Happy Birthday to Naib, the Aloof but Warm-hearted Mercenary
Header Image Credit: Official IDV Weibo. Credit: Official IDV English Twitter. You ever had a campfire birthday? It’s a surprisingly warm feeling.Just one last bite of roast meat, then I’ll make my wish.Thanks for remembering my birthday, everyone.…
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[Maintenance] Season 43 Essence 2 Arrives!
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:…
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[Character Study #8] Soul Weaver – Violetta
Header Image: Violetta’s 2026 Chinese Server Birthday Art. Welcome back to my Identity V character study/analysis series where I aim to explore each character in the game. I started this series to not only better my understanding of each character,…
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[Maintenance] July 16th – Time Raiders Crossover
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:…
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Happy Birthday to Evelyn, the Alluring Lady of Disguises and Tricks
Credit: Official Identity V English Twitter. “Sunlight, exquisite roses, and a cake that looks almost too perfect to slice. A truly flawless afternoon. But I must admit… the information in this letter is the real gift. Thanks for remembering my…
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Cryptic Notes: Winston Manor and its Allusions to Oletus Manor
Header Image: The gates of Oletus and Winston Manor respectively. As someone who has been enjoying not only treasure hunting but collecting and ruminating over the lore, I wanted to drop a post comparing the lore of Winston Manor with that of the main…
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Happy Birthday to Luca Balsa, the Inventor Who Seeks Perpetuity
Credit: Official IDV English Twitter. “No blown fuses, no frantic calculations today. Just a cake I definitely didn’t order myself and some actual peace and quiet. I guess the great invention can pause for a slice… maybe two. Thanks for…
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[Maintenance] July 9th: ONCE/Whimsy Series and Cryptic Notes Updates
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:…
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[Cryptic Notes] A Bringer of Doom I: Classics Archive
This post is to serve as an archive of the classics or treasures one can find in A Bringer of Doom I in the game mode, Cryptic Notes when they explore Winston Manor. Everything recorded here can be found in-game as well. Note: This page is still being…
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[Cryptic Notes] A Bringer of Doom I: Anomalies Archive
This post is to serve as an archive of anomalies one can find in A Bringer of Doom I in the game mode, Cryptic Notes. Everything recorded here can be found in-game as well. Dark Frame Story 1 These mirrors were said to be treasures brought back from…
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