Weekly Update Announcement
We are still finishing this week’s update, but we are ready to announce the maintenance date and time, as well as the full list of upcoming changes.
Maintenance Schedule
Saturday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM server time
You will receive an in-game notification 10 minutes before maintenance begins. A client update will be required.
1. Mount Soul Stone Extraction
The NPC who upgrades your mounts now allows you to extract Soul Stones from them. You can now reduce a mount’s level and receive the Soul Stones back.
2. Changes to the “Ni-Mini” Event
Rewards have been updated:
- Winners now receive a Holy Box II with 1,000,000 EXP and 2,000,000 Pet EXP.
- Losers now receive a box with 500,000 EXP and 1,000,000 Pet EXP.
We will monitor how these changes affect player interest and adjust if needed.
3. Demeter’s Garden Resource Increase
Resources in the Demeter’s Garden instance have been increased by 30%.
4. New NPC “Helper” in Thebes
This NPC automates routine actions like activating EXP, Talent EXP, and Pet EXP stones.
You may now hand over 99-item stacks to instantly receive all rewards inside.
Currently supports Tier 1 items only.
5. New Thebes Questline
A new 5-part exploration questline has been added to Thebes. Completing it grants a Teleport to Thebes Skill Book.
6. Thebes Map Improvements
Thebes has been redesigned for better navigation. The areas for Siege, Frostheim, and Battle Pass now have dedicated zones, and key NPCs are protected from being blocked.
7. Castle Siege Updates
Several improvements were made:
- The unintended wall teleport was removed.
- Added a Siege Buff for all players entering the Throne Room, granting increased defense to GMs, Deputies, and guild members.
- Teleporting into the Throne Room now places players at one of several random points.
We continue exploring the possibility of a Guild vs. All mode. Our goal is to at least remove friendly-fire from guild members by next siege.
Updated guide: Castle Siege Guide
8. Fifth Stat for Class 3 Items
The Gear Mentor NPC can now add a fifth stat to Class 3 equipment.
Important: Turning Class 3 items back into normal items removes the fifth stat permanently.
What’s Next?
We are now preparing the Christmas Update, which will include:
- A festive mount
- Holiday costumes
- A special seasonal event
- Increased EXP rates during the holidays
- B-Gold giveaways and more
Stay tuned, your GWO team.