Bloumics and Raon Entertainment are kicking off the year by dropping the third wave of the 'Tales Atelier' winter channel update alongside a festive New Year event for TalesRunner.

The Tales Atelier update brings two fresh maps to the table. We finally have 'Eternal Arabesque', the hard mode for the previously released co-op map 'Unfinished Arabesque'. You will need to dodge tougher obstacles and team up with your mates to take down the demonic boss, 'Arabesque'.

Then there is the new racing map, 'Masterpiece: Night of Osias'. Set against the backdrop of the nocturnal Osias, the real hook here is using the terrain to your advantage to outmanoeuvre your rivals and cross that finish line first.

Plenty of new gear has arrived as well. The Tales Atelier channel's third-tier items now include 'Mini Hell' accessories and 'Melon Pan' accessories. To celebrate the New Year, they've also introduced the 'Mukwolhyang' outfit—a lovely take on traditional Hanbok. If you fancy a more creative look, the 'Otherworld Painter' outfit and the new legendary 'Otherworld Painter Brush' are also up for grabs.

The New Year festivities don't stop there. First up is the 'Eat Lots of Tteokguk Contest'. You use voting tickets earned via daily quests to back your favourite runner. If your pick takes the win, you walk away with event tokens that can be traded for titles and various other rewards.

There is also a server-wide New Year fireworks display. By gathering 'Red Horse Lotus' items through missions or map play, you help fill the progress bar. Once that hits 100%, every player gets a lovely 30-minute boost to experience and in-game currency.

Finally, the 'Goodbye 2025, Welcome 2026' special lettering event is live. Collect '25 & 26' letter items to piece together words and sentences for rewards. Plus, there is a prize shop where you can enter a draw for travel vouchers, a Nintendo Switch 2, a MacBook Air, and an LG Gram.

For all the nitty-gritty details, the official TalesRunner website is where you need to head.