Fogbound Dream

In Drowned Sections shrouded in yellow haze, lies the Fifth Research Institute, concealing secrets unknown to the world. Under the guidance of the Adjutant, Heimdall Force will venture into this region to unveil the long-buried past...

## [Fogbound Dream]

Event Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to November 2nd (UTC+8)

Requirement: Require Adjutant Lv.30

Event Description: During the event period, Adjutants who meet the level requirement can directly experience Chapter 11 of the main storyline (no need to unlock the first ten chapters.)

**Event Schedule - September 21**

Starting Time: September 21st (After the maintenance) (UTC+8)

Available Contents: Fogbound Dream Main story chapter 11, [Honor's Bounty] event shop, [Into the Unknown Mist] event task, [Pursuing Embers] battle stage.

**Event Schedule - September 22**

Starting Time: September 22nd (UTC+8)

Available Content: [Endless Battle] Cooperative Challenge Gameplay

**Event Schedule - September 25**

Starting Time: September 25th (UTC+8)

Available Content: [Chasing Light and Shadow] Free Exploration Gameplay

**Event Schedule - October 9**

Starting Time: October 9th (UTC+8)

Available Content: [Foolish Mayhem] Challenge Stages

**Event Schedule - October 12**

Starting Time: October 12th (UTC+8)

Available Content: [Shrouded City Sweep]

### Event Description

**[Fogbound Dream] Main Story Chapter 11**

Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to November 2nd (UTC+8)

Event Details: As the latest chapter in the main storyline, Adjutant will lead the exploration of the Fifth Research Institute's secrets.

**[Honor's Bounty] Event Shop**

Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to November 2nd (UTC+8)

Event Description: During the event, [Incentive Point] and [Trailblazer Nameplate] can be used to exchange for Manifestation Echo Covenants, Purple-tier pistol Wild Wasp Stinger, [Akitsu Squad] logistics, Quantum Cells, Carbon Atomic Plates, and various types of rewards.

Note: [Incentive Point] and [Trailblazer Nameplate] can be obtained through event gameplay and tasks.

**[Into the Unknown Mist] Event Task**

Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to November 2nd (UTC+8)

Event Content: During the event, completing mission objectives will earn rewards including Avatar Frame - Moonlit Sigil, DigiCash, and Trailblazer Nameplates.

**[Pursuing Embers] Battle Stage**

Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to October 27th (UTC+8)

Event Content: During the event, clearing the battle stage to quickly earn [Incentive Point].

**[Endless Battle] Cooperative Challenge Gameplay**

Duration: From September 22nd to October 9th (UTC+8)

Event Content: In Endless Battle, the Manifestations will face brand-new challenges that needs to rely on terrain defense and protect key objects and defeat incoming enemies within a specified time frame. Event rewards can be unlocked based on the waves defended during this time.

**[Chasing Light and Shadow] Free Exploration Gameplay**

Duration: From September 25th to October 16th (UTC+8)

Event Content: Adjutants and the Heimdall Force need to venture deep into specific areas, freely explore, and collect data samples related to the yellow haze. By submitting these data samples, you can earn Incentive Points as rewards. The earned Incentive Points can be exchanged for various types of supplies.
During the exploration process, in addition to collecting data samples, there are various events or challenging tasks waiting for Adjutants and members to solve one by one.

**[Foolish Mayhem] Challenge Stages**

Duration: From October 9th October 23rd (UTC+8)
First Half: October 9th to October 16th
Second Half: October 16th to October 23rd

Event Content: A collaborative project between the Military and Yggdrasil. The Heimdall Force is regularly dispatched to visit various supply points and perform cleanup missions. During this period, Adjutants will encounter various types of enemies, including Coyotes, Adventists, Titans, and others, launching attacks. As the defensive waves increases, the enemy will also send out stronger units to attack.
Make effective use of the Buff Effects provided by Titagen to achieve victory in battle.
**Special Reminder**: If you are not satsified with your current progress, you can use the reset function in the gameplay. However, please be aware that resetting will erase all battle records, so use it carefully.

**[Shrouded City Sweep]**

Duration: From October 12th to October 29th (UTC+8)

Event Content: You can control the acquired members of the Heimdall Force or the trial characters provided by the event. Complete the challenge corresponding to the stage to earn higher total points, and reach the specified points to receive point rewards.

## [Gladius Within] and [Glimmer in Desolation]

**[Gladius Within] Limited-time Operative Echo Event**
Rate Boost Time: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to October 19th (UTC+8)

Event Description: During the event period, the probability of obtaining operative Haru - Absconditus increased (50% probability of the drop rate of orange-tier operatives). During the event, the event operatives will be available for trial use.

Attention: This echo event is an Operative Limited-Event. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count for the Operative Limited-Event echo pool, which carries over to future Operative Limited-Events.

**[Glimmer in Desolation] Limited-time Operative Echo Event**
Rate Boost Time: From October 12th to November 2nd (UTC+8)

Event Description: During the event period, the probability of obtaining operative Fritia - Hush increased (50% probability of the drop rate of orange-tier operatives). During the event, the event operative will be available for trial use.

Attention: This echo event is an Operative Limited-Event. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count for the Operative Limited-Event echo pool, which carries over to future Operative Limited-Events.

## [Cataclysm of Steel]

**[Cataclysm of Steel] Limited-time Weapon Echo Event**
Rate Boost Time: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to October 19th (UTC+8)

Event Description: During the event, the probability of obtaining the Pistol Dragon Pepper increased (50% probability of the drop rate of orange-tier weapons).

Attention: This echo event is a Weapon Limited Event. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count for the Weapon Limited-Event echo pool, which carries over to future Weapon Limited-Events.

## [New Tracks on Old Paths]

Event Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to October 12th (UTC+8)

Event Description: During the event, Adjutants who accumulate 7 days of consecutive logins can earn a total of 10 Manifestation Echo Covenants.

## [Memory Chip]

Event Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to September 27th (UTC+8)

Event Description: During the event, Memory Chip Bundle x4 will be distributed via in-game mail at 4:00 AM (UTC+8) every day. After receiving it, Adjutants can go to the Storage to use it. Using each Memory Chip Bundle, Adjutants will receive 3 Memory Chips. Adjutants can go to the Personal File stage to consume Memory Chips and obtain Operative Extract.

Note:

1. The in-game mails will be sent out until 11:59 PM on September 27th (UTC+8) and the in-game mails are stored for 30 days.
2. The Memory Chip Bundle is valid for 14 days. Please use it promptly.
3. The Memory Chips will automatically be restored to 12 at 4AM (UTC+8) every day.
4. Each orange-tier operative's [Action 02] stage can only be completed two times per day. It is recommended that Adjutant use Memory Chip Bundle based on your own situation.

## [Spirited Return]

Event Duration: 14 days after activation

Requirement: During the event, Adjutants who have reached Lv.30 and have not logged in to the Snowbreak: Containment Zone for more than 14 days can trigger this event, and each adjutant can only trigger it once during the event period.

Event Description: During the event, you can receive the corresponding rewards by completing the missions.

## [Frostbite Flora] and [Nimble Hare]

**[Frostbite Flora] Limited-time Outfit Sale**
Event Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to October 19th (UTC+8)

Event Description: [Frostbite Flora] outfit of Haru - Absconditus will be on sale at the Quartermaster for a limited time.

**[Nimble Hare] Limited-time Outfit Sale**
Event Duration: From October 12th to November 2nd (UTC+8)

Event Description: [Nimble Hare] outfit of Fritia - Hush will be on sale at the Quartermaster for a limited time.

## [Dawnbreak Pass]

Event Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to October 19th (UTC+8)

Event Description: Complete the Pass missions to increases the Pass level. When you reach the certain level, you can get the corresponding reward. Activate the Advanced Pass to get more material rewards. Activate the Ultimate Pass to get Fenny - Coronet's outfit [Stinging Rose].

## [Fogbound Dream Supplies]

Event Duration: From September 21st (After the maintenance) to November 2nd (UTC+8)

Event Description: During the event, the Quartermaster will have the following supplies available for a limited time.

[**Rugged-Tungsten Manifestation Pack**]:

The pack can be purchased once during the event.

Contents: Manifestation Echo Covenant x2, Bladr Inhibitor (Large) x1

[**Ashen-Stone Funds Pack**]:

The pack can be purchased once during the event.

Contents: DigiCash x1000, SilverBuck x200000, Ultimate Cerification x2

[**Dark-Dreams Manifestation Pack**]:

The pack can be purchased once during the event.

Contents: Digicash x660, Manifestation Echo Covenant x10, Baldr Inhibitor (Medium) x1, SilverBuck x50000

[**Steel-Heart Weapon Modding Pack**]:

The pack can be purchased once during the event.

Contents: DigiCash x660, Weapon Modding Agreement x10, Baldr Inhibitor (Medium) x1, SilverBuck x50000

[**Vanadium-Bud Daily Supply Pack**]:

The pack can be purchased once during the event.

Contents: SilverBuck x25000, Baldr Inhibitor (Large) x1

[**Mirror-Shade Weekly Manifestation Pack**]:

The pack can be purchased once during the event.

Contents: Manifestation Echo Covenant x4, SilverBuck x10000, Fiber Axon x6

## [New Contents]

* The [Fogbound Dream] series of events is open.
* A new orange-tier operative [Haru - Absconditus] has been added.
* Orange-tier weapon [Pistol - 16-Psyche] and related Parts have been added.
* The PErson File of Haru - Absconditus has been added, which can be unlocked after obtaining the operative.
* A new orange-tier logistics square - Akitsu Square: Voulez, Yohann, Momo has been added.
* Yao and Haru can be accommodated in the Base.
* A new furiture interaction function has been added to the Base. Adjutants can not only interact with some furniture alone but also interact with operatives through particular furniture.
* A new [Vital Fragment] setting function has been added to the Base. You can set the [Vital Fragment] you need so that friends can gift it to you accurately. After giving [Vital Fragment] to friends, you can also get random fragments as rewards.
* New rooms on the third floor of the Base have been added, and more operatives can be accommodated.
* A new [Gigi's Finest] store has been added to the Base, and the interactive furniture of Haru and Yao are available for purchase. Enjoy limited-time discounts on these pieces of furniture during the event.
* Haru - Absconditus' outfit [Frostbite Flora], Fritia - Hush's outfit [Nimble Hare], and Fenny - Coronet's outfit [Stinging Rose] have been added, and the rcorresponding avatars can be unlocked after obtaining the outfits.
* [Dawnbreak Pass] and the [Fogbound Dream] limited pass missions have been added.

## [Optimizations]

### Operative Related

* Optimized skill descriptions
	+ Added explanations on certain skill effects and their attribute sources (the actual effects of the skills remain unchanged)
	+ Added explanations on the particular cooling time calculation method after using some skill (the actual effects of the skills remain unchanged)
	+ Added explanation that some skills can hit multiple parts of the target (the actual effect of the skills remains unchanged)
* Optimized the [Fracture Feather] mark of Marian - Swift's regular skill. Now the [Fractured Feather] mark is easier to hit the marked part when guiding Standard Shot.
* Optimized the problem that the dodge animation and invincibility time are too short during the Ultimate skill of Yao - Winter Solstice.

### Battle Related

* A new configureable setting for left-hand firing has been added. Now you can choose between [Always Enable], [Open during ADS only], and [Enable Behind Cover].
* A new operation type [Leave cover] hsa been added (operations such as springing and retreating that can leave the cover will not be affected).
* Controller vibration on the PC version has been added, which can be turned on or off freely in the settings.
* A new option to turn the Silencer sound effect on or off has been added.
* Optimized the state pause logic of both the operative and the enemy when releasing Ultimate Skills. Now, the buff effects both the operative and the enemy will also be paused.
* Optimized the cover system. Now you will automatically return to the cover after receiving a small knockback in the cover (if you are knocked back too much, you will not automatically return to the cover).
* Optimized the combat UI and enhanced warning display and target warning for incoming enemies.
* Optimized enemy HP bar display and damage display.
* Optimized shotgun shooting feedback.

### System Related

* Optimized and adjusted the unlocking conditions for some functions. Operative Upgrades, Echo, Quartermaster, Mailbox, and Events are adjusted to be unlocked after clearing 1-4 of the Main Story. Missions and Weapon Upgrades are adjusted to be unlocked by clearing 1-5 of the Main Story. Due to this adjustment, we will issue Operative Recruitment Chit x1 as compensation.
* Starting from Chapter 7 of Normal Mode and Chapter 5 of Hard Mode, the account level requirements for chapter unlocking will be lowered to level 30.
* The function of using the current operative's support skills has been added to the Gigalink.
* Optimized the Base check-in function. Adjutants can now change the operatives' room freely.
* Optimized the way to obtain [Infosource Fragments]. Adjutants can earn 1 No.9 Omnipotent Fragment for every 3 Infosource Fragments sent to friends (a maximum of 4 No.9 Omnipotent Fragments can be gained per week).
* Optimized the Infosource Analysis function. You can use [Rebuild] to refresh the current Analysis Basemap.

## [Fixes]

### Operative Related

* Fixed the issue that the Standard Skill of Chenxing - Ethereal Cloud can be linked to Mauxir’s Support Skill [Ego Avatar] but cannot cause damage.
* Fixed the issue of Chenxing - Ethereal Cloud’s Standard Skill hitting abnormally triggering the shooting hit effect. When using Assault Rifle Wild Leer, the Standard Skill transferring damage will abnormally trigger the shooting hit effect on the enemy's weakness.
* Fixed the issue of abnormal color display of damage text in the Standard Skill transfer of Chenxing - Ethereal Cloud.
* Fixed an issue with Chenxing - Ethereal Cloud’s Support Skill can not trigger the Navigator 3-Piece Set skill effect after unlocking Cluster 4.
* Fixed the issue that Kaguya's Standard Skill [Kagen Moon Dart] would make the background character's support skills disappear during its duration.
* Fix the issue of abnormal icons for the Standard Skill of Lyfe - Wild Hunt appearing in specific situations.
* Fixed the issue that Marian's Ultimate Skill was not benefiting from Ultimate Skill damage bonuses.
* Fixed the issue that Marian - Swift's Standard Skill mark would display abnormally in specific situations.
* Fixed an issue that Mauxir's Standard Skill occasionally failed to transfer damage after multiple uses.
* Fixed an issue with Cherno's Standard Skill not properly interrupting the target’s Special Skill.
* Fixed the issue that Fenny - Coronet's Standard Skill would continue to lose Mercy points during the Ultimate Skill animation.
* Fixed an issue with Yao - Winter Solstice releasing Standard Skill shows abnormal special effects while in cover.
* Fixed the issue that continuous damage skills cause CRIT when dealing damage.
* Fixed the issue of Submachine Gun - Atrium Frontline that skill's stacks would decrease abnormally in non-combat situations.
* Fixed an issue with sometimes facing the wrong direction when entering the cover while reloading.
* Fixed an animation loss issue with Chenxing's Ultimate Skill in the Gigalink gameplay.
* Fixed the issue that sometimes teammates' names display abnormally while Fritia using the Ultimate Skill in Gigalink gameplay.
* Fixed a problem with Fritia - Hush displaying the model abnormally when using Ultimate Skill in Gigalink gameplay.
* Fixed a problem with Chenxing - Ethereal Cloud displaying the model abnormally when using Ultimate Skill in Gigalink gameplay.
* Fixed the issue of abnormal damage caused by and received by Auxiliary Units in Gigalink gameplay.
* Fixed an issue with abnormal S-Energy Recovery speed in Gigalink gameplay.
* Fixed the issue that being knocked back could result in the model stuck in Gigalink gameplay.
* Fixed an issue with Lyfe - Wild Hunt occasionally getting [Speed Up Cooldown] in Gigalink gameplay, causing the abnormal speed of the Standard Skill’s FrostFangs.
* Fixed an issue with Cherno's Ultimate Skill [Beloberg] having abnormal displacement after defeating the boss in Gigalink - Hero Games mode.
* Fixied the issue that Ethereal Cloud's Standard Skill and Marian's Ultimate Skill cannot be activated when selecting a single-click button for skill range indicators.

### Battle related

* Fixed the issue that ADS mode may get stuck in some cases.
* Fixed the issue of being unable to shoot in certain situations.
* Fixed the issue that after releasing the [Ultimate Skill], the next release of the Ultimate Skill needs to be clicked twice in certain situations on mobile devices.
* Fixed the issue that sprinting was disabled during the process of [Auto Fire]on mobile devices.
* Fixed an issue on mobile devices where, with [Auto Fire] enabled, reloading while the shotgun's crosshair was on the target would not allow shooting and aiming to interrupt the reload.
* Fixed an issue on mobile devices where, when long-pressing the Mixed Fire Button, the Button needs to be re-entered after changing operatives.
* Fixed an issue on mobile devices where the joystick needs to be retouched after entering the cover.
* Fixed an issue on mobile devices where it was not possible to quickly exit the cover by sprinting.
* Fixed an issue on mobile devices where, when connecting a controller, firing a single-shot firearm would become triggered by releasing the button.
* Fixed an issue in some cases when using a controller where the shop interface could not be opened during combat.
* Fixed the issue of abnormal flickering of enemy HP bars and icons.
* Fixed an issue with the Attribute of U-Energy Consumption decreases Abnormal effects.
* Fixed the issue that characters would get stuck in models when knocked back while in a stunned state.
* Fixed the issue of abnormal visual effects when similar buffs were active simultaneously.
* Fix the issue of damaging enemy body parts triggering the defeat target effect incorrectly.
* Fixed several control issues on mobile devices.

### Others

* Regarding how to obtain the Purple-tier Assault Rifle - Wild Leer and the Logistics Mingyi Squad: Zhehao, Xuankai, and Jinlang of [Mingdeng Ritual] version, please pay attention to the subsequent announcement.