A:Our first priority is to ease the entry burden for new and returning users. Second, we aim to secure the sustainability of our business model while reducing reliance on paid currency. Third, we're focused on clearly establishing the rules for PK and competitive content. Finally, we want to expand combat diversity through new classes. These four objectives have been incorporated into the 2nd-anniversary update and subsequent seasons, prioritised accordingly.

Above all, our most important goal is to make Raven 2 even more enjoyable for our 'Special Operatives' (users) together, starting with this 2nd-anniversary milestone. We believe the key to long-term service lies in how closely we can work with our users and how we evolve the game together.

A:The 2nd-anniversary update concretises these four objectives into actual in-game content. To alleviate the entry burden, we've introduced Zero World, increased item drop rates and experience gains, and adjusted the accuracy balance. The sustainability of our business model is being addressed through an expansion of in-game farming areas, centred around Farming Crystals.

PK and competitive content have been streamlined, with PvP now restricted to field boss areas for level 60+ players and specific days (Wednesdays and Sundays) within the Abyss. Combat diversity is being enhanced with the new Warlord class and corresponding class balance adjustments. We expect the Warlord to introduce more strategic and varied combat patterns, moving away from the somewhat monotonous repetitions seen in large-scale battles.

A:The Warlord isn't just another 'high-damage new class'; they are designed to dictate the flow of battle. Using their spear, they can disrupt enemy formations and create openings for allies to engage. Simultaneously, they provide various buffs to the team, accelerating the overall pace of combat. While previous combat often centred on individual firepower, we anticipate a shift towards 'who you fight with and in what combination' becoming increasingly important.

A:We are avoiding a scenario where existing classes are unilaterally weakened with the introduction of a new one. Instead, we've focused on synergy, ensuring that the strengths of existing classes are further highlighted when paired with the Warlord. For example, some classes might become more efficient by capitalising on the Warlord's engagement opportunities, or specific skill combinations might be re-evaluated. We plan to meticulously analyse data post-update and continuously fine-tune specific values to ensure no single class is at a significant disadvantage.

A:We, the development team, take the criticism about entrenched competitive structures during long-term operation very seriously. Zero World isn't designed to forcibly dismantle the existing competitive structure of the current servers. Rather, it's conceived as a 'parallel track' – a separate arena where competition can recommence under new rules. Whether this choice is the right one remains to be seen, and we will verify it through user feedback and evaluations after the launch. We are prepared to humbly accept the results and make necessary adjustments.

A:These three elements have been consistently pointed out as core factors contributing to the cumulative gap over the course of long-term service. We determined that if these elements remained, even with adjustments elsewhere, the 'limited growth gap' concept that Zero World aims for would be difficult to fully realise. It was a tough decision, but to clearly define Zero World's identity, we boldly excluded them. The void left behind has been redesigned into a growth structure that can be filled through farming and cooperation.

A:The biggest concern for new and returning users is often 'Can I catch up if I start now?'. Therefore, we've increased both experience gain and equipment drop rates to allow for smoother progression up to a certain point. Our goal is to lower the barrier to entry for core content, enabling players to experience the true fun of Raven 2 more quickly.

A:Farming Crystals cannot be directly traded on the marketplace. We determined that allowing large-scale distribution through the marketplace could lead to value distortion and exploitation. However, we've designed it so that a certain amount can be converted into free crystals via exchange tickets, ensuring that legitimate players can still feel the benefits.

A:Certain competitive areas may still be intense. However, we have provided ample alternative avenues to acquire exclusive rewards. Through Hero equipment acquisition via Guild Stronghold Summon Bosses and the Heavensone Alchemy system, players can grow sufficiently without needing to monopolise specific field bosses. Please view this as a structure that allows for growth through a much wider variety of paths than before.

A:Since Zero World and the existing servers have fundamentally different starting points and growth structures, their matching content will operate separately. The Rift of Dimension, Ancient Citadel, and Conquest Battles will all be matched within Zero World only, ensuring competition under identical conditions.

A:We have prepared various complementary measures to ensure that existing server users do not feel a sense of relative deprivation while experiencing Zero World. Notably, we plan to operate a 'payback' event where certain benefits will be returned to existing servers during the process of using Zero World.

A:We wanted to pay homage to our top players who have been with us for a long time. The biggest challenge was translating their actual playstyles into enemy patterns, and the process of distilling their core characteristics into patterns was incredibly engaging for us internally. During testing, we received feedback like 'It feels like watching actual gameplay,' indicating a high level of satisfaction.