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[Update] Patch Notes for August 6 (Wed)

[p][/p][p]In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One![/p][p][/p][p]Hello Survivors,[/p][p][/p][p]This is the DARKEST DAYS.[/p][p][/p][p]The patch notes for the latest updated version on Wednesday, 8/6 are here! [/p][p]※ All screenshots and images were taken in a test environment and may differ from the live server version. [/p][p] [/p][h3]■ Version Info[/h3][p]- PC: 0.21.3[/p][p]- Mobile: 0.21.4[/p][p]※ This is a data-only patch and does not require a separate new build.[/p][p] [/p][h3]■ New Additions[/h3][p]\[New Equipment] CS-23, Pilot Armor[/p][p]- A new weapon and armor set added.[/p][p]- The CS-23 is a shotgun made from anti-aircraft barrels, designed for extremely close-range combat.[/p][p]- The CS-23 will come in 4 variations ranging from N~ SSR grades. - The Pilot-themed armor set will include 4 SSR-grade gear pieces. [/p][p]- These new items can be obtained through in-game drops or Pickup Lucky Boxes.[/p][p][/p][p]\[CS-23, Pilot Armor Rate UP! Pickup Lucky Box][/p][p]- To celebrate the release of the new gear, the “CS-23, Pilot Armor Probability UP! Pickup Lucky Box” will be available.[/p][p]- This limited-time only Lucky Box will be available until September 17 (Wed) 23:59 UTC.[/p][p]- You will have an increased chance to obtain the CS-23, Pilot Armor through this box.[/p][p]- The new Lucky Box can be found by going to Shop > Lucky Box > Pickup Lucky Box[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]\[New Packages] Pilot-Themed Package 1 & 2[/p][p]- Two new limited-time packages will be available in celebration of the Pilot Armor release.[/p][p]- These packages will be available for a limited-time only until September 17 (Wed) 23:59 UTC.[/p][p]- You can find them by going to Shop > Packages > Limited-Time Packages[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]■ Major Improvements[/h3][p]- The early-game difficulty has been adjusted to help new Survivors get off to a smoother start.[/p][p]- A new beginner-exclusive buff called "Survival Instinct" will be added for characters up to level 10.[/p][p] ㄴ This buff will increase character Defense and Penetration Resistance by 15%.[/p][p] [/p][p]- The types and grades of firearms rewarded in early story quests “Survival” and “Exploration” have been improved.[/p][p]- The difficulty of the quests “The Merchant’s Heart” and “Waiting for the Day We Meet Again” has been lowered.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]■ Additional Improvements[/h3][p]- Tommy, Hunting Armor have been added to Advanced, Event, and Normal Lucky Boxes.[/p][p]- Removed weekly purchase limit for the Resident Level-up Packs I, II, and III found by going to Shop > Packages > Normal Package.[/p][p]- Time-based purchase limits for certain items in Shop > General Goods > Training Tools have been removed.[/p][p] ㄴ ER x10, ER x100, Resident Normal Combat Manual x10, Resident Normal Combat Manual x50, Anilium Crystal x2, Proof of Survival, Proof of Research, Proof of Effort, Proof of Combat, Proof of Growth[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Please refer to these latest updates when playing the game.[/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p] [/p][p]DARKEST DAYS Team[/p][p][/p]

[Notice] 8/6 (Wed) Sanctions for Use of Illegal Programs

[p][/p][p]Hello Survivors,[/p][p]This is the DARKEST DAYS team.[/p][p][/p][p]DARKEST DAYS is committed to creating a fair and smooth gameplay environment.[/p][p][/p][p]As part of this effort, we have identified several accounts that have been using illegal programs in the game and have taken appropriate sanctions against them.[/p][p][/p][p]Please see below for a list of the sanctioned accounts:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]■ Sanctioned List[/h3][p]\[Character Name][/p][p]龙*[/p][p]в***ф[/p][p]L*******G[/p][p]x*****e[/p][p]M********e[/p][p]Z****y[/p][p]M****K[/p][p]F******D[/p][p]A**i[/p][p]i*******h[/p][p]E******t[/p][p]S******a[/p][p]m**5[/p][p]E*****1[/p][p]в****р[/p][p]8********n[/p][p]老*丐[/p][p]L*****a[/p][p]Z***T[/p][p]m*****F[/p][p][/p][h3]■ Sanction Details[/h3][p]- Permanent account ban[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We will continue to do our best provide a fair and enjoyable gameplay environment for all our survivors![/p][p][/p][p]Please keep this in mind when playing the game.[/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p][/p][p]DARKEST DAYS Team[/p]

[Maintenance Complete] August 6 (Wed) Maintenance Notice

[p][/p][p]In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One![/p][p][/p][p]Hello Survivors,[/p][p][/p][p]This is the DARKEST DAYS.[/p][p][/p][p]The scheduled maintenance has been successfully completed.[/p][p]Please check the applied changes via the patch notes below:[/p][p][/p][p]\[Go to Patch Notes] (Click)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]■ Maintenance Compensation[/h3][p]- 300 Trinity Coins[/p][p] ㄴ Available to claim until August 9 (Sat) at 23:59 UTC[/p][p][/p][h3]■ Known Issues[/h3][p]- CS-23, Pilot Armor Rate UP! Pickup Lucky Box is acquired as a non-tradeable item[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your patience during the maintenance.[/p][p]DARKEST DAYS Team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One![/p][p][/p][p]Hello Survivors,[/p][p][/p][p]This is the DARKEST DAYS.[/p][p][/p][p]DARKEST DAYS will be having a scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, 8/6 to update to the latest version. [/p][p]Please check the details below to avoid any inconvenience while using the game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]■ Maintenance Schedule[/h3][p]- August 6 (Wed) 11:50 – 01:00 UTC (1 hour 10 minutes)[/p][p][/p][h3]■ Maintenance Details[/h3][p]- New Equipment: CS-23 and Pilot Armor added[/p][p]- New Equipment Pickup Lucky Box added[/p][p]- Beginner Boost added and early Story Quests difficulty adjusted[/p][p]※ Detailed patch notes will be released at the time of maintenance.[/p][p][/p][h3]■ Important Notes[/h3][p]- Maintenance schedule is subject to change depending on store and market review processes.[/p][p]- The game will be unavailable during maintenance. Please log in after the maintenance is complete.[/p][p]- Please make sure to log out from the game in a safe location before maintenance begins.[/p][p][/p][p]This maintenance is aimed at providing a more stable gaming environment.[/p][p]We kindly ask for your understanding and patience.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p][/p][p]The Darkest Days Team[/p]

[Notice] DARKEST DAYS Operational Policy - Real Money Trading

[p][/p][p]In the DARKEST DAYS, Trust No One! [/p][p][/p][p]Hello Survivors,[/p][p]This is the DARKEST DAYS.[/p][p][/p][p]We have recently received multiple reports regarding real money trading that is being conducted on unauthorized external trading websites. In accordance with the DARKEST DAYS Operational Policy, the following are defined as real money trading activities: [/p][p][/p][p]- Selling or attempting to sell accounts or items for real money[/p][p]- Trading items for real goods/services[/p][p]- Delegating account or character leveling in exchange for in-game items or real-world goods/services [/p][p]- Advertising such activities via chat/boards[/p][p]- Commercial promotions in-game for profit[/p][p][/p][p]Darkest Days considers any acquisition of goods or items through unauthorized methods, excluding official channels such as item drops, the marketplace, or the in-game shop, as real money trading.[/p][p][/p][p]We are informing you in advance that if you trade in-game currency or items, including Red Diamonds, using external sites or other unauthorized means, sanctions such as the suspension of your account may be applied in accordance with the Operational Policy.[/p][p][/p][p]You can review the full details of real money trading regulations and other DARKEST DAYS policies via the link below:[/p][p][/p][p]DARKEST DAYS policies[/p][p][/p][p]To help maintain a fair and enjoyable gaming environment for everyone, we kindly ask for your cooperation in playing safely and responsibly. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p][/p][p]DARKEST DAYS Team [/p][p][/p]

Developer Letter: 100 Days of Global Open Beta

[p][/p][p]Hello Survivors,[/p][p][/p][p]It has now been 100 days since we launched the Open Beta for DARKEST DAYS.[/p][p]To reflect on the journey so far and share our direction for the future, we’ve prepared a special developer’s letter.[/p][p][/p][p]\[Please see below for the full letter][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you![/p][p][/p][p]We have also prepared a special coupon to celebrate the 100-Day Anniversary![/p][p]More details about the coupon and event will be released in a separate post.[/p][p][/p][p]\[100-Day Open Beta Anniversary Event Link][/p][p][/p][h3]\[100-Day Anniversary Special Coupon][/h3][p]Coupon Code: DD100DAY[/p][p]Redemption Period: 2025.08.01 ~ 2025.08.28[/p][p]Reward Items: 30 Event Lucky Coupons / 300,000 Milla / 3 Resident Combat Manuals[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][p]Hello, Survivors.[/p][p][/p][p]It’s already been 100 days since we welcomed you to our open beta.[/p][p]We’re thrilled that so many of you have joined us, sharing your feedback and support to help shape this game together.[/p][p][/p][p]Looking back, there were certainly areas where we fell short.[/p][p]But the entire development team, including myself, has worked hard to quickly address issues and improve.[/p][p]In this letter, we’d like to reflect on what has changed over the past 100 days and share what direction we plan to head next.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Key Changes Over the Past 100 Days[/h3][p][/p][p]Roadmap Release[/p][p]Based on feedback collected through the official community and internal discussions, we released a Trello-style roadmap that allows anyone to easily track current and upcoming development plans.[/p][p]Each item is categorized by stages such as “Under Review,” “In Progress,” “Planned,” and “Live,” so Survivors can check the development status at a glance.[/p][p][/p][p]Resident Expedition Content Added[/p][p]We introduced Resident Expedition, a new content feature focused on Resident growth.[/p][p]Players can form an expedition by combining vehicles and Residents they own, then explore a tile-based board using fuel.[/p][p]During exploration, various events such as battles, rewards, and buffs occur.[/p][p]Winning battles grants valuable loot and Resident EXP, adding the fun of collection and progression.[/p][p][/p][p]While the current reception has been mixed, we’re planning a major revamp to better meet your expectations.[/p][p][/p][p]Introducing Survivor Level System[/p][p]The new Survivor Level system allows growth beyond the previous level cap.[/p][p]Players can earn EXP by killing zombies, capturing buildings, and completing quests.[/p][p]Each time your Survivor Level increases, you receive points to invest in one of 120 upgrade nodes to upgrade abilities.[/p][p]This enables you to create a custom growth path tailored to your playstyle.[/p][p]We are actively collecting feedback on the season-based system as well and will continue improving it to address your concerns.[/p][p][/p][p]Guild System[/p][p]We introduced a Guild system to support Survivor communities and co-op gameplay.[/p][p]While the current version includes only the basics, we’re planning to expand it with exclusive content and activity rewards so that a wide variety of community interactions can flourish.[/p][p]We regret not delivering this earlier, but the team is working hard to bring you meaningful and fun content.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Major Upcoming Content[/h3][p][/p][p]Party System Overhaul[/p][p]To enhance the joy of playing together, we’re preparing a complete overhaul of the Party system.[/p][p]The redesigned system will go beyond simple co-op and bring both efficiency and strategic fun to group gameplay.[/p][p]In particular, we’re refining the balance for party play in high-difficulty content to maximize the satisfaction of growth through teamwork and the thrill of challenge.[/p][p]Unique buffs will also be provided during party play to emphasize the value of cooperation.[/p][p][/p][p]Expanded Guild Content[/p][p]We’re developing full-fledged guild content to strengthen bonds and teamwork between guild members.[/p][p][/p][p]Guild Shelter System[/p][p]Guild Shelters will serve as exclusive spaces where members can gather.[/p][p]Based on guild activity and contributions, facilities can be built and upgraded, providing shared growth opportunities and convenience features.[/p][p][/p][p]Guild Conquest Mode[/p][p]We’re introducing Guild Conquest, an 8v8 PvP mode.[/p][p]Inspired by traditional shooter-style conquest battles, this will be a highly strategic competitive mode where teamwork and stronghold control are key.[/p][p][/p][p]Episode 2[/p][p]Major narrative developments are also on the horizon.[/p][p]Episode 2 will continue the story after Jimmy finds Linda in Episode 1.[/p][p]Set in the familiar Sand Creek region, new threats, characters, and narratives will emerge, bringing even greater immersion for Survivors.[/p][p][/p][p]Combat Skill System Revamp[/p][p]To increase the strategic depth and variety of combat, we’re introducing a new set of active skills.[/p][p]More than ten new PvE- and PvP-focused active skills will be added, offering tactical choices and refreshing your combat experience with new patterns and strategies.[/p][p]Thank you to all the Survivors who’ve been with us over the past 100 days.[/p][p]Every piece of feedback you share serves as motivation and a compass for the dev team in building a better game.[/p][p]We’ll continue listening, communicating, and striving to create a game that’s worth your time.[/p][p]Please keep sharing your thoughts as we work together to create even greater “fun in survival.”[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p][/p]