On May 27th, 'Seven Knights 2 (hereinafter referred to as Seven Knights 2)' shared news of its end-of-May update through a live broadcast. The broadcast featured Kim Jeong-gi, the General Director, Son Geon-hee, the Planning Team Leader, and Hwang Hae-bit-nu-ri, the Creative Director, who discussed recent in-game issues and unveiled upcoming updates including the Awakening system, exclusive equipment, and new heroes. A live Q&A session also provided an opportunity for direct communication with users.

'Awakening & Exclusive Equipment' Feedback Actively Incorporated

The broadcast kicked off with a discussion of recent in-game issues, specifically concerning the Awakening hero and exclusive equipment details revealed in the developer's note. Regarding the absence of Awakened Delonse in this update, it was hinted that there were issues with the release timing of both Awakened Delonse and Awakened Sylvesta. The decision was made to adjust Delonse's release to allow for more precise balance adjustments between the 'Attack' and 'Magic' decks post-launch.

Sylvesta was chosen as the first Awakened hero due to his significant role in the story. As Sylvesta, along with Evan, is a central protagonist, his earlier release was deemed appropriate, also considering the stronger player recognition of Awakened Sylvesta.

The difference in exclusive equipment effects compared to the original work stems from the complexity of skills and the Awakening system. When comparing early-game heroes with newer ones, the latter possess more diverse mechanics and effects. Adding Awakening to these further amplifies complexity by enhancing both regular and awakened skills. The development team opted to simplify these effects to create a more streamlined experience.

Furthermore, exclusive equipment was added to all heroes simultaneously to prevent hero value from being solely determined by its presence. The growth system for exclusive equipment is not as demanding as the pet potential system and can primarily be acquired through adventures. It can also be obtained from raids and the exchange shop. The developers promised to reduce the difficulty if user feedback indicates it's too burdensome. Notably, heroes from the 'Solo Leveling' collaboration will receive their exclusive equipment immediately with this update.

Follow-up on Previous LIVE Q&A Inquiries

Next, we delve into the follow-up actions from the previous live broadcast's Q&A. Firstly, the reward tiers for the real-time Coliseum costume, implemented on April 30th, will be adjusted. The acquisition difficulty will be lowered to Platinum rank to make it more accessible, and this season's rewards will be fixed. However, future seasons will feature a distinction between costumes with and without special effects, based on specific tiers, to enhance reward differentiation.

A sequential combination system for accessories will be added on May 28th to improve access to Rare-grade accessories. This system allows players to upgrade accessory grades step-by-step, up to Rare. Legendary-grade accessories are not included in this combination system. Additionally, a system allowing players to combine multiple leftover original Seven Knights heroes to obtain a desired original Seven Knights hero will also be added on the same day.

On June 11th, the hero storage for growth will be expanded from 2,000 slots to 3,000. In terms of hero enhancement, the probability of achieving a 'Great Success' when using materials of the same grade will be added, increasing the utility of consuming heroes.

Accessory refinement will also see minor changes. A random refinement probability bonus will be introduced, making it easier to obtain Legendary-grade effects when refining 6-star accessories. The more attempts made, the higher the chance of acquiring a Legendary-grade effect. Extracted options from these refinements can also be used for Legendary-grade accessories.

Furthermore, the effectiveness of new pets will be adjusted based on usage rates and win rate metrics. The equipment sale presets will be increased from 20 to 30, and the issue of the same boss appearing consecutively in sudden raids will also be addressed.

June 25th is slated for the original Seven Knights enhancement period. Currently, a balance review is underway, with plans to refine these heroes before their Awakening versions are released. Enhancements will be rolled out sequentially, starting with original Seven Knights heroes that have seen declining usage. On the same day, the Infinite Tower will be expanded with an additional 50 floors.

Future updates are planned to include increased rewards for Guild Leaders. In addition to honor, in-game currency rewards are being considered, and differential rewards based on ranking will be provided due to the high level of engagement required.

May 28th Update Introduction

The first upcoming update introduces the Awakening system. Awakening is achieved by completing hero-specific missions and consuming 'Awakening Stones.' These stones can be acquired through weekly repeatable quests, with both the Awakening missions and repeatable quests designed to be of manageable difficulty.

Once a hero is Awakened, their Awakening Gauge fills with regular attacks and skill usage. When the gauge is full, the Awakened skill is ready to be used, with a limit of one use per battle. In auto-battle mode, the Awakened skill will be prioritized over other skills. If multiple Awakened skills are ready, they will be used randomly.

As previously revealed in the developer's note, the first new hero to receive Awakening is Skuld, and the existing hero is Sylvesta. Simultaneously, players can experience the story of Skuld and the Heavenly Guardians in the event scenario 'The Magician Who Connects Threads and the Twins Who Shared Tomorrow.'

The highly anticipated 1st-anniversary costumes for 'Juri, Skuld, and Trude' will also be available. Additionally, 27 new territories will be added, allowing players to enjoy new scenarios, concluding the Aisha chapter. Notably, Legendary-grade exclusive equipment will drop in the 27th territory. While exclusive equipment can also be obtained in Nightmare mode, the grade will differ. As Legendary-grade items start dropping from the 27th territory, players are encouraged to utilize this new area for efficient farming.

Additional 'PD Pick Updates' Revealed, Including Pentagon Heroes

The PD Pick Update showcases the upcoming development roadmap. Firstly, Awakened Delonse is slated to be added as the next Awakened hero. Delonse is not only a pivotal character in the story but is also expected to perform exceptionally in-game. The developers showcased his Awakened skill and the second skill's animation after transforming, garnering significant attention. His release is scheduled for two weeks after the current update.

With Skuld completing the Heavenly Guardians, the next faction is set to emerge. 'Pentagon' heroes are planned, and the in-game model and skill animations for 'Orca' from this faction have been revealed. It was also mentioned during the Q&A that this won't be the first appearance of a hero from this faction.

Seven Knights 2 also plans to open a collaboration cafe. Featuring unique key art, heroes will be depicted in attire befitting a cafe setting, with plans for themed menus and merchandise. The location is likely to be in the Hongdae area.

A '1st Anniversary Awards Broadcast' is scheduled to take place soon.

Finally, the live Q&A session provided further explanations regarding exclusive equipment, as initially discussed, and addressed various user questions. The developers pledged to continuously incorporate feedback on exclusive equipment, urging players to try out the content and share any perceived burdens.

Regarding Skuld's different type compared to the original work, the decision was made based on suitability for skill animations and game design, deeming a Magic-type appropriate. They added that many other hero types are awaiting release and encouraged continued anticipation. Notably, it was hinted that some new heroes, particularly defensive ones, might face balance challenges.

Systems to support new and returning players will continue to be added. The very next update will include various rewards to help players settle into Seven Knights 2, with ongoing support planned.

An apology was extended for the simultaneous release of multiple Magic-type Awakened heroes. While releasing Awakened Delonse alongside them was considered, the adjustment of balance, as mentioned earlier, led to a delay in his release.

A positive response was given regarding the enhancement of attendance rewards. The current attendance reward board will remain, but a new attendance board is being considered.

Details on new original Seven Knights heroes were kept brief, with the stance being that it is too early to discuss and will require significant time. It was also mentioned that Awakening for Normal-grade heroes is in preparation and will be added sequentially with each update.

The developers acknowledged issues with guild match draws and the abuse of the pause function, indicating intentions to address them through modifications to the pause function and the introduction of guild match skills. The addition of PvE content beyond guild matches was also mentioned, with promises of upcoming content and additional Ruby acquisition methods.

It was reiterated that there are no plans to increase the benefits for 12-Transcend heroes, as this could impose an excessive burden on players and deviates from Seven Knights 2's current direction. Heroes belonging to the 'Royal Guard' from the original work are lower on the development priority list, but they may appear in future scenarios.While a hero Transcendence decomposition function does not currently exist, a similar effect can be achieved through reverse Transcendence. However, the developers plan to properly review and implement a decomposition function.

Other points raised included a team preset system integrated with equipment presets, the issue of matchmaking luck in Total War, consideration for player meetups, and preparations for real-time Coliseum matches for playing with friends. It was promised that Seven Knights 2 merchandise and various rewards would be offered soon through the '1st Anniversary Awards Broadcast.' The rewards for today's broadcast were a '5-Star Legendary Accessory Selection Ticket' and 'Shining Skill Enhancement Stone.' Today's Seven Knights 2 broadcast can be rewatched on the Seven Knights 2 Official YouTube Channel.