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《Horizon Walker》 l Patch Note

◈ July 2 Maintenance Patch Notes ● Maintenance Time: 09:00 ~ 12:00 (KST) ● Patch Details ◆ Event: Where White Waves Wash Ashore – Prologue ㆍEvent Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) before m

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Full Horizon Walker update

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What changed

6 fixes19 additions38 changes1 removal
  • Events
  • Maps
  • Store
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Security
changed◆ Event: Where White Waves Wash Ashore – Prologue
changedㆍEvent Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
changed① Event Stages
changedEarn various rewards by completing stage objectives.
changedStages can be replayed to earn repeat rewards.
changed② Event Missions

◈ July 2 Maintenance Patch Notes

● Maintenance Time: 09:00 ~ 12:00 (KST)

● Patch Details

◆ Event: Where White Waves Wash Ashore – Prologue

ㆍEvent Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance

① Event Stages

  • Earn various rewards by completing stage objectives.

  • Stages can be replayed to earn repeat rewards.

② Event Missions

  • Event Pass EXP can only be earned through Event Daily Missions.

③ Event Achievements

  • Earn Event Tokens by completing achievements.

④ Event Attendance

  • Receive rewards based on login days.

⑤ Exchange Shop

  • Exchange Event Tokens for various items.

⑥ Event Pass

  • The Steelshot Nari Pass begins.

ㆍEarn a limited-time costume and Extercium through the Pass.

ㆍPass Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 07:00 KST

◆ Story Updates

  • Added the sub-story "Safety First! Efreeti's Volunteer Chronicles."

  • Unlocks after clearing the Chapter 3 Stage: "The Strange Tunnel" and reaching Efreeti Affection Lv. 3.

◆ New Path to the Divine Throne

Added a new Path to the Divine Throne: Throne of Restoration

SkillTypeEnhancement
Shell BreakActive- Thrusts its spear at the target.- Deals Pierce DMG equal to N% of Melee ATK.- While under [High Tide], attacking increases the DEF of all allies except yourself by N. Stacks up to 5 times While under [Ebb Tide], attacks have a N% chance to inflict [Taunt] on the target for NR.- While under [Divine Crest], attacks reduce the target's DMG dealt by N for NR.
King of the DeadActive- As the King of the Dead, breathes new life into allies.- After a cast interval of N consumes N AP to activate [King of the Dead- Upon activation, grants all allies except yourself a Shield for NR equal to N% of Magic ATK. The Shield increases by N% for each stack of [Divine Crest] you have. Cannot Counterattack, Evade, or Block while casting.* [King of the Dead]: Fully restores the HP of yourself and all allies. Restores HP to N% of Max HP.Also grants all allies except yourself [King of the Dead: Divine Crest] for NR, then removes all of your [Divine Crest] stacks.* [King of the Dead: Divine Crest]: Increases Active Skill DMG and Elemental Boost by N%. The final bonus increases by N% for each stack of [Divine Crest] the caster has. While this effect is active, the target survives fatal damage once and immediately recovers HP to N%.
Duty of the Divine SovereignActive- Summons a giant golden apple at the target location, splitting it apart and scattering shards of light.- Restores HP equal to N% of Magic ATK to allies within the area and grants [Purify].- If a healed ally's HP is at N% or higher at the end of the turn this skill is used, grants them a Shield for NR equal to N% of your Magic ATK. The Shield increases by N% for each stack of [Divine Crest]you have.
Binding SpearActive- Deals Pierce DMG equal to N% of Melee ATK, and decreases ACC, SPD, AP Recovery, and DMG dealt by N% for NR while inflicting [Taunt].- If the target is a [Elite-type Enemy], the reduction effects are applied at half value.
Underground SovereigntyActive- Slams your sword into the ground, summoning molten lava from below.- Deals Slash DMG equal to N% of Melee ATK and additional Heat DMG equal to N% of Magic ATK to all enemies within range, and creates the [Underground Lava] zone for NR.* [Underground Lava]: Whenever the caster attacks at least one enemy within the zone, all enemies inside the area take additional Heat DMG equal to N% of the caster’s Magic ATK.This effect only triggers from the caster’s own attacks.
AfterglowPassive- When using a skill on an ally, restores HP equal to N% of Magic ATK. If the target's HP is at 100% at the end of the turn they were healed, gains 1 stack of [Divine Crest].
AlertPassive- During battle, increases the Crit Rate of all allies except yourself by N%.- Whenever an ally other than yourself is hit, has a N% chance to gain N stack(s) of [Divine Crest].
Seed of LifePassive- At the end of any turn, if an ally other than yourself has N% HP or less, consumes N stack of [Divine Crest] to restore HP equal to N% of your Magic ATK.
The Majesty of the Twin Jeweled CrownPassive- During combat, increases all allies’ Elemental Boost by N% of the total combined value of your base Elemental Boost stats.
Split ApplePassive- At the start of each round, gains N stacks of [Divine Crest]. On a successful attack, deals additional Immaterial DMG equal to N% of Magic ATK. Whenever an ally other than yourself is healed, for NR, your Additional DMG Boost increases by N%. Stacks up to N times.
BlessingPassive- When using a Support Skill, gains N stack(s) of [Divine Crest] and increases all allies' ATK by N% for NR. Stacks up to N times.

◆ Special Search Updates

ㆍThe following Special Searches have ended: Kaul the Ravager / MVP / Nocturnal Watcher

ㆍThese banners will remain visible for one additional week with the FairyNet Search button removed.

ㆍ2 Rerun Searches begin: Flame Elemental / Vulkanus

  • Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

ㆍ2 Rerun Searches begin: Steelshot / Zamiel

  • Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

◆ Limited-Time Event

ㆍA new 7-Day Login Event, "Love Precautions," begins.

ㆍEvent Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

◆ New Pass: Forge Elemental Efreeti Pass

ㆍThe new Forge Elemental Efreeti Pass begins.

ㆍEarn a limited-time costume and various rewards through the Pass.

ㆍPass Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 07:00 KST

◆ New Costumes

▶ Efreeti – Love Precautions

ㆍA new Vanguard costume for Efreeti, "Love Precautions," has been added.

ㆍObtainable through the Efreeti Season Pass.

  • Limited-time Pass costumes will be sold in the Shop after a set period following the Pass.

▶ Nari – Unmistakable Curves

ㆍA new Vanguard costume for Nari, "Unmistakable Curves," has been added.

ㆍObtainable through the Event Pass.

  • Limited-time Event Pass costumes will be sold in the Shop after a set period following the Pass.

◆ New Special Operation: Eerie Beachside Escapade

ㆍReplay battles from the Eerie Beachside Escapade event.

ㆍA new Special Operation resource system has been added.

ㆍResource gathering continues for up to 168 hours, and the timer resets after resources are collected.

ㆍOnce recorded, your Security Level is permanently retained. You do not need to replay battles to continue gathering resources.

ㆍClearing the battle again with a higher score will raise your Security Level.

ㆍClearing with a lower score will not overwrite a previously achieved higher Security Level.

ㆍA new Discover Research Institute has been added.

ㆍExchange collected resources for a variety of rewards in the Discover Research Institute.

▶ Available Resources

ItemResourceDescription
Lobster Claw FragmentA shard from a lobster’s claw, its hardened shell glinting with an eerie sheen. To some, it might make a fascinating research specimen.
Deepkin ScaleA scale shed from the body of an ordinary Deepkin. To someone, it may prove quite precious.
Deepkin EyeballAn eyeball prized by Deepkin capable of wielding sorcery. To someone, it may prove quite precious.
Grotesque FangA tooth so large and solid it seems almost too unnatural to belong to this world. To some, it might make a fascinating research specimen.
Superior Lobster ClawA sturdier claw piece that broke away intact. To some, it might make a fascinating research specimen.
Superior Deepkin ScaleA larger, sturdier scale among those shed from the body of an ordinary Deepkin. To someone, it may prove quite precious.
Superior Deepkin EyeballA brighter, deeper-hued eyeball prized by Deepkin capable of wielding sorcery. To someone, it may prove quite precious.
Superior Grotesque FangA massive, solid fang that radiates an ominous aura strong enough to make one’s mind reel. To some, it might make a fascinating research specimen.

▶ Featured Discover Lab Exchange Rewards

CategoryIconName
CostumeUnyielding Heart
CostumeCompetitive Heart

◆ Shop – New Products

  • Limited-Time Bundles Added

① Featured Special Recruitment Bundle

  • Sale Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

  • FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×10, EX-Rank Contract Ticket ×1

② Featured Recruitment Gift Bundle

  • Sale Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

  • FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×5, Brilliant Gift Box ×5

③ All-in-One Vanguard Growth Pack

  • Sale Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

  • Skill Level-Up Selection Box ×5, Brilliant Gift Box ×10, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box ×30

④ All-in-One Weapon Growth Pack

  • Sale Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

  • Large Rift Stone Box ×30, 500,000 Credits

⑤ New Beginnings Equipment Pack

  • Sale Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

  • SS Start Weapon Crystal Ball ×1, SS Start Stigmata Selection Box ×4

⑥ New Beginnings Yeon Chae-young Pack

  • Sale Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

  • Yeon Chae-young's Future Crystals ×81, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box ×10

⑦ New Beginnings Guaranteed EX Weapon Pack

  • Sale Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

  • EX Origin Weapon Crystal Ball ×1, Large Rift Stone Box ×10

⑧ New Beginnings Costume Discount Bundle

  • Sale Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST

  • 1 Costume of your choice from the list below, Extercium ×100, 220,000 Credits

VanguardSelect 1 Costume
Yeon Chae-youngRed Notice
Kim Ga-youngBold at Heart Lingerie
KalinaJoyous Knot of the Silent Night
OslaWork Memo
ErnesteSunshine Vacation
BellaShyless Maid
  • Purchase limits have been reset and discounts applied to the following bundles.

① Newbie's Top Pick Package

  • 300 Extercium → 225 Extercium

② Veteran's Top Pick Package

  • 1,200 Extercium → 900 Extercium

③ Pro's Top Pick Package

  • 2,400 Extercium → 1,800 Extercium

  • Luise's "A Bride's Sweet Preparations" costume has been added to the Costume Shop

◆ Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed an issue where the AP Cost of [King of the Dead] did not decrease with Skill Level.

  • Fixed an issue where the area of effect for Lisandria's [Blood Judgment] was slightly smaller than its targeting area.

  • Fixed an issue where the Lobby phone could disappear under certain conditions.

  • Fixed an issue where tapping Restart while surrendering a battle could cause abnormal game behavior.

  • Fixed an issue where Nari's left arm was displayed incorrectly during the animation for [Piercing Aether Bullet] while under [Precision Shooting Stance].

  • Fixed an issue where leveling up a Vanguard caused the Vanguard list in the details screen to scroll back to the top.

  • Improved Auto Battle so Vanguards use healing skills more effectively.

  • Updated the message displayed when attempting to level up a Vanguard beyond the current level cap.

→ Vanguards and Mercenaries can only be leveled up to the Human God’s current level.

  • Updated the message displayed when there are insufficient Credits to enhance equipment.

→ Not enough Credits to level up equipment.

Source

Steam News / 1 July 2026

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