Upcoming S1 'Departure with the Wind: Part2' Update Preview & Server Maintenance

Dear Pathfinders:

The sound of tides echoes, the distant isles are awakening, and the next stop of the journey has already arrived.

Polaris Institute plans to carry out a server maintenance update from 07:00 to 15:00 UTC+8 on October 29, 2026. During maintenance, you will not be able to log in to the game. Pathfinders, please plan your adventure time accordingly.

Below is an overview of this update. Please check it.

I. Maintenance Schedule

[Maintenance Time]

「Aniimo-Europe」2026/10/28 22:00~2026/10/29 7:00 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/10/28 19:00~2026/10/29 3:00 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/10/29 07:00~2026/10/29 15:00 (UTC+8)

[Maintenance Compensation] 「Glimmer」× 500

[Eligibility] Pathfinders who completed registration before the S2 season version update

※The actual duration of this maintenance may change depending on maintenance status. Thank you for your understanding. After maintenance is complete, please restart the game client to ensure the game is on the latest version.

II. New Content Preview

New Aniimo Debut

This version adds 51 brand-new Aniimo to the Idyll Continent. At the same time, Aniimo with multiple new Prismana Forms will appear across the world, awaiting Pathfinders' exploration and discovery~

[New Season Prismana Aniimo] Jeburst, Glameep, Pouchwisp, and Royalby—4 brand-new season-exclusive Prismana Aniimo. Don't miss them~ [New Regional Prismana Aniimo] New Prismana Forms of Gachapus, Sugartini, Jabster, and Whirlbite appear in their corresponding areas across Whisperwake Isles, awaiting discovery and capture by Pathfinders. [Companion Handbook Aniimo] Wind-element DPS Hypnyto joins the Idyll Continent—with the unique ability to control enemies to move along with itself, and can release small-area traps that deal continuous damage. ※Obtain Hypnyto and its Prismana Form through the Companion Handbook. [Season Achievement Exclusive Aniimo] The Dark-element Breaker "Prismana Eklue," with both enemy-gathering and lifesteal DPS capabilities, officially debuts. [Pathfinder Co-created Aniimo] The first Pathfinder co-created Aniimo, Jaguaraun, a powerful and cool Lightning-element Breaker, is ready to set out!

New Map Region

As the adventure unfolds, Pathfinders will discover and set foot on the isolated Whisperwake Isles. This island cluster surrounded by the ocean has brand-new geography and is home to Aniimo of all shapes and forms. Here, Pathfinders can explore the interesting ecology and habits of Aniimo, catch new Aniimo as companions, open a new story chapter, and uncover the long-buried secrets of Whisperwake Isles. Whisperwake Isles will open 4 map regions this time: Crescent Bay—Giant bubbles like a crystalline dream gently embrace the lone tree in the middle of the lake. The Bubbeep family drifts leisurely by the lake surface of the moon bay. In the peaceful and relaxed Mirrorsea Village on the cliff, the islanders and Aniimo live together in harmony. Rosy Mirelands—The river nourishes lush wetlands and woodlands. The wondrous slime of the Sugarfish family adds dreamy colors to the riverbanks, while also troubling other Aniimo living in the wetlands. Wildwater Gorge—This is a gorge through which rushing rapids roar. Tempered by the currents, Aniimo full of power and energy live among the rapids and rocks. The Saws family rides the waves through the surging waters, while the Prawnch family treats this place as a natural training ground. Cloudreach Falls—Lake water at the top of the cliff overflows from cracks, creating a spectacular waterfall. Beneath the huge drop of water, only Aniimo that never give up can climb the sky-reaching waterfall. Together with the Jeglid family, go upstream, explore the cliff covered by the waterfall, and keep climbing upward with the perseverance to reach the highest waterfall.

New Story Quests

[Story Update: Whisperwake Isles Story] Pathfinders will be guided by a wondrous song, swept into the waves, and arrive at the isolated Whisperwake Isles. Here, together with the little Aniimo Lyrelle and the youth Thesseo, begin a journey of pilgrimage and trials. ※After completing the prerequisite story quests, Whisperwake Isles-related content will automatically unlock. [New Journey Quests] New narrative-themed Journey Quests for Crescent Bay and Skytear Rift have been added, unfolding several warm little stories around the lives and bonds of Aniimo families such as Bubbeep, Salabask, Sugarfish, and Eko. 1. "Tale of Salabask Forest": The Salabask of Rosy Mirelands encounter a slime crisis, but their boss Lailai has turned into a talking Aniimo Egg? Pathfinders follow the trail and embark on an adventure to find the truth and friendship. 2. "The Rumored Seventh Princess": Princess, you are so beautiful, you are so kind, you are the most trusted friend of the Sugarfish, and the only star of the Guru Theater. Pathfinders are dragged into the performance in a daze—how will this messy Guru Theater end? 3. "Proof of the Rapids": According to the youth Thesseo, Skytear Rift has a legend of three challenges involving the rapids. How are these challenges completed, and where did they come from? Only truly powerful Pathfinders can find the answer. 4. "Who Moved the Golden Honey": Something big has happened—the golden honey of the Royalby has been stolen! Clever Pathfinder, there is only one truth! 5. "Itsy": The timid Lilipole Itsy doesn't dare to dance with everyone, doesn't dare to spray water to clean the mud, doesn't dare to... there are too many things it doesn't dare to do. How can it find courage... [More Journey Quests Will Be Released Gradually] 1. "Coral Sea of Dreams": Reefish always loves to dream, and in its dreams there is a distant, peaceful coral sea. The ideal land that can only be reached by crossing tidal storms—why did you choose this fish, and how can the fish see you? 2. "Poem of Revolution": Many messy things have happened in Mirrorsea Village recently. Who is causing trouble? Or rather, who wants to make trouble... 3. "Ode to Tranquility": Della, the leader of the Dewlop family, wants to offer an "Ode to Tranquility" for the "Miracle of the Temple and the Great Tree," but this song has long been lost, and even Della herself cannot remember all of it. Pathfinders help collect the scattered melodies, complete the score, and uncover the story behind this song. 4. "Golden Treasure": Robin the Ekrim held a treasure hunt game, and the Eko played with great joy. But Robin's own treasure disappeared during the game... [New Journey Journal] New Journey Journal content related to Whisperwake Isles and Mirrorsea Village has been added. Pathfinders can unlock and view it by completing the related story quests.

New Growth Stage

Polaris Institute has taken note of the achievements made by Pathfinders. Dr. Lewis will contact Pathfinders at level 60 or higher to open new title promotion assessments: "Trailblazer II," "Trailblazer III," and Badge Challenges. Elite Training unlocks the new "Chapter of Whisperwake." It can be challenged after the character's title reaches "Trailblazer I" and the Whisperwake Isles story quests have been advanced. After title promotion, new character and Aniimo growth stages will be unlocked simultaneously: 1. "Trailblazer II": Aniimo level cap 60→65; 2. "Trailblazer III": Character level cap 65→70, Aniimo level cap 65→70. 3. Unlock new character Active Skills and Passive Talents.

Gameplay Season Update

"Operation: Egg Heist" A new fair competitive PVP mode enters testing—3 teams compete for the Giga-Egg! [Start Time] After the version update, daily 18:00 ~ 24:00 [Participation Requirement] Character reaches level 50, Egg Heist rank reaches Rising Egg Scout [Gameplay Details] On a mysterious island, the dormant Giga-Egg awaits awakening! Three teams engage in fierce competition: fight for the sole Legendary Giga-Egg. Maintaining Twine with the Egg accumulates the Giga-Egg's activation value. When the Giga-Egg's activation value reaches 100% or the match ends, the team currently in Twine with the Giga-Egg wins. Victory is undecided until the final second—do your utmost to seize the Twine ownership of the Giga-Egg! ※This mode does not allow equipment loadouts to be configured or items to be brought in, and the stats of deployed Aniimo will be subject to balance adjustments. ※This gameplay is currently in testing and will be optimized and adjusted based on actual experience. [Gameplay Rewards] All members of the winning team will receive 1 "Giga-Egg," which guarantees an Umbral Egg and has a small chance to produce a Prismana Egg. Each team that accumulates a certain activation value with the Giga-Egg can receive a reward Chest at the end, with a chance to produce season Collectibles. [New Collectibles] Basic Collectibles: 1. Prismatic Iris: Among the gorgeous iris petals, prismatic colors sway. That brilliant thought rests gently in the soft embrace of the flower bud, peacefully awaiting the moment of bloom. 2. Butterfly Dream Amber: Treasured dreams flicker faintly within the crystal. Those irreplaceable moments have not faded in the slightest, as if even time cannot bear to flow on. 3. Ironhelm Shieldguard: Build fear into a solid wall, and turn cowardice into the courage to protect. The hardest enemy to defeat is always the timid self. 4. Songbird Serenade: The mountain wind whistles, the waves beat the rhythm, and the lonely gull has finally found companions. Bass and treble all take their places—the great gull choir begins! Treasured Collectibles: 1. Collector’s Edition: Butterfly Dream Amber 2. Prismatic Iris · Sol 3. Prismatic Iris · Lun 4. Prismatic Iris · Dark 5. Collector’s Edition: Ironhelm Shieldguard: Build fear into a solid wall, and turn cowardice into the courage to protect. The hardest enemy to defeat is always the timid self. 6. Collector’s Edition: Songbird Serenade: The mountain wind whistles, the waves beat the rhythm, and the lonely gull has finally found companions. Bass and treble all take their places—the great gull choir begins! [New Gameplay] 1. New season challenge gameplay added. Complete specific challenges to earn achievement rewards. Complete challenge quests in Operation: Egg Heist Team Mode or Operation: Egg Heist to earn corresponding rewards; complete the "Golden Egg" challenge to obtain the "Departure with the Wind: Collectible Blind Box," which guarantees a season Collectible. 2. New Nightmare and Chaos mode Sanctum maps added. [Optimizations & Adjustments] 1. Reduced the P.DEF of all Umbral Aniimo in the Sanctum to improve the combat experience of melee Aniimo. 2. Reduced the durability consumption of melee Aniimo's "Protective Unit." 3. "Egg Heist Shop" now sells "Basic Berserker Chip": dealing damage to nearby enemies restores Pathfinder HP. 4. Added the new Alpha "Umbral Bouldus" and its fixed spawn room. 5. Added the new mechanic enemy "Umbral Bubbeep." Defeating it grants a continuous HP recovery effect. 6. Modified the mechanic of "Umbral Baleetle." Successfully breaking free now restores all of the Pathfinder's HP. 7. Reduced the HP of "Umbral Sparki." 8. Added some non-mechanic Umbral Aniimo to enrich spawn randomness. 9. Increased the drop rewards of Prismatic Chests. 10. Newly obtained "Mysterious Prismana Egg," "Umbral Aniimo Egg," and "Ruins Aniimo Egg" after the version update can now hatch Aniimo belonging to Whisperwake Isles. 11. Aniimo Eggs obtained in gameplay can be viewed directly on the settlement screen and are placed directly into Inventory Warehouse, with no need to claim them via mail. 12. Optimized the weapon durability consumption logic for skills with ongoing costs. 13. Added the Unstuck function to external islands. "Homeland" Home Season Update [Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Reach RV level 10 and complete the Home tutorial quest "Act Seven: Festivals of Astra" [Season Update] 1. The new season "Magical Wonder Night" begins. New season-exclusive furniture "Wonder Night Set" and exclusive RV skin "Batshadow Pumpkin" debut. 2. New season story "The Pumpkin God’s Journey." The mysterious Pumpkin God quietly descends upon Pathfinders' RV Homes! Although it has lost its memory, it seems to have quite a background. What blessings will it bring to Pathfinders? 3. New magical crops "Magic Pumpkin" and "Memory Lanternfruit." Discover and collect different mutated forms of magical crops to light up the Index! 4. New season events "Wonder Dailies," "Nighttime Gathering," and "Pumpkin God’s Thank-You Gift" will gradually open according to season stages. [Special Note] After the new season begins, the "Harvest Moon Festival" limited currency "Moonbeam Wheat," "Moondew Radish Seeds," and "Waxing Moon Pepper Seeds" will be converted into "Home Coin." "Waxing Moondew" obtained from dismantling Lunar Crops will be converted into the new season's mutated plant exchange item "Wonder Sugar Crystal." The season-exclusive set "Harvest Moon Set" will be removed from the shop. Pathfinders who have not yet exchanged for "Harvest Moon Set" furniture, please exchange as soon as possible! [Rerun Details] Lunar Crops and the "Harvest Moon Set" will return in future season events. Home Daily Update 1. New vehicle "Glow Scooter" is now available. Pathfinders can claim the level reward after their RV reaches level 20, and use the vehicle from Social Panel - Vehicles. 2. New furniture "Crimson Phantom Set," "Kid Fruit Set," and some decorative furniture are now available in the daily shop update. "Kid Fruit Set": Colorful Kid Fruits hide the innocence and whimsy of childhood. The world was small then, but fantasy and joy were boundless. "Crimson Phantom Set": Crimson velvet lays out splendor and elegance. In the quiet, the phantom whispers an invitation to the dark night. 3. RV opens new levels, adds a three-story RV structure, and a full skin replacement function. 4. Home now also supports a weather system. 5. Supports applying full Home blueprint plans and sharing blueprint codes, and updates the quick-obtain-all-furniture function. 6. Home management updates with new level recipes. 7. Home Shop - "Dream Spark" exchange updated. You can exchange for "Kid Fruit" furniture blueprints, Accessory "Star Bun Bag," Accessory "Ghostglow Battle Hat," and "Formula Notes · Orange Flower Rice Drink." 8. Optimized the Shining and Colorful visual effects of mutated crops. 9. Increased the storage cap of the Bud Ticket Jar. "Holo-Battle Sim" [Start Time] Permanently open after the version update [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Trailblazer I [Gameplay Details] 1. Updated three new attribute stages: Dark, Earth, and Lightning. Each stage has new first-clear rewards. 2. Each stage adds a new difficulty - Trial, with corresponding first-clear rewards and weekly rewards. 3. New Training Index system launched—earn Index rewards by collecting Gizmos, random events, and Alpha transformations. "Holo-Battle Interlink" The new season "Departure with the Wind: Part 2" begins. Multiple new challengeable Alphas and environmental effects have been added, this phase's special buffs have been adjusted, season buffs will be reset, and environmental effects from some past seasons have been adjusted. [Start Time] After the version update, every Thursday 04:00 ~ the following Monday 03:59 [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Trailblazer I [Event Details] 1. Now the left path, middle path, and right path are three independent gameplay instances. You can match, team up, or play solo for the left/middle/right path separately, and each path records its highest star rating separately. 2. Each path adds extra stars, and the rewards corresponding to total stars have been updated. Now each phase's star rewards must be claimed manually. 3. If a Pathfinder leaves during the preparation phase, AI assistance will automatically be added. "Pathfinder Challenge" After the Whisperwake Isles update, local people have also joined the Pathfinder Challenge. Discover and challenge them! [Optimizations & Adjustments] 1. After completing Pathfinder Rematch, you can now continue to challenge Elite Pathfinders, but no additional rewards will be given. 2. You can now distinguish Pathfinder Challenge and Pathfinder Rematch (higher difficulty challenge) on the map. 3. Added Pathfinder dialogue after battle defeat. 4. Added an intelligent recommendation function. "Spar Feature" Pathfinders can send duel invitations to each other at any time for 4V4 real-time PVP battles. After the version update, Fair Mode will be opened first, with battles taking place in Twine state.

System Key Feature Updates

"Sparkling Hue" Feature 1. Interface iteration Pathfinders can use existing functions such as Sparkle Infusion and Hue Reroll in the brand-new "Sparkling Hue" interface, which also adds two new functions: Hue Swap and Use Legendary Aniipod. 2. Hue unlock and switch When Pathfinders have caught an Aniimo individual with a certain Sparkling Hue, that hue will be permanently unlocked. Sparkling Hues can also be unlocked randomly by using "Sparkling Pigment." Pathfinders can preview the unlocked Sparkling Hues of the current Aniimo in the "Hue Swap" interface, and can spend "Credits" to freely switch between different hues of the same Aniimo. ※Hue unlock only applies to the same Aniimo individual and is not shared between species. 3. Hue Reroll Pathfinders can spend "Sparkling Pigment" to reroll an Aniimo's Sparkling Hue. When a hue that has already been unlocked is rolled, "Sparkling Sigil" ×2 will be returned. After the version update, the results of each Sparkling Aniimo's Hue Reroll can be viewed in the newly added Reroll Record, with records available for the most recent 3 months.After the version update, we will also reissue the corresponding "Sparkling Sigil" to all Pathfinders who had already rolled duplicate Sparkling Hue types via Hue Reroll before the update. Please watch for in-game mail at that time. 4. Use Legendary Aniipod Pathfinders can use a "Legendary Aniipod" on a "Sparkling Aniimo." After use, its bound Aniipod will be replaced with that Legendary Aniipod, and the corresponding exclusive Sparkling effect will be obtained. ※Using this function to replace the Legendary Aniipod cannot change the target Aniimo's Acquired Potential. ※This function cannot be used on Irisalis, Helion, or Lunara. 5. New "Sparkling Original" A new initial color scheme, "Sparkling Original," has been added, with Sparkling effects. Any Sparkling Aniimo can automatically obtain and freely switch to this color scheme. Aniimo Management and Aniilog 1. Optimized the Aniimo release interface to reduce the risk of misoperation, and the release list can now be precisely controlled. 2. Switching Aniimo Party will take effect immediately, without needing to tap the deploy button again. 3. "Aniilog" adds a one-tap claim function for research rewards. You can now claim rewards directly in the Index. 4. Optimized the button layout of the Aniimo info panel in "Aniimo Management." Important function buttons are now displayed independently, making operations more convenient. Social System 1. Warmer social experience—after the version update, the "Freshly Hatched Partner" event will also go live. During the event, new Pathfinders (10≤level<45) will receive the "Freshly Hatched Partner" buff and a corresponding mark. The buff has a 7-day countdown from activation and ends when reaching level 45. When the buff ends, new Pathfinders will receive "Wonder Egg" ×1 and "Gift of Affection" ×3 as graduation rewards. If you team up with a Pathfinder carrying this mark, you can share the "Freshly Hatched Partner" buff they carry, and all gains will not exceed the corresponding function's established weekly cap. Gains from friend Companion Mode reports +20% For example, if a friend catches an Aniimo during Companion Mode and reports it, the final amount of Credits I receive via mail ×1.2. Gains from friend Prismatic Energy sharing +20% For example, when I participate in a friend's Bloom nurture, the nurture increase I obtain ×1.2. Aniimo catch success rate during Companion Mode +10% For example, if I have the Freshly Hatched Partner buff during Companion Mode, the Aniimo catch success rate ×1.1. 2. More freedom in socializing—new social block-related switches have been added. Pathfinders can adjust options such as one-tap block friend requests, one-tap block friend recommendations, and interaction invitation acceptance range in Chat Settings - Notifications. 3. Safer socializing—the scope of interaction methods covered by the blocklist has been expanded. After blocking another Pathfinder, it will change from pure chat blocking to two-way blocking covering all interactions. Prismatic Energy and Prismana Aniimo Spawning 1. When Pathfinders trigger "Lucky" or "superLucky" in another person's world, it will now increase Prismatic Energy in their own world instead of the other person's world, and there is a chance to trigger a surge and directly spawn Prismana Aniimo. 2. When triggering "Prismana Flow" in another person's world (Prismatic Energy full or "Lucky" or "superLucky" triggering a surge), after returning to your own world, you can see the spawned Prismana Aniimo on the map. 3. The "Prismatic Resonance" effect of regional Gold Badges now also takes effect when obtaining Prismatic Energy from "Lucky" or "superLucky" and when obtaining Prismatic Energy from "Nurture" in another person's world. Aniimo Report 1. To streamline reporting, the Research Console's reward categories have been adjusted: the "Fatal Shot" category has been removed and the "Umbral" category added. Basic reports now also award more Credits. The "Perfect" category has been split into three tiers based on the Innate Potential of the two recommended attributes—Double 8, Double 9, and Double 10—with a different reward payout for each tier. 2. Optimized the reporting experience. The area in front of the Console will prohibit other Pathfinders' interaction entries, leaving only the report operation, reducing the possibility of misoperation. Character Management 1. Merged the Mobility skill bar and combat skill bar into the same interface for more convenient operation. Mark Sharing 1. Optimized the display logic of "Mark Sharing" to increase the visibility of high-quality markers and reduce the visibility of low-quality markers. Markers already placed by Pathfinders will be recalculated and displayed according to the new rules. Photo Studio / Snap 1. "Photo Studio" adds Wide-Angle Camera and Fisheye Camera. 2. "Photo Studio" lens parameters add Blur Range and Blur Intensity adjustment options. 3. Snap adds new assets: Stickers ×11, Snap Emotes ×4, Filters ×8. Raising System Adjustments 1. After an Aniimo reaches level 60, further leveling requires an Ascension, which consumes an Evolution Item of the Aniimo's main element type. 2. After an Aniimo exceeds level 60, "Capability Awakening" also supports reset, which consumes the new item "Potential Reset Card." 3. Season Aniimo have added Season Tags. Aniimo with Season Tags can use "Dewdrop Crystal" from any region for "Resonance Star Up" raising. 4. Contracted "Held Items" can now be re-contracted by consuming "Mark of the Strong." 5. "Mark of the Strong" no longer distinguishes by region; items are uniformly merged, and icons have been adjusted. 6. When an Aniimo reaches level 65, it can break through to "Stellar Tier 6" via "Resonance Star Up." 7. Increasing Aniimo level and performing "Resonance Star Up" breakthroughs both increase the Aniimo's "Capability Awakening" count. 8. "Prismana Orb" function and icon adjustments: Function before adjustment: Use on Breezy Plains Aniimo that have unlocked Prismana Form to change them into Prismana Form. The Aniimo's original Acquired Potential, Mutation, and Personality are retained. Function after adjustment: Use on any Aniimo that has unlocked Prismana Form to change it into Prismana Form. The Aniimo's original Acquired Potential, Mutation, and Personality are retained. 9. Added the new item "Prismana Orb: Whisperwake Isles," which can change Whisperwake Isles Aniimo forms into "Prismana Form." 10. Added the new item "Prismana Orb," which can change Aniimo forms from anywhere in the world into "Prismana Form." 11. Added the new item "Whisperwake Isles Dewdrop Crystal." Whisperwake Isles Aniimo can use it for "Resonance Star Up" raising. 12. Added new "Held Items": "Breathbinder Sash," "Riftbreaker Goggles," and "Omenbone Flute."

New Events Now Live

"S1 Departure with the Wind: Part 2" [Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」After the version update ~ 2026/12/9 23:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」After the version update ~ 2026/12/9 19:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 07:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student I [Event Details] Companion Handbook, Season Achievement, and Stamp Shop content updated, with a new phase beginning. Featured Companion Aniimo this phase: Hypnyto / Prismana Hypnyto Season Achievement exclusive Aniimo: Prismana Eklue Stamp Shop new items: Shop inventory updated, with the "Prismana Eklue"-themed Accessory "Wisptis Scythe" now available. ※Note: After the season switch, season stamps will be updated to "Windchaser Stamp," and "Windborn Stamp" will automatically convert to Credits at a 1:2000 ratio.

"Aniimo Go!" [Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/12 10:00~ 2026/12/10 07:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/12 10:00~ 2026/12/10 07:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/12 10:00~ 2026/12/10 07:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character level reaches 40 [Event Details] Open-world racing themed event. There are three tracks in total, with a new track opening every two weeks. You can challenge solo or race with multiple players. Complete the event to obtain an exclusive Avatar Frame and raising resources.

"Night Parade" [Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student I [Event Details] Pathfinders earn "Halloween Candy" through Daily Activity and gradually light up the Candy House; choose materials for visiting Aniimo, blend scents to their liking, and record encounters in the journal. As the Candy House becomes lively and companions gather, a parade scene eventually forms. Complete the event to obtain an exclusive Avatar Frame and "Sparkling Crystal."

"Fantasy Resonance" [Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/20 04:00 ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/20 04:00 ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/20 04:00 ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student I [Event Details] The first Pathfinder co-created Aniimo, Jaguaraun, officially debuts. Pathfinders can learn about Jaguaraun's world background through event quests, complete quests such as taking photos, using skills, and catching, and claim corresponding rewards. After completing all event quests, you can obtain Jaguaraun's exclusive offering recipe.

"Tidal Treasures" [Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student I [Event Details] 14-day cumulative login check-in event. During the event, reach the specified cumulative login days to claim rewards such as "Sparkling Cube," "Sparkling Crystal," "Sparkling Egg," and "Aniipod Ultra."

"First Visit to Whisperwake Isles" [Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Complete the Story quest "A Tale of Tide and Song" [Event Details] The new Whisperwake Isles region is open. Complete region survey quests to earn "Survey Points" and obtain event rewards including a limited Avatar Frame.

"Prismana Photo" [Start Time] Phase 1: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/12 04:00 ~ 2026/11/16 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/12 04:00 ~ 2026/11/16 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/12 04:00 ~ 2026/11/16 03:59 (UTC+8) Phase 2: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/16 04:00 ~ 2026/11/23 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/16 04:00 ~ 2026/11/23 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/16 04:00 ~ 2026/11/23 03:59 (UTC+8) Phase 3: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/23 04:00 ~ 2026/11/30 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/23 04:00 ~ 2026/11/30 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/23 04:00 ~ 2026/11/30 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student II [Event Details] Each phase of the event designates one "Prismana Form" Aniimo. Pathfinders use the in-game Snap function to record different Sparkling Types of the designated Aniimo to advance photo progress. Each first-time record of a Sparkling Type grants the corresponding reward, and after recording 5 types cumulatively, you can also claim a completion reward. ※Repeated photos of the same type do not increase progress or grant repeated rewards. ※Taking a photo of either "Dazzling Sparkling" or "Shadow Sparkling" completes a special photo and grants an extra reward, limited to once per phase.

"Vein Abundance" [Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/12/7 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/12/7 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/12/7 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student II [Event Details] According to Institute observations, Vein energy in some regions has been unusually active recently, and the local ecology has undergone special changes as a result. During the event, in the first 3 "Nurture" actions each weekend in the designated region for the phase, the appearance probability of Aniimo in the Nova Stage will be greatly increased, and the regional Prismatic Energy growth obtained after picking "Veinfruit" will additionally increase by 50%. At the same time, abundant Vein energy will attract large numbers of Aniimo to appear in concentrated areas in the designated region. Pathfinders can go explore and catch them. Some special "Prismana Form" Aniimo will also be attracted by Vein energy and appear in designated regions for limited times. The Prismana Forms and corresponding regions appearing at different stages are as follows: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/2 04:00~2026/11/9 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/2 04:00~2026/11/9 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/2 04:00~2026/11/9 03:59 (UTC+8) Prismana Form "Pouchwisp" appears in Rosy Mirelands / Tideblossom Coast. 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/9 04:00 ~ 2026/11/16 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/9 04:00 ~ 2026/11/16 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/9 04:00 ~ 2026/11/16 03:59 (UTC+8) Prismana Form "Royalby" appears in Wildwater Gorge / Sea of Flowers. 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/16 04:00 ~ 2026/11/23 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/16 04:00 ~ 2026/11/23 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/16 04:00 ~ 2026/11/23 03:59 (UTC+8) Prismana Form "Jeburst" appears in Cloudreach Falls / Russet Highlands. 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/23 04:00 ~ 2026/11/30 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/23 04:00 ~ 2026/11/30 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/23 04:00 ~ 2026/11/30 03:59 (UTC+8) Prismana Form "Glameep" appears in Crescent Bay / Echoback Landing. 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/30 04:00 ~ 2026/12/7 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/30 04:00 ~ 2026/12/7 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/30 04:00 ~ 2026/12/7 03:59 (UTC+8) Prismana Form "Pouchwisp," Prismana Form "Royalby," Prismana Form "Jeburst," and Prismana Form "Glameep" will appear simultaneously in Rosy Mirelands / Tideblossom Coast, Wildwater Gorge / Sea of Flowers, Cloudreach Falls / Russet Highlands, and Crescent Bay / Echoback Landing, respectively.

"Who's That Aniimo?" [Start Time] Phase 1: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/11/6 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/11/6 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/11/6 03:59 (UTC+8) Phase 2: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/13 04:00 ~ 2026/11/20 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/13 04:00 ~ 2026/11/20 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/13 04:00 ~ 2026/11/20 03:59 (UTC+8) Phase 3: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/27 04:00 ~ 2026/12/4 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/27 04:00 ~ 2026/12/4 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/27 04:00 ~ 2026/12/4 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student II [Event Details] After the event begins, Polaris Institute will announce the silhouette of the mysterious Aniimo for the phase. The initial silhouette only shows the characteristic parts of the mysterious Aniimo. Pathfinders can gradually reveal the hidden parts by photographing Aniimo with the same characteristics. After photographing the Aniimo of the form corresponding to the silhouette and completing submission, you can complete the research topic and earn rewards. If you successfully photograph it before the silhouette is fully revealed, you can also earn an extra Aniimo observation reward! ※Pathfinders can also select qualifying photos from their existing album to submit. ※Please pay attention to distinguishing Aniimo forms. Only photos of the same form as the mysterious Aniimo can complete the event. ※Photographing your own Aniimo, other Pathfinders' Aniimo, or wild Aniimo on the Idyll Continent can all complete the event. ※Aniimo in "Holo-Battle Sim" and the Sanctum cannot be recognized for submission.

"Idyll Ecological Investigation" [Start Time] Phase 1: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/11/6 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/11/6 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/10/30 04:00 ~ 2026/11/6 03:59 (UTC+8) Phase 2: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/13 04:00 ~ 2026/11/20 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/13 04:00 ~ 2026/11/20 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/13 04:00 ~ 2026/11/20 03:59 (UTC+8) Phase 3: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/27 04:00 ~ 2026/12/4 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/27 04:00 ~ 2026/12/4 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/27 04:00 ~ 2026/12/4 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student I [Event Details] During the event, Polaris Institute will release an Aniimo ecological survey list for the phase. Pathfinders must go and catch the corresponding Aniimo according to the list, assist in completing the ecological survey, and earn survey points. After cumulative points reach the specified requirement, you can claim the corresponding stage rewards. ※ Each target Aniimo grants points only the first time its survey is completed; repeated catches will not grant repeated points. ※ Only catching Aniimo in the same form as listed can complete the corresponding survey. Please pay attention to identifying Aniimo forms. ※ If the survey target is an Aniimo not yet recorded in the Pathfinder's Index, the points for completing its survey for the first time are doubled.

"Glamour Star" [Start Time] Phase 1: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/6 04:00 ~ 2026/11/13 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/6 04:00 ~ 2026/11/13 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/6 04:00 ~ 2026/11/13 03:59 (UTC+8) Phase 2: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/11/20 04:00 ~ 2026/11/27 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/11/20 04:00 ~ 2026/11/27 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/11/20 04:00 ~ 2026/11/27 03:59 (UTC+8) Phase 3: 「Aniimo-Europe」2026/12/4 04:00 ~ 2026/12/11 03:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」2026/12/4 04:00 ~ 2026/12/11 03:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」2026/12/4 04:00 ~ 2026/12/11 03:59 (UTC+8) [Participation Requirement] Character promoted to Student II [Event Details] After the event begins, Polaris Institute will announce the audition theme for "Glamour Star." Pathfinders can select suitable Aniimo and coordinate Accessories around the current theme to complete their contest registration. The Institute will score based on how well the Aniimo and Accessories match the theme. When the score reaches the corresponding threshold, you can claim rewards. ※ Each phase of "Glamour Star" can be entered repeatedly, but each reward can only be claimed once.

New Appearances Now Available

"Nightborn Allure" Conceal your fangs with elegance and capture those willing to sink into temptation. After the version update, Pathfinders can go to "Lightweave" to obtain the new appearance set. "Gorgeous Night Owl" Embroidered owl feathers shine through the wondrous night. After the version update, go to Shop - Recommended to purchase the new set "Gorgeous Night Owl." "Nightshadow Dash" Moonlight pours down, and shadows sweep across the sky. After the version update, go to Shop - Recommended to purchase the new set "Nightshadow Dash." "Mystic Night Encounter" Put on the quirky pumpkin head and play to your heart's content when the wondrous night falls! After the version update, go to Shop - Recommended to purchase the new Accessory "Mystic Night Encounter."

Companion Handbook Update

[Start Time] 「Aniimo-Europe」After the version update ~ 2026/12/9 23:59 (UTC+0) 「Aniimo-Americas」After the version update ~ 2026/12/9 19:59 (UTC-4) 「Aniimo-Apac」After the version update ~ 2026/12/10 07:59 (UTC+8) [Event Details] The featured Aniimo in this phase's Companion Handbook is Hypnyto. On your adventure across the open world, complete Companion Handbook quests and increase your level to earn rich rewards. [Version Details] Companion Handbook level progression rewards are divided into Standard Edition and Advanced Edition. The Advanced Edition requires additional activation to unlock. Standard Edition (free) rewards include: 1. Hypnyto Egg ×1 2. Random Perfect Aniimo Egg ×1 3. Vein Essence 4. Sparkling Crystal 5. A large amount of raising materials and more Advanced Edition rewards include: 1. Prismana Hypnyto Egg with Perfect Potential ×1 2. Hypnyto evolution item "Hypnyto Soul" ×1 3. Sparkling Cube ×2 4. Glimmer ×680 5. Radiant Dreamshadow x2 6. Aniimo Box limit increased by 5 Unlock the Collector’s Edition Companion Handbook to immediately receive additional rewards and benefits on top of the Advanced Edition: 1. Aniimo Box limit increased by 10 2. Sparkling Cube ×1 3. Limited Avatar Frame 4. Limited Accessory 5. Glimmer ×200 6. Primegy Battery ×5 7. Increase Companion Handbook level by 10 [Quest and EXP Details] Quests are divided into Weekly Quests and Season Quests. Each can only be completed once, and there is no weekly EXP cap. Weekly Quests refresh every Monday at 04:00, and progress resets weekly. Season Quests will be added to the Season Quest pool over time and can be completed throughout the entire version. After being added, you must first complete the prerequisite quests in that series to accept them. All quests close when the current Companion Handbook ends. You can also obtain Companion Handbook EXP from Institute Guide - Daily Activity. After level 100, the Companion Handbook enters a cycling reward mode, capped at level 1000. [Gifting Details] Pathfinders can send a gift to friends who meet the Affinity requirement and have not yet unlocked the Advanced or Collector’s Edition Companion Handbook. The recipient will receive 1 item that can activate the Advanced and Collector’s Edition Companion Handbook. [Rerun Details] The Prismana Aniimo Egg from this phase's Companion Handbook will be available again in the Home gameplay in Season 3.

Monthly Pass Benefits Optimization

Alpha Challenge now supports consuming double Primegy to receive double rewards. The optimization and fix content for the "Departure with the Wind: Part 2" version, as well as the summary of optimization and fix content for the "Departure with the Wind: Part 1" version, will be released later. Thank you for your understanding, Pathfinders.