Patch notes follow the Korean service schedule, which runs a few weeks ahead of the global release. Exact skill values appear as N placeholders in the official text.

Greetings, Human God!

This is GM PPE.

Here are the full details for the December 18 (Thu) scheduled maintenance update.

Please check the information below to ensure a smooth gameplay experience once the update is complete!

◈ December 18 Maintenance Patch Notes

Maintenance Time: 09:00 ~ 14:00 (KST)

◈ Patch Details

◆ New Weapon: SS4 – Refitted Model

ㆍRarity: EX

ㆍType: Rifle

ㆍATK Type: Ranged ATK

ㆍUnique Effects

① [Calibration of Steel and Shot]

- During battle, increases Ranged ATK by N%.

- When it is not this unit’s turn, increases Ranged ATK by N%.

② [Kim Ga-young Signature: Upgrade!!!]

- During combat, Increases Ranged ATK by N% and enhances the Drone Vision skill.

*[Drone Vision]: Uses a drone to scout the surroundings. Increases this unit’s attack range by N m during battle and increases all allies’ Support ATK DMG by N%. At the start of each round and at the start of this unit’s turn, detects hidden enemies and has a N% chance each time to apply the [Drone Vision] effect.

*[Drone Vision] (Debuff: When hit, reduces All DEF and Evasion by N until the end of that turn.

- When an ally attacks a target with [Drone Vision], this unit performs a Support ATK.

- Upon successfully hitting an enemy with [Drone Vision], deals Fixed DMG equal to N% of this unit’s Ranged ATK and enters Stealth for N rounds at the end of that turn.

- If the attack hits a Weak Point, the Fixed DMG is increased by N%. This Fixed DMG is affected by Support ATK DMG Boost bonuses.

- If the user possesses the following General Traits, additional stats are gained:

* Efficient: Gain N AP at the start of battle

* Competent: Increases Ranged ATK by N%

* Methodical: Increases Support ATK DMG by N%

◆ New Costume

▶ Kim Ga-young – Bold at Heart Lingerie

ㆍA new Vanguard costume for Kim Ga-young has been added.

ㆍObtainable through the Agent Kim Ga-young Pass.

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

◆ Special Search Updates

ㆍThe following Special Searches have ended:

The Last Fruit Emilia / Seryel: Medical Hammer / The Gate Guardian / The Bloody Acacia

ㆍThese banners will remain visible for one additional week with the FairyNet Search button removed (results can still be viewed).

ㆍNew Special Search (1): SS4 – Refitted Model begins.

*Period: Dec 18, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Dec 29, 2025 (Mon) 10:00 KST

ㆍRerun Special Searches (2): Intelligence Division's Wildcard / Phantom Stiletto

*Period: Dec 18, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Dec 29, 2025 (Mon) 10:00 KST

◆ New Affection Event

ㆍA new Affection Story for Kim Ga-young has been added.

ㆍ5 Affection Traits unlock across 5 Affection Levels.

ㆍIncludes Massage, Bath, and Bedroom scenes.

◆ Limited-Time Event

ㆍA new 7-Day Login Event, “Bold at Heart, Lingerie” begins.

ㆍEvent Period: Dec 18, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Dec 29, 2025 (Mon) 10:00 KST

◆ New Pass: Agent Kim Ga-young Pass

ㆍThe new Agent Kim Ga-young Pass begins.

ㆍEarn a limited-time costume and various rewards.

ㆍPass Period: Dec 18, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Jan 15, 2026 (Thu) 07:00 KST

◆ New Content

-Added a new combat mode: Defense Operation

* In Defense Operation, victory isn’t just about wiping out enemies—your allied Puppy Steppers must survive. If all of them are destroyed, you lose.

*To support defense, you can install Flame Turrets anywhere you choose.

- Added a feature that displays monsters behind terrain as silhouettes.

- Added French and German language support.

◆ Shop – New Products

New Bundles Added

① SS4 – Refitted Model Overcloak Bundle

* SS4 – Collector Type ×1, Large Rift Stone Box ×20

* Appears as a pop-up when obtained via Contract.

Limited-Time Bundles

① SS4 – Refitted Model Special Recruitment Bundle

*FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×10. EX-Rank Contract Ticket ×1