Patch Note | SS4.1

Dear Hyperlinkers,

To provide everyone with a better adventure experience, Etheria: Restart will undergo server maintenance on 2026/04/08, at 03:00 (UTC-5). During this period, Hyperlinkers will be unable to log into the game.

Following the maintenance, compensation will be sent via in-game mail. Please remember to check your mailbox to claim it. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and greatly appreciate your support and understanding.

Update Schedule:

2026/04/08, at 03:00 (UTC-5), expected to last 2 hours.

Compensation:

Hydra Crystal *300

Version Update Details:

I. New Content

◆ New Animuses

A new Animus will be added to the [Apex Limited Summon] and [Permanent Summon].

New Apex SSR: The Chasm - Xuan Chi (Constant)

Role: Xuan Chi is a DEF-scaling DPS Animus who boosts Turn Meter for himself and his allies in various situations, leveraging his DEF to create more opportunities to act.

Another new Animus will be added to the [Permanent Summon].

New Apex SR: Rimeglow - Rimeheart Dinah (Constant)

Role: Rimeheart Dinah is a Supporter Animus whose exclusive effect opens up new tactical options for her team when she takes damage.

◆ [Prowess Up] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/09 00:00 – 2026/04/29 23:59 (UTC-5)

Event Intro: During the event, activate Xuan Chi's Anima Prowess in the [Animus > Prowess] interface to receive Exclusive Lattice: Xuan Chi, Red Shadowprint, and Module Essence rewards.

◆ [Animetry: Awaken] New Animus Added

Animus: Cachi the Guard

Available Time: 2026/04/08, at 03:00 (UTC-5)

Event Intro: Cachi the Guard joins as a new Animus capable of being Awakened.

◆ [Summit Arena] SS4 Season Grand Opening!

Season Period: 2026/04/08 23:00 – 2026/06/10 10:59 (UTC-5)

Seasonal Reward Intro:

New : Season-exclusive Avatar, Avatar Frame, and Contender Realm, plus bonus Emotes.

New : Season-exclusive Animus Outfit [Brocade Plumage] for Plume, Chaku-ring Outfit, Hyperlinker Outfit, and Memory Imprint Frame.

New : Season-exclusive Nameplate Avatar Frame and Seasonal Trophy.

Shop Updates: New exclusive seasonal merchandise and cosmetic items in the Stellar Shop.

For details on balance adjustments, please refer to: SS4 Seasonal Balance Adjustment Announcement

◆ [Summit Arena] Brawl Mode Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/16 04:00 – 2026/04/30 03:59 (SVT)

Event Intro: During the event, Brawl Mode will be available in Summit Arena for a limited time. Each rotation features a different set of match rules. Brawl matches do not affect your ranking points. Complete Brawl Quests to earn Quest rewards.

◆ [Union Championship] SS4 Season Grand Opening!

Tournament Period: 2026/04/08 03:00 – 2026/05/10 10:59 (UTC-5)

Optimizations:

Season duration adjusted to 4 weeks, with a shorter pre-tournament teaser phase.

Rosters are locked immediately once the Championship begins.

Added battle status information to the spectating interface.

Improved visual effects for certain gameplay screens.

◆ [Loong's Thunder] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/08 23:00 – 2026/04/22 22:59 (UTC-5)

Event Intro:

Log in for a total of 7 days during the event to receive a Quantum Cipherbox (allows you to select one Anima SSR Animus released before the Mar 19 version), along with Wisher Projection Chests, Module Selectable Boxes, Anima Prototypes, and other rewards.

When the event starts at 23:00 on Apr 8, 2026 (UTC-5), the first-purchase bonus for all items in the Hydra Crystal Shop will be reset for all players. After the reset, players can enjoy the double-crystal bonus on their first purchases once again.

During the event, choose one out of six specific Animus outfits to receive for free!

◆ [Loong's Rise] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/09 04:00 – 2026/04/16 03:59 (SVT)

Event Intro: Complete daily Quests during the event to earn puzzle fragments. Complete the Dragon Rise puzzle to obtain the Dragon Rise Space Theme, along with Module Selectable Boxes, Prism Dice, and other growth resources.

◆ [Animus Reconfigure] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/09 04:00 – 2026/04/23 03:59 (SVT)

Event Intro: During the event, select an Animus to Reconfigure, resetting their Star level, level, and Prowess Empower back to the initial state. All Lattices, Shadowprints, Investigation Records, Prowess materials, and Etheria Coins spent during development will be fully refunded.

*This event offers three Reconfigure opportunities. The first Reconfigure is free. Starting from the second time, Hydra Crystals are required, and the cost will gradually increase.

◆ [SS4: Loong's Thunder] Season Sprint Server Open Soon!

Opening Time: 2026/04/08, at 21:00 (UTC-5).

Please refer to the specific announcement for details.

Server Intro: The Season Sprint Server offers a wealth of exclusive events, including new catch-up events, designed to accelerate Hyperlinker growth! For full details on benefits, please refer to the new server announcement.

◆ [Blessings Galore] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/09 04:00 – 2026/04/16 03:59 (SVT)

Event Intro: During the event, receive double drops from Investigation, Threshold, and GP Outpost.

◆ [Module Forge] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/09 04:00 – 2026/04/16 03:59 (SVT)

Event Intro: When the Module Forge is available, Hyperlinkers can use Energy Shards to craft one Basic Module and one Core Module. Crafted Modules can then be upgraded and tuned. Defeat enemies in the Threshold to acquire more Energy Shards and forge the powerful Modules you desire!

◆ [Shell Lab] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/16 04:00 – 2026/04/23 03:59 (SVT)

Event Intro: Hyperlinker can complete quests to obtain Research Crystals. Use Research Crystals to select preferred Matrices for your Shell. Upon successful research, you will receive a custom Shell with three Matrices.

◆ [Chaku Treasure Hunt] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/16 04:00 – 2026/04/23 03:59 (SVT)

Event Intro: Chaku-ring has opened the keys to its digital treasures. Feed it Energy Cookies to hunt for treasures! Perfect Lattices, Anima Crystal Points, Prism Dice, Synchron Dice, and other growth resources are waiting to be claimed.

◆ [Wishbinder Gift] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/16 04:00 – 2026/04/23 03:59 (SVT)

Event Intro: Earn Wishbinder Pts when summoning in the Permanent Summon. Once enough Wishbinder Pts have been accumulated, claim milestone rewards including Perfect Lattice, Quantum Cipherbox (Senyu, Palin, or Nevette), Wishbinder Gift Resource Box, and more.

◆ [Hyperlink Pass] Rewards Fully Upgraded

Event Period: 2026/04/08 23:00 – 2026/06/10 22:59 (UTC-5)

Event Intro: Complete Chronicle Quests to earn Chronicle EXP and level up your Hyperlink Pass for rewards including Apex Prototypes, Prism Dice, and more. Purchase the Premium Pass or the Ultimate Pass to unlock Premium Rewards, including Lingluo's outfit Seabreeze Aria, Perfect Lattice, and other generous bonus rewards.

◆ [Neon Name Tag] New Feature

Event Intro: Purchase the Premium Pass to unlock the Neon Name Tag. Your nickname will appear in a colorful style at chat box!

◆ [Hyper Kernel] New Feature

Available at: Lv.30

Event Intro:

Upgrade the Hyper Kernel to remotely operate fully automated smart factories and collect materials from different production lines. Once production is complete, all supplies are delivered directly by mechs for effortless resource collection.

The Hyper Kernel houses multiple research workshops. The [Hypercore] serves as its central hub. Upgrade the Hypercore to unlock more factories and buildings.

The [Fabrication Hub] can produce Imprints. This feature unlocks when the Hypercore reaches Lv.4.

Imprints are a new Animus amplification device. Equipping a [Tactical Imprint] significantly boosts an Animus's combat capabilities.

Imprints can be equipped on different Animuses simultaneously and saved along with gear presets.

The Imprint slot can be found on the Animus panel.

◆ [Growth Fund] Event Available

Event Intro: Activate the Growth Fund and raise your account level to claim massive amounts of Hydra Crystals!

◆ [Friends Assembly] Limited-time Available

Event Period: 2026/04/08 21:00 – 2026/05/09 10:59 (UTC-5)

Event Intro: Invite players, new or old, to earn exclusive Avatar Frames, Lattice Fragments, Hydra Crystals, Hydra Vouchers, and more! For full details, please refer to the corresponding event page.

◆ [Hyperlink Shop] Bundles Refreshed and Upgraded

Event Intro: New daily bundles have been added to the Shop, and all existing bundles have been upgraded with even better returns!

II. Seasonal Balance Adjustments

After the conclusion of Summit Arena SS3, we have conducted partial balance adjustments based on your performance and the current overall strength of the Animuses. For details, please refer to: SS4 Seasonal Balance Adjustment Announcement

III. Optimizations

1. Added quick-switch buttons for Arena Loadout and the Animus panel.

2. Added a crafting feature that consumes Investigation Records.

3. Adjusted Continuous Battle: Star-level stages now offer 5/10/15 consecutive battle attempts.

4. Increased the number of stored chat messages in Chat channels.

5. Improved navigation prompts in the Shop when Diamonds are insufficient.

6. Union Updates:

• Added a Union Log feature, allowing Union management to review member activity more conveniently.

• Improved Union impeachment rules, making it more effective for members to impeach Union management.

1. United Front / Union Championship Updates:

• Added a battlefield text editing feature for clearer battlefield marking.

• Added a formation preset feature for deployed lineups.

• Added a feature to view the list of deployed Animuses.

1. AdjustedGP OutpostIn (Normal Difficulty), Enemy HP and ATK have been reduced by 10%.
2. AdjustedThresholdIn and (Normal & Hard Difficulties), Enemy HP and ATK have been reduced by 10%.
3. AdjustedGrim PursuitIn and , Enemy HP and ATK have been reduced by 10%.

4. Improved visual effects for certain art assets.

5. Improved overall game stability.

IV. Bug Fixes

1. Fixed an issue where [Animus - Hoyan] triggered an abnormal passive revive under specific circumstances.

2. Fixed an issue where [Animus - Kethos] Skill 1 Lv.5 caused [Bloodrite] to activate abnormally under specific circumstances.

3. Fixed an issue where participation in the [United Front] Union Championship could occasionally be blocked.

4. Fixed an issue with abnormal values for 's [Curse Shield] in Threshold.

5. Corrected text descriptions for certain game features.

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