Development Team’s Responses on Season 2 Update Direction
Hello, Masters of the Book. I am Kim Young-mo, the director of ASTRA: Knights of Veda.
Thank you for your incredible support as we kick off Season 2! We're thrilled to see your enthusiasm and excited to let you know that the updates you've seen so far are just a taste of even bigger changes ahead.
As Season 2 progresses, ASTRA: Knights of Veda will strive for greater innovation and growth. Your journey is just beginning, and we look forward to bringing you even more exciting developments! We would like to briefly explain the development direction we are working towards and the content we are preparing.
First, we want to reduce the burden of in-game purchases that users feel are mandatory and provide more diverse opportunities for strengthening. To do this, we are preparing a system allowing all 4★ and 5★ Knights of Veda to ascend to the “Mythic” grade. Equipment can also ascend into Mythic-grade, with their appearance able to be set by the player. This ascension into the Mythic grade will be facilitated through various in-game content and missions.
We believe that some of the content released was too challenging and may now feel like too repetitive and routine work. In the future, we will strive to avoid creating content that is too “homework-like” in feel and gameplay, and will focus on developing content that provides a true expression of skill that can only be experienced in ASTRA: Knights of Veda.
In addition, we will carefully review the rewards to match them to the difficulty level of the challenge.
The specific schedule for these changes will be revealed alongside the roadmap, but we will be taking this opportunity to provide some of the information on the changes and additions we have prepared.
[h3]In November, a new game mode called “Trials of the Celestial” will be released.[/h3]
As the power of the Dark Royal Tomb beneath Gigantfall is released and the Crown of Death finds its master, the clouds obscuring the top of the Tower of Trials are lifted. Now, would- be challengers can ascend to the top of Tower of Trials, as its ancient, original form is revealed.
The existing Tower of Trials has been significantly changed, and the Master of the Book can now challenge its infinite floors.
With most of the Masters of the Book's recent spec upgrades and the addition of the Portrait of Thierry, we've noticed some overlap with the Tower of Trials content. The experience and challenge level may feel less engaging, with the content repeating every three weeks. We understand it might feel more like a task than a thrill.
To avoid this feeling of repetitiveness, we have removed the resets for Tower of Trials, alongside other changes coming to this content with the “Trials of the Celestial” update. As previously mentioned, the “Trials of the Celestial” will not reset and rewards will be provided each floor.
Initially, about a hundred floors will be opened, and as you attempt the higher floors, you will need to be more creative in your Knight lineups to beat it as each floor will also feature special buffs and debuffs.
You can check the rankings for records on reaching the highest floor. The nickname and portrait of the Masters of the Book who clear each floor in a specific section are engraved on that floor first, and all Masters of the Book who climb the tower may receive special rewards in honor of the first climber.
There will be no support for Squad Battles; you can only challenge the Tower with your wits and your Knight setups.
[h3]In December, we will be introducing the Nightmare Dungeon of the Deep Abyss[/h3]
Following the events of the Dark Royal Tomb and the Crown of Death, the nightmare has descended further into the abyss, intensifying the darkness surrounding it.
Nightmare Dungeon of the Deep Abyss will present you with a more difficult challenge as the abyss deepens and continues to take hold of the Nightmare, with higher level monsters and a regional debuff) called “Abyss Trials”).
Challenge the Nightmare Dungeon of the Deep Abyss to obtain new Mythic-grade items and relics.
Looking for more challenges and a way to show off the power of your Knights of Veda? Look no further as we designed the Nightmare Dungeon of the Deep Abyss with a higher level of challenge specifically in mind. We look forward to our Masters of the Book braving the challenges of this new content, and don’t worry if this is still not enough, the journey only starts here.
Nightmare Dungeon of the Deep Abyss is an end-game content where the deeper you delve into the abyss, the enemies become stronger and stronger, special debuffs are applied. You will be able to strategically tackle these debuffs and face the threats posed by stronger enemies to earn powerful rewards.
You can obtain entrance tickets to the Abyss Nightmare dungeon through regular Nightmare dungeons, and by clearing the first stage of the Abyss, you will receive another ticket for a specific second-stage dungeon. The Abyss Nightmare has a time limit, and if you clear it faster than the limit, you can challenge a higher stage of the Abyss based on the remaining time. Additionally, you can use the "Co-Op" feature to challenge it with friends or guild members, allowing for a more exciting experience through cooperation.
As you challenge the Abyss Stages that match your growth, you can acquire a new item, the "Goddess's Armor," and the probability of obtaining Mythic-grade Relics will increase with each stage. At higher Abyss stages, you can even acquire Mythic-grade armor.
This new "Goddess's Armor" can only be obtained by playing the Abyss Nightmare dungeon, and there are no paid products involved.
As the new year starts in January, new content in the form of a “World Boss”, a feature we have longed to introduce, will be coming to the game.
Defeat the ruler of the deep sea, “Krak”, and help Vesti protect her massive warship “Dawn’s Avenger” located on a new area for Season 2, “Narvir Coast”.
Krak’s many tentacles each possess unique elements, delivering a range of powerful and menacing attacks against you.
World Boss: Krak is PvE endgame content where you must target different elements of the boss each day throughout the week. Krak can be challenged daily, with each day focused on a unique element to strategize against.
Rewards will be given based on daily rankings, so prepare your Knights to match the changing elements and join the competition with other Masters of the Book!
[h3]4★ Knights will now have the opportunity to be promoted to 5★.[/h3]
When a 4★ Knight of Veda reaches Fate Level 7, they will be upgraded to 5★ with enhanced stats. Like with Fate Level 7, they can continue to develop their Fate one by one.
With this update, all 4★ Knights that Masters of the Book have obtained will be distributed as a gift.
All 5★ Knights (including those promoted from 4★ Knights of Veda) will have the opportunity to ascend to Mythic-grade. This promotion can be achieved by completing in-game missions, regardless of the Knight’s Fate Level.
Now, all Masters of the Book can elevate their beloved Knights, whether 4★ or 5★, to the Mythic-grade.
Mythic-grade Knights of Veda will gain unique special effects, adding more depth to strategies and enhancing the joy of studying and analyzing your Knights.
In ASTRA: Knights of Veda, there are various attractive weapon designs, yet some are overlooked due to their performance. Now, you can use the appearance of the weapon you like.
5★ weapons can also be promoted to Mythic rank through missions, and any weapon you've acquired can have its appearance changed to your preferred style as long as it’s recorded in your inventory.
In addition, a new Re-release system, various events, and missions are in the works. Once the schedule and details are finalized, we’ll be sharing them with you and gathering your feedback. We’re also planning an event, possibly a meeting or online session, where we can hear your opinions directly.
We at the development team are committed to delivering more engaging and enjoyable updates and services.
We look forward to your continued support and interest in ASTRA: Knights of Veda Season 2, Tears of the Goddess. After the first update of Season 2, we’ll be addressing more of your feedback so stay tuned.
※ The information stated was provided to help our Masters of the Book understand our upcoming content schedule. More precise details will be given regarding content names and specifics through the patch notes.
Thank you.
