[Update][September 17] Update Notes (September 16, 10:10 UTC)

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

We would like to inform you about the September 17 update.

​▣ Maintenance Schedule: September 17, 01:00 - 05:00 UTC (4 hours)
▣ Maintenance Impact: Unable to access the game during maintenance; any Journey in progress before maintenance will be reset.
▣ Maintenance Compensation: 100 Stellagems + 4 Standard Savior Observation Tickets
※ The details in these patch notes may be subject to change depending on the update schedule. For the most accurate information, please check in-game after the update.

※ The maintenance for next week is scheduled for September 23.

1. New Featured Savior Observation
▶ The new Savior “Professor M” can be obtained through Observation > Featured Savior Observation in-game.
▶ “Professor M” can be obtained using existing Featured Observation Tickets, as well as the dedicated “Lampadis Professor Featured Observation Ticket” available through the check-in event.
▶ Once Professor M's Featured Observation ends, any unused Lampadis Professor Featured Observation Tickets will be removed after the October 8 maintenance.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - October 1, 19:00 UTC

"People become so much more interesting once they reveal their true selves. Don't you think?"

The [Professor] of Lampadis, devoted to the study of human behavior and mind.
What lies beneath her cool, intellectual demeanor remains a mystery to all.

2. New Featured Arcana Observation
▶ The new Arcana “A Hedonist’s Diversion” can be obtained through Observation > Featured Arcana Observation in-game.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - October 1, 19:00 UTC

※ During a Journey, the rewards obtained may vary depending on the choices made in Journey events.

3. Select Savior Observation/Select Arcana Observation
▶ You can select your desired Savior/Arcana through Observation > Select Observation in-game.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - October 7, 19:00 UTC

※ Eligible Saviors: All SSR Saviors, including Cosmic Saviors, available in Standard Observation
※ Eligible Arcana: All SSR Arcana available in Standard Observation
- The Exchange and Drop Rate Info buttons cannot be viewed before selecting a pickup target.
- Drop rates vary depending on the selected pickup target.
- The selected Savior and Arcana can be changed up to 3 times after the initial selection.

▶ Select Observation Missions will be added.
- You can obtain mission rewards based on the number of Observations.

4. New Captain Savior/Arcana Observation Revamp
▶ The existing New Captain Savior/Arcana Observation will end, and a new New Captain Savior/Arcana Observation will begin.
※ Featured Saviors: All SSR Saviors, including Cosmic Saviors available in Standard Observation as of the September 17 update (excluding Cristelle, Amora, and Professor M)
※ Featured Arcana: All SSR Arcana available in Standard Observation as of the September 17 update
- Captains who have previously used the New Captain Observation can use it again.
- This Observation can be used with Paid Stellagems.
- This Observation can only be used once per account.

5. New Event: A Study in Gray
5-1. A new event, “A Study in Gray,” will be added under Main Lobby > Battle > Candle Square > Events.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - October 8, 19:00 UTC

※ In this event, you can obtain various currencies by clearing Story and Assault stages.
※ You can use “Gray Case Files” in the dedicated shop to obtain items needed for progression.

5-2. A new minigame, “Gwen & Lily's Case Files,” will be added.

- You can drag adjacent Case Files to combine them so that their total adds up to 10 within the time limit.
- Combined Case Files will be removed, and you will earn 100 points for each Case File removed.

- By participating in the minigame, you can obtain mission rewards based on your score.

6. Overload Cube Adjustments
▶ Overload Cube will now operate as standalone content rather than being tied to an event.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - November 4, 19:00 UTC

▶ Overload Cube’s connection to Cube Palace will be removed.
- Overload Cube will no longer use Cube Palace's Cheat Code Points or Main Codes.
▶ Replica Codes will now be provided at random.

▶ Weekly Missions, Special Missions, and Collection Missions exclusive to Overload Cube will be added.
- You can obtain Shuffle Disks by clearing each mission.
- You can use Shuffle Disks to refresh currently available Replica Codes.

▶ When refreshing Replica Codes, you can designate certain Replica Codes as Preserved Codes.
- Preserved Codes will remain on the list even after a reroll.
- You can stop preserving Preserved Codes at any time.
- As your ZetaFLOPS Level increases, you will be able to preserve more Replica Codes.
▶ You can increase your ZetaFLOPS Level by completing Overload Cube Missions.
▶ You can no longer increase your ZetaFLOPS Level by clearing Overload Cube.


7. New Event: Onslaught Quest
▶ New event content [Onslaught Quest] will be added.
The new event, “Onslaught Quest,” will be available under Main Lobby > Battle > Candle Square > Events.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - September 30, 19:00 UTC

※ In this event, you can obtain various currencies by clearing stages.
※ You can use Onslaught Contribution Points in the dedicated shop to obtain items needed for Gear progression.
※ You can purchase the new Gear [Twisted Doll’s Amulet] and [Twisted Doll’s Soul Ring] from the dedicated shop.
※ The Main Stats, Substats, and Set Effects of [Twisted Doll’s Amulet] and [Twisted Doll’s Soul Ring] are fixed. (September 16, 10:10 UTC)

※ When enhanced, the Main Stats of Event Gear will have the same values as those of existing T2 Legendary Gear.
※ When enhanced, Event Gear will have a higher minimum increase and a lower maximum increase for Sub Stats compared to existing T2 Legendary Gear.
※ The entry currency for stages in the Onslaught Quest event will recharge daily up to the maximum of 3.
※ You can Sweep battles after completing all missions in the stage.


8. Savior Tactical Analysis Expansion
▶ New Tactical Analysis options that increase Combat Power as Saviors grow will be added.
- Additional Tactical Analysis options will become available based on Savior progression, including Skill Enhancement, Resonance Enhancement, and Limit Break.

9. New Savior Affection Collection Rewards
▶ A new collection reward tied to Savior Affection will be added.
- Raising a Savior’s Affection to a certain level will unlock their Journey Artwork.
- Obtained Journey Artwork can be displayed in the Lobby.

- You can obtain a Savior's Title by reaching the maximum Affection level with that Savior.

10. Daily Gameplay Improvements
▶ A Batch Sweep feature will be added to Exploration Quests in Candle Square, allowing you to Sweep City Patrol, Base Investigation, and Ruins Exploration all at once.

▶ Regional Dispatch convenience features will be improved.
- Tapping the Regional Dispatch notification in the Lobby will now allow you to claim the rewards directly without navigating to the Dispatch screen.
- You can now immediately dispatch again from the same screen after claiming the rewards.

11. Gear Enhancement Material Refunds
▶ Any excess EXP remaining after Gear reaches its maximum enhancement level will be refunded as Enhancement Stones.

12. Journey Improvements
▶ Tapping the selected Savior on the Journey start screen will now take you to the Savior Management screen.
▶ The Journey start screen will now display the recommended Resonance Enhancement Stage for each difficulty.
▶ The way reward lists appear in the Journey's Spoils of the Hunt Event will be changed.
Reward lists that appeared in the previous Spoils of the Hunt Event will no longer appear in the next Spoils of the Hunt Event.
- Reward lists will not appear again even if you do not obtain the Exhibit Charm from the reward list.
- The list of Exhibit Charms for each reward list is as follows.

13. Craft Shop Improvements
▶ You will now be able to preview obtainable rewards when crafting Gear in the Craft Shop.
▶ You will now be able to preview obtainable rewards when crafting Gifts in the Craft Shop.

14. Lobby Settings Improvements
▶ Additional Lobby types will be added to [Profile] → [Lobby Settings].

- New categories, [Journey Artwork] and [Event Lobby], will be added to Lobby Settings.
- [Event Lobby] allows you to set the main artwork of an event as your Lobby background.
- [Event Lobby] can be obtained as a reward from Special Missions during events.
▶You can expand the list of available Lobbies displayed under [Profile] → [Lobby Settings].

- Tapping the button added to the right of the Lobby list at the bottom will expand the Lobby list.
- The expanded Lobby list will display the names and descriptions of each Lobby.
▶ The confirmation popup will no longer appear when tapping the Back button without saving changes in Lobby Settings.


15. Return to Lavistar Boost Missions
▶ “Return to Lavistar Boost Missions” will be added for returning Captains.
The “Lavistar Settlement Special Support Missions” will be activated when all of the following conditions are met:
- Have not logged in for 14 days or more
- Account Level 5 or higher
- Cleared Operation 1-5
- 40 days or more have passed since the end of the previous Returning User benefits

※ The “Lavistar Settlement Special Support Missions” can be completed for 14 days from the time they are activated.
※ Once 40 days have passed since the end of the previous Returning User benefits, you can receive the benefits again if you meet the Returning User requirements.
※ Returning Missions can be completed again if you meet the Returning User requirements.
※ If you are in a Returning User status during the September 17 maintenance, the Returning User status period will be extended by 14 days.


16. Special Visuals: Costume Destruction
▶ Special Visuals: Costume Destruction for Luna, Rosaria, Waltz of Starlight: Asherah, and Seira will be added.
- The Costume Destruction effect will be displayed when the corresponding Savior is under the effects of Toughness Break.
※ The Costume Destruction effect will not be displayed if Special Visuals are disabled in Settings.


17. “The Witch's Veil” Main Story Integration
▶ Main Story EP.7, “The Witch's Veil,” will be added to the Main Story.
▶ After the event ends, you can view “The Witch's Veil” story through the Main Story.


18. Events
​18-1. “A Study in Gray Check-in” event will begin.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - October 8, 19:00 UTC

18-2. The “221B Baker Street Case File” event will begin under “HOT&NEW” at the bottom of the Main Lobby.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - October 8, 19:00 UTC

18-3. The "A Study in Gray" Orbital Link event will begin under "HOT&NEW > Event" at the bottom of the Main Lobby.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - October 8, 19:00 UTC

▶ Orbital Link can be played using Case Closed Stamps obtained through event missions.

- Each time you draw, you can obtain a slot reward, and you can obtain a reward by completing one line in Orbital Link.
- Complete the entire Orbital Link board to obtain a completion reward.
- Completion rewards are unlocked sequentially, and you must obtain the previous stage's reward before obtaining the next stage's reward.
- Repeat rewards can be obtained without limit until the event ends.
- After completing an Orbital Link board, you can reset the board without limit during the event period to obtain rewards.
- Completion rewards for rounds 1-3 and repeat rewards from round 4 onward are composed differently.

18-4. “Lampadis Professor Observation Check-in” event will begin.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - September 30, 19:00 UTC

18-5. “Base Investigation Boost Missions” event will begin.
▶ Event Period: After the September 17 maintenance - September 23, 19:00 UTC

19. Cash Shop Product Sales
▶ The “Lampadis Event Packages,” “Investigations Grand Opening Step Up Package,” and “Mystery Clue Step Up Package” will be available for purchase in the Cash Shop.
※ In the final step of the “Investigations Grand Opening Step Up Package,” the “Premium SSR Savior Selection Box” allows you to select one Savior from all SSR Saviors available in Standard Observation, as well as Cristelle and Amora.
▶ The "Veiled Promise Package," "Veiled in Violet Package," "Black Pearl Trap Package," and "Sunset Cat Package" will return to the Cash Shop.
- If you have previously purchased a Skin Package, you cannot purchase the same Skin Package again.
- After purchasing a Skin Package, you can equip the Skin from the [Skin] tab in the corresponding Savior's Inventory.
For more details, please check the Shop menu on the left side of the main lobby in-game.

▶ Newcomer Special products will be revamped.
- Sales of the "Welcome Captain Package" will end, and a new product, the "Special Starter Package," will be available for purchase.
- The "Special Starter Package" can be purchased once per account by all Captains.
- Captains who have previously purchased the "Welcome Captain Package" can also purchase the "Special Starter Package."
- Newcomer Special products can be purchased from the "Newcomer Special" tab under "Special Offer Packages" in the Cash Shop.
▶ "Lisette's Super Package" will be revamped.
- All Captains can purchase the "Lisette's Super Package" again, regardless of whether they have previously purchased it.
- "Lisette's Super Package" will become available upon reaching Account Level 3. (September 16, 10:10 UTC)
- "Lisette's Super Package" can be purchased for 120 hours after it first becomes available.
▶ The purchase period for the "Scarlet's Super Package" will be reset.
- Captains who have not previously purchased "Scarlet's Super Package" can purchase it again.
※ "Scarlet's Super Package" cannot be purchased if you have previously purchased it.
- "Scarlet's Super Package" will become available upon reaching Account Level 4.
- "Scarlet's Super Package" can be purchased for 120 hours after it first becomes available.


20. Improvements and Changes
▶ Savior "Sunshine Cat: Smile" will be added to the following list.
- Standard Savior Observation / Galactic Guidance Stone / Planetary Guidance Stone / Star Guidance Stone
▶ Arcana “Vacation Prep: Time to Shop!” will be added to the following list.
- Standard Arcana Observation
▶ An automatic chat translation feature will be added.
- The "Translate" feature is available in General Chat, Guild Chat, and Friendly Match Chat.
- Tapping the Translate button will translate the message based on the text language set by the Captain.
- Chat messages older than 2 hours cannot be translated.
▶ The results popup displayed at the end of each Story will now also show that Story’s Poem.

▶ The text displayed when selecting the Insufficient Combat Power tooltip will be changed.
▶ Title calls will be added when starting the game.
[Applicable Saviors]
- Cristelle
- Amora
- Professor M
- Gwen
▶ The maximum Stella Archive storage capacity under [Manage] > [Storage] > [Stella Archive] will be increased.
- Before: 200 slots
- After: 300 slots
▶ Some skill animations used by the Witch of Favoritism during the Story Battle in Event Main Story Episode 7, Episode 10, “The Witch’s Veil,” will be improved.
▶ The default Titles for New, Seasoned, and Veteran NPCs under [Gauntlet > Strategy Battle > NPC] will be removed.
▶ The visibility of the “Star Link Active” text on the left side of the Savior screen will be improved under the Japanese language setting.
▶ The red dot will no longer be displayed when a level-up is available under [Tactical Analysis > Break Skill].
▶ Compensation will be provided for the Guild Defense Battle Fairness Issue.
- Compensation: 500 Stellagems
- Recipient: All Captains
▶ Further compensation will be provided to Captains on the Global server whose ranking competition may have been affected by the Guild Defense Battle Fairness Issue.
- Captains who earn the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Place Guild Defense Battle Frame will additionally receive all three ranking Frames: 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place.
- Captains who earn the Guild Defense Battle Top 10 Frame will additionally receive the 3rd Place Frame.
※ For more details, please refer to the previously announced notice.


21. Bug Fixes
▶ Fixed an issue where the Main Story Episode 6 unlock sequence text was displayed incorrectly after clearing Operation Sector 20-36.
▶ Fixed an issue where the description of Besta’s Passive Skill, “Faint Emotions,” after Stellar Blooming was displayed in Korean under the English and Japanese language settings.
▶ Fixed an issue where two Defender Battle Conditions in Guild Defense Battle were displayed in Korean under the English and Japanese language settings.
▶ Fixed an issue where eight Potentials in Journey Hard EX were displayed in Korean under the English and Japanese language settings.
▶ Fixed a typo in the loading tip for Operation Sector 34: Downtown NOA.
▶ Fixed an issue where the description of the “Guard” effect for Haydee’s Skill, “Thorned Grave,” was displayed incorrectly under the Japanese language setting.
- Before: 味方が被ダメージの30％を自分が変わりに受ける。
- After: 味方がダメージを受けると、そのダメージの30％を代わりに受ける
▶ Fixed an issue where the Korean voice-over was not played correctly or did not match the dialogue in certain parts of Main Story EP.7, "The Witch's Veil."
▶ Fixed an issue where the spacing between currency UI elements was displayed incorrectly when the purchase popup appeared in the Event Shop after transitioning from the News Banner.
▶ Fixed an issue where an error notification message was displayed when using Send All after re-adding a friend on the same day they were removed from the Friends List.
▶ Fixed an issue where the Costume Destruction visuals upon Toughness Break were repeatedly displayed in certain situations.
▶ Fixed an issue where the maximum Toughness shown after selecting a Savior on the Journey start screen was displayed as increased by the Potential value applied from the equipped Stella Archive.
※ This was a display issue only. The Savior’s base Toughness was applied correctly during the Journey.
▶ Fixed an issue where some animations were displayed unnaturally in the Arcana episode “A Drowsy Afternoon Interlude” and during Roberta’s Journey Story.
▶ Fixed an issue where the skill animation appeared unnatural when certain Saviors used a single-target ally skill on themselves on specific maps.
▶ Fixed an issue where the Star Link Amplification value was not displayed correctly on the [Savior > Stellar Archive Equip] screen.
※ This was a display issue only. Stats from Star Link Amplification were applied correctly.
▶ Fixed an issue where the stat results were occasionally displayed unnaturally when enhancing Gear under certain conditions.
▶ Fixed an issue where the game would freeze on the NOA Guide screen during server refresh.
▶ Fixed an issue where the content lock indicators on Candle Square and Event screens remained active even after canceling matchmaking while waiting for a Gauntlet Ranked Match.
▶ Improved an issue where the download would not proceed when the “Update failed” message was displayed.
▶ Fixed an issue where some backgrounds in Main Story EP.7, "The Witch's Veil," were displayed incorrectly.

[Notes]
- The schedule may be subject to change depending on the update status. If there are any changes, additional details will be provided through this notice.
- For mobile devices, data may be required to download the update after reconnecting, so we recommend using Wi-Fi.