Faaast Penguin News

[p][/p][p]When winter sports are in full swing around the world,[/p][p]the penguin world is hosting its own Winter Sports Festival![/p][p]Dash through the snowy mountains!

[/p][p]We will hold a limited-time event from 2/11 (Wed)20:00 PST – 2/25 (Wed)20:00 PST![/p][p]Event-themed challenges and items will be available.[/p][h2]

Increased appearance rate for “FPX: Snowboarding”![/h2][p][/p][p]For a limited time, the appearance rate of “FPX: Snowboarding” is increased!
Pickup period:[/p][p]1st period: 2/12 (Thu) 13:00 – 2/15 (Sun) 20:00 PST[/p][p]2nd period: 2/19 (Thu) 13:00 – 2/22 (Sun) 20:00 PST[/p][p][/p][h2]Limited-time challenges added![/h2][p]Clear the challenges during the event period to get the emote “Snowboard Victory Pose” for free![/p][p]Event period: Until 2026/2/26 (Wed) 20:00 PST[/p][p][/p][h2]“Carbon-fiber Snowboard” is now available in the shop![/h2][p]The ride “Carbon-fiber Snowboard” is now available in the shop![/p][p] [/p][p]Note: This event/item may reappear in the future.[/p]

[p]This announcement is intended for players in Japan.[/p][p]Please refer to the Japanese text for details.[/p]

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Penguins! Run through the Amazon together with the monkeys!
In Season 9: Jungle Jamboree, we’re heading to the lively Amazon![/p][p]We’ll be introducing the new world “Amazon plate” with four courses, the new gimmick “Monkey,” the Season Pass, and more.
Limited-time skins that can only be obtained during the season will also be available, so don’t miss out![/p][p]Season 9 Period 2/5/2026 (Thu) After maintenance – 4/8/2026 (Wed) 21:00 PDT[/p][p][/p][h2]New World “Amazon plate”[/h2][p]This season’s stage is the Amazon, home to many monkeys.[/p][p]The monkeys are waiting in the rainforest, along the river, and up in the trees![/p][p]Run through four new courses![/p][p][/p][h2]New Gimmick “Monkey” Added![/h2][p]When you Attack a Monkey, the Monkey will carry you![/p][p]In addition, while the Monkey is carrying you, press the Attack button once again to jump out at the timing you choose.
Jump forward all at once or judge your position and jump out.[/p][p]Swing from one monkey to the next![/p][p][/p][h2]A new Season Pass is here![/h2][p]Earn season rank points and get exclusive items![/p][p]•Obtain up to 1000 Crystals.[/p][p]•Amazon-themed exclusive items　(Costumes, Rides, Colors, Emotes, Nameplates, etc.).[/p][p]•Unlocks the appearance function during the season.[/p][p]•Black Pass benefits include exclusive items ready to be equipped right away.[/p][p][/p][h2]Season Rank Rewards[/h2][p]These are exclusive rewards you can earn based on the number of season rank points you collect.
Play a lot and get your hands on some ultra-rare items![/p][p][/p][h2]Season Shop Items[/h2][p]Items exclusive to Season 9 are now available in the shop!
Get items and enjoy your vacation with the penguins![/p][p][/p][h2]The Ride “Banana Peel” Becomes a Limited-Time Standard Shop Item![/h2][p]You can obtain it at any time during the Season 9 period.[/p][p][/p][h2]Amazon plate Tour Held![/h2][p]An Amazon Plate Tour will be held, allowing you to fully enjoy the new world.
During this special period, all activities will be set to the “Amazon plate” courses.[/p][p]Take this opportunity to play the new courses a lot![/p][p][/p][h2]Mini Event “Penguin Winter Sports Festival” Confirmed![/h2][p]As winter sports gain momentum around the world,[/p][p]a Winter Sports Festival will also be held in the penguin world![/p][p]The world “FPX: Snowboarding” will be featured more often, with new snowboard rides and emote coming soon. Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p]Event Period：2/11 (Wed) 20:00 – 2/25 (Wed) 20:00 PST[/p][p][/p][h2]Party Features Enhanced & Voice Chat Introduced![/h2][p]You can now create and join parties using an ID, even if you are not friends.
Additionally, party members can now use voice chat with each other.[/p][p]Take this opportunity to invite your friends and play together![/p][p]Note: Friend invitations via the Epic Games account friend list can also still be used.[/p][p][/p][h2]You can now play without linking your Epic Games account![/h2][p]Previously, registering and linking an Epic Games account was required to play Faaast Penguin.
You will now be able to play without linking an Epic Games account.[/p][p]Note:[/p][p]Linking an Epic Games account allows you to use the same game data across multiple platforms.[/p][p]Linking an Epic Games account allows you to invite players to parties using your Epic Games account friend list.[/p][p]Players who are already playing Faaast Penguin are currently linked to an Epic Games account.[/p][p][/p][p]In addition, Faaast Penguin supports online multiplayer play without requiring a Nintendo Switch Online or PlayStation Plus subscription.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Note: Season items may reappear in the future.[/p]

[p]Thank you for playing Faaast Penguin.[/p][p]Here are the contents changed during maintenance that occurred on 2/5/2026.[/p][p][/p][h2]New World \[Amazon plate] Unveiled![/h2][p][/p][p]The 13th world, \[Amazon plate] has been added![/p][p]This season’s stage is the Amazon, home to many monkeys.
The monkeys are waiting in the rainforest, along the river, and up in the trees!
Run through four new courses![/p][p]When you Attack a Monkey, the Monkey will carry you![/p][p]In addition, while the Monkey is carrying you, press the Attack button once again to jump out at the timing you choose.
Jump forward all at once or judge your position and jump out.
Swing from one monkey to the next![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Details：https://faaast-penguin.com/en/news/9994/[/p][p][/p][h2]You can now create and join parties using an ID![/h2][p]You can now create or join a party using an ID even if you are not friends.[/p][p][/p][p]Previously, creating or joining a party required adding friends and sending invitations from the friend list.[/p][p]Now, you can easily create or join a party using only an ID.[/p][p][/p][p]On the Home screen, press the button below to open the Party Join / Invite screen in a pop-up window.

Switch Controller: X
PS5 Controller: △
Xbox Controller: Y
Keyboard: F3 
[/p][p]Note:You can also continue to use friend invitations via your Epic Games account friend list as before.[/p][p][/p][h2]Voice Chat Feature Now Available![/h2][p]Voice Chat Feature Now Available![/p][p]Party members can now communicate using voice chat.[/p][p][/p][p]From the Home Screen, you can access voice chat settings via the Party screen or the “Settings & Support” screen.[/p][p]During a race, you can open the menu and navigate to the voice chat settings.[/p][p][/p][p]In the voice chat settings, you can adjust the volume and change microphone input options.[/p][p][/p][p]Note: Voice chat is not available in Private Matches.[/p][p][/p][h2]You Can Now Play Without Linking an Epic Games Account![/h2][p]You Can Now Play Without Linking an Epic Games Account![/p][p]Previously, registering and linking an Epic Games account was required to play Faaast Penguin, but you can now play without linking an account.[/p][p][/p][p]Note:[/p][p]If you link an Epic Games account, you can use the same game data across multiple platforms (cross-save).[/p][p]If you link an Epic Games account, you can invite friends to a party using your Epic Games account friend list.[/p][p]Players who have already been playing Faaast Penguin are currently linked with an Epic Games account.[/p][p][/p][p]Faaast Penguin can be played online without a Nintendo Switch Online or PlayStation Plus subscription.[/p][p][/p][h2]The course “Nightmare Garden” is back[/h2][p]The course “Nightmare Garden” from the world “Bitter Castle,” which had been temporarily removed from the random selection due to an issue, has now been restored.[/p][p]We have fixed an issue where players were sometimes unable to attack seals or obtain sardine cans.
We apologize for the long wait.[/p][p][/p][h2]Miami Splash world will undergo renewal.[/h2][p]The existing Miami Splash world will undergo renewal.[/p][p]Note: Worlds that undergo renewal will eventually become available again.[/p][p][/p][h2]Newly Added[/h2][p][/p][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Added 4 courses to the new world \[Amazon plate][/p]
• [p]Added new gimmicks \[Monky][/p]
• [p]The game can now be played without an Epic Games account.[/p]
• [p]Added the ability to link an Epic Games account from the Party window and the Settings & Support screen.[/p]
• [p]Added a feature that allows players to create and join parties using a Party ID, even without being friends.[/p]
• [p]Added a voice chat feature.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Adjustments[/h2][p][/p][h3]All Platforms[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Due to the addition of button assignment for Push-to-Talk in voice chat, the following key assignments have been changed:[/p]
• [p]On the Home screen, the key assignment for the Crystal Shop has been changed from the R3 button to the L3 button.[/p]
• [p]On the Settings screen, the key assignment for opening the Support screen has been changed from the R3 button to the L3 button.[/p]
• [p]On the Customization screen, the key assignment for the shortcut to the shop for expanding emote slots has been changed from the R3 button to the L3 button.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][p][/p][h3]All Platforms[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where skipping the point acquisition animation for item add-ons on the Results screen could cause the gauge display to differ from the intended display.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the nameplate display could appear incorrectly when creating a Private Room while already in a party.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in Private Matches where, if the host was in a dropped-out state from the start, pressing R3 on the Waiting Island could cause the character to fall through the ground.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue on the course “Nightmare Garden” in the world “Bitter Castle,” where some seals could not be attacked and mackerel cans could not be obtained.[/p]
• [p]part of this fix, the course has been re-added to the selection pool.[/p]
• [p]Minor course adjustments[/p]
• [p]Other minor fixes[/p]

[p][/p][p]Known Issues[/p][p]https://faaast-penguin.com/en/news/948/[/p][p][/p][p]We thank you for your continued support of Faaast Penguin[/p]

[p]Thank you for playing Faaast Penguin.
The game will be under maintenance during the times below.[/p][p][/p][h3]Maintenance Date and Time[/h3][p]2/4/2026 (Wed) 20:00 – 2/5/2026(Thu)1:00 PST (Scheduled)[/p][p][/p][h3]Maintenance Details[/h3]

• [p]New Contents Update[/p]
• [p]Bug Fixes[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Important Notes[/h3]

• [p]The start and end dates and times of maintenance may vary.[/p]
• [p]Please be aware that the game will be unavailable during maintenance.[/p]
• [p]If maintenance begins during a tour, you will not be able to earn experience points or rank points.[/p][p][/p]

[p]We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We thank you for your continued support of Faaast Penguin.[/p]