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🤩 Here's your free New Year's gift + 150% boost

Happy 2026, Hero! Ring in the New Year with a free limited-time reward, festive Frostval gift pets, and the cozy Sip Cocoa emote.

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addedHappy 2026, Hero!Ring in the New Year with a free limited-time reward , festive Frostval gift pets , and the cozy Sip Cocoa emote . There's a 150% boost happening right now for XP and Class XP , so now's the perfect time to level up as you battle on into the new year!

addedHappy 2026, Hero!Head to Yulgar’s Inn and talk to everyone’s favorite festive paladin, Artix. He’s offering a limited-time New Year reward: the Halo of the Harbinger , a brand-new headpiece free to all players.

addedFrostval GiftsThe Frostval cheer continues with two brand-new gift box pets . These festive companions are only available for the season, so be sure to pick them up before Frostval ends.

changedGuard Might ArmorThe Guard Might armor has officially arrived! Inspired by a legendary caped Symbol of Hope , this permanent set is available exclusively to Guardians . Just speak with Fortes to claim it.

changedSip Cocoa EmoteTravel to Winter’s Grasp and speak with Choco the moglin to start the quest “Hot Choccy.” Completing it unlocks the free /sipcocoa emote , letting your hero relax with a cozy mug of hot cocoa.

changed150% XP & CXP BoostLevel up fast with a 150% boost across all servers, all week long.

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addedRing in the New Year with a free limited-time reward , festive Frostval gift pets , and the cozy Sip Cocoa emote . There's a 150% boost happening right now for XP and Class XP , so now's the perfect time to level up as you battle on into the new year!

addedHead to Yulgar’s Inn and talk to everyone’s favorite festive paladin, Artix. He’s offering a limited-time New Year reward: the Halo of the Harbinger , a brand-new headpiece free to all players.

addedThe Frostval cheer continues with two brand-new gift box pets . These festive companions are only available for the season, so be sure to pick them up before Frostval ends.

changedThe Guard Might armor has officially arrived! Inspired by a legendary caped Symbol of Hope , this permanent set is available exclusively to Guardians . Just speak with Fortes to claim it.

changedTravel to Winter’s Grasp and speak with Choco the moglin to start the quest “Hot Choccy.” Completing it unlocks the free /sipcocoa emote , letting your hero relax with a cozy mug of hot cocoa.

Happy 2026, Hero!

Ring in the New Year with a free limited-time reward, festive Frostval gift pets, and the cozy Sip Cocoa emote. There's a 150% boost happening right now for XP and Class XP, so now's the perfect time to level up as you battle on into the new year!

Head to Yulgar’s Inn and talk to everyone’s favorite festive paladin, Artix. He’s offering a limited-time New Year reward: the Halo of the Harbinger, a brand-new headpiece free to all players.

Frostval Gifts

The Frostval cheer continues with two brand-new gift box pets. These festive companions are only available for the season, so be sure to pick them up before Frostval ends.

Guard Might Armor

The Guard Might armor has officially arrived! Inspired by a legendary caped Symbol of Hope, this permanent set is available exclusively to Guardians. Just speak with Fortes to claim it.

Sip Cocoa Emote

Travel to Winter’s Grasp and speak with Choco the moglin to start the quest “Hot Choccy.” Completing it unlocks the free /sipcocoa emote, letting your hero relax with a cozy mug of hot cocoa.

150% XP & CXP Boost

Level up fast with a 150% boost across all servers, all week long.

Ends this Sunday, January 4th! The Artix Entertainment Creative Cookie Contest invites you to bake a homemade, AE-themed dessert for a chance to win up to 10,000 Artix Points (or 15,000 Dragon Crystals) and the Gingerbread Cookie Sword. Full contest rules here.

Happening Now: Frostscythe Boss Battle, Frozen Daily Gifts, and Beleen's Birthday

Face Frostscythe and Glaisaurus! Collect unique icy item drops, including the Frozen Court housing map drop, seize Frozen Gifts from Blizzy, then celebrate Beleen's Birthday with a plethora of pink items. You can also buy the new Frostval Bundle, loaded with DragonFable -inspired armors and weapons, including a frost Dragon Mount!

Black Screen Housing Map

Last week we released the Green Screen housing map, but y'all also wanted a Black Screen -- so here ya go! You can find the Black Screen Studio in the Premium Housing Shop for 3k DCs.

Silver Star Crown in the Limited Time Shop

OMG 1 week only! Get this limited-time Crown from the Limited Time Shop for 1k DCs. Leaves forever on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026!

Voidstar Crown in the Treasure Chest Pool

For those that serve the Void... or those who look phenomenal in red-themed gear... the Voidstar Crown is waiting for you! Find this crown and over 400 other items in the Treasure Chests.

Ring in the New Year like the STAR you are! January's exclusive Promo Item is the Star Crown.

Make any purchase like Dragon Crystals or even the Starter Bundle, and the Star Crown is yours.

Become a Guardian and also unlock the Guardian's Star Crown, a Guardian-themed variant.

Thank you for your continued support. You're the real hero here!

Thank you and... next!

😍 What an amazing year 2025 was! Here's a highlight of everything we did together these past 52 weekly releases. 🏰 Battleon revamp 🌳 Greenguard expansion ⛏️ New tradeskill: mining ✨ New Class Skin

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

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