On June 19th, Raven 2 dropped its 26th developer note, outlining the updates hitting the servers on the 24th. From integrated presets and expanded mixing tiers to the first faction skirmish in specialized worlds and server transfer protocols, there is plenty to chew on. However, the real meat on the bone is the summer event. The return of the dungeon 'Island of Greed' means it is time to start hoarding resources for those shiny items. Let us map out how you should be spending your time once the gates open.

Q. What should be at the top of my priority list on the Island of Greed?
A. Focus on gathering 'Greed Essence', summer-themed character appearances, and familiars.

First, let us get the basics of the event system down. Everything revolves around the Island of Greed dungeon, which is split into five distinct tiers based on your level. Your entry is governed by your power level, andyou are limited to a 30-minute window daily, whichresets every morning at 5 AM. You will want to farm this every single day for 'Greed Essence', 'Butter-grilled Squid', and the 'Summer Vacation Picnic Basket'.

The real MVPs here are the Greed Essence and the picnic basket. The essence is the core material for crafting the event-exclusive Squid Doll talisman. Simply holding this in your inventory provides a passive stat boost. The progression path seems to be: 'Squid Doll' to 'Slightly Menacing Squid Doll', 'Red-Eyed Squid Doll', and finally, the 'Dark Abyss Plaud Doll'. It is a classic case of using the previous tier as a crafting material to level up the next.

The Summer Vacation Picnic Basket is your loot box, offering a grab-bag of rewards. With a bit of luck, you might pull the limited-time familiar 'Aloha Bugi'. While the official grade is under wraps, these event-based cosmetics and familiars usually hit Rare or Heroic tiers. If you do not pull them? No sweat. Basic and Advanced summoning scrolls are handed out like candy in other content, so you will likely stumble upon them eventually.

New familiars are always a big deal. In previous seasonal events, once the party was over, Raven 2 moved these new items into the standard loot table, which inevitably dilutes the summoning and contract rates. Snagging them now is a smart move; if you already own them when they hit the general pool, you will receive 'Transcendence Shards' and 'Contract Shards'—the essential materials for power-ups—instead of duplicates. Familiars and character appearances are alsokey components for collections, so grab them while they are easy to get. Word on the street is that new Rare and Heroic swimsuits are coming too, so keep your eyes peeled after the update.

To sum up, your summer strategy is simple: squeeze every drop of value out of those 30 minutes to hoard Greed Essence and picnic baskets. You will need to max out your efficiency. To help with that, the event items 'Butter-grilled Squid' (providing Accuracy +2, Attack +2, Execution Chance +3%, and Execution EXP Bonus +10%) and 'Greed's Icy Shaved Ice' (Damage Reduction +3, Max HP +150, HP Recovery +5, EXP Bonus +10%) will be available. Don't forget to stack these with your standard buff potions.

Q. Any other reasons to hunt for Aloha Bugi?
A. In the long run, it is going to be a significant boost for your familiar expeditions.

As I mentioned, aim for that Rare or Heroic grade. It fills your collection faster and ensures that when you eventually pull duplicates from standard scrolls, you are getting those precious Contract Shards. This is vital for the 'Familiar Expedition' system, where you send teams of Rare-or-higher familiars out on missions. With the recent influx of new and returning players, having a stable of decent familiars is mandatory.

When assembling an expedition team, HP is the limiting factor. You need a baseline HP to even start, and hitting the 'Perfect' HP threshold is required for the top-tier rewards. HP scales with grade and level, and leveling up requires—you guessed it—Contract Shards.

Furthermore, high-level zones like Shaftburg and Ashur require 'Awakened' familiars. Awakening requires maxing out a familiar's level, which eats through your stock of Contract Shards faster than you might think. Getting new familiars outside of the standard summon pool is the most efficient way to keep those shards flowing.

Q. Anything else in the developer note worth noting?
A. The expansion of the mixing system and the new amplification tiers are quite interesting.

The 'Mixing' system in Raven 2 is essentially a way to buff your consumables using 'Devotion Coins' and 'Suspicious Mixing Powder'. You get the powder by dismantling rare gear or failing upgrades. The current cap is +5, but the June 24th update is pushing that to +10.Pushing gear from +6 to +10 requires 'Shining Mixing Powder' in addition to Devotion Coins. You can only get this rare material by dismantling Heroic-grade gear or suffering a failed upgrade. Even if you dismantle a piece of gear that was 'safely' upgraded, you will still secure this powder.

Expect the market value of Heroic gear to climb post-update, as players scramble to get their hands on enough Shining Mixing Powder to stay competitive with their mixing buffs.Your best bet is to check the exchange, craft what you can, or get involved in the refining system. Selling materials for Heroic crafting could be a lucrative side hustle. Study the new system carefully once it goes live and play the market to your advantage. Best of luck, mate.