and Featured Arcana Observation Tickets will be distributed on alternating days.

■ Other Growth & Convenience Rewards
● Lobby Login Reward
Log in during the event period to instantly receive an [A Study in Gray] wallpaper.

■ A Study in Gray Update Special Coupon Contents
10 Prism Telescopes, 10 Journey Invitations, 300 Galactic Guidance Stones (guarantees an SSR Savior)

AUTUMN26TOGETHER
Valid Thru: September 17, 2026, 01:00 – October 15, 2026, 14:59 UTC

That concludes our summary of the StarSavior [A Study in Gray] Update Broadcast.

The StarSavior development and operations teams will continue listening closely to your feedback and working to provide better content and service.

We hope you will join us for the wide range of events prepared for this autumn update.

Thank you.