v9.0.7 Update Notice

Summoners War will be holding maintenance to proceed with the v9.0.7 update.

Please note that you won't be able to play the game during the maintenance, and you'll be moved to the title screen when the update begins.

We advise you to come back to the village before the update starts to avoid any inconveniences.

• The time of the EXP Booster that's in use during the maintenance will be extended by the time consumed for the maintenance.

Please see below for more info on the update schedule.

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UPDATE SCHEDULE PER SERVER

09:00 PM - 09:30 PM PST (all servers)

UPDATE DETAILS

Server maintenance for the v9.0.7 update​

[​Maintenance Reward]​

• All Servers: Mystical Scroll x2, Energy +100​

​- Distribution Period: After v9.0.7 update on Dec. 29 - Dec. 31, 6:59 AM PST

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• We'll put up another notice if there's any change to the update schedule.

※ Even if the maintenance ends early, you won't be able to enter the World Arena, Arena Interserver Battle, and World Guild Battle during 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM PST due to the version update and server maintenance process. Other content can be played normally.​

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!​​​​

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v9.0.7 Update Details

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​▶ [World Arena] Revamp

• The World Arena will be revamped starting with Season 36, which begins on Jan. 5.

• Here are the key changes coming in Season 36.

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• World Arena Season 36 Schedule

Jan. 5, 12:00 AM PST - Mar. 28, 12:00 AM PDT

• The promotion system will be revamped for the [Challenger★ - Conqueror★★★] grade range.

: Victory points will be removed, and you will progress by earning victory medals based on battle results.

: You will be promoted when you reach the required number of victory medals for your grade. Once promoted, you will not be demoted to a lower grade even if you lose.

: Ranking information will no longer be displayed for these grades.

• You can earn Medals even when you lose a battle.

: The number of Medals you earn from a loss will vary based on how many enemy Monsters remain when the match result is decided.

• Medal quantity will be adjusted to display as twice the current amount.

: Both your current Medal and Medals earned as rewards will be shown as double. The actual reward value remains the same.

• Placement battles will be removed.

: First-time participants of the World Arena will start at Challenger★ (0 victory medals).

: Players with prior season records will start at an initial grade based on last season's victory points and grade compression rules.

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• The promotion method for the [Challenger★ - Conqueror★★★] grade range will change.

: Previously, you had to meet both the victory point and ranking requirements to advance to the next grade. Starting in Season 36, victory points will not apply to [Challenger★ - Conqueror★★★]. Promotions will be based on the number of [victory medals] you have.

• Victory medal changes based on battle results are as follows.

: Win: +1 Victory Medal

: Loss: - 1 Victory Medal

• In the [Challenger★ - Conqueror★★★] grade range where victory medal-based promotion applies, the World Arena lobby info will be displayed as follows.

• Victory Medal-based Promotion Details

: Each grade starts at 0 victory medals. When you reach the required number of victory medals for your grade, you will be promoted to the next grade. Your victory medals will then reset to 0.

For example, if you reach 4 victory medals in Fighter★★, you will be promoted to Fighter★★★, and your victory medal count will reset to 0.

: In the [Challenger★ - Conqueror★★★] grade range, you will not be demoted below a grade you have already reached, even if you lose.

• You can check your victory medal status on the battle result screen.

• For the [Punisher★ - Legend] grade range, victory points and ranking rules will remain the same.

: If you earn 5 victory medals in Conqueror★★★, you will be promoted to Punisher★, and from that point onward, the existing victory point and ranking rules will apply.

: In Punisher★, you will not be demoted back to Conqueror★★★ even if you lose.

: From Punisher★ and above, grade changes will continue to be based on victory points and ranking.

• Grade requirements will change with the promotion structure revamp.

: The Beginner grade has been removed. In the Challenger★ - Conqueror★★★ range, promotion will be based on victory medals.

: Victory point ranges for Punisher★ - Guardian★★★ have been adjusted, and the ranking requirement for Punisher★ has been removed.

• Here are the victory point and victory medal deduction rules applied for inactivity in Ranking Battles.

[Challenger★ - Conqueror★★★]

: If you do not enter a Ranking Battle for 7 days, you will lose 1 victory medal per day starting on the 8th day.

• Victory medal deduction stops once you enter a Ranking Battle again, and victory medals will not drop below 0.

[Punisher★ - Legend]

: If you do not enter a Ranking Battle for 7 days, you will lose 5 victory points per day starting on the 8th day.

: If you do not enter a Ranking Battle for 14 days, you will lose 10 victory points per day starting on the 15th day.

• Victory point deduction stops once you enter a Ranking Battle again, and victory points will not drop below 1,000.

• World Arena ranking display requirements will be changed.

: With the grade structure revamp, World Arena rankings will be displayed starting from Punisher★. Summoners below Punisher★ will not appear in the rankings.

• Grade placement at the start of a World Arena season will be changed.

: The initial 10 placement battles at the start of each season will be removed starting in Season 36.

: First-time participants will start at Challenger★ (0 victory medals).

: Players with prior season records will start at an initial grade based on last season's victory points and grade compression rules. Please refer to the table below for details.

• Rewards will be improved so you can earn Medals based on battle contribution even when you lose.

: You can earn Medals even from lost battles based on how many enemy Monsters remain when the match result is decided.

: The number of Medals you can earn by grade for wins and losses is as follows.

• Medal display quantity will be adjusted.

: To match the improved Medal distribution on losses, Medal-related values will be adjusted as follows.

: When the v9.0.7 update patch is applied, the quantity of Medals you currently own will be adjusted to 2x.

: The quantity of Medals you have stored in your Inbox or the ones you obtain from the event pages will also be adjusted to 2x.

: Medals obtained from World Arena Season 35 rewards and season achievement rewards will be adjusted to 2x.

: Costs for items in the Medal Shop (World Arena Shop) will be adjusted to 2x.

※ This adjustment is for display purposes only, and the actual reward value remains the same.

▶ World Arena Season 36

• Season 36 Schedule

: Jan. 5, 12:00 AM PST - Mar. 28, 12:00 AM PDT

※ Season 36 will begin on Jan. 5, 12:00 AM PST for all servers.

• Please refer below for the Season 36 rewards following the World Arena revamp.

※ Ranking requirements for the Conqueror★ - Punisher★ grade range have been removed.

※ Season rewards can only be obtained if you complete at least 10 World Arena Ranking Battles during the season.

• [World Arena Shop] New Season Exclusive Items

: Season 20 exclusive items have been added as limited products available for purchase during Seasons 36 and 37.

(Season-exclusive items will be moved to the League Shop after the sale period.)

• World Arena Season 36 Support Monsters

▶ Rune, Gem/Grindstone, Artifact, and Conversion Stone Slot Expansion

• The maximum slot capacity for Runes, Gems/Grindstones, Artifacts, and Conversion Stones has been expanded.

• Please see below for slots that will be expanded for free in the v9.0.7 update and slots purchasable with Crystals.

▶ [Temple of Chaos] January Boss

• Temple of Chaos is a monthly dungeon open for one week each month, from 12:00 AM on the first Sunday until 12:00 AM on the following Sunday (server time).

: Battle Period: Jan. 4, 12:00 AM - Jan. 11, 12:00 AM (server time)

• The January boss will be a Fire Attribute, and its skills are as follows.

• A notification feature has been added to remind you of Temple of Chaos nearing its end.

: Starting 3 days before Temple of Chaos ends, a reminder will appear in [World Map > Temple of Chaos] and in the [info] window.

: If a Summoner without any battle record by 2 days before the end enters the island, an additional reminder will be displayed.

▶ [World Arena] Challenge Battle New Season

Period: Jan. 1, 12:00 AM - Feb. 28, 6:59 AM PST

• The new season will open across all servers after a rest period from Dec. 31, 2025, 7:00 AM until 11:59 PM PST.

(* Rankings and records will reset during the rest period.)

• Challenge Battle rewards will be reset as follows.

• The following Challenge Battle Monsters will be available for the new season.

• Challenge Monsters above can be used until Feb. 28, 6:59 AM PST,

and will be replaced with a new set when the new season begins on Mar. 1, 12:00 AM PST.

• Monster info of some of the same Monsters from the previous season has been updated as follows.

• Rune Stat Change

: Wind Dragon Knight's HP increased by 2,000

: Wind Qilin Slasher's Attack Speed decreased by 5

VIEW MONSTER DETAILS

▶ Other Improvements and Changes

• [Rune Management] You can now filter to search only for Runes without a prefix property.

• [World Arena > Replay] You can now search replays by specific Summoner grades under [Grade].

• The visuals on the loading screens that display ranking information have been improved.

• [Summonhenge] When multiple summon banners are available, the color of the banner switch arrows has been changed to make them easier to identify.

• When proceeding with additional Power Up Selected while a sold Rune is selected in the pop-up, the focus will now move to the first Rune that was additionally powered up, instead of the sold Rune.

• Monsters used in a Siege Battle can no longer be stored in the Sealed Shrine during that battle period. ​

▶ [Shop > Efficient > Special Pack] Transmogrification Packages Added

• Transmogrification Theme No. 51–56, previously sold in 2024, are now available for purchase at all times.

: Details on these Transmogrifications are provided below.

▶ Package Renewals

• Location: [Shop > Efficient > Special Pack] Reappraisal Stone Special Pack, Devilmon Special Pack I, Devilmon Special Pack II

※ The improved package contents will apply starting Dec. 31, 7:00 AM PST.

▶ [Shop > Efficient > Special Pack] New Year 2026 Special Products

• Sale Period: After v9.0.7 update on Dec. 30 - Jan. 11, 11:59 PM (server time)

▶ Game Errors Fixed

• [Temple of Chaos - Test Mode] Fixed an issue where, if the boss's HP was fully depleted on the last turn and a phase change occurred, the boss level was not applied correctly in the next deck battle.

• [Temple of Chaos] Fixed an issue where certain Monster skills that deal increased damage in proportion to the opponent's Attack Speed were applied incorrectly to the boss.

• Fixed an issue where, after force-closing the game during Repeat Battle, the [Power Up Selected] button did not appear on the rewards screen upon reconnecting.

• Fixed an issue where the individual Rune's Power-up button did not function properly after powering up multiple Runes collected from the Inbox.

• Fixed an issue where the Rune info pop-up on the Rune management screen appeared in an awkward position at certain widescreen resolutions.

• [World Arena > Challenge > Monsters] Fixed an issue where the Rune Copy button appeared in an awkward position.

• Fixed an issue where a target removed from battle by Water Devil Maiden's [Bind: Demon Bag] did not return to battle under certain conditions, preventing the battle from progressing properly.​

▶ Skill descriptions of some Monsters have been modified.