AdventureQuest 3D News

Prepare for Trobble, pure chaos, and fun! Trobbles are these adorable little guys that drop from just about anything you defeat in the game. Whether you're farming, questing, or just vibing in a dungeon — you're probably getting Trobbles. Some are tied to events or specific drops, but most are just chillin in global loot. Over 100 to find!


[h2]Blade of Awe Preview[/h2]
The Blade of Awe is in development by Dage the Evil, with both visual and story elements being carefully planned. The story behind the weapon ties into the upcoming main campaign update, with Dage adding some secret, spoiler-y flair. The design reflects the classic Artix style and nods to past games, matching well with Sanrick's armor for those who love coordinated looks. Details on how to obtain the Blade are being kept hush hush for now.


[h2]How to (not) Make Yulgar's Inn[/h2]
Yergen originally designed a stunning new map for Yulgar’s Inn, but it ended up feeling a bit too modern for Battleon’s cozy, small-town vibe. So, the map’s getting repurposed as a Port Town (perfect fit!), while Yulgar’s Inn keeps its classic structure with some fresh visual updates and new additions.

This includes an exterior blacksmithing area that reflects Yulgar’s role, plus a reworked interior with color-coded zones—main floor, balcony and stairs, bedrooms, and even a bathroom. The goal is to modernize the space without losing its original charm. Did we nail it?



[h2]Dwarves![/h2]
We’re working on DWARVES! Yep, a brand-new race with their own homeland and lore. Clarion pitched the idea of antlers and horns on them (because why not?), and Dage took that and ran. The concepts are looking so cool, but I can’t spill much yet—story secrets and all that jazz. Just know it’s gonna add some major variety to Lore!


[h2]Clarion Has a Beard[/h2]
Clarion has a beard... for maybe a week? Why? Because Oishii asked me if we were ready to roll the release to live, or if I needed to add anything else, and I thought it'd be funny to say "WAIT HOLD ON I NEED TO ADD SOMETHING DON'T ROLL YET!". So here we are.


[h2]Moglin Maker[/h2]
Remember how we were revamping Moglins? WELL—we’re also making them customizable like human NPCs! That means clothes, weapons, and all sorts of cute outfits. We really want non-human characters to shine just as much as the humans in Lore. It’s still a work-in-progress, but I can already tell we’re gonna fall in love with some brand-new moglin heroes.


[h2]Forging Heroes[/h2]
We’ve got BIG characters coming for the story relaunch, and it’s so fun watching them evolve from “words on a doc” to full 3D models. We’ve revealed 3 of them so far—there are 2 more mystery NPCs in the group, so stay tuned. Can’t say much yet (spoilers and all that), but they’re super important to the new story direction. Trust me, you’re gonna want to meet them.


[h2]Last Week's Release[/h2]
Mother’s Day at Yulgar’s, Spring Flowers drop off monsters, Blue-Eyed Soul Dragon variants, and bonus Treasure Chest rewards for our amazing Guardians. https://aq3d.com/news/spring-into-celebration-2025/


[h2]Star Lores Swag @ HeroMart[/h2]
Get the Star Lores Episode IV "A New Hype" Poster, now available at HeroMart! New bonus in-game reward too for AQ3D. Check it out at https://heromart.com/products/starlores-a-new-hype-poster


[h2]New Promo Items: Azure and Veridian Star Scythes[/h2]
The Azure Star Scythe will be awarded to any player who makes an upgrade purchase during the month of May. This includes not only Dragon Crystals but also any Guardian package and the Starter Bundle. Guardians will receive a variant known as the Veridian Star Scythe at no additional cost. In addition to both weapons, each promo will come with an additional house item to hang your fancy weapon off in your home. Simply head over to the Guardian Tower and speak to Fortes after finishing your Guardian initiation. A friendly reminder that all Dragon Crystal packages have a 50% bonus on them!


[h2]Thank you and... next![/h2]
✨ Our amazing Content Creators have received their Badges! https://aq3d.com/news/first-batch-of-aq3d-content-creator-badges/
🏆 Contest winners announced next week
🧝‍♀️ A beautiful new early game experience
📖 Main storyline continuation
🤫 Other stuff I'm not allowed to reveal yet!

Battle on,
Clarion, Artix, Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team

Just in time for Mother's Day, a new questline has arrived in Battleon! Visit Yulgar inside the Inn—he’s planning a sweet surprise for Aria and needs your help. While the story’s details are hush-hush to avoid spoilers, there's a special reward waiting at the end, and Spring flower drops are back for house decorating!


[h2]Blue-Eyed Soul Dragon Heroic Essence[/h2]
The Blue-Eyed Soul Dragon, originally released as a free early-game Travel Form, now has new variants! These include armored and ghostly versions, obtainable through Heroic Essence from level 50 endgame bosses. Visit Sir Arthur Lanceler to exchange your essence for pets or Travel Forms—intended as long-term, earnable rewards just for playing.


[h2]Treasure Chest Rewards Bonus Guardians[/h2]
We’re adding bonus features to Treasure Chest rewards, starting with Guardian-exclusive weapon displays! If you own the Void Star Scythe, you can now claim a matching House Display item from the new Guardian Golem Gift Distributor NPC in Battleon. This system will eventually be automated and retroactively applied to older items too.


[h2]Moglin Magic[/h2]
Behind the scenes, we’ve been cooking up tech for AQ3D’s massive main story revamp—including custom Moglins! Thanks to Xero and Astra, Moglins will soon have changeable colors, clothing, and models that match modern NPC quality (like Kajits). It’s still a work in progress, but we’re excited to show off a hilariously cursed Moglin in pants.


[h2]Critters are Coming![/h2]
Astra is also breathing life into Lore by designing critters like cats, dogs, bunnies, and more! These creatures will populate the world and make it feel more alive and immersive. You may have already seen some in the intro maps, but there’s plenty more to come.


[h2]Improving the Little Things[/h2]
This one’s small, but a big win for devs: our quest-building tools just got a major upgrade! Thanks to Spider’s spawn editor and Zhoom’s help, NPCs now behave better when moved mid-questline. No more weird APOP glitches when characters shift locations—this fix made the Wiggly Whompa release a lot smoother.


[h2]Void Star Scythe[/h2]
The Void Star Scythe is in the Treasure Chests. A futuristic weapon made for harvesting kills off your foes!


[h2]House Spotlight[/h2]
Some players build houses. Others craft crazy huge castles. And some forge legendary realms fit for the gods themselves! Venture to Olympus: https://aq3d.com/news/player-housing-spotlight-olympus-by-o-d-y-s-s-e-u-s/


[h2]Guild Spotlight[/h2]
Founded by a close-knit crew of AE Forum friends, Legends of Lore (LOL) is a small, global guild that values friendship over grind. Meet the Legends of Lore: https://aq3d.com/news/guild-spotlight-legends-of-lore/


[h2]Fanart Spotlight[/h2]
Our community has always been bursting with imagination, talent, and love for our games—and nothing shows that better than fanart! Prepare to be wowed :D Check out the Fanart Spotlight: https://www.artix.com/posts/fanart-spotlight-celebrating-community-creativity/


[h2]Last Week's Release[/h2]
May the 4th returned, there's new DuckyDucky housing drops, and a sneak peek at AQ3D's revamped intro in Mossmere! Check out last week's release: https://aq3d.com/news/may-4th-returns-plus-community-shop-update/


[h2]Star Lores Swag @ HeroMart[/h2]
Get the Star Lores Episode IV "A New Hype" Poster, now available at HeroMart! New bonus in-game reward too for AQ3D. Check it out at https://heromart.com/products/starlores-a-new-hype-poster


[h2]New Promo Items: Azure and Veridian Star Scythes[/h2]
The Azure Star Scythe will be awarded to any player who makes an upgrade purchase during the month of May. This includes not only Dragon Crystals but also any Guardian package and the Starter Bundle. Guardians will receive a variant known as the Veridian Star Scythe at no additional cost. In addition to both weapons, each promo will come with an additional house item to hang your fancy weapon off in your home. Simply head over to the Guardian Tower and speak to Fortes after finishing your Guardian initiation. A friendly reminder that all Dragon Crystal packages have a 50% bonus on them!


[h2]Thank you and... next![/h2]
🏆 May the Fourth Screenshot Contest happening NOW! We'll be awarding 2 Grand Prizes, one for best Screenshot and one for best Sandbox Housing build! Contest ends this Sunday, May 11th. Contest deets here.
🧝‍♀️ A beautiful new intro 
📖 Main storyline continuation
🤫 Other stuff I'm not allowed to reveal yet!

Battle on,
Clarion, Artix, Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team

You don’t have to be from a galaxy far far away to celebrate May the Fourth. The Dark Lord returns to Battleon, bringing with him multiple seasonal shops, including… May the 4th, Revenge of the 5th, the May the 4th Housing Collection, Black Helm Crafting, and of course past May 4th collections.


[h2]Community Shop Update[/h2]
This week, we are rolling out some DuckyDucky housing items for the community shop that will be available for purchase from Zilla’s community shop. You can find Zilla in both Yulgar’s Inn and the Battleon Social District for 10 DuckDucky coins each. In addition to the DuckyDucky house items available in the shops, a special ghostly variant will drop off of the DuckyDucky spawns.


[h2]A New Start[/h2]
We’ve been hard at work revamping AdventureQuest 3D over the last year. The team and I are so excited for you to get your hands on the revamped introduction to AdventureQuest 3D, which will start with your adventures in Mossmere that will kick off the new main story for AdventureQuest 3D. All of the gameplay and system changes we’ve been making to AdventureQuest 3D have truly been leading up to this - a brand new main campaign with exciting new characters and mysteries to uncover. All built upon the foundation we’ve been forging with systems like Heroic Skills and Spellforged gear. We look forward to you all questing through Mossmere and arriving at the new version of Battleon, where your journey through Lore will truly begin. And don’t worry… as a thank you for partaking in playing through our new beginning. There will be a reward… a platinum promise.


[h2]New Battleon?[/h2]
We’re hard at work finishing up Mossmere, but development on AdventureQuest 3D truly never ends. Mossmere was designed to be part of the Greenguard region, so a lot of the assets we’ve been building will be used to revamp the whole of Greenguard, including Battleon, as you can see in the picture above. While still very early, things are progressing fast!

A lot of players have been asking me directly what will happen to the current Battleon… Nothing! Well, for the most part. Current Battleon will remain accessible as a legacy map and be left untouched, save for a portal to the current Battleon. That way, no queststrings will be broken and those who just wanna hang out in Battleon can still do so! So as we build the new story, know that you will still be able to play through all that is currently in the game. I think the only thing we really wanna change is maybe removing the portal cutscenes… At least the ones that are there, that is.

Once we finish Battleon, this will lead us into the new Greenguard that will surround Battleon and Mossmere. While chapter 1 of our new story will take place in Greenguard that doesn’t mean Chapter 2 will be a revamped Heartwood. In fact, right now we’ve been leaning towards something more… coastal…

As I have more info to share, I’ll keep you posted here in the Design Notes, really hoping to return to a more casual and fun design notes style. The kind I grew up reading as a player when I was younger. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Words really can’t describe how excited I am about moving forward with this story we’re cookin!


[h2]Void Star Scythe[/h2]
The Void Starsycthe is being added to the Treasure Chest this week. A futuristic weapon made for harvesting kills off your foes!


[h2]New Promo Item: Azure Star Scythe[/h2]
Time is running out! This is the FINAL WEEK to get the exclusive Azure Spear of the Skies, Just make ANY upgrade purchase ~before~ next week's release—whether it's Dragon Crystals or any Guardian package or even the Starter Bundle!—and you’ll score this amazing spear. Go Guardian and get a bonus: the Greenguard Spear of Nature for FREE! Just visit Fortes at the Guardian Tower after your initiation. And don’t forget: all Dragon Crystal packages come with 50% more DCs!


[h2]Last Week's Release[/h2]
We celebrated Earth Day with the new permanent “Spire’s Bloom” questline in Ravenspire, featuring farmable tokens for themed back items and house décor. Reed is also back in Battleon to guide you through returning Earth Day content, including the Voice of the Forest questline. Plus, the first wave of Content Creator badges were awarded—check your Character Page if you’re a YTuber or Streamer to see if you were nominated!


[h2]Star Lores Swag @ HeroMart[/h2]
Get the Star Lores Episode IV "A New Hype" Poster, now available at HeroMart! New bonus in-game reward too for AQ3D. Check it out at https://heromart.com/products/starlores-a-new-hype-poster



[h2]Thank you and... next![/h2]
🏆 A new contest is arriving Saturday! Get your screenshot keys ready--we'll be awarding 2 Grand Prizes, one for best Screenshot and one for best Sandbox Housing build! Contest rules coming Saturday, May 3rd.
🧝‍♀️ A beautiful new intro (did you see the sneak peeks of Mossmere on last week's Design Notes? Check it out here if you missed it!)
📖 Main storyline continuation
🤫 Other stuff I'm not allowed to reveal yet!

Battle on,
Clarion, Artix, Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team

Hi heroes! To celebrate Earth Day, Reed is back in Battleon, helping players revisit previous seasonal content. This includes loads of returning gear and the nostalgic "Voice of the Forest" questline. It's a great time to explore or catch up on past Earth-themed adventures.


[h2]🌸 Spire’s Blossom[/h2]
A new permanent questline has bloomed in Ravenspire! Visit the town’s gardener to begin “Spire’s Bloom” and earn tokens for eco-themed rewards like back accessories and house items. There’s no rush—this content isn’t going anywhere, so take your time and stop to smell the roses, so to speak.


[h2]🧝‍♀️ Readying for (Re)Launch![/h2]
AdventureQuest 3D's revamped intro and main story relaunch are nearly here, kicking off with a mysterious new job from a client named Solestia. What starts as a simple escort mission quickly takes a magical turn when a shimmering portal opens before you. Stepping through it leads you to Mossmere—a peaceful mining village nestled deep within Greenguard, and the beginning of a much bigger journey.


[h2]🌿 Welcome to Mossmere[/h2]
Mossmere is a secluded, serene village built into the rocky terrain of Greenguard, protected by nature itself. You arrive there alongside Solestia, unaware of the secrets about to unfold. What you uncover here will tie your fate to Lore’s—and test the strength of your hero’s heart.


[h2]🗺️ What Comes After Mossmere[/h2]
Mossmere marks the beginning of AQ3D's new storytelling approach, with each saga expanding a region week by week. Future content will include a redesigned Battleon and an expanded Greenguard. Every release—from big quests to side missions—will help deepen the world and bring each zone to life.


[h2]🏘️ Beyond Battleon[/h2]
Battleon is getting a full visual and functional revamp to feel more like its classic self and easier to navigate. Alongside it, new villages and towns like Amityvale (for Doomwood) and eventually Swordhaven are in the works. These hubs will be central to their regions and packed with story and exploration content.


[h2]🙏 Closing Thoughts[/h2]
Everything—from gameplay updates to world-building—has been laying the groundwork for AQ3D’s biggest evolution yet. This is more than just a facelift; it’s a rebirth of the entire game experience. We can’t wait for you to dive into everything we’ve been working so hard to bring to life.


[h2]🏅 Content Creator Badges[/h2]
Woohoo! Our first wave of AQ3D Content Creators have been awarded! If you're an AQ3D YTuber and/or Streamer, check your Character Page to see if you've been nominated. Once all Artix CCs get their badges, we’ll be posting a big write-up to celebrate everyone for making this community wonderful. So stay tuned!


[h2]🐰 Last Week's Release[/h2]
Everybunny loves Grenwog! Hoppity brings Spring cheer, hunt the elusive Grenwog, battle candy foes, collect Chocolate Eggs, earn festive new loot, and more variant updates to End-Game weapons. Hop to it and check out last week's release here!


[h2]🚨 Last Chance: Azure Spear of the Skies 🚨[/h2]
Time is running out! This is the FINAL WEEK to get the exclusive Azure Spear of the Skies, Just make ANY upgrade purchase ~before~ next week's release—whether it's Dragon Crystals or any Guardian package or even the Starter Bundle!—and you’ll score this amazing spear. Go Guardian and get a bonus: the Greenguard Spear of Nature for FREE! Just visit Fortes at the Guardian Tower after your initiation. And don’t forget: all Dragon Crystal packages come with 50% more DCs!


[h2]Thank you and... next![/h2]
📝 Did you see this week's Dev Diary? It explains ~why~ we are building a new early game experience and ~why~ that matters to YOU, even if you're Lvl 50! 
🧝‍♀️ A beautiful new intro (sneak a peek at the Elf cutie on the Dev Diary)
📖 Main storyline continuation; Vane's been on vacay for far too long
🤫 Other stuff I'm not allowed to reveal yet!

Battle on,
Clarion, Artix, Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team

Meet Hoppity the Gnome an Easter themed seasonal variant of Doddery, here to spread some cheer! Arriving with the festive gnome is a new purchasable summon and cosmetic rewards, from a pet and travel form to different armor pieces so you can match Hoppity’s style. Hop to it!


Hooper has been investigating the Grenwog for years. The tracks always lead him to Battleon’s surroundings, but he has never caught sight of the creature. Hop down deep into what may be the Grenwog’s Lair, and fight monsters of all flavors: Rock Candy, Taffy, Hard Candy, and... Angry Carrots? While you’re in the cavern, gather Pixie Dust to harvest and place carrots to lure the Grenwog to you, just like a professional Grenwog Hunter would do!

If you’re lucky enough to encounter the Grenwog, and survive, return to Hopper with the Chocolate Grenwog Eggs you collected. He will happily trade them for some delicious new armors and weapons.

You can also earn Chocolate Grenwog Eggs from Time Carrots and the Bunny Berserker in Old Battleon. However, Grenwog is the only monster with guaranteed Chocolate Egg drops every time.

Egglin joins the Grenwog for seasonal fun, speak with him in the town of Battleon and do battle with Roggbert in Arcangrove Forest.


Additional Heroic Essence rewards have been added to the game. We’ve almost got all end-game weapons covered now and will continue the process of updating the previous end-game weapons to work with the Heroic Essence system. Stay tuned for more!


[h2]Last Week[/h2]
New Heroic Skill system, summon Werefold Centurion, Flash of Light, Heroic Essence to unlock unique variants, and over 150+ Back Item to Back Accessory conversions. Here's all that was released: https://aq3d.com/news/heroic-skills-plus-heroic-essence/


[h2]House Spotlight[/h2]
Yue Gu Zhen is a peaceful, lore-rich village built by Haziroth to mark his guild's 7th anniversary. No drama here—just chill vibes, legacy, and a billion gold flex. https://aq3d.com/news/aq3d-player-housing-spotlight-haziroth/


[h2]Guild Spotlight[/h2]
Grim isn’t just a guild—it’s a movement! Founded in 2015, they’ve grown into a global Esports force, flexing skill, style, and serious vibes in AQ3D and beyond. https://aq3d.com/news/aq3d-guild-spotlight-grim/


[h2]New Fanart Spotlight[/h2]
Calling all artists! If you've got art, we wanna see it! Share your work in the new Fanart Spotlight Discord channel for a chance to be featured on the Design Notes. Learn more here: https://www.artix.com/posts/artix-fanart-spotlight/


[h2]New Promo Item: Azure Spear of the Skies[/h2]
The Azure Spear of the Skies will be awarded to any player who makes an upgrade purchase during the month of April. This includes Dragon Crystals ~and~ any Guardian package, including the Starter Bundle. Guardians will receive a variant known as the Greenguard Spear of Nature at no additional cost. Simply head over to the Guardian Tower and speak to Fortes after finishing your Guardian initiation. A friendly reminder that all Dragon Crystal packages have a 50% bonus on them!


[h2]Thank you and... next![/h2]
📝 Our latest Dev Diary was so well received! Expect to see more of these "real talk" posts in the near future—like, next week :D
🧝‍♀️ A beautiful new intro
👹 Vane storyline continuation
🤫 Other new stuff I'm not allowed to reveal yet!

Battle on,
Clarion, Artix, Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team