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.
[Identity V x Little Nightmares Crossover Returns]
[Six and Mono’s Manor Exploration] Returns
- Let’s help Six and Mono escape this Manor! Complete event tasks to obtain the Little Nightmares Series Portraits: (Portrait] – Six and (Portrait] – Mono. Complete all the tasks to receive the [A-rarity Costume] Axe Boy – Mono. If you already own any of these rewards, you’ll receive Costume Remnants instead.
Event Period: October 29, 2026 (after maintenance) – November 29, 2026, 23:59
Returning Items
- “Little Girl’s” Crossover Package is back in the Shop for a limited time at 20% off Original Price: 2,456 Echoes | Discounted Price: 1,968 Echoes) and includes [A-rarity Costume) Little
Girl – Six and [A-rarity Accessory] Little Girl – TV Remote. - [A-rarity Costume] Little Girl – Six is back in the Shop for 1,388 Echoes.
- [A-rarity Accessory) Little Girl – TV Remote is back in the Shop for 1,068 Echoes.
Availability: October 29, 2026 (after maintenance) – November 29, 2026, 23:59
[Cryptic Notes New Arrivals]
Cryptic Notes Halloween Special Appearances:
Weapon Appearance: Loaded Shotgun (Phantom Frosting) is now available for 198 Echoes.
You can get it for free during the first week of availability.
Item Appearance: Mint Box [Pumpkin Jar] is now available for 118 Echoes. You can get it for free during the first week of availability.
Availability:October 29, 2026 (after maintenance) – November 25, 2026, 23:59
Free Period:October 29, 2026 (after maintenance) – November 4, 2026, 23:59
Cryptic Notes
- The “Nocturne Banquet” event has begun!
Event Period: October 29, 2026 – November 18, 2026
Complete event tasks to earn Arc Light, Spyglasses, Clues, Fragments, and more!
Various Daily Tasks will also be available. Complete them each day to claim rewards.
During the “Nocturne Banquet” event, the [A Bringer of Doom] map will feature the new Halloween S-rarity Classic (Pumpkin Majesty) and A-rarity Classic [Crescent Pumpkin Tart] on Beginner, Easy, Normal, Hard, and Nightmare difficulties.
After obtaining the S-rarity Classic [Pumpkin Majesty], Anomalies wearing Pumpkin Heads will no longer attack you. Using (Pumpkin Majesty) from the item bar also summons pixies around you, and its radiance illuminates your path as you explore.
- During the “Nocturne Banquet” event, the outdoor areas of [A Bringer of Doom] will feature exclusive Halloween decorations. The Porcelain Vases in the Manor will also be replaced with Pumpkin Towers.
- Added new random layouts to [A Bringer of Doom] on Nightmare difficulty.
- Added the following Hunters to Hunter Mode: Opera Singer, “Fool’s Gold,” The Shadow, “Goatman,” “Hullabaloo,” Peddler, “Cueist,” “Queen Bee,” “Dentist,” and “Herztier.”
[Casual Mode]
Copycat
- Adjusted “Copycat” Masquerade Mode for Halloween:
Changed the matching requirement from “select at least two of the three factions” to “select at least one faction.” Matching now begins once you meet the requirement.
Event Period: October 29, 2026, 08:00 – November 1, 2026, 23:59
Scribbled Ideas
- Halloween Oddities x Scribbled Ideas Now Available!
Added Halloween featured maps to (Scribbled Ideas. Visitors can earn 80 Fragments and 50
Clues by playing or sharing maps with the [#Halloween Oddities) hashtag! - Optimized Survivors’ jumping logic to improve the feel and visual effects of jumping.
- Added the Scribbled Ideas-exclusive [Flare Gun] Item. You can aim it at and fire it at Survivors. Its bullets are blocked by obstacles.
- Added the (Lifeform Detection] Component:
It detects whether the number of life forms generated by Items within the detection area meets specified conditions, then sends an event.
Supported life forms generated by Items held by the following characters: Thief, Mechanic, Dancer, Embalmer, Prospector, Entomologist, Painter, Batter, Toy Merchant, Weeping Clown, Journalist, Fire Investigator, Meteorologist, Mime Artist, and “Prodigy.” - Added the Creativity Score feature:
Increased the maximum number of storylines and custom/shared combinations that can be added once the Creativity Score reaches the specified threshold. - Added 17 new materials, including terrazzo and gemstones.
- Improved the editor:
Added the (Lock Camera View] and (Lock Position) features under [More).
Optimized reconnection and disconnection behavior and reduced stuttering when playing maps with many components or high usage values in Scribbled Ideas mode. - Added “Prodigy” to Scribbled Ideas (with abilities)
[Character Days]
- [Seer] Eli Clark’s Birthday (October 31)
Event Period: October 31, 2026, 00:00 – October 31, 2026, 23:59
- [Bloody Queen] Mary’s Character Day (November 2)
Event Period: November 2, 2026, 00:00 – November 2, 2026, 23:59
Second Round: November 6, 2026, 00:00 – November 8, 2026, 23:59
[Combat]
- Triggered the Hunter’s Quick Message immediately when a Survivor applied a control effect, such as a stun or knockback.
- Added sliding collision detection after a Dirtball launched by “Prodigy” hits a Survivor.
[Tournament]
The 20261JL Fall Tournament is in full swing! AWG, AXIZ, DEM, FL, QTD, RC, SZ, and ZETA will clash for glory. With eight teams reunited, victory will come down to the finest margins. See you at the top!
Below is the tournament’s daily schedule. Follow the official Identity V Japanese YouTube, X, and TikTok accounts to watch the weekend matches live and cheer for your favorite teams!
[Experience Improvements]
- Adjusted the location and red-dot display rules for the (Tutorial].
- Added Secondary Password verification when claiming the “A Gift of Essence” Portrait.
[Next Week’s Preview]
The new Cryptic Notes season, Phosphorescence Disease, is about to begin. A new map is coming, along with its associated Classics, Exquisite Classics, Anomalies, Classes, Items, seasonal tasks, and story content. The Classics Archive will receive brand-new weapons that can be refined at no cost. The new season will also introduce a series of balance adjustments. Stay tuned.
