The Ark Beyond

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Patch Summary

NEW CHARACTER

Gameplay Changes

• Selena: Capriccio’s Red and Yellow Orb skills have been adjusted. You may now choose between input with the directional stick or automatic directional lock to activate her core passive when performing Red or Yellow 3-Ping.
• The event farming stages can now be automatically completed without entering battle once you attain Authority Rank 25.

Phantom Pain Cage Changes

Added player titles to Phantom Pain Cage: Ultimate Zone's ranking rewards. Expires in 7 days.

• Added the [Outlier Zone] to Phantom Pain Cage: Ultimate Zone. Here, you may challenge the Bosses who have been taken out of the Phantom Pain Cage rotation to complete score achievements.
• Chapter 8 Boss and EX00 Boss have been added to the [Outlier Zone]. Replaced by Chapter 15 Boss and EX05 Boss.
• Added the [Overclocking] mechanic to the Ultimate Phantom Pain Cage. When challenging the Chapter 15, EX05 or Hidden Chapter EX02 Bosses, your characters will gain +50% increase to all DMG one minute after the beginning of the battle. Afterwards, your characters will continue to gain additional +50% increase to all DMG every 30s. This buff caps at +300%.

War Zone Changes

You can now unlock both areas for War Zone in a single day.

• New environment buffs implemented in War Zone, 1 will be active at any time and will rotate every War Zone cycle.
• 4 different enemy spawn patterns have been implemented in War Zone:
  • 1. [Elite Challenge]: Every wave spawns a single elite enemy. Every fourth wave spawns a Boss enemy.
  • 2. [Crowd Battle]: Refresh 3 or 6 Normal enemies per wave.
  • 3. [Duo Challenge]: Refresh 2 Elite enemies per wave.
  • 4. [Joint Operation]: Refresh multiple Normal and Elite enemies.
• A new rank has been added to War Zone: Legend.
• In order to be promoted to the Legend rank, you must fulfill two conditions:
  • 1. Place 1st or 2nd in Hero War Zone.
  • 2. Have 100 Merit. 100 Merit will be deducted upon promotion to the Legend rank.
• You can now check your personal score ranking in War Zone.

MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Bulk recycle function for Dorm furniture has been added. Now you can recycle all furniture of the same rank at once.

Global Patch Notes

The Ark Beyond Overview

Official Patch Notes

MAINTENANCE TIME

June 15th 2023, 02:00 - 09:00 am (UTC)

MAINTENANCE COMPENSATION

x500

x1

I. NEW MEMBER / WEAPON / COATING

1. New Character

Haicma: Starveil

Info: S-Rank, Ice, Vanguard

• 100% rate up in [Target Uniframe] research during 2023/6/16, 08:00 - 2023/7/12, 07:59 (UTC)

2. New 6★ Weapon

Galatea

Info: 6★, Scythe, Haicma: Starveil Exclusive Weapon Skill:

• Bitter Frost deals 20% more Base DMG. Bitterfrost Level's Energy acquisition speed increases by 100%.
• 80% rate up in [Target Weapon] research since 2023/6/16, 08:00 (UTC).

3. New & Rerun Character Coatings

1) Fantastical Fellowship (Haicma: Starveil Exclusive)

Duration: 2023/6/16, 08:00 – 2023/7/12, 07:59 (UTC)

• Price: 68 RC (30% off)

• The coating Fantastical Fellowship will enter the regular Coating Shop (Coating: Rainbow Card/Blueprint) in the future.

2) Illusionist (Lee: Entropy Exclusive)

Duration: 2023/6/16, 08:00 – 2023/7/12, 07:59 (UTC)

• Price: 168 RC (30% off)

• The coating Illusionist will NOT enter the regular Coating Shop in the future.

3) Ink-lit Hermit (Bianca: Veritas Exclusive)

Duration: 2023/6/16, 08:00 – 2023/7/12, 07:59 (UTC)

• Price: 168 RC (30% off)

• The coating Ink-lit Hermit will NOT enter the regular Coating Shop in the future.

4. New & Rerun Weapon Coatings

1) Black Sheep (Dual Guns coating)

Duration: 2023/6/16, 08:00 – 2023/7/12, 07:59 (UTC)

• Price: 28 RC (30% off)

• The weapon coating Black Sheep will NOT enter the regular Coating Shop in the future.

2) Blue Slumber (Uniframe Chainblade coating)

Duration: 2023/6/15, 07:00 – 2023/7/13, 01:59 (UTC)

• Purchase [Top-secret Intel] in [Tactical Assessment Manual] to unlock coating access. Achieve rating level 40 to claim the coating.

• The weapon coating Blue Slumber will enter the regular Coating Shop in the future.

3) Iris (Bow coating)

Duration: 2023/6/16, 08:00 – 2023/7/12, 07:59 (UTC)

• Price: 28 RC (30% off)

• The weapon coating Iris is also permanently available in the regular Coating Shop at the original price.

II. NEW STORY

The Ark Beyond

Event Duration: 2023/6/15 (after maintenance) – 2023/7/13, 01:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40

• Among Sagemachina's countless followers, there is a unique individual. Haicma, who got her name from the young Sage, is the first-ever machine inspired by Sagemachina and developed a self-consciousness. Originally an administrative AI, Haicma steps on her journey in seek of Nanami, hoping to fulfill the last command from her creator.
• Along her journey across Earth, Haicma joins the Church of Machina, where she gets to understand the awakening of machines, and faintly realizes the true identity of "Sagemachina". However, as the conflict between awakened machines and human comes to the verge of an outbreak, a destructive plan is made to bring doom to humanity. Centered in the eye of the storm, will Haicma still be able to meet the one she's been longing for? Could there be a better ending for both sides, other than mutual destruction?

III. NEW EVENT

1. Machine Precursor

Duration: 2023/6/15 (after maintenance) – 2023/7/12, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40

• Machine Precursor has 5 sessions, each session has a different opening time and comes with 2 stages that drop event tokens [Birth Memento] and Memories. You may clear the stages repeatedly to obtain stage EXP that can upgrade the Authority Level (Authority Level: grants stats bonuses that only apply to Machine Precursor stages).

2. Event Shop - Mysterious Sanctuary

Duration: 2023/6/15 (after maintenance) – 2023/7/13, 01:59 (UTC)

• Use event token [Birth Memento] to redeem rewards at Mysterious Sanctuary.
• New 6★ Memory set: Isabel.
• Limited items: Deluxe Picture Book (Haicma: Starveil's favorite gift), Breezy Pastures Decor set (1 purchase limit for each decor).
• Other materials include: partial 6★ Memory sets, basic training and enhancing materials, CUB training materials, and 6★ Memory Shards.

3. Extremis Collaboration

Duration: 2023/6/15 (after maintenance) – 2023/7/13, 01:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥40

• Extremis Collaboration is a new challenging game mode focusing on the utilization of stage mechanics to quickly eliminate Bosses. The game mode features 3 themes, each including 9 solo stages and 5 team stages.
• In solo stages, you may familiarize yourself with various stage mechanics through the sessions. Clearing 3-star challenges grants you materials to upgrade your game mode talents.
• In team stages, you need to collaborate with fellow commandants in a team of 2 to 3 members. A boss will shuttle between team members every 30s. Member faced with the boss may try their best to unleash DPS upon the boss, while other members face the same mechanics same as solo stages to provide support.
• Complete event tasks to obtain various rewards including Event Construct R&D Tickets, Trade Vouchers, basic training and enhancing materials. Commandants with extraordinary achievements in the game mode will also be granted a time-limited nameplate.

4. Operation Uniframe

Duration: 2023/6/15 (after maintenance) – 2023/7/12, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥52

• Operation Uniframe focuses on the utilization of Uniframe skill sets and various stage buffs. Make good use of Parry and Speed Attack of your Uniframes to quickly eliminate enemies.
• Finish event tasks to obtain various rewards including Unipower Modules and Trade Vouchers. You may use Unipower Modules to redeem training and enhancing materials for Uniframes in the event shop.

5. Godseeker's Psalm

Duration: 2023/6/16 08:00 – 2023/7/12 07:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Clear Normal Story Mission 2-4

• New Haicma: Starveil trial stage to help familiarize yourself with the new character. Learn the basic maneuver and mechanics of Starveil in tutorial stage [Sacred Evensong], and fight through the challenge stage [The Pearly Gate] to deepen your mastery of her skills. Clearing challenge stage will also reward you with basic training and enhancing materials, Trade Vouchers, as well as a limited collectible [Difference Engine].

6. Spectroscopic Binary Star

Duration: 2023/6/20, 07:00 - 2023/7/8, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥52

• Spectroscopic Binary Star allows you to deploy 2 characters to battle simultaneously. You can switch between them anytime in the fight. Use the Reinforcement Skills to trigger Matrix and order the other character to attack enemies.
• The event consists of 5 chapters. The first 3 chapters are of normal difficulty, clear them to earn most of the rewards. The 4th and 5th chapter, however, grants a tougher challenge.
• Clear the stages to finish event missions and earn abundant rewards including Black Cards, Trade Vouchers, 6★ Memory Shards, basic training and enhancing materials, and a limited chat stamp [Smile].

7. Disco Panini

Duration: 2023/6/25, 07:00 – 2023/7/12, 06:59 (UTC)

Requirement: Commandant Lv.≥52

• Did you enjoy the battle against MC Solar? Here comes a dedicated rhythm game mode for you music lovers! The game mode features 2 difficulties and 10 songs that will be released over time during the event. Take your time and enjoy some PGR music!
• Watch for notes and follow the melody's prompt to complete designated actions. Strive for higher combos and scores!
• Complete event tasks to obtain various rewards including a limited collectible [Spin This Disco Ball] and a new decor set [Knight Pavilion].

V. UPDATE

1. New Features & System Optimizations

1. Added time-limited nameplates as ranking rewards for Ultimate Zone of [Phantom Pain Cage].

2. Added boss [Lamia] and [Voodoo] to Ultimate Zone of [Phantom Pain Cage].

3. Added [Outlier] to Ultimate Zone of [Phantom Pain Cage]. Boss [Camu] and [Rosetta] are now moved to Outlier. Challenge the bosses to complete related achievement missions.

4. Added [Supercharge] mechanic to Ultimate Zone of [Phantom Pain Cage]. When challenging Lamia, Voodoo, or Luna, your team will gain a 50% all DMG Bonus upon reaching a 1-minute timer. An extra 50% all DMG bonus will be granted for every 30s spent after the first minute consumed, up to 300%.

5. Optimized the sorting feature for decors in [Dorm]. You may now select and recycle all decors of the same rank with one single tap.

6. Optimized [Quick Buy] feature. You may now see the number of items required for an action when using the Quick Buy feature.

7. Optimized visual effect of Speed Attack visual indicator for Uniframes.

8. Optimized textual descriptions of partial story and Codex.

9. Added [Phantom Pain Shop] and [War Shop] to the [Shop] list.

10. Fixed the issue where [Time Lag Calculation] effect may result in a failure to calculate the death of an enemy boss in [Phantom Pain Cage].

11. Fixed the issue where [Time Lag Calculation] effect is not activated in [Norman Revival Plan] and [Simulated Siege].

12. Reworked enemy [Musashi XI].

2. Character & Coating Optimizations

1. Added Leap System for Lee: Palefire.

2. Added Uniframe skills for Camu: Crocotta.

3. Added alternative options for the lock-on mechanism of Selena: Capriccio's red and yellow Signal Orb. You may now choose to which direction Capriccio would dash upon a 3-ping, either toward your joystick direction or toward the locked enemy. The default option is the former.

4. Optimized visual effects for Liv: Empyrea when triggering Divine Prayer.

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