Hello, this is PD Xenon.

This week, I’d like to provide some additional details on the recently implemented Breakthrough System and discuss our upcoming November collaboration.

Our team agree that there are still aspects that are left for improvement, so I’ll address those here and outline our plans moving forward.

[Breakthrough System and Future Direction]

The newly introduced Breakthrough System is designed to add a new method of growth beyond star upgrades, setting the level cap as a target and allowing players to achieve it through gameplay (such as unlocking dungeons, progressing through stages, and obtaining heroes through regular summons).

However, since this update was introduced mid-progress, there was a disconnect between the goals and the means of achieving them, which wasn’t communicated as clearly as it could have been. I apologize for this oversight. Moving forward, we will ensure that our updates allow for a smoother cycle of goal - challenge - growth - achievement - re-challenge, with better alignment between objectives and means.

1. Expansion of Resource Acquisition Points

• We plan to continuously add growth dungeons, including the Potential Dungeon, to increase main resource acquisition opportunities. Recognizing that content additions have been slow, we aim to make rewards from these growth dungeons more noticeable, with improvements to initial clear rewards and increased sweeping rewards.
• Schedule:
  • November 14: Potential Dungeon expanded to Floor 650
  • Further expansions for Gold, Experience, and Potential Dungeons will follow, with additional content introduced consistently thereafter.

2. Enhancing Stage Idle Rewards

• To increase the perceived rewards for growth, we will adjust idle rewards based on stage difficulty, allowing players to better feel the benefits of their progression.

3. Enhanced Breakthrough Stone Supply through Seasonal Content and Events

• Beyond growth, players will be able to acquire a steady amount of Breakthrough Stones over time through seasonal content and events, providing more opportunities to engage with the Breakthrough System and enjoy its benefits.

4. Addition of Breakthrough Stones to Hero Packages to Reduce Burden

• Given that hero acquisition speed, level cap unlocks, and the Breakthrough System are closely related, we’ll add Breakthrough Stones to our pickup summon packages, with a new package scheduled for release soon. This way, players who often summon heroes can efficiently gather more Breakthrough Stones.

Since the introduction of the Breakthrough System, we’ve received valuable feedback on the additional burden it places on hero growth.

We’re committed to refining the system to reduce these pressures and enhancing the enjoyment of diverse team compositions.

We will continue to balance the game to ensure that both new and existing players can enjoy the Breakthrough System as it becomes an integral part of the Gran Saga Idle experience.

[Collaboration Announcement]

This upcoming collaboration is likely to be particularly exciting for players who are more familiar with Korean culture.

Kakao Friends, featuring beloved characters like Chunsik and Ryan, will be joining Gran Saga Idle!

This collaboration showcases the adorable charm of the Kakao Friends IP, and we’ve put great effort into capturing that appeal.

We hope you’re excited to see why these characters have arrived in the world of Gran Saga and what new forms they’ll take.
Today, we’re giving a brief preview of the collaboration’s direction and some delightful images of the Kakao Friends characters.

We envision this collaboration as a celebration for everyone, and as such, players will be able to earn a wide variety of valuable rewards simply by playing.

Rewards obtainable through gameplay include:

• 5-star Legendary Hero (with a Battle Keystone)
• Two 3-star Legendary Heroes
• Numerous 7-star heroes
• Multiple Legendary Artifacts
• Existing Tier 0 hero items
• Chunsik

Each collaboration character brings unique uses and roles, such as filling gaps in specific elemental positions, providing Keystones, and assisting with level cap unlocks, making them highly versatile and appealing. We encourage everyone to claim these generous rewards.

Further details will be available in next week’s update notes.

We hope you’re as excited as we are!

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