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SPARK IGNITES Update Announcement – May 19

New Content New Gameplay Mode: Bloodstained Forbidden Land In this update, the brand‑new boss challenge mode "Bloodstained Forbidden Land" is officially open.

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addedNew Content
addedNew Gameplay Mode: Bloodstained Forbidden Land
addedIn this update, the brand‑new boss challenge mode "Bloodstained Forbidden Land" is officially open.
changedDuring exploration, players may discover sealed special dungeon entrances. Each entrance requires collecting its corresponding exclusive unlock item to break the seal. Once unlocked, the entrance remains permanently open. After entering the Bloodstained Forbidden Land, players must face a powerful boss head‑on; they cannot leave the dungeon area via the overworld map until the battle is complete.
changedAfter successfully defeating the boss, players will receive battle rewards and can claim an additional chest reward at the center of the area. Once the chest is claimed, a teleport exit will appear, allowing players to return to their original exploration area.
changedPlease note: Bloodstained Forbidden Land is a one‑time challenge. After defeating the corresponding boss and claiming the rewards, the dungeon cannot be re‑entered.

星火燎原( SPARK IGNITES) changes

addedNew Content
addedNew Gameplay Mode: Bloodstained Forbidden Land
addedIn this update, the brand‑new boss challenge mode "Bloodstained Forbidden Land" is officially open.
changedDuring exploration, players may discover sealed special dungeon entrances. Each entrance requires collecting its corresponding exclusive unlock item to break the seal. Once unlocked, the entrance remains permanently open. After entering the Bloodstained Forbidden Land, players must face a powerful boss head‑on; they cannot leave the dungeon area via the overworld map until the battle is complete.
changedAfter successfully defeating the boss, players will receive battle rewards and can claim an additional chest reward at the center of the area. Once the chest is claimed, a teleport exit will appear, allowing players to return to their original exploration area.

New Content

New Gameplay Mode: Bloodstained Forbidden Land

In this update, the brand‑new boss challenge mode "Bloodstained Forbidden Land" is officially open.

During exploration, players may discover sealed special dungeon entrances. Each entrance requires collecting its corresponding exclusive unlock item to break the seal. Once unlocked, the entrance remains permanently open. After entering the Bloodstained Forbidden Land, players must face a powerful boss head‑on; they cannot leave the dungeon area via the overworld map until the battle is complete.

After successfully defeating the boss, players will receive battle rewards and can claim an additional chest reward at the center of the area. Once the chest is claimed, a teleport exit will appear, allowing players to return to their original exploration area.

Please note: Bloodstained Forbidden Land is a one‑time challenge. After defeating the corresponding boss and claiming the rewards, the dungeon cannot be re‑entered.

New Side Quests

This update adds several new side quests, enriching character stories and regional exploration content:

  • The Sword in the Lake at Black Tide

  • Little Bravehearts

  • Reunion at Black Tide

  • Ebb and Flow, a Late Reunion

  • Leonhart

  • The Rift Surprise

  • Angel Project

  • Prinval

New Keyboard & Mouse Support

The game now fully supports a dedicated keyboard and mouse control scheme, allowing more players to explore and battle according to their preferences.

Optimizations & Adjustments

  • Adjusted and enhanced the overworld map layout with higher resolution.

  • Added a boat entry point in Black Tide Harbor, making area transitions clearer.

  • Optimized the positioning of UI names in side‑quest exploration scenes.

  • Replaced the interaction frame UI with a new version.

  • Updated the visuals for equipment, items, cuisine, and some scene illustrations.

  • Adjusted the model size of certain NPCs.

Combat & Presentation Updates

  • Adjusted the visual size of Clover's "Armor Break" skill effect.

  • Added a defensive animation for Clover.

  • Added battle entry and death animations for Borg and Hank.

  • Replaced certain combat animations for Borg.

  • Replaced the explosion effect in the Selas Great Forest story scene.

  • Replaced the special effect in the Devourer Corridor story scene.

Source

Steam News / 19 May 2026

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