Today’s maintenance will be replaced by a hotfix so all game modes except for rank will be available. The time is still the same and it will be scheduled to take place at 00:00 (UTC +8). See below for popular timezone conversions:
EST: 8:00 p.m. PST: 5: 00 p.m.
CST: 7:00 p.m BST: 1:00 a.m.
CEST: 2:00 a.m. KST/JST: 9:00 a.m.
[Crossover]
Identity V × Time Raiders Crossover Begins
- Return to Wushan Lodge
- Open the notebook that quietly found its way into the Manor. Follow the writer’s footsteps into an antique shop called Wushan Lodge, recover the surviving fragments of memory, and begin one thrilling and uncanny adventure after another. The Time Raiders crossover event “Return to Wushan Lodge” is now live!
- Join the event to claim [A-rarity Costume] Aeroplanist – Wang Pangzi and [A-rarity Accessory] Aeroplanist – Mojin Talisman.
- Event content will unlock over two weeks. By taking part in daily matches, minigames, and event tasks, visitors can earn Manuscript Fragments, which can be exchanged in the Event Shop for [A-rarity Costume] Naiad – Forbidden Crone, Room Music, Emote, Portrait Frame, Portrait, Graffiti, Sticker, and more!
- Event tasks will also unlock over two weeks. A total of 310 Manuscript Fragments can be obtained from event tasks. In addition to event tasks, you can also earn Manuscript Fragments from daily matches and the “Hidden Relics” minigame. The “Hidden Relics” minigame grants up to 10 Manuscript Fragments per day, for a total of 100. Daily matches grant up to 50 Manuscript Fragments in Week 1, 100 in Week 2, 150 in Week 3, and 200 in Week 4.
Event Period: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) – August 17, 2026, 23:59
[Crossover Costumes]
- Wu Xie Crossover Package is now available for a limited time and includes [A-rarity Costume] Novelist – Wu Xie and [A-rarity Accessory] Novelist – Snake-Eyebrow Copper Fish.
- Zhang Qiling Crossover Package is now available for a limited time and includes [A-rarity Costume] Mercenary – Zhang Qiling and [A-rarity Accessory] Mercenary – Ghost Seal.
- Crossover Packages are only available for purchase with Echoes. Save 20% for a limited time at the discounted price of 1,958 Echoes.
- A-rarity Crossover Costumes: Novelist – Wu Xie and Mercenary – Zhang Qiling are now available for 1,388 Echoes each.
- A-rarity Crossover Accessories: Novelist – Snake-Eyebrow Copper Fish and Mercenary –
Ghost Seal are now available for 1,068 Echoes each.
Availability: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) – August 17, 2026, 23:59
[Artifact Lore]
- Follow Wu Xie’s explanation to learn about The Trio’s equipment. Complete daily check-ins to receive [Graffiti] Forbidden Crone, (Portrait Frame] Forbidden Crone, Clues, and more!
- Event Period: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) – August 17, 2026, 23:59
[Lost Traces]
The Seven Star Cryptic Coffins hidden deep in the forest, the eerie shipwreck beneath the sea, the colossal sacred tree in Qinling, the giant Bronze Gate beneath Changbai Mountain, the Queen Mother’s Palace in the Gobi, the ancient village sunken beneath the lake… Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, and Wang Pangzi, the Trio whose legend began it all, now unfold once more within Oletus Manor. Open that familiar notebook and experience the story to relive the Trio’s heart-pounding adventures. Complete tasks to earn Manuscript Fragments and exchange them for rewards in the Event Shop.
Event Period: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) – August 17, 2026, 23:59
[Hidden Relics]
Help Wu Xie sort through antiques. Complete the Hidden Relics minigame once per day to receive [Manuscript Fragment] x10. You can earn up to 10 Manuscript Fragments per day, up to 100 in total.
Event Period: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) – August 17, 2026, 23:59
[Dreadful Signal]
- As Wushan Lodge’s past crosses the boundary and its treacherous tale becomes a new chapter, the revenants from the tomb flicker into view, and the key to the Bronze Gate slowly emerges from the page. This adventure into the unknown awaits every explorer in Cryptic Notes. In Week 2, the Cryptic Notes Special Challenge will open. The [A Bringer of Doom] map will add the crossover-exclusive Classics “Ghost Seal” and “Snake-Eyebrow Copper Fish,” as well as the crossover-exclusive Anomalies “Bugle Revenant” and “Banner Revenant.”
- During the event, there is a chance to trigger the [Ghost March] Narrative Technique.
Large numbers of “Bugle Revenants” and “Banner Revenants” will appear on the map, and the chances of obtaining the crossover-exclusive Classic “Ghost Seal” from Chests and Cryptic Boxes will increase significantly. After obtaining the [S-rarity Classic] Ghost Seal, you can use it from your inventory to summon Revenants and command nearby Revenants to form ranks or attack other Anomalies. Defeat the required number of Anomalies to earn personal rewards and server rewards, including [A-rarity Furniture] The Bronze Gate, [B-rarity Furniture] Spirit-Communicating Rhino Horn,[Portrait Frame] The Bronze Gate, Pursuit Music, Personal Label, and more!
Event Period: July 23, 2026 (after maintenance) – August 17, 2026, 23:59
[The Bronze Gate Pact]
From August 15 to August 17, a special Easter egg event will be available in celebration of a meaningful date for the Time Raiders franchise. Stay tuned!
Event Period: August 15, 2026, 00:00 – August 17, 2026, 23:59
Limited-Time Public Map Crossover Area
During the crossover event, a special area will open on the “Misty Voyage” Public Map. Dive underwater to uncover the secrets of the archaeological team from years past. Collect clues to receive [A-rarity Furniture] Coral Tree.
Availability: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) – August 17, 2026, 23:59
[Combat]
Clerk
- Reduced the movement speed bonus during Judgment from 8% to 6%
Photographer
- Adjusted the Photographer’s Normal Attack animation slightly without affecting damage calculation, and increased the Normal Attack wind-up time from 0.4 seconds to 0.42 seconds.
Other
- Optimized the display of position reveal notifications.
[Talent Adjustments]
- Reduced the Movement Speed bonus of the Survivor Talent “Mutual Support” from 6%-10% to 4%-8%.
- Added an additional restriction to the Hunter Talent “Skittish.” The effect is now disabled while any Survivor is tied to a Rocket Chair.
[Cryptic Notes]
- Reduced the number of Wraiths on Normal difficulty. Reduced the spawn rate of Advanced Wraiths on Hard difficulty.
- Optimized the Anomaly spawn rules in the Treasure Room. After opening the Treasure Room,
- Anomalies will now spawn at a safer distance farther away from the player.
- Forlorn Tome will no longer trigger falling rocks.
- Optimized the Anomaly spawn rules in the Treasure Room. After opening the Treasure Room, Anomalies will now spawn at a safer distance farther away from the player.
- Forlorn Tome will no longer trigger falling rocks.
- Added a UI prompt when a teammate is downed. Clicking the prompt will navigate you to that teammate’s location.
- Added functions on the map screen to quickly view teammate locations and navigate to them.
- Added feature descriptions for Narrative Techniques. Click the icon in the upper-left corner during a match to view detailed information about the current exploration Narrative Techniques. Corrected the icon asset for Tight Narrative.
- Added a confirmation screen when exiting Cryptic Notes.
- Added more possible spawn locations for Locked Ornate Cabinet,” increasing its likelihood of appearing near the Exit Gate.
- Optimized the actions and visual effects used when characters block and counterattack with Forgotten Faith.
[Event Shop]
- [Room Music] Stillewald’s Banquet is now available for 50 Spyglasses.
Availability: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) – August 12, 2026, 23:59
[Character Day]
- (Mercenary) Naib Subedar’s Birthday [July 23rd]
Event Period: July 23, 2026, 00:00 – July 23, 2026, 23:59
Second Round: July 24, 2026, 00:00 – July 26, 2026, 23:59
[Scribbled Ideas]
- Adapted Accessory effects for the map so they now display normally while playing. Added settings options to choose whether to show or hide your own Accessory effects or those of all players.
- Added 35 new material options to improve the presentation of components.
- Added numerous component resources to the Interface Editor, including over 100 action components and over 200 icon components.
[Experience Improvements]
- Adjusted in-match score pop-up behavior so that once a single score category reaches its maximum, repeated gains in that category within a short period no longer trigger pop-up notifications.
- On the Misty Voyage Public Map, some Emotes can now be used while swimming.
- Optimized the visual effects of the Treading Through Snow Costume for Seer, including glasses reflections, eye curvature, and in-match bangs movement.
- Shortened the refresh interval of random events on the Misty Voyage Public Map and increased the spawn rate of the Knock Back the Fish King event.
- Slightly increased the Fish King’s HP on the Misty Voyage Public Map (the minimum damage required to earn loot remains unchanged; visitors will receive current loot as long as they deal at least 500 damage).
- Optimized the description of Cowboy’s External Trait “Wild.”
- Added a “Play Again” button to the results page shown after Ranked Matches.
- Adjusted the “Play Again” flow so that after returning to the Lobby, selecting it takes you directly into matchmaking without waiting for confirmation on the currency or experience screens.
[Tournament]
The final week of the 2026 IJL Summer Tournament Regular Season is almost here! Please take a look at the schedule below:
[Next Week’s Preview]
- Wave 2 of the Summer Essence rewards is here. Log in to claim [Season 43 Essence 2] x1O.
- Season 43 Essence 2 is coming soon, featuring new costumes including [S-rarity Costume] Mechanic -Cyanotype, [A-rarity Costume) “Queen Bee” – Faded Memory, and [A-rarity Costume] Wildling – Revived Memories.
- The Time Raiders crossover event [Dreadful Signal] will soon begin, and the Cryptic Notes crossover game mode will be available soon.
- The 2026 [Panda’s Protector] is coming soon. Celebrate V’s 5th birthday together. Complete the puzzle to earn rewards, including [B-rarity Furniture] Panda Plushie Display Cabinet, Portrait, Portrait Frame, and more.
- The Panda Series [A-rarity Costume] Bloody Queen – Flufftail Birthday Host and [A-rarity
Costume] Entomologist – Fluffy Memories will be available in the Shop for a limited time. - The “Lucky Dice: Panda’s Protector” event will be available for a limited time.
- The Panda Series [A-rarity Costumes] Toy Merchant – Cognition Enlightener, Doctor – Bamboo Guardian, “Little Girl”- Panda Friend, Grave Keeper – Home Designer, [A-rarity Furniture] Panda Cradle, and the [Package] Bamboo Climber will return to the Shop for a limited time.
- The Panda Series [B-rarity Accessory] Survivor – Panda Plushie, [B-rarity Furniture] Panda Decoration, and [B-rarity Pet] Baby Panda will return to the Event Shop for a limited time.
