Version 1.8 Dev Q&A: A Place to Call Home
Version 1.8 introduces a comprehensive Homestead building system, a new Companion system with pets, the 'Phantom Thief Goose' event, and several high-level multiplayer challenges including Tomb of Fortune and Ravening Banes.
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- Blissful Retreat
- Introduces the ability to restore the Blissful Retreat homestead, allowing players to run businesses like inns, breweries, and porcelain kilns.→Added
- Players can now recruit villagers and animals as Retainers to help bring the homestead back to life.→Added
- Beyond MundaneA new standalone Homestead zone providing absolute freedom for building and decoration separate from the open world.→Added
- Companions
- Introduces Maverick, Scar, Pudding, and a flock of geese as companions that follow the player.→Added
- Bond System:Interacting with companions through play, chatting, and meals builds a Bond, unlocking new emotes and exclusive rewards.→Added
- Phantom Thief GooseGoose Bobo:Introduces unique goose tactics including honking, pecking, and bush ambushes for stealth and combat.→Added
- Ravening BanesOffers exclusive appearances such as the Gatekeeper Stele decoration and Sweep the Heavens accessory.→Added
- Guild Skyward BondOpens Hard and Abyss difficulty tiers for the Guild Skyward Bond.→Hard/Abyss
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- CompanionsWorld Interaction:Companions now react to the environment, such as watching butterflies or reacting to weather like sandstorms and snow.→Added
- Phantom Thief GooseA limited-time event where players control Goose Bobo to infiltrate Heaven's Pier and steal treasures.→Added
- Tomb of FortuneA new tomb-raiding mode combining dungeon exploration with competitive PvP for treasure.→Added
- Ravening BanesA new 10-player PvE boss challenge unlocked at Level 91.→10 players
- Martial Path DomainA 5-player coordination mode featuring Mist effects and Martial Spirit collection across Normal and Hard modes.→5 players
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Patch history
- July 23 Version 2.0 Optimization and Fixes AnnouncementJul 22, 2026 · 3w
Version 2.0 focuses on Path balance adjustments, DoT standardization, and significant Arena network and combat fluidity optimizations.
+19→ - 1.8 Version Patch Notes: Optimizations and Bug Fixes (July 17, 2026)Jul 17, 2026 · 1mo
A comprehensive update focusing on combat balance for various Martial Arts, the introduction of the Training Terrace Preliminary mode, and extensive bug fixes across systems and maps.
+13−3→ - 1.8 Version Patch Notes: Optimizations and Bug Fixes (July 2, 2026)Jul 2, 2026 · 1mo
Version 1.8 focuses on martial art balance adjustments, Arena endurance mechanics, and a wide array of bug fixes across the Homestead and Campaign systems.
+10−3→ - 1.8 Version Patch Notes: Optimizations and Bug Fixes (June 25, 2026)Jun 25, 2026 · 1mo
Version 1.8 focuses on martial art balance adjustments, new talent unlocks, and a series of stability and bug fixes across campaign and multiplayer modes.
+11−5→ - May 27 Patch NotesMay 27, 2026 · 2mo
A comprehensive update focusing on quality-of-life improvements for gear management, significant Arena mode adjustments including a new revive mechanic, and extensive balancing and technique enhancements for Guild War combat.
+11−5→ - May 6 Optimizations & FixesMay 6, 2026 · 3mo
This update focuses on Arena matchmaking optimizations to reduce latency and a series of bug fixes affecting the Battle Pass, UI, and quest progression.
+8→ - April 30 Optimizations and FixesApr 30, 2026 · 3mo
April 30 update focuses on UI/UX improvements, PS5 performance optimizations, and various quest and localization bug fixes.
+4→ - April 30 Gear Development Optimization OverviewApr 28, 2026 · 3mo
A comprehensive overhaul of gear progression focusing on the new 'Relaying' and 'Modulating' systems, tuning material accessibility, and quality-of-life improvements for Tier 91 equipment.
+12→
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