Hello, this is PD Xenon.
For the first time, we’re bringing you a Developer’s Note on a Wednesday instead of our usual Friday schedule.
Alongside the upcoming Update Note, we wanted to share confirmed details with you as soon as possible.
Rather than waiting, we decided to push this note forward to share a glimpse of what’s ahead.
Today, we’ll be introducing the major update plans spanning March to May.
First, I would like to apologize.
Stage 6 of the Sanctuary of the Warrior, which was originally scheduled for February, has been postponed to March 20.
Instead of simply increasing drop rates, we wanted to enhance the overall experience, which led to a delay in release.
We regret not informing you about this sooner and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Stage 6 will introduce major improvements,
including quality-of-life adjustments, a new growth system called Granstone, and expanded uses for Dismantle Stones.
✔ Improved QoL – Addressing previous pain points in the Sanctuary of the Warrior.
✔ Granstone System – A new feature to upgrade heros within the same trait catagory.
✔ Dismantle Stone Usage – Providing meaningful utility to a long-overlooked resource.
The Granstone system will play a crucial role in the long-term expansion of the game’s content.
Until now, hero growth has been focused on individual characters, but Granstones will allow trait-based stat enhancements, adding a new layer of strategic depth to deck-building.
We will provide more detailed information in next week’s Update Note.
We also want to briefly share details about the Challenge system rework, scheduled for the same update.
Currently, the Elemental King Challenge serves as a stepping stone to the World Challenge,
but its original role of measuring a Captain’s strength through stage progression has diminished over time.
While its function as a growth benchmark has weakened, the grind of clearing 75 stages remains cumbersome.
With this rework, we aim to restore the Challenge’s original intent,
improve its convenience, and enhance the significance of the Trial Effects, making them more impactful.
Additionally, rewards will be increased to match these adjustments.
More details regarding the Sanctuary of the Warrior and Challenge system rework will be shared in the March 19 Update Note, so stay tuned!
One of the most frequent requests we receive from Captains is the expansion of main stages.
As the core content of Gran Saga: Idle, we recognize the importance of consistently updating stage progression.
To address this, we are preparing a significant overhaul of the main stage system.
✔ The current Main Stage (tentatively called "Normal Stage") will conclude at a specific point, after which a new Hard Mode will unlock.
✔ Hard Mode will introduce significantly higher difficulty levels and offer rewards proportionate to the challenge.
✔ Among the key rewards will be materials necessary for the new "Hero Potential" system (tentative name).
We also want to introduce our vision for the Hero Potential system.
Currently, hero fragments beyond 10-star serve no purpose, limiting growth potential.
To address this, we are preparing a new system that allows additional hero progression by utilizing excess fragments.
As 10-star heroes are considered endgame content, we are also working on additional balancing measures to ensure a wider range of Captains can benefit from this system.
Expect more details in future Developer’s Notes as we finalize the specifics.
While March and April will focus on enhancing existing Captains’ growth content,
May will be centered around improvements for both new and returning players, with a special focus on the 1st Anniversary Update.
We are preparing a revamp of early-game content, improving onboarding experiences,
and refining the game’s initial progression to better highlight Gran Saga: Idle’s core appeal.
This will tie into the 1st Anniversary Update at the end of May, ensuring a meaningful and exciting milestone for all Captains.
We’re constantly listening to feedback and working hard to make Gran Saga Idle the best experience possible.
Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to share even more exciting updates with you soon!
Sincerely,
Gran Saga Idle:KNIGHTSxKNIGHTS Support Team.
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