Dear Metas,
Version 1.4.0 is set to update on January 16, bringing the brand new Visional Wheel: Lunar Oracle tag to Nalcott. More optimization updates will also be launching alongside it!
Since the announcement of the Lunar Oracle tag, we have received a lot of questions and discussions from Metas!
Let’s dive into this episode of Q&A!
Q: Will the Lunar Oracle be updated in existing scenarios or only introduced in new ones?
A: The Lunar Oracle will only apply to new servers (with the Lunar Oracle tag) opened after January 16, including four existing Scenarios. Servers opened before this date will not feature this gameplay tag.
Q: What gameplay challenges will Lunar Oracle introduce? Are there any new Weapons?
A: Lunar Oracle will bring "craziness" to the world, such as more aggressive Deviants, mutated bosses, and tougher battles like the The Prime War and stronghold fights! For fans of Weapons, this update will introduce three new Weapon genres and three new guns.
Q: Will the original hard-mode scenarios be closed?
A: Yes, after this version update, newly opened scenario servers will no longer have the hard-mode tag but will instead feature the Lunar Oracle tag. However, ongoing scenarios will remain unchanged.
Q: Will the Lunar Oracle make the entire scenario more difficult, or will it only affect the game during the nighttime?
A: The Lunar Oracle event primarily increases difficulty between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM (in-game time), which equals 15 minutes in real-world time.
Q: With the release of the Lunar Oracle, will new Mods be introduced? Will the overall Mod System change?
A: Yes! New Mods will be introduced, but the existing Mod System will remain unchanged. We expect to make overall optimizations to the Mod System in March. Please stay tuned for further information.
Q: Does the Lunar Oracle require players to pay to play? It sounds like a bounty mission.
A: Of course not! The Visional Wheel system is an update to the Scenario content, and all players within the scenario can play it for free.
Q: Are Oracle Crates available on a first-come, first-served basis? Can others still collect the crate after the first player take it?
A: Oracle Crates are independent for each player, so there's no need to compete for them.
Q: Can exclusive Deviations from the Lunar Oracle be brought back into regular Scenarios?
A: Absolutely!
Q: Will the limited-time Mods, Animals, and Deviations introduced with the Lunar Oracle become permanently unavailable after the event ends?
A: No, they won't become exclusive forever. We'll provide other ways to obtain them in the future. Stay tuned for further announcements!
Q: Will the Visional Wheel's effects be mandatory for all scenarios? Can we still play normal scenarios?
A: The Visional Wheel will only apply to certain new servers opened after January 16. Players can still choose to play on servers without the Visional Wheel.
Q: What if the Scenario Exit Card is on cooldown?
A: After the January 16 update, we will clear the cooldown period for all Scenario Exit Cards, so players don't need to worry about being unable to enter new scenarios due to the cooldown.
Q: What if players without a Scenario Exit Card want to experience the new mode immediately?
A: After the January 16 update, we will send one free Scenario Exit Card to all players. You can use it as needed to switch scenarios.
Q: In the Lunar Oracle mode, will we need to defeat buffed Elite Enemies with only 20% HP left? And then find Crates afterward? Is this feasible?
A: Players won't start with only 20% HP—the HP will gradually decrease over time. Additionally, Lunar Oracle will unlock a variety of new items to help players maintain combat effectiveness at low HP. Managing your health and abilities will require careful risk-reward decisions, which is a core part of the experience.
Q: The current game content feels too easy and lacks challenge. Will there be deeper and more engaging content?
A: The core experience of the Lunar Oracle is "high risk, high reward". Players who enjoy challenges can push their sanity to the limit for exceptional rewards. Additionally, this year, we will focus on replayability and variety, including new scenarios like Code: Broken* and Code: Deviation
Q: The Prime War isn't challenging enough even in hard mode!
A: With the influence of the Lunar Oracle, the difficulty of the The Prime War will also be significantly increased. Additionally, we're refining the Minibus 2.0 version to bring players more diverse and challenging experiences.
Q: Can high-difficulty mode be removed?
A: After the January 16 update, high-difficulty mode will be temporarily discontinued.
Q: Why separate scenarios into those with and without Visional Wheels? Why not make the Visional Wheel an unavoidable event across all scenarios?
A: The Visional Wheel is our key updates, designed to offer varied experiences across different scenarios. By not introducing the Visional Wheel to all scenarios, we provide players with diverse gameplay options to suit their preferences.
Q: The Visional Wheel last 2–3 months. Does this mean affected Scenarios will last even longer?
A: The Visional Wheel will only affect Scenarios on servers opened after January 16 and won't extend the duration of Scenarios themselves.
