Dear Tyrant,

Stella Sora is scheduled to undergo maintenance and updates starting on Jan. 12, 2026 at 20:00 (UTC-7), with an estimated duration of 6 hours.

Once maintenance begins, you won't be able to log into the game. If you're still playing at that time, you'll be logged out automatically. To keep your account data safe, please finish any ongoing stages and close the game before maintenance begins.

The maintenance time may be slightly adjusted based on the actual situation.

✦ Maintenance Period ✦

Start: Jan. 12, 2026 20:00 (UTC-7)

End: Jan. 13, 2026 02:00 (UTC-7)

✦ Compensation ✦

Stellanite Dust ×450, Bottled Vigor Soda ×1

Eligibility: Players who registered and created a game character before the maintenance starts on Jan. 12, 2026 at 20:00 (UTC-7).

The compensation will be distributed via in-game mail within one hour after the maintenance is complete. The mail will be valid until Jan. 19 at 12:59 (UTC-7) for 7 days. Please claim them in time.

*The validity period for the Vigor Soda depends on your actual claim time and will expire at 12:59 on the Monday of the second week following the claim. Please refer to in-game display for the actual item validity period.

✦ New Content ✦

■ New Trekker and Runic Disc

New★5 Umbra Trekker: Firenze can be recruited from the event limited banner: Mirroring the Jade's Ideal.

New★5 Umbra Disc: Wisteria Dream can be recruited from the event limited banner: Reverie in Fragrant Tea.

■ New Story

Main Story Chapter 6: Miracle of a Flicker

Period: Jan. 12, 2026 permanent after maintenance

Main story will be released in First Half and Second Half. Second Half will become available on Jan. 19, 2026 after maintenance.

Pledged her loyalty to you, she has spiraled into her own delusions and taken things to extremes, Now leading an army of plants, she has ignited the fires of "war." As the Tyrant, how will you turn the tide and restore the peaceful days of Philae?

The Nova Times New Chapters #08: Captive of Truth

Period: Permanent after Jan. 26, 2026 21:00 (UTC-7)

As twilight falls away, dawn opens the path ahead.

■ New Event

Main Story Update Event: Miracle of a Flicker

Period: Jan. 12, 2026 after maintenance - Jan. 26, 2026 12:59:59 (UTC-7)

Event Shop & Reward Exchange: Jan. 12, 2026 after maintenance - Feb. 02, 2026 19:59:59 (UTC-7)

Defend against the attack of Intelligent Plants and complete missions to get Expense Receipt, which can be used in the Event Shop to redeem ★5 Runic Disc: The Bud of Change, Honor Title: Miracle of a Flicker, Stellanite Dust, Sprout Ticket, Cerulean Ticket, Trekker and Disc tier-up materials, and more!

Requirements: Authorization Level ≥ 5

Lucky Treasure Shovel

Period: Jan. 12, 2026 after maintenance - Feb. 02, 2026 12:59:59 (UTC-7)

Areas hiding precious treasures await exploration! During the event, you can use Treasure Shovels to uncover the treasures with your Trekkers, and accumulate points to complete quests, which will reward you with Stellanite Dust, Expense Receipt, and more!

Requirements: Authorization Level ≥ 5

Chess Defense

Period: Jan. 26, 2026 21:00 (UTC-7) - Feb. 02, 2026 19:59:59 (UTC-7)

Arrange your chess pieces, defend against enemies, and claim your rewards, including Stellanite Dust, Monolith Stairs Pass, Exclusive Honor Title, and more!

Requirements: Authorization Level ≥ 5

Call for Best Records

Period: Jan. 26, 2026 21:00 (UTC-7) - Feb. 02, 2026 19:59:59 (UTC-7)

Save Records according to the goal and submit them to claim Sprout Ticket, Exclusive Honor Title, Trekker and Disc Promotion Box, and more!

Requirements: Authorization Level ≥ 10

✦ Event Update ✦

Cataclysm Survivor

Period: Jan. 12, 2026 after maintenance - Feb. 02, 2026 19:59:59 (UTC-7)

Join the defense battle and complete the missions to obtain Stellanite Dust and Defender's Medal.

Catastrophe Enemy Information:

Zone 1 - Enemy Vulnerability: Umbra, Ignis

Zone 2 - Enemy Vulnerability: Umbra, Terra

Requirements: Authorization Level ≥ 11

Boss Blitz

Period: Jan. 30, 2026 13:00 (UTC-7) ⁠- Feb. 27, 2026 12:59:59 (UTC-7)

Complete missions, accumulate Stars, and climb the leaderboard! Based on your ranking, you can earn rewards including Stellanite Dust and Honor Title: Hunting Expert.

Enemy Information:

Flavor Dread - Enemy Vulnerability: Umbra, Ignis

Blade of Jade - Enemy Vulnerability: Terra, Lux

Requirements: Authorization Level ≥ 21

Limited recruitment event: A Fateful Encounter

Period: Jan. 26, 2026 21:00 ⁠- Feb. 16, 2026 12:59:59 (UTC-7)

During the event period, there's a higher chance to get the ★5 Trekker, Mistique.

Limited recruitment event: A Heart-Tuned Melody

Period: Jan. 26, 2026 21:00 ⁠- Feb. 16, 2026 12:59:59 (UTC-7)

During the event period, there's a higher chance to get the ★5 Runic Disc: Witch's Swing.

✦ New Limited-time Merchandise ✦

■ Style Gallery

New 2D/3D Appearance for Fuyuka: Probation Period Cleared! (Purchase in Shop)

Period: Jan. 12, 2026 after maintenance - Feb. 02, 2026 19:59:59 (UTC-7)

■ Startup Grant

Period: Jan. 31, 2026 13:00 (UTC-7) ⁠- Feb. 27, 2026 12:59:59 (UTC-7)

Get Amber's Appearance: Playful Innocence by upgrading your Grant!

During the event period, you can get abundant rewards from the Startup Grant. Unlock the Elite Grant and Royal Grant to obtain extra Stellanite Dust, Gold Disc, Exclusive Melodic Collection, and more! The Royal Grant will further reward you with Amber's Appearance: Playful Innocence, a limited event Avatar: Festival Feast, and an instant 10-level boost to your Grant Tier.

*For more details, check the Grant screen in the game.

■ Trekker's Picks: Stellar Special

- Emerald's Brilliance: Ticket Deal Set

- Emerald's Brilliance: Special Disc Set

- Emerald's Brilliance: Trekker Boost Bundle

- Emerald's Brilliance: Heartfelt Bundle

- Emerald's Brilliance: Ticket Value Set

- Emerald's Brilliance: Deluxe Ticket Set

- Emerald's Brilliance: Disc Value Set

- Emerald's Brilliance: Deluxe Disc Set

Period: Jan. 12, 2026 after maintenance ⁠⁠- Feb. 02, 2026 19:59:59 (UTC-7)

✦ Optimized Content ✦

- Improved UI performance for the browsing screen of Main Story stages.

- Improved browsing experience for the announcement screen.

- Other functional and experience improvements.

✦ Fixed Issues ✦

- Fixed an issue where the first Flower Formation generated by Nazuka's Support Skill: Bouquet Blast did not benefit from the boost by her Potential: Self-Improvement.

- Fixed an issue where, under specific conditions, the stage completion time was displayed as 0 when defeating Spirit of Brutality in Proving Grounds, causing the next difficulty stage to incorrectly appear as locked.

- Fixed missing animations during certain Trekker interactions with dialogue.

Stella Sora Team