Dear Pathfinders,

When the wind rises, it beckons a new Departure. Your journey across the continent of Idyll starts here and now.

Polaris Institute is scheduled to undergo server maintenance for an update from September 23, 2026, 00:00 to 10:00 UTC. Following this update, the game will officially launch globally on mobile platforms. Servers will be offline during this period, so please plan your adventures accordingly.

Here is a summary of the incoming updates for your reference:

>Maintenance Schedule

[Maintenance Window]

「Aniimo-Europe」2026/09/22 16:00 - 2026/09/23 02:00 UTC

「Aniimo-Americas」2026/09/22 12:00 - 22:00 UTC-4

「Aniimo-Apac」2026/09/23 00:00 - 10:00 UTC+8

[Compensation]: Glimmer x500

[Eligibility]: All Pathfinders registered prior to the version 1.1 update.

* Actual maintenance duration may vary based on progress. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Once maintenance is complete, please restart your game client to ensure you're on the latest build.

>New Content Preview

Legendary Journey: Windchaser's Departure—New Stage Unlocked

Legendary Aniimo ""Irisalis"" Debuts

Legend has it that Irisalis blooms amidst radiant colors, gathering the world's hues to breathe life and vigor into the land. Pathfinder, follow the drifting petals on the breeze and seek out its presence.

[Event Period]

「Aniimo-Europe」2026/09/25 10:00 - 2026/12/09 23:59 UTC

「Aniimo-Americas」2026/09/25 10:00 - 2026/12/09 19:59 UTC-4

「Aniimo-Apac」2026/09/25 10:00 - 2026/12/10 07:59 UTC+8

[Unlock Requirements]

Level reaches Student I.

[Event Details]

Legendary Journey: Windchaser's Departure—Iris Companion

A new weekly-limited source for Iris Petals has been introduced. Spend a required number of Iris Petals to craft the Legendary Aniipod: Irisalis.

Once successfully crafted, the cube unlocks the Rift Space where Irisalis resides. Forge your Twine to unlock the Blessing Gifts.

After befriending Irisalis, you will also unlock its exclusive Transmog ability.

Legendary Journey: Windchaser's Departure—Blessing Gifts

During the Windchaser's Departure season, after crafting the Legendary Aniipod: Irisalis, you can spend a certain number of Iris Petals to craft the Legendary Aniipod: Windchaser's Departure.

Using the Legendary Aniipod: Windchaser's Departure guarantees a 100% capture rate. The captured Aniimo is guaranteed to possess the Perfect Innate Potential, appear in its Sparkling Form, and carry exclusive seasonal perks for Windchaser's Departure.

Gameplay Updates

Holo-Battle Interlink

[Event Period]

Every week from Thursday 04:00 to Monday 03:59 post-update.

[Unlock Requirements]

Character reaches Trailblazer I.

[Event Details]

Developed by the Battle Art, Holo-Battle Interlink uses advanced simulation technology to recreate Alpha encounters based on historical data of high-threat Aniimos. Form a 4-player team or match with AI teammates to take on the challenge.

In each cycle, you can challenge three distinct routes, each featuring unique Alphas and environmental mechanics. Customize your Aniimo lineup and select buff effects prior to battle (selected by the Team Leader in 4-player co-op).

All routes can be replayed freely. The system tracks your highest Star Rank for each route independently, unlocking milestone rewards based on your combined Star total across all three routes. Assisting fellow Pathfinders in improving their Star Ranks also grants Support Rewards. Both Star Rank Rewards and Support Rewards reset weekly.

Operation: Egg Heist Team Mode—Chaos Mode

[Event Period]

「Aniimo-Europe」Unlocks on 2026/09/24 04:00 UTC

「Aniimo-Americas」Unlocks on 2026/09/24 04:00 UTC-4

「Aniimo-Apac」Unlocks on 2026/09/24 04:00 UTC+8

[Unlock Requirements]

Reach Tier IV "Elite Egg Seeker" in Operation: Egg Heist.

[Event Details]

This is the pinnacle difficulty mode, requiring a Chaos Ticket for entry. It features significantly higher drop rates for Prismana Aniimo Eggs and Prismatic Collectibles, alongside opportunities to discover ultra-rare Secret Collectibles. However, Chaos Mode is fraught with peril and enforces strict escape conditions. Teaming up is highly recommended.

New Events Available

Glamour Star

[Event Period]

「Aniimo-Europe」2026/09/25 04:00 - 2026/10/02 03:59 UTC

「Aniimo-Americas」2026/09/25 04:00 - 2026/10/02 03:59 UTC-4

「Aniimo-Apac」2026/09/25 04:00 - 2026/10/02 03:59 UTC+8

[Unlock Requirements]

Character reaches Student II.

[Event Details]

Audition Theme: Floral Soirée.

Select a suitable Aniimo and accessorize it to fit the theme before submitting your entry. The Institute will score your Aniimo based on how well the Aniimo and its accessories match the current theme. Reach specific score milestones to claim corresponding rewards.

Aniimo Discovery

[Event Period]

「Aniimo-Europe」2026/09/25 04:00 - 2026/10/09 03:59 UTC

「Aniimo-Americas」2026/09/25 04:00 - 2026/10/09 03:59 UTC-4

「Aniimo-Apac」2026/09/25 04:00 - 2026/10/09 03:59 UTC+8

[Unlock Requirements]

Character reaches Student II.

[Event Details]

Polaris Institute has sighted a brand-new Aniimo across Idyll and needs your help conducting field research.

Spend Search Attempts to track and capture it across the continent. Free Search Attempts will be replenished periodically by the Institute. Note that unspent free attempts do not stack, so be sure to use them promptly.

If you run out of free attempts, you can spend Vein Essence to continue searching.

Complete research quests tied to this Aniimo to earn rich rewards. As your research progress advances, you'll also unlock various Search Buffs at the Research Center.

Vein Abundance

[Event Period]

Vein Abundance: Rosetower Woods

「Aniimo-Europe」2026/09/28 04:00 - 2026/10/05 03:59 UTC

「Aniimo-Americas」2026/09/28 04:00 - 2026/10/05 03:59 UTC-4

「Aniimo-Apac」2026/09/28 04:00 - 2026/10/05 03:59 UTC+8

Vein Abundance: Berylline Vale

「Aniimo-Europe」2026/10/05 04:00 - 2026/10/12 03:59 UTC

「Aniimo-Americas」2026/10/05 04:00 - 2026/10/12 03:59 UTC-4

「Aniimo-Apac」2026/10/05 04:00 - 2026/10/12 03:59 UTC+8

[Unlock Requirements]

Character reaches Student II.

[Event Details]

Drawn by surges in Vein energy, special Prismana Form Aniimos will spawn in designated regions for a limited time. The schedules and locations are as follows:

2026/09/28 04:00 - 2026/10/05 03:59: Prismana Form Melloblum appears at Rosetower Woods.

2026/10/05 04:00 - 2026/10/12 03:59: Prismana Form Waleetle appears at Berylline Vale.

Journey Chronicles

[Event Period]

「Aniimo-Europe」2026/10/01 04:00 - 2026/10/29 03:59 UTC

「Aniimo-Americas」2026/10/01 04:00 - 2026/10/29 03:59 UTC-4

「Aniimo-Apac」2026/10/01 04:00 - 2026/10/29 03:59 UTC+8

[Unlock Requirements]

Character reaches Student I.

[Event Details]

Every encounter along the way is a memory worth treasuring. Log in for a specified number of days during the event to claim travel gifts and capture unforgettable moments with your Aniimos!

New Appearance

Appearance Set: Radiant Waveglow

Sway with the tides and glow with radiant brilliance.

Head over to Shop - Featured to purchase the new Radiant Waveglow set for 980 Lumin Crystals.

Accessory & Furniture Pack: Laurel Moon Blessing

When the moon climbs the branches, sweet laurel scents fill the air—a gentle gift from a moonlit night.

Head over to Shop - Featured to purchase the pack for 280 Lumin Crystals, which includes: Furniture ""Floral Moon Jukebox"" x1, Accessory ""Laurel Lantern"" x1, and Accessory ""Moonbound Journey"" x1.

>Quality-of-Life Optimizations

Story Experience

1. Added a new option "Pathfinder Voice" in Settings - Sound Settings - Volume Balance, used to control the playback settings for Pathfinder voice in game story.

2. The quest series name for Title Promotion Assessment has been uniformly changed to Promotion Series, making it easier for Pathfinders to identify and search.

3. Adjusted the quest objective descriptions for a small number of Elite Training Plan quests to make them clearer and more aligned with actual requirements.

Home System

1. Added direct shortcuts to the Home Shop and Co-op Store within the General Service Area section of Home Management.

2. Added an E-Mode toggle switch in Facility Management under the Production Area section of Home Management.

3. Improved the visual indicator display for Snap Points when using Build Snapping.

4. Enhanced controller navigation across several interfaces, including Home Layouts, Home Index, Park Buffs, Home Season Lunar Crops, and Building Controls.

5. Upgraded art assets for select furniture pieces, fixing collision, model height, and texture alignment issues.

6. Added a new level-up reward "Mysterious Prismana Egg" at "Home" levels 15 and 18.

System & Features

1. Temporarily hidden unobtained Sparkling Forms in Aniilog. A future update will re-enable previewing unobtained Sparkling Forms.

2. Added access to the Branch interface directly from Outpost.

3. Improved resource cost displays on the Appearance Design interface.

4. Refined warning prompts for conflicting outfit pieces.

5. Equipping specific outfit sets now activates Affinity Abilities between your character and designated Aniimos.

6. Streamlined the Companion Mode, allowing you to invite friends on a Companion without needing to stand face-to-face in-game.

7. Standardized the interaction entry points for initiating and ending Companions.

8. Improved gathering mechanics during Companions: when any player gathers a rare resource, it is now shared with all party members in the Companion state.

9. Polished character poses and animations for Friendship Tree Affinity photos.

10. Upgraded Voice-to-Text translation: detecting foreign speech now automatically transcribes and translates it into your language.

11. Enhanced interactive messaging: tapping a Pathfinder's avatar now directly opens their interaction panel.

12. Extended the bloom duration of Blooms from 2 minutes to 3 minutes.

13. Increased the single-purchase quantity limit in the Shop from 99 to 100.

Performance & Bug Fixes

1. Fixed an issue causing screen discoloration (red tinting) on certain devices.

2. Fixed localized rendering blackouts occurring on specific GPU models.

3. Resolved an issue where the client could enter an infinite reconnection loop under certain circumstances.

4. Optimized rendering performance for target-locking indicators and floating damage numbers.

5. Reduced UI-related stuttering for a smoother navigation experience.

6. Optimized memory management and performance overhead for select environmental assets.

7. Slightly increased the animation frame rate on PC.

Console/Controller-Specific Experience Optimization

1. Optimized combo key operations to prevent accidentally opening the emote bar during combat.

2. Added an operation tip "Long-press Y to open the radial menu" to the Settings system.

3. Adjusted some buttons in the event interface to trigger on long press.

4. Adjusted the "Nurture" button to trigger on tap.

5. Adjusted the help system pop-up to be entered by long-pressing the Option button.

6. Optimized the alignment display of quest bar icons and button prompts.

7. Fixed an issue where players could not navigate to the skin selection option when using a controller.

8. Fixed an issue where gradient colors could not be selected in the appearance interface.

9. Fixed an issue where the soft keyboard could not be brought up when entering a face customization code.

10. Fixed an issue where the soft keyboard could not be brought up when naming the "RV", and the name could not be changed when first seeing the Home RV.

11. Fixed an issue where the game incorrectly prompted that the controller was disconnected and the prompt window could not be closed.

12. Fixed an audio abnormality after returning to the game using Quick Resume.

13. Fixed an issue where Aniimo custom videos did not play on PS5.

14. Fixed an issue on Xbox where the game froze when opening the chat interface and sending text messages.

Other Experience Optimizations

1. The "Inherit" button is prominently displayed in the info interface for Pathfinders' convenience.

2. Optimized the icons and descriptions of Elite Training Plan Bonded Held Items.

3. Optimized the feedback prompt when Pathfinders' "Windborn Stamp" and "Voxel Coin" reach the acquisition cap.

>Bug Fixes

1. Fixed an issue where the core effect of the held item "Echoing Grimoire" triggered abnormally, so that the actual effect is consistent with the description.

2. Fixed an issue where the "Helion" model rarely disappeared in story cutscenes.

3. Fixed an issue in the journey quest "A Fragrant Dream" where two interactions were required to complete the quest.

4. Fixed an issue in "Pathfinder Challenge" where damage loss occasionally occurred after knocking enemies airborne.

5. Fixed an issue in "Pathfinder Challenge" where players were occasionally knocked outside the invisible wall.

6. Fixed an issue in "Pathfinder Challenge" where the invisible wall occasionally did not disappear.

7. Fixed an issue in "Pathfinder Challenge" where some Aniimo owners' names were incorrect.

8. Fixed an issue with abnormal model display for "Helmut".

9. Fixed an issue with abnormal model display for "Flamerion" after being revived from the fainted state.

10. Fixed an issue where, after "Blazen" entered the Overcharged state, switching to another Aniimo to release skills could not restore Ultimate Points.

11. Fixed an issue where players occasionally got stuck inside walls when entering and exiting climbing.

12. Fixed an issue in "Twine Mode" where sprinting on the beach did not leave footprints.

13. Fixed an issue where abnormal actions occurred after opening the "Menu" while the character was in the fainted state.

14. Fixed an issue in the "Sanctum" where restarting the client during the black screen of character fainting caused the character to get stuck.

15. Fixed an issue where screen flickering could occur when skipping story.

16. Fixed an issue where level 10 orders were incorrectly generated at "Home" level 9; order levels now correctly match "Home" level.