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December 05 Update Notice

[p][/p][p]“Welcome to Astral Party!”[/p][p][/p][p]Dear players,[/p][p][/p][p]Due to additional server maintenance required following the change of operating entity for Astral Party, the game will undergo an update starting December 05, 2025 at 10:00 (UTC+8).[/p][p]The maintenance is expected to take approximately 8 hours.[/p][p]Please log back into the game after the update is completed.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Update Schedule[/h3][p]December 05, 2025 - 10:00 (UTC+8)[/p][p] [/p][h3]Update Details[/h3]
  1. [p]Important Notice[/p][p]According to China’s video game-related regulatory policies, the Steam server will be separated into a CN Server and a Global Server.[/p][p]After this update, players must download the client for the server they intend to continue playing on, then log in and bind their account to that server. An updated User Agreement and Privacy Policy are now live.[/p][p]※ After selecting the appropriate server and completing the login process, your account will be bound to that server and cannot be used to access another server.[/p][p]※ Account data is separate and independent across different servers. While matchmaking will initially remain shared for a period of time, it will gradually become unavailable for cross-server interactions in the future due to server mergers.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]
  2. [p]New Character Debut — Jiao of the Mire[/p][p][/p][p]“Will you stay by my side… and watch me grow into a true dragon, Adventurers?”[/p][p]During “Jiao of the Mire UP” event banner, players will have a higher chance to obtain Mamushi via the Gacha tab.[/p][p][/p]
  3. [p]Co-op Challenge Mode — New \[Extreme] Difficulty added to \[Soul Celebration][/p][p][/p][p]“The festival feels even more high spirited this time!”[/p]
    • [p]Extreme Difficulty available: 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/16[/p]
    • [p]New Monsters: Martial Spirit - Murder, Martial Spirit - Enmity[/p]
    • [p]New Card: Quirky Enchanted[/p]
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  4. [p]Event Live — Soul Dominion — 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/16[/p][p]Access via the Main Menu. Complete missions to receive:Avatar – Soul Dominion，Finisher – Soul Shock ×1，Avatar – Pixel Murder ×1，Avatar – Pixel Enmity ×1，Shiyu-Shiyu Chip ×500 and more rewards![/p][p][/p]
  5. [p]Event Live — New Character: Jiao of the Mire UP! — 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/09[/p][p]Available from the Gacha menu. Higher chance to obtain “Jiao of the Mire”.[/p][p][/p]
  6. [p]Event Live — Lord of Commerce UP! — 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/09[/p][p]Higher chance to obtain Parunan on the Lord of Commerce UP banner.[/p][p][/p]
  7. [p]Event Live — Red Hot UP! — 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/09[/p][p]Higher chance to obtain Papara on the Red Hot UP banner.[/p][p][/p]
  8. [p]Potential Activation[/p][p]New characters available for Potential activation:Lord of Commerce, Red Hot, Robot Maid[/p]
    • [p]Lord of Commerce - Potential Effect[/p]
      • [p]All characters’ shops stock one additional battle card, and each card has a 10% chance to cost only 1 Star Coin.[/p]
      • [p]After Parunan transfers coins, one card in the current shop costs 1 coin.[/p]
    • [p]Red Hot - Potential Effect[/p]
      • [p]While your active skill is active, your current HP is always treated as below half, regardless of the actual value.[/p]
    • [p]Robot Maid - Potential Effect[/p]
      • [p]After you use your active skill, if your next movement is 10 or higher, gain +2 ATK this turn. Otherwise, gain +2 DEF.[/p]
      • [p]After triggering a Haste panel, reduce your active skill cooldown by 2.[/p]
    • [p]Preview content is for reference only. Actual effects may vary when released.[/p]
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  9. [p]Shop Updates[/p]
    • [p]Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Pack now available
      2025/12/05 ~ 2025/12/21[/p]
    • [p]Magic Gem Pack added to the Gift Pack Store
      2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/05[/p]
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  10. [p]Optimizations & Adjustments[/p]
    • [p]Added matchmaking for Co-op Challenge Mode. Players can now choose the mode (PVE or PVP), and select map & difficulty to match with others.[/p]
    • [p]In matchmaking mode, only a rotating selection of maps will be available.[/p]
    • [p]Co-op Challenge Mode (PVE) allows inviting friends to form a team before matching; PVP currently supports solo matching only for balance.[/p]
    • [p]Increased penalty duration for early exit during matchmaking.[/p]
    • [p]Higher difficulties in matchmaking require clearing the previous difficulty to unlock.[/p]
    • [p]Room Lobby remains available—players can still create custom rooms freely and set personalized options.[/p]
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  11. [p]Bug Fixes[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where difficulty lock did not refresh after switching accounts in Co-op Challenge Mode.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed Survey Satellite effect not working after reconnection.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Maintenance Rewards[/p][p]All players will receive \[Gacha Cassette x3] via in-game mail after this update maintenance. The mail is valid for 7 days (24/7), so please claim it in time.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party.[/p][p][/p][p]— Astral Party Operations Team[/p]

November 21 Update Notice

[p][/p][p]“Welcome to Astral Party!”[/p][p][/p][p]Dear players,[/p][p][/p][p] The game will undergo an update on November 21, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8).Please log in again after the update is complete.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Update Schedule[/h3][p] November 21, 2025, 15:00 (UTC+8)[/p][p] [/p][h3]Update Details[/h3]
  1. [p]New Clearpass: Winter Glow Pass - 2025/11/21 ~ 2026/01/02 [/p][p] [/p][p]Players can access the new Clearpass from the main menu. Purchase and complete Clearpass missions to obtain the new skin Winter Glow - Rin\[ and many other great rewards![/p][p][/p]
  2. [p]Rerun Gacha: Past Skin Returns •[/p]
    • [p]Featured Rerun Skin:Fated Crossroads - Luka Star - 2025/11/21 ~ 2026/01/02 [/p]
    • [p]Players can access the Rerun Gacha tab from the “Gacha” option in the main menu to obtain skins and various outfits![/p]
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  3. [p]Adjustments & Optimizations[/p]
    • [p]Adjusted Co-op Mode: In Normal and Hard difficulties, players now gain more Star Coins and cards, and have a higher chance to obtain high-rarity chips.[/p]
    • [p]Monster HP has been rebalanced to match the new difficulties. [/p]
    • [p]Added new beginner-friendly features to Co-op Challenge Mode, including Recommended Chip Selection, Suggested Card Plays, and Star Upgrade Path hints. These can be toggled on or off in the System Settings menu.[/p]
    • [p]In-battle character information has been consolidated. You can now tap the icon next to a character portrait to quickly view a character’s stats, buffs, skill effects, cooldown, and held chips. [/p]
    • [p]Reworked the interaction between the Gunsmith’s passive skill and the chip “Psychedelic Seafood Soup.” When dodging, if Weakness Exposed stacks are above 0, the Gunsmith’s increased dodge roll will now take priority.[/p]
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  4. [p]Bug Fixes[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the Gunsmith did not play voice lines upon first being drawn or during the Max Bond Unlocked cutscene.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue causing the Gunsmith’s emotes to appear distorted.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the “Skip Story” option could not be toggled when creating a “Dragon Palace Amusement Park” room. [/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue causing the Candy Piñata’s skill to function abnormally. [/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the jump link for Profile Card - Phantom Rhythm was incorrect.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed a typo in the English name of the skin Stylish Grace - HaiQing.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Maintenance Rewards[/p][p]All players will receive \[Gacha Cassette x3] via in-game mail after this update maintenance. The mail is valid for 7 days (24/7), so please claim it in time.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party.[/p][p][/p][p]— Astral Party Operations Team[/p]

October 31 Update Notice

[p][/p][p]“Welcome to Astral Party!”[/p][p][/p][p]Dear players,[/p][p]
The game will undergo an update on October 31, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8).Please log in again after the update is complete.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Update Schedule[/h3][p]
October 31, 2025, 15:00 (UTC+8)[/p][p] [/p][h3]Update Details[/h3]
  1. [p]New Event: S6 – Monster Masquerade (Second Half) --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/12/05

    Players can enter the event from the main menu. Complete event missions to obtain Lightning Snow Globes, which can be used in the event pool to draw for the grand prize skin: Mad Scientist - Fanny.[/p][p][/p]
  2. [p]Map Ghost Alley Update[/p]
    • [p]Added a new common Map Event: Strength Exchange[/p]
    • [p]Added a new map-exclusive event: Rampaging Candy Piñata[/p]
    • [p]Added a new monster: Candy Piñata[/p]
    • [p]Added new map-exclusive chips: Chronometer, Revival Doll, Candy Rewards Card[/p]
    • [p]Added new universal enhancement chips: Graceful Feather, Survey Satellite[/p]
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  3. [p]New Event --- Phantom Rhythm --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28

    Players can enter the event from the main menu. Complete event missions to obtain rewards such as Profile Card - Phantom Rhythm, Star Discs, and Shiyu-Shiyu Chips.[/p][p][/p]
  4. [p]New Event --- New Character – Gunsmith UP! --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28
    Players can check the corresponding tab under “Gacha”. In the “Gunsmith UP” banner, the chance to obtain the featured character is increased.[/p][p][/p]
  5. [p]New Event --- Destiny Girl UP! --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28
    Players can check the corresponding tab under “Gacha”. In the “Destiny Girl UP” banner, the chance to obtain the featured character is increased.[/p][p][/p]
  6. [p]New Event --- Shadow Ninja UP! --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28
    Players can check the corresponding tab under “Gacha”. In the “Shadow Ninja UP” banner, the chance to obtain the featured character is increased.[/p][p][/p]
  7. [p]Shop Update[/p]
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    • [p]New skins now available: Stylish Grace - HaiQing, Mealtime Magic - Nancy Lu[/p][p][/p]
    • [p]New limited-time bundle Maid’s Spirit Series Bundle now available! Includes skins Stylish Grace - HaiQing, Mealtime Magic - Nancy Lu, Maid-Warrior - Misaki, and Maid-Warrior - Fen.The bundle price will automatically deduct the value of any owned skins.[/p][p]--- Availability: 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28 ---[/p]
    • [p]Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Pack available[/p][p]--- Availability: 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/14 ---[/p][p][/p]
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  8. [p]Optimizations & Adjustments[/p]
    • [p]Added room tags to the Room List interface; hosts can now set room tags.[/p]
    • [p]In Classic Match and Co-op Challenge modes, the default game speed is now Fast; Normal speed is no longer available. Practice Mode still allows speed adjustment.[/p]
    • [p]In Co-op Challenge mode, the in-battle \[Victory Conditions] tab has been replaced with \[Map Info], allowing players to better understand map mechanics.[/p]
    • [p]Improved the logic for turn timer reduction: instead of instantly dropping to minimum time after timeout, time now decreases gradually.[/p]
    • [p]Updated the text description of Quirky Detective’s passive skill to match its actual effect.[/p]
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  9. [p]Bug Fixes[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where Dorothy could steal monster Star Coins in Classic Match mode.[/p]
[p] [/p][p]Maintenance Rewards[/p][p]All players will receive \[Gacha Cassette x3] via in-game mail after this update maintenance. The mail is valid for 7 days (24/7), so please claim it in time.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party.[/p][p][/p][p]— Astral Party Operations Team[/p]

October 10 Update Notice

[p][/p][p]“Welcome to Astral Party!”[/p][p][/p][p]Dear players,The game will undergo an update on October 10, 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+8).
After the update is complete, please log in again to enjoy the latest version.[/p][p] [/p][p]Update Time[/p][p]October 10, 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+8)[/p][p][/p][p]Update Details[/p]
  1. [p]New Pass: “Shadow Spirit Pass” Duration: October 10, 2025 – November 21, 2025[/p][p]
    Players can access the pass from the main screen. Purchase and complete pass missions to obtain the new skin \[Shadow Spirit – Komachi] and various other rewards.[/p][p][/p]
  2. [p]Rerun Gacha: Past Skin Returns[/p]
    • [p]Featured Rerun Skin: “Throbbing Beach – Alana”[/p]
    • [p]Period: October 10, 2025 – November 21, 2025
      Players can access it from the “Rerun Gacha” tab in the Draw system to obtain the skin and other customization items.[/p]
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  3. [p]Adjustments & Optimizations[/p]
    • [p]Adjusted Jill’s biography text.[/p]
    • [p]Optimized mission conditions for defeating Mad Scientist in event tasks.[/p]
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  4. [p] Bug Fixes[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where Midnight Flash could become stuck after continuously defeating monsters using her active skill.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where Dorothy’s skill could cause abnormal stats in teammates.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an encounter display error for the Twilight Witch skin.[/p]
[p] [/p][p]Maintenance Rewards[/p][p]All players will receive \[Gacha Cassette x3] via in-game mail after this update maintenance. The mail is valid for 7 days (24/7), so please claim it in time.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party.[/p][p][/p][p]— Astral Party Operations Team[/p]

【Preview】Astral Party Update (0928)

[p]“Welcome to Astral Party!”[/p][p][/p][p]Dear players![/p][p]Dear Players, the game will undergo an update on September 28th, 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed.[/p][p] [/p][p]Update Time[/p][p]2025/09/28 15:00 (UTC+8)[/p][p][/p][p]Update Content[/p][p][/p]
  1. [p] Collaboration Characters from VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action Available — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/11/30[/p][p]The collaboration between Astral Party and VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action will officially launch on September 28th![/p][p]In this collaboration, two popular characters from VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action — Jill Stingray and Dorothy Haze — will join Astral Party as limited-edition characters![/p][p]Participate in the collaboration event to collect the token \[Shaker], which can be used to freely redeem the character Jill Stingray and various rich rewards![/p][p][/p]
  2. [p]New Map: \[Phantom Alley][/p][p][/p][p]Masao has created some weird inventions this time, which have turned the nice party into a mess. This is unforgivable — we must stop her! Wait… but she’s flying in the air… Let’s first deal with her inventions![/p]
    • [p]Key Mechanic:Characters will be inflicted with the "Modified" state by monsters. If not removed within a certain time, terrible consequences will follow! But don’t worry — find the Quirky Candy Machine to buy magical candies to counter this![/p]
    • [p]New Monsters:Frankenstein, Synthetic-Apocalypse, Synthetic-Omen, Synthetic-Chaos, Jack-in-the-Monkey, Buzzsaw Monkey Assistant , Mad Ape.[/p]
    • [p]New Tile:Quirky Candy Machine[/p]
    • [p]Map-Exclusive Cards:Support Gum, Energy Bar , Smartie Gummy[/p]
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  3. [p]New Event: \[S6 - Monster Masquerade (First Half)] — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31[/p][p][/p][p]Players can access the event from the main screen. Complete event tasks to obtain \[Lightning Snow Globe], which can be used in the corresponding gacha pool to draw the grand prize skin — Mad Scientist - Fanny.[/p][p][/p]
  4. [p]New Event: Sky Explorer Assistant - Z3000 — 2025/10/06 ~ 2025/10/31[/p][p][/p][p]Players can access the event from the main screen. Complete event tasks to obtain \[Data Chip], which can be used in the event shop to redeem rewards such as the skin Sky Explorer Assistant - Z3000.[/p][p][/p]
  5. [p]New Event: Syndicate Prince UP! — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31[/p][p]Players can check the relevant tab in "Gacha". There will be a higher probability of obtaining the featured character in the "Syndicate Prince UP" tab.[/p][p][/p]
  6. [p]New Event: Oasis Queen UP! — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31[/p][p]Players can check the relevant tab in "Gacha". There will be a higher probability of obtaining the featured character in the "Oasis Queen UP" tab.[/p][p][/p]
  7. [p]New Event: Z3000 UP! — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31[/p][p]Players can check the relevant tab in "Gacha". There will be a higher probability of obtaining the featured character in the "Z3000 UP" tab.[/p][p][/p]
  8. [p]Shop Update[/p]
    • [p]New festive-themed skins now available:Twilight Witch - Nardis, Little Nurse - Teru, Ketchup Magic AL[/p]
    • [p]Launch of the value-discounted \[Festival Flair Pack], which includes 3 festive-themed skins. The price will automatically deduct the cost of any skins you already own — Event Period: 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31[/p]
    • [p]"Co-op Challenge Level Boost Pack"  now available in the Package Shop — Event Period: 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/11/30[/p]
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  9. [p]System Optimizations[/p]
    • [p]The Monster Encyclopedia now displays the amount of Star Coins obtained after defeating a monster.[/p]
    • [p]If a product corresponding to a cosmetic has been removed from the shelf, its acquisition path will no longer redirect[/p]
    • [p]Enabling Vertical Sync (VSync) will lock the frame rate[/p]
    • [p]Daily tasks in event tasks will now display the "Daily Reset" text.[/p]
    • [p] When manually refreshing chips in Co-op Challenge Mode, chips that did not appear last time will be prioritized.[/p]
    • [p]Optimized the chip appearance logic in Co-op Challenge Mode.[/p]
    • [p]Optimized the display of the \[Profile Card - Heatwave Shores].[/p]
    • [p]Optimized the damage calculation display of the Midnight Flash skill.[/p]
    • [p] Optimized some animations of the Katana User Bond Skin.[/p]
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  10. [p]Bug Fixes[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the Friend System might cause the game to freeze.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the completion status of some event tasks was abnormal.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the number of Remote Dice in hand was abnormal after Destiny Girl’s Potential Awakening and using her active skill.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the list display in the Encyclopedia System was abnormal.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue where the Command Platform lacked an encounter image after Z3000 used its active skill on it.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an issue with the BGM audio channel.[/p]
    • [p] Fixed an issue where the amount of Star Coins obtained from Destiny Girl’s active skill was abnormal.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Maintenance Reward[/p][p]This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【Gacha Cassette X 3】.[/p][p]The mail is valid for 7X24 hours.[/p][p]Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party".[/p][p] [/p][p]Astral Party Operation Team[/p]