# Astral Party changelog > Astral Party is a multiplayer party game populated by cute anime girls! - Vendor: STAR ENGINE PROJECT - Category: Games - Official site: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2622000 - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party) - Harvested from: Steam (app 2622000) - Entries below: 25 of 30 (newest first; the rest are on https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### June 25 Version Update - Date: 2026-06-24 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/668367981640679806 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-668367981640679806 - **added** — New maps Qualifier's Field, Knockout Round Stadium, and Grand Finals Arena with Sports Meet theme featuring Mutator Module gameplay - **added** — New monsters for Sports Meet maps: Referee Amy, Mechanical Javelin Thrower, Mechanical Quarterback, Mechanical Monitor, High-Tech Tycoon Gawu, and Mindscape Airship - **added** — Map-exclusive card Human-Machine Integration, map-exclusive chip Taser, and map-exclusive tile Brain Training - **added** — Event S8 - Synthetic Surge: First Half with grand prize skin Cheerleader - Lulu and Alternate Illustration Card Chocolate Cake (Alt) reward - **added** — Event Eternal Flame - Rin (Summer Exclusive) with skin and profile card rewards - **added** — Clearpass Summer Campout - Papara with new skin and rewards - **added** — Event Scorching Summer Heat with free event skin Sweltering Heat - Padman - **added** — Character Gacha events Rookie Investigator UP!, Red Hot UP!, and Slime Girl UP! - **added** — Potential Activation for Slime Girl character with Active Skill range enhancement and Mini Slime generation mechanics - **added** — Shop bundles: Battle Bundle, Magic Gem Pack, Exclusive Bond Boost Pack, and Weekly Gift Lucky Bag - **added** — Rerun event Dragon Blessing - Misaki (Summer Exclusive) with skin and profile card rewards - **added** — Past skin rerun gacha for Pool Party - Ren - **added** — Deepened Friendship level to Character Bond system with home page background reward - **added** — Alternate Illustration Card feature allowing cards to be set in Card Collection with future alternate illustrations planned - **added** — Tutorial replay functionality in Solo Mode - **added** — Fair Play Score system that restricts matchmaking for players who quit mid-match or have severe AFK behavior - **changed** — PVE Basic Challenge Stage 2 in Solo Mode has been remade "Welcome to Astral Party!" Dear players, the game will be updated on June 25, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). After the update is complete, please log in to the game again. ▇ Update Time June 25, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). Maintenance is expected to take 4 hours. ▇ Update Contents 1. New Maps: Qualifier's Field, Knockout Round Stadium, Grand Finals Arena "Union City's first Sports Meet officially begins! New and veteran contestants will compete on the same stage, with professional referees ensuring the fairness of the competition!" The Sports Meet keeps the Mutator Module gameplay and adds more Mutator Modules. • Limited-time map availability: 2026/06/25 - 2026/09/02 • Key Mechanics: ￮ You must clear the Qualifier and Knockout Round in order before entering the Final. ￮ Player characters need to maintain stacks of the Mind buff. Monsters will pose a major threat to players without Mind! • New Monsters: Referee Amy, Mechanical Javelin Thrower, Mechanical Quarterback, Mechanical Monitor, High-Tech Tycoon Gawu, Mindscape Airship • Map-Exclusive Card: Human-Machine Integration • Map-Exclusive Chip: Taser • Map-Exclusive Tile: Brain Training 2.Event Launch --- S8 - Synthetic Surge: First Half --- 2026/06/25 - 2026/07/30 Players can enter the event from the main menu. Complete event missions to obtain Trophy Snow Globes, then use Trophy Snow Globes in the corresponding event pool to draw for the grand prize skin, "Cheerleader - Lulu". In addition, participate in the event to obtain Star Medals. Accumulate progress to claim the Alternate Illustration Card Chocolate Cake (Alt). 3.Event Launch --- Eternal Flame - Rin (Summer Exclusive) --- 2026/06/25 - 2026/07/29 Players can enter the event from the main menu. Players may choose to light up 1 lantern. You must purchase the item from the lit-up lantern with Star Discs to obtain it. After using Star Discs to purchase an item from a lit lantern, you will receive a new reveal attempt. Purchase all items from the 12 lit lanterns to guarantee all rewards. Rewards include: Skin Eternal Flame - Rin x 1, Profile Card - Eternal Flame (Animated) x 1 Temple Dice x 1, Alternate Illustration Card Bundle x 1, Character Select Box x 1, and more. 4.Clearpass Launch --- "Summer Campout - Papara" --- 2026/06/25 - 2026/07/29 Players can view the Clearpass from the main menu. Purchase the pass and complete pass missions to obtain the new skin "Summer Campout - Papara", along with other generous rewards. 5.Event Launch --- Scorching Summer Heat --- 2026/07/09 - 2026/09/02 Enter the event from the main menu and complete missions to earn event currency, which can be exchanged for various rewards in the event shop! Among them, you can obtain the event skin Sweltering Heat - Padman for free. 6.Event Launch --- Rookie Investigator UP! --- 2026/06/25 - 2026/07/29 Players can view this from the corresponding Character Gacha tab. Draw from the "Rookie Investigator UP!" tab for a higher chance to obtain the character. 7.Event Launch --- Red Hot UP! --- 2026/06/25 - 2026/07/29 Players can view this from the corresponding Character Gacha tab. Draw from the "Red Hot UP!" tab for a higher chance to obtain the character. 8.Event Launch --- Slime Girl UP! --- 2026/06/25 - 2026/07/29 Players can view this from the corresponding Character Gacha tab. Draw from the "Slime Girl UP!" tab for a higher chance to obtain the character. 9.Potential Activation • New character with Potential Activation: Slime Girl. • Slime Girl Potential Activation effect: ￮ Your Active Skill no longer has a range limit. When using your Active Skill, all monsters within 4 panels of the target gain -3 Move for their next movement. ￮ At the end of the turn, for every 2 stacks of Heal lost, generate 1 Mini Slime at a random location up to 3 panels away. Up to 2 can be generated at a time. When a character passes through a Mini Slime, consume the Mini Slime, heal 1 HP, and gain 1 stack of Heal. • This preview is for reference _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/668367981640679806]_ ### May 21 Version Update - Date: 2026-05-19 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/688631008673662497 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-688631008673662497 - **added** — Astral Party x Needy Streamer Overload collaboration returns with two collaboration-limited characters OMGKawaiiAngel - KAngel and Needy Girl - Ame-chan - **added** — Collaboration skins for both collaboration characters available for a limited time - **added** — New gameplay Mutator Modules added to Dreama that grant random buffs and debuffs to players and monsters - **added** — New monsters added to Mutator Modules mode: Mechanical Mastermind, Mecha Oceanlord, Mecha Pirate Shark - **added** — New Astral Town chapter Pirate King's Domain with multiple difficulty levels - **added** — New Astral Town buildings: Treasure, Sail, Anchor, Cannon, Rudder, Captain's Hat - **added** — New Astral Town standees: Baby Shark Stand, Shovel Stand, Oceanlord Stand, Pirate King Stand - **added** — Codex feature added to view buildings and standees from different card packs - **added** — Card Pack Selection feature added to choose which card packs to bring into an Astral Town match - **added** — Results Summary feature added at the end of Astral Town stages showing score breakdown and coins generated - **added** — New limited-time mode Lucky Star Clash where 4 players split into 2 teams to collect Lucky Stars - **added** — Potential Awakening added for OMGKawaiiAngel - KAngel with increased Star Coins and Fan effects - **added** — Potential Awakening added for Needy Girl - Ame-chan with increased Max HP and stack limit effects - **changed** — Increased the stats of some Astral Town stands and buildings to better match expected returns - **added** — Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Bundle now available - **added** — Magic Gem Pack added to the Bundle Shop "Welcome to Astral Party!" Dear players, the game will undergo an update on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). Once the update is complete, please log back in to the game. ▇ Update Time May 21, 2026, 10:00 (UTC+8). Estimated maintenance: 4 hours. ▇ Update Details ##### **1.Astral Party x Needy Streamer Overload Collaboration Returns!** The Astral Party x Needy Streamer Overload collaboration will return on May 21, 2026! The two collaboration-limited characters, [OMGKawaiiAngel - KAngel] and [Needy Girl - Ame-chan], will be coming back to Astral Party! In addition, collaboration skins for both characters will be available for a limited time, so stay tuned! ##### **2.New Gameplay Added to \ - Mutator Modules** "Beneath the calm sea, hidden currents begin to stir..." During this event, players may encounter random Mutator Modules while playing Dreama. These modules can randomly grant buffs and debuffs to players and monsters in the stage, and may even completely change the course of the match! • \ difficulty available for a limited time: 2026/05/21 ~ 2026/06/24 • Mutator Modules available for a limited time: 2026/05/21 ~ 2026/06/24 • New monsters added to this mode: Mechanical Mastermind, Mecha Oceanlord, Mecha Pirate Shark ##### **3.Gameplay Update - Astral Town** • New chapter added: [Pirate King’s Domain]. Players can challenge stages at different difficulty levels. The higher the difficulty, the higher the total score you can earn. • New buildings: Treasure, Sail, Anchor, Cannon, Rudder, Captain's Hat • New standees: Baby Shark Stand, Shovel Stand, Oceanlord Stand, Pirate King Stand • Balance adjustment: Increased the stats of some stands and buildings, so their returns better match expectations. • New features: 　￮ Codex: Players can view buildings and standees from different card packs in the Codex 　￮ Card Pack Selection: Players can choose which card packs to bring into a match. Standees and buildings from the selected packs will appear in-game. 　￮ Results Summary: At the end of a stage, you can view the score breakdown for the match and the number of Coins generated by buildings and cards. ##### **4.New Limited-Time Mode - Lucky Star Clash - 2026/06/04 ~ 2026/07/29** In Lucky Star Clash, 4 players are split into 2 teams. The first team to collect enough Lucky Stars wins. Bring a friend and form a 2-player squad! ##### **5.Event Launch - Tide's Shadow - 2026/05/21 ~ 2026/06/24** Access the event from the main screen. Complete event missions to earn plenty of Coral Tokens, which can be exchanged in the event shop for Avatar - Pixel Mechanical Mastermind, Avatar - Tide's Shadow, Gacha Cassette x 5, Costume Ticket x 5, Blue Materials Select Box x 5, Intermediate Combat Manual x 10, Shiyu-Shiyu Chip x 500, and more. ##### **6.Event Launch - Astral Town - 2026/05/21 ~ 2026/06/24** Access the event from the main screen. Complete event missions to earn plenty of Protractors, which can be exchanged in the event shop for Space Badge x 1, Profile Card - Astral Town, Chocolate Box x 3, Tablet x 3, Bear Plushie x 3, Concentrated Fruit Juice x 3, and more. ##### **7.Pass Launch - "Special Assignment - Moses" - 2026/05/21 ~ 2026/06/24** Players can access this from the main screen. Purchase the clearpass and complete pass missions to obtain the new skin "Special Assignment - Moses" along with many other rewards. ##### **8.Event Launch - Lucky Star Clash - 2026/06/04 ~ 2026/07/29** Access the event from the main screen. Complete event missions to earn plenty of Lucky Star Tokens, which can be exchanged in the event shop for Profile Card - Lucky Star Clash, Avatar - Lucky Star Clash, Card - Lucky Star Clash, Blue Materials Select Box x 6, and more. ##### **9.Rerun Event - Katana Master’s New Taste - 2026/06/19 ~ 2026/07/29** Access the event from the main screen. Complete various missions to receive generous rewards, including Profile Card - Good Appetite (Animated) x 1, Space Badge x 1, Gacha Cassette x 20, _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/688631008673662497]_ ### April 17 Version Update - Date: 2026-04-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/508484486901534453 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-508484486901534453 - **added** — New character Supernatural Force released - **added** — Map Water Town adds \ difficulty with new monsters Lion Dance Gawu Fusion and Triple Cracker Croak - **added** — New Chips in \ difficulty: Giant Grand Gong and Red Festival Envelopes - **added** — Extreme Water Town event launched with rewards including Profile Card, Avatar, Gacha Cassette, and Costume Ticket - **added** — Dice Festival event launched with rewards including Space Badge, emojis, and chips - **added** — Clearpass Spring Picnic - HaiQing launched with new skin and rewards - **added** — Character Mech Hero Potential Activation added, allowing teleportation and card draw mechanics - **added** — New skins added: Leisurely Holiday - Fanny, Urgent Invitation - Bonnie, and Trendy Princess - Fen - **added** — Emoji tab added to Fashion Shop with new emojis for Rookie Investigator, Hierarch of Mikami, and Poisoned Apple - **added** — Position swapping with teammates now available in character selection screen - **added** — Gallery menu redesigned to organize monsters, chips, cards, tiles, and events by map - **added** — New card type Jinx added with cards Ashen Feather and It's Their Fault - **added** — Mobile version now includes vibration notifications at the start of turns with toggle in settings - **changed** — Character Pro Gamer Shiyu-Shiyu Shield damage reduction increased to 99 - **changed** — Character Syndicate Prince Passive changed from every 7 stacks of Starlight to every 6 stacks of Starlight for ATK and DEF gains - **changed** — Character Mech Hero Passive changed from drawing 1 card when fewer than 5 cards to drawing 1 card when fewer than 6 cards at end of turn - **changed** — Character Red Hot Co-op Lv1 changed to grant +1 ATK and +1 Move upon reaching Star Level 1 - **changed** — Map pinging improved to quickly move camera to selected tile when clicking ping message in chat - **changed** — Co-op Challenge mode now grants Star Coins and Shiyu-Shiyu Chips on failed runs based on total rounds completed - **changed** — Inventory red notification system improved to clear notifications when viewing the tab "Welcome to Astral Party!" Dear players, the game will undergo an update on April 17, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). Once the update is complete, please log back into the game. ▇ Update Time April 17, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8) Estimated maintenance duration: 4 hours ▇ Update Content 1.New Character Release --- Supernatural Force "Want to challenge me in strength? Then you'd better give it your all!" During the Character UP! event, selecting the "Supernatural Force UP!" tab in the Gacha menu will grant a higher chance of obtaining this new character. 2.Map [Water Town] Adds \ Difficulty "Lion Dance Gawu has fused with Ground Control into one?! The challenge in Water Town reaches limitless difficulty - time to prove your strength!!" • \ difficulty available for a limited time: 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 • New monsters in \: Lion Dance Gawu Fusion, Triple Cracker Croak • New Chips in \: Giant Grand Gong, Red Festival Envelopes 3.Event Launch --- Extreme Water Town --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 Enter via the main interface. Complete event missions to earn large amounts of Plum Blossom Token, which can be exchanged in the event shop for Profile Card - Water Town Extreme (Animated), Avatar - Pixel Water Town, Gacha Cassette x 10, Costume Ticket x 10, Shiyu-Shiyu Chip x 500, and more. Successfully clearing Extreme Water Town will also grant Avatar - Water Town Extreme. 4.Event Launch --- Dice Festival --- 2026/05/01 ~ 2026/05/20 Enter via the main menu. Complete missions to obtain Space Badge x 1, Cheongsam Girl Emoji 14, Cheongsam Girl Emoji 15, Gacha Cassette x 10, Shiyu-Shiyu Chip x 300, Purple Gift Select Box x 2, and more. 5.Clearpass Launch --- "Spring Picnic - HaiQing " --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 Players can access this via the main menu. Purchase and complete pass tasks to obtain the new skin "Spring Picnic - HaiQing" and many other great rewards! 6.Event Launch --- New Character: Supernatural Force UP! --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 Players can access this via the "Gacha" tab. Selecting the "Supernatural Force UP!" tab grants a higher chance of obtaining the new character! 7.Event Launch --- Destiny Girl UP! --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 Players can access this via the "Gacha" tab. Selecting the "Destiny Girl UP!" tab grants a higher chance of obtaining the character! 8.Event Launch --- Cheongsam Girl UP! --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 Players can access this via the "Gacha" tab. Selecting the "Cheongsam Girl UP!" tab grants a higher chance of obtaining the character! 9.Event Launch --- Mech Hero UP! --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 Players can access this via the "Gacha" tab. Selecting the "Mech Hero UP!" tab grants a higher chance of obtaining the character! 10.Potential Activation • New character with Potential Activation: Mech Hero. • Mech Hero Potential Activation Effect: ￮ Your Active Skill lets you teleport up to 3 panels away. After using your Active Skill, draw 1 card. If your Active Skill discarded 6 or more cards, draw 1 Railgun instead. After playing Railgun, draw 1 Battle Card, deal damage equal to its cost to the target and monsters within 2 panels, and apply 【Precision Strike】. • Preview content is for reference only. Final implementation is subject to change. 11.Shop Update • New skin available: Leisurely Holiday - Fanny • New skin available: Urgent Invitation - Bonnie • New skin available: Trendy Princess - Fen • New discounted bundle "Casual Comfort Series Vol.2 \" now available, including Leisurely Holiday - Fanny, Urgent Invitation - Bonnie, Trendy Princess - Fen, Fashion Icon - Parunan. Owned skins will be deducted from the price --- Available --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 • New bundle: "Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Bundle" --- Available --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/07 • "Magic Gem Bundle" added to shop --- 2026/04/17 ~ 2026/05/20 • A new Emoji tab has been added to the Fashion Shop, featuring new emojis for Rookie Investigator, Hierarch of Mikami, and Poisoned Apple. • Value emoji bundles ar _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/508484486901534453]_ ### March 13 Version Update - Date: 2026-03-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/499474751417221160 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-499474751417221160 ▇ Update Time March 13, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8), estimated maintenance duration: 2 hours. ▇ Update Details 1.Map [Garden Courtyard] Update • New map branch added: players can collect mysterious Eggs and Prismatic Feathers to challenge a higher-difficulty boss — Rampant Phoenix, along with the Peacocks and Mandarin Ducks under her command. • New map events: Complete Chaos, Brilliant Splendour, Final Trial • New map-exclusive chips: Prismatic Feather Bracelet, Mandarin Jade Pendant, Peacock Fan • New map-exclusive card: Ashen Feather • Insane difficulty progress cap: 15 → 16 2.Event Launch --- [S7 - Dragonstar Ascension (Second Half)] --- 2026/03/13 ~ 2026/04/17 Players can enter the event from the main screen. Complete event missions to obtain [Pork Bun Snow Globe]. Use [Pork Bun Snow Globe] in the corresponding Gacha pool to obtain the grand prize skin "[Kitchen Master - Jasmine]". 3.Pass Launch --- Frost Dancer – Mamushi --- 2026/03/13 ~ 2026/04/16 Players can enter from the main screen to view the Pass. After purchasing and completing Pass missions, players can obtain the new skin “Frost Dancer – Mamushi” and other rich rewards. 4.Event Launch --- Mimi’s Supply --- 2026/03/27 ~ 2026/04/16 Players can enter the event from the main screen. Complete missions to obtain abundant rewards, including: [Shiyu-Shiyu Chips] × 500, [Purple Gift Select Box] × 2, [Intermediate Battle Manual] × 15, [Blue Materials Select Boxes] × 8, etc. 5.Event Launch --- Jiao of the Mire UP! --- 2026/03/13 ~ 2026/04/16 During the event, enter the “Gacha” interface and select the “Jiao of the Mire” tab to draw, with an increased chance of obtaining this character. 6.Event Launch --- Hierarch of Mikami UP! --- 2026/03/13 ~ 2026/04/16 During the event, enter the “Gacha” interface and select the “Hierarch of Mikami” tab to draw, with an increased chance of obtaining this character. 7.Event Launch --- Oasis Queen UP! --- 2026/03/13 ~ 2026/04/16 During the event, enter the “Gacha” interface and select the “Oasis Queen” tab to draw, with an increased chance of obtaining this character. 8.Rerun Skin Gacha • Featured returning skin: “Festival Dress - Nardis” --- 2026/03/13 ~ 2026/04/16 Players can enter from the “Rerun Gacha” tab in the Gacha system on the main screen to obtain the skin and various cosmetics. 9.Optimizations and Adjustments • Added a button to hide the current interface for the Assault Tile and Chip Selection screens • Optimized the save logic of Lucky Town. Data will only be saved when exiting after piece movement stops • Optimized the display list of recent players in the Match Invitation interface. Offline players will no longer be displayed • Maximum player nickname length adjusted 20 → 18 10.Bug Fixes • Fixed an issue where [Cheongsam Girl] Potential Burst effect could occasionally trigger incorrectly • Fixed an issue where [Cheongsam Girl] Potential Burst effect could trigger before reaching full stacks under certain conditions • Fixed an issue where [Poisoned Apple] [Undercover Investigation] failed to trigger when knocked down • Fixed an issue where [Poisoned Apple] active skill sometimes failed to activate in Standard Race under certain conditions • Fixed an issue where the movement direction arrow disappeared after [Novice Hunter] used an active skill • Fixed a rare freeze that could occur when watching story scenes during battle • Fixed an issue where the chip [Raging WaveCharm] in [Dragon Palace Amusement Park] could cause a freeze under certain conditions • Fixed an issue where [Lovebird's Bonding] in [Garden Courtyard] sometimes failed to clear correctly • Fixed an issue with abnormal acquisition probability of chip \ in \ • Fixed an issue where the camera sometimes could not be dragged after hiding the Hidden Challenge interface • Fixed an issue where the limited-time action progress bar could appear outside matches under certain conditions ▇ Maintenance Compensation After this update maint _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/499474751417221160]_ ### February 27 Version Update - Date: 2026-02-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525369184506347606 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525369184506347606 “Welcome to Astral Party!” Dear players, the game will undergo an update on February 27, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). Once the update is complete, please log back into the game. ▇ Update Time February 27, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8) Estimated maintenance duration: 2 hours Thank you for being with us over the past two years! To celebrate the 2nd Anniversary Festival, we have prepared special rewards including a limited avatar, Star Discs, Shiyu-Shiyu Chips, and more for you all! ▇ Update Details 1.Event Launch - Star Fortune Week (2nd Anniversary) 2026/02/27 ~ 2026/03/13 Log in daily to claim rewards. Total rewards: Star Disc × 900 2.Event Launch - Arcane Gunslinger 2026/02/27 ~ 2026/04/03 Access the event from the main menu. Complete tasks to earn event tokens and exchange them for various rewards in the event shop. During the event, players can obtain the Anniversary Exclusive Skin “Arcane Gunslinger - Megas” for free. 3.Event Launch - Anniversary Exclusive Bundle 2026/02/27 ~ 2026/04/03 The limited-time Anniversary Exclusive Bundle is now available, featuring: • Anniversary Exclusive Skin: Spellbinding Singer - Teru × 1 • Profile Card - Spellbinding Singer × 1 • Anniversary Exclusive Skin: Illusory Dealer - Ren × 1 • Profile Card - Illusory Dealer × 1 • Costume Ticket × 30 • Purple Gift Select Box × 2 • Blue Materials Select Box × 2 • Star Disc × 2026 • Star Coins × 2026 4.Event Launch - Ren’s Little Gift 2026/02/27 ~ 2026/03/13 Enter the event from the main menu to claim free rewards: 50% Off Skin Voucher × 3 5.2nd Anniversary Shop Updates • After the February 27 update, first-time recharge rewards will be reset. • Limited-time offer: “Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Bundle” (price unchanged) Rewards increased: Intermediate Combat Manual 25 → 30 Basic Combat Manual 30 → 42 2026/02/27 ~ 2026/03/13 • After the February 27 update, all players may repurchase the updated Starter Bundle New characters added to the Character Select Box: Mech Hero, Fengshui Master, Syndicate Prince, Rookie Investigator, Hierarch of Mikami, Gunsmith, Jiao of the Mire • Limited-time Jigsaw Exchange Discount Required Star Jigsaws for 21 characters: 150 → 100 2026/02/27 ~ 2026/03/13 6.Balance Adjustments Preview content. Final values are subject to change in the release version. • Adjusted the stats of Bronze Crane Chalice on the Garden Courtyard map: Hard difficulty: HP 24 → 22 Nightmare difficulty: DEF 3 → 2, HP 25 → 24 • Adjusted the stats of Bronze Lovebird Chalice on the Garden Courtyard map: Hard difficulty: DEF 3 → 2 Nightmare difficulty: ATK 5 → 4 Insane difficulty: ATK 6 → 5, DEF 4 → 3 • Reduced the required number of Bronze Crane Chalice KOs for the Garden Courtyard task: 3 → 2 7.Bug Fixes • Fixed an issue where Cheongsam Girl’s potential with Divine Invocation active would deal incorrect damage. • Fixed an issue where Poisoned Apple could obtain Battle Cards after defeating unmarked enemies. • Fixed an issue where Poisoned Apple’s Stealth effect was not removed under certain conditions. • Fixed an issue where Poisoned Apple’s Stealth effect ended prematurely or was incorrectly terminated under certain conditions. • Fixed an issue where Red Hot’s passive skill and obtained Adrenaline Chip failed to activate under certain conditions. • Fixed an issue where Bond Skins were not displayed correctly after the Max Bond Unlocked cutscene. • Fixed an issue where the Dice Sculpture effect in Astral City did not trigger under certain conditions. • Fixed an issue where the objective completion reward popup could disappear in Astral City. • Fixed an issue where certain values behaved abnormally after re-entering Astral City. • Fixed an issue where pieces triggered roll effects but failed to move in Astral City. 8.2nd Anniversary Server-Wide Mail Mail Availability: 2026/02/27 10:00 ~ 2026/03/13 23:59 (UTC+8) Mail Rewards: • Avatar - Anniversary Crown Emblem × 1 • Gacha Cassette × 10 • Costume Tick _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525369184506347606]_ ### February 05 Version Update（Int server） - Date: 2026-02-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/502848015291121846 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-502848015291121846 “Welcome to Astral Party!” Dear players, The game will undergo an update on February 05, 2026, at 17:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. ▇ Update Time February 05, 2026, 17:00 (UTC+8) Estimated maintenance duration: 17 hours. ▇ Update Details 1.New Map — Garden Courtyard “The atrium of Longxing Hotel forms an exquisite courtyard with corridors and arch bridges. An unknown force has transformed all staff into birds, and Fen has fallen unconscious. Can Fen be saved?” ・Core Mechanics: In Dragonstar Ascension Trial, players must defeat the Phoenix Power incarnations - Bronze Peacock Chalice or Bronze Lovebird Chalice - to rescue the controlled Fen. The Peacock’s Trial of Healing: Characters will be afflicted with [Peacock's Display] and [Warm Flame]. Healing characters under these effects grants additional attribute boosts. The Lovebird’s Trial of Movement: Characters will be afflicted with [Lovebird’s Bonding]. While under this effect, characters are weakened and must quickly make contact with another Lovebird’s Bonding target to remove the status. ・New Monsters: Receptionist Swallow, Poultry Waiter, Bronze Crane Chalice, Bronze Peacock Chalice, Bronze Lovebird Chalice, Fen (Lovebird Conscious), Fen (Peacock Conscious) ・Map-exclusive Card: Colourful Feather 2.New Event — S7 Dragonstar Ascension Trial (First Half) 2026/02/06 ~ 2026/03/13 Players can enter from the main menu. Complete event missions to obtain Pork Bun Snow Globe. Use Pork Bun Snow Globes in the event pool to draw the grand prize skin: Kitchen Master - Jasmine. 3.New Casual Mode — Astral Town In Astral Town, players build various structures to earn Star Coins and complete wealth objectives to clear stages. Accessible from [Single Player Mode] enter [Astral Town]. Progress in Astral Town contributes to weekly missions and Pass missions. 4.New Event — Auspicious Blessing - Zhao (New Year Limited) 2026/02/06 ~ 2026/03/12 Players can light one lantern at a time from the main menu. Purchase items inside lit lanterns using Star Discs to gain additional lighting chances. Lighting and purchasing all 12 lanterns guarantees all rewards. Rewards include: Auspicious Blessing - Zhao x1 Profile Card - Auspicious Blessing (Animated) x1 Ancient Cauldron Dice x1 Black Gold Gift Card x1 Character Select Box x1 5.Rerun Event — Super Detective: Mystic Insight 2026/02/06 ~ 2026/03/12 Players can enter the event from the main menu. Complete missions to obtain event tokens and exchange rewards, including the free skin: Mystic Insight - Fanny and Space Badge. 6.Beginner Mission Revamp ・Reworked beginner mission flow ・Increased beginner mission total rewards ・All players can replay the new beginner missions 7.New Beginner Gacha — First Steps Limited ・New beginner banner added ・10-pull cost reduced from 10 to 8 Gacha Cassettes ・Guaranteed character within 40 pulls ・Selectable character at 60 pulls, you may also select one character from a designated selection pool. ・Banner available to all players 8.Event — Astral Town 2026/02/06 ~ 2026/03/12 Complete missions to earn Protractors and exchange for: Magic Gem x1 Profile Card - Astral Town x1 Gacha Cassette x5 Costume Ticket x5 Purple Gift Select Box x3 Intermediate Combat Manual x10 Blue Materials Select Box x5 9.Restarted Invitation Event ・Invitation progress reset ・Players who send invitations will receive the following rewards in total upon completing tasks: Avatar - Referral Reward x1, Profile Card - Grand Reunion x1, Star Discs x300 ・Invited players will receive the following rewards in total upon completing tasks: Star Discs x150, Gacha Cassette x3 10.New Character UP! - New Character: Poisoned Apple 2026/02/06 ~ 2026/03/12 During the “Poison Apple UP” event, players will have a higher chance to obtain Poison Apple in the Gacha tab. 11.New Character UP! - New Character: Novice Hunter 2026/02/06 ~ 2026/03/12 During the “Novice Hunter UP” event, players will hav _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/502848015291121846]_ ### 【Addendum】 Regarding the Extension of Maintenance on January 23rd - Date: 2026-01-22 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/502848015291122292 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-502848015291122292 Thank you for your continued support of Astral Party. Regarding the maintenance scheduled for January 23rd as previously announced, the duration has been extended from the original 2 hours to **6 hours**. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this prolonged maintenance and kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation. ### Jan 20th Update Notice - Date: 2026-01-19 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/510728782740458213 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-510728782740458213 "Welcome to Astral Party!" Dear players, the game will be updated on January 20th at 10:00 (UTC+8). ##### Maintenance Time January 20th, 2026 10:00 (UTC+8), expected to last 30 minutes. ##### Update Details Optimized server stability. Thank you for your continued support of _Astral Party_. _Astral Party_ Operation Team ### Jan 23rd Update Notice - Date: 2026-01-16 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/510728782740456825 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-510728782740456825 "Welcome to Astral Party!" Dear players, the game will be updated on January 23rd at 10:00 (UTC+8). Please restart the game to log back in after the update is completed. ##### Update Schedule January 23rd, 2026 10:00 (UTC+8), expected to last 2 hours. ##### Update Details 1. Adjusted and optimized the Tutorial Guide 2. Adjusted the basic challenge stages in Solo Mode ##### Maintenance Rewards All players will receive the following compensation via in-game mail——【Gacha Ticket x 3】. The mail will expire in 7 days (7x24 hours). Please claim your rewards in time.We hope you enjoy the game. Thank you for your continued support of Astral Party. Astral Party Operation Team ### December 19 Update Notice - Date: 2025-12-17 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/519732795817330036 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-519732795817330036 **“Welcome to Astral Party!”** **Dear players,** The game will undergo an update on December 19, 2025 at 10:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. ##### **Update Schedule** December 19, 2025, 10:00 (UTC+8) ##### **Update Details** - PVP Asymmetric Mode – Gift Battle 2025/12/19 ~ 2026/01/31 Players will be divided into two teams: Pranksters and a Gift Guardian. Three players take on the role of Pranksters, collecting gifts from designated tiles and delivering them back to a Start Point or Check Point. Deliver enough gifts to secure victory! One player becomes the Gift Guardian, gaining enhanced stats and attributes, and special cards to stop or KO the Pranksters to win. Within a limited number of rounds, this is a thrilling battle of strategy, wit, and luck between both sides! - Rerun Event — Gift Battle 2025/12/19 ~ 2026/01/31 Players can enter the event from the main menu. Complete event missions to obtain the following rewards: **Gacha Cassette** x6, **Monster Figure** x1, **Handmade Chocolate** x1, **Sailor Uniform** x2, **Vintage Wine** x1, **High-performance PC Parts** x1, **Chocolate Box** x3, **Dress** x3, **Bear Plushie** x6, **Tablet** x3, **Craft Beer** x3, **Chocolate** x8, **Smartphone** x8, **Duck** x8 - Shop Update - New skin available: **Special Gift - Luka** - New skin available: **Snowy Spirit - Ren** - Limited-time value bundle “Casual Comfort Series Bundle” is now available, including: **Special Gift - Luka, Snowy Spirit - Ren**, - The bundle price will automatically deduct the cost of any owned skins. Availability: 2025/12/19 ~ 2026/01/16 - Rerun Gacha — Past Skin Returns - Featured rerun skin: Breezy Summer - Fanny 2026/01/02 ~ 2026/02/05 - Players can access the Rerun Gacha tab from the “Gacha” menu to obtain skins and various cosmetics. - Adjustments & Optimizations - Adjusted the Auto Reply feature: during the game, players will now receive a quick-response prompt when receiving transfers or healing, replacing the previous automatic replies. - Improved movement direction effects: when the system recommends a movement route, it will now also display Star Upgrade level hints, making upgrade opportunities easier to identify. - Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where defeating Tennoji Masao (Soul Celebration) with multi-hit damage using the card Release Scarlet Soul did not trigger the end of the game. - Fixed an issue where defeating Martial Spirit - Murder or Martial Spirit - Enmity with multi-hit damage caused repeated on-KO effects. - Fixed an issue where Martial Spirit - Murder or Martial Spirit - Enmity could not be summoned multiple times in Soul Celebration - Extreme difficulty. - Fixed an issue where Papara’s Potential could not properly trigger the counter immune effect of the chip Adrenaline. - Fixed an issue where room information synchronization caused error code 11018. **Maintenance Rewards** All players will receive [Gacha Cassette x3] via in-game mail after this update maintenance. The mail is valid for 7 days (24/7), so please claim it in time. We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party. **— Astral Party Operations Team** ### December 05 Update Notice - Date: 2025-12-01 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/530990439685161171 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-530990439685161171 **“Welcome to Astral Party!”** **Dear players,** Due to additional server maintenance required following the change of operating entity for Astral Party, the game will undergo an update starting December 05, 2025 at 10:00 (UTC+8). The maintenance is expected to take approximately 8 hours. Please log back into the game after the update is completed. ##### **Update Schedule** December 05, 2025 - 10:00 (UTC+8) ##### **Update Details** - Important Notice According to China’s video game-related regulatory policies, the Steam server will be separated into a **CN Server** and a **Global Server**. After this update, players must download the client for the server they intend to continue playing on, then log in and bind their account to that server. An updated User Agreement and Privacy Policy are now live. ※ After selecting the appropriate server and completing the login process, your account will be bound to that server and cannot be used to access another server. ※ Account data is separate and independent across different servers. While matchmaking will initially remain shared for a period of time, it will gradually become unavailable for cross-server interactions in the future due to server mergers. - New Character Debut — **Jiao of the Mire** “Will you stay by my side… and watch me grow into a true dragon, Adventurers?” During “Jiao of the Mire UP” event banner, players will have a higher chance to obtain Mamushi via the Gacha tab. - Co-op Challenge Mode — New **\** Difficulty added to **[Soul Celebration]** “The festival feels even more high spirited this time!” - Extreme Difficulty available: 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/16 - New Monsters: Martial Spirit - Murder, Martial Spirit - Enmity - New Card: Quirky Enchanted - Event Live — Soul Dominion — 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/16 Access via the Main Menu. Complete missions to receive:**Avatar – Soul Dominion**，**Finisher – Soul Shock** ×1，**Avatar – Pixel Murder** ×1，**Avatar – Pixel Enmity** ×1，**Shiyu-Shiyu Chip** ×500 and more rewards! - Event Live — New Character: **Jiao of the Mire** UP! — 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/09 Available from the Gacha menu. Higher chance to obtain “Jiao of the Mire”. - Event Live — **Lord of Commerce** UP! — 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/09 Higher chance to obtain Parunan on the Lord of Commerce UP banner. - Event Live — **Red Hot** UP! — 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/09 Higher chance to obtain Papara on the Red Hot UP banner. - **Potential Activation** New characters available for Potential activation:**Lord of Commerce, Red Hot, Robot Maid** - Lord of Commerce - Potential Effect - All characters’ shops stock one additional battle card, and each card has a 10% chance to cost only 1 Star Coin. - After **Parunan** transfers coins, one card in the current shop costs 1 coin. - Red Hot - Potential Effect - While your active skill is active, your current HP is always treated as below half, regardless of the actual value. - Robot Maid - Potential Effect - After you use your active skill, if your next movement is 10 or higher, gain +2 ATK this turn. Otherwise, gain +2 DEF. - After triggering a **Haste panel**, reduce your active skill cooldown by 2. - Preview content is for reference only. Actual effects may vary when released. - Shop Updates - Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Pack now available 2025/12/05 ~ 2025/12/21 - **Magic Gem Pack** added to the Gift Pack Store 2025/12/05 ~ 2026/01/05 - Optimizations & Adjustments - Added matchmaking for Co-op Challenge Mode. Players can now choose the mode (PVE or PVP), and select map & difficulty to match with others. - In matchmaking mode, only a rotating selection of maps will be available. - Co-op Challenge Mode (PVE) allows inviting friends to form a team before matching; PVP currently supports solo matching only for balance. - Increased penalty duration for early exit during matchmaking. - Higher difficulties in matchmaking require clearing the previous difficulty to unlock. - Room Lobby remains availabl _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/530990439685161171]_ ### November 21 Update Notice - Date: 2025-11-14 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/596291465285468426 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-596291465285468426 **“Welcome to Astral Party!”** **Dear players,** The game will undergo an update on **November 21, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8)**.Please log in again after the update is complete. ##### **Update Schedule** November 21, 2025, 15:00 (UTC+8) ##### **Update Details** - **New Clearpass: Winter Glow Pass** - 2025/11/21 ~ 2026/01/02 Players can access the new Clearpass from the main menu. Purchase and complete Clearpass missions to obtain the new skin **Winter Glow - Rin**[ and many other great rewards! - **Rerun Gacha: Past Skin Returns** • - Featured Rerun Skin:**Fated Crossroads - Luka Star** - 2025/11/21 ~ 2026/01/02 - Players can access the _Rerun Gacha_ tab from the “Gacha” option in the main menu to obtain skins and various outfits! - **Adjustments & Optimizations** - Adjusted Co-op Mode: In Normal and Hard difficulties, players now gain more Star Coins and cards, and have a higher chance to obtain high-rarity chips. - Monster HP has been rebalanced to match the new difficulties. - Added new beginner-friendly features to Co-op Challenge Mode, including Recommended Chip Selection, Suggested Card Plays, and Star Upgrade Path hints. These can be toggled on or off in the System Settings menu. - In-battle character information has been consolidated. You can now tap the icon next to a character portrait to quickly view a character’s stats, buffs, skill effects, cooldown, and held chips. - Reworked the interaction between the Gunsmith’s passive skill and the chip “Psychedelic Seafood Soup.” When dodging, if Weakness Exposed stacks are above 0, the Gunsmith’s increased dodge roll will now take priority. - **Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue where the Gunsmith did not play voice lines upon first being drawn or during the Max Bond Unlocked cutscene. - Fixed an issue causing the Gunsmith’s emotes to appear distorted. - Fixed an issue where the “Skip Story” option could not be toggled when creating a “Dragon Palace Amusement Park” room. - Fixed an issue causing the Candy Piñata’s skill to function abnormally. - Fixed an issue where the jump link for Profile Card - Phantom Rhythm was incorrect. - Fixed a typo in the English name of the skin Stylish Grace - HaiQing. **Maintenance Rewards** All players will receive [Gacha Cassette x3] via in-game mail after this update maintenance. The mail is valid for 7 days (24/7), so please claim it in time. We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party. **— Astral Party Operations Team** ### October 31 Update Notice - Date: 2025-10-24 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/541120365023201830 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-541120365023201830 **“Welcome to Astral Party!”** **Dear players,** The game will undergo an update on **October 31, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8)**.Please log in again after the update is complete. ##### **Update Schedule** October 31, 2025, 15:00 (UTC+8) ##### **Update Details** - New Event: S6 – Monster Masquerade (Second Half) --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/12/05 Players can enter the event from the main menu. Complete event missions to obtain Lightning Snow Globes, which can be used in the event pool to draw for the grand prize skin: **Mad Scientist - Fanny.** - Map Ghost Alley Update - Added a new common Map Event: Strength Exchange - Added a new map-exclusive event: Rampaging Candy Piñata - Added a new monster: Candy Piñata - Added new map-exclusive chips: Chronometer, Revival Doll, Candy Rewards Card - Added new universal enhancement chips: Graceful Feather, Survey Satellite - New Event --- Phantom Rhythm --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28 Players can enter the event from the main menu. Complete event missions to obtain rewards such as **Profile Card - Phantom Rhythm, Star Discs, and Shiyu-Shiyu Chips.** - New Event --- New Character – Gunsmith UP! --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28 Players can check the corresponding tab under “Gacha”. In the “Gunsmith UP” banner, the chance to obtain the featured character is increased. - New Event --- Destiny Girl UP! --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28 Players can check the corresponding tab under “Gacha”. In the “Destiny Girl UP” banner, the chance to obtain the featured character is increased. - New Event --- Shadow Ninja UP! --- 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28 Players can check the corresponding tab under “Gacha”. In the “Shadow Ninja UP” banner, the chance to obtain the featured character is increased. - Shop Update - - New skins now available: **Stylish Grace - HaiQing, Mealtime Magic - Nancy Lu** - New limited-time bundle Maid’s Spirit Series Bundle now available! Includes skins **Stylish Grace - HaiQing, Mealtime Magic - Nancy Lu, Maid-Warrior - Misaki, and Maid-Warrior - Fen.**The bundle price will automatically deduct the value of any owned skins. --- Availability: 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/28 --- - Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Pack available --- Availability: 2025/10/31 ~ 2025/11/14 --- - Optimizations & Adjustments - Added room tags to the Room List interface; hosts can now set room tags. - In Classic Match and Co-op Challenge modes, the default game speed is now Fast; Normal speed is no longer available. Practice Mode still allows speed adjustment. - In Co-op Challenge mode, the in-battle [Victory Conditions] tab has been replaced with [Map Info], allowing players to better understand map mechanics. - Improved the logic for turn timer reduction: instead of instantly dropping to minimum time after timeout, time now decreases gradually. - Updated the text description of Quirky Detective’s passive skill to match its actual effect. - Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where Dorothy could steal monster Star Coins in Classic Match mode. **Maintenance Rewards** All players will receive [Gacha Cassette x3] via in-game mail after this update maintenance. The mail is valid for 7 days (24/7), so please claim it in time. We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party. **— Astral Party Operations Team** ### October 10 Update Notice - Date: 2025-10-09 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/511845698831908990 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-511845698831908990 **“Welcome to Astral Party!”** Dear players,The game will undergo an update on **October 10, 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+8)**. After the update is complete, please log in again to enjoy the latest version. Update Time **October 10, 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+8)** **Update Details** - **New Pass: “Shadow Spirit Pass” Duration:** October 10, 2025 – November 21, 2025 Players can access the pass from the main screen. Purchase and complete pass missions to obtain the new skin **[Shadow Spirit – Komachi]** and various other rewards. - **Rerun Gacha: Past Skin Returns** - Featured Rerun Skin: **“Throbbing Beach – Alana”** - Period: October 10, 2025 – November 21, 2025 Players can access it from the “Rerun Gacha” tab in the Draw system to obtain the skin and other customization items. - **Adjustments & Optimizations** - Adjusted Jill’s biography text. - Optimized mission conditions for defeating **Mad Scientist** in event tasks. - ** Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue where **Midnight Flash** could become stuck after continuously defeating monsters using her active skill. - Fixed an issue where **Dorothy’s** skill could cause abnormal stats in teammates. - Fixed an encounter display error for the **Twilight Witch** skin. **Maintenance Rewards** All players will receive [Gacha Cassette x3] via in-game mail after this update maintenance. The mail is valid for 7 days (24/7), so please claim it in time. We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party. **— Astral Party Operations Team** ### 【Preview】Astral Party Update (0928) - Date: 2025-09-22 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/511843796724484258 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-511843796724484258 “Welcome to Astral Party!” Dear players! Dear Players, the game will undergo an update on September 28th, 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 2025/09/28 15:00 (UTC+8) **Update Content** - Collaboration Characters from VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action Available — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/11/30 The collaboration between Astral Party and VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action will officially launch on September 28th! In this collaboration, two popular characters from VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action — Jill Stingray and Dorothy Haze — will join Astral Party as limited-edition characters! Participate in the collaboration event to collect the token \, which can be used to freely redeem the character Jill Stingray and various rich rewards! - New Map: [Phantom Alley] Masao has created some weird inventions this time, which have turned the nice party into a mess. This is unforgivable — we must stop her! Wait… but she’s flying in the air… Let’s first deal with her inventions! - Key Mechanic:Characters will be inflicted with the "Modified" state by monsters. If not removed within a certain time, terrible consequences will follow! But don’t worry — find the Quirky Candy Machine to buy magical candies to counter this! - New Monsters:Frankenstein, Synthetic-Apocalypse, Synthetic-Omen, Synthetic-Chaos, Jack-in-the-Monkey, Buzzsaw Monkey Assistant , Mad Ape. - New Tile:Quirky Candy Machine - Map-Exclusive Cards:Support Gum, Energy Bar , Smartie Gummy - **New Event: [S6 - Monster Masquerade (First Half)] — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31** Players can access the event from the main screen. Complete event tasks to obtain [Lightning Snow Globe], which can be used in the corresponding gacha pool to draw the grand prize skin — **Mad Scientist - Fanny**. - **New Event: Sky Explorer Assistant - Z3000 — 2025/10/06 ~ 2025/10/31** Players can access the event from the main screen. Complete event tasks to obtain [Data Chip], which can be used in the event shop to redeem rewards such as the skin **Sky Explorer Assistant - Z3000**. - **New Event: Syndicate Prince UP! — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31** Players can check the relevant tab in "Gacha". There will be a higher probability of obtaining the featured character in the "Syndicate Prince UP" tab. - **New Event: Oasis Queen UP! — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31** Players can check the relevant tab in "Gacha". There will be a higher probability of obtaining the featured character in the "Oasis Queen UP" tab. - **New Event: Z3000 UP! — 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31** Players can check the relevant tab in "Gacha". There will be a higher probability of obtaining the featured character in the "Z3000 UP" tab. - **Shop Update** - New festive-themed skins now available:**Twilight Witch - Nardis, Little Nurse - Teru, Ketchup Magic AL** - Launch of the value-discounted [Festival Flair Pack], which includes 3 festive-themed skins. The price will automatically deduct the cost of any skins you already own — Event Period: 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/10/31 - "Co-op Challenge Level Boost Pack" now available in the Package Shop — Event Period: 2025/09/28 ~ 2025/11/30 - **System Optimizations** - The Monster Encyclopedia now displays the amount of Star Coins obtained after defeating a monster. - If a product corresponding to a cosmetic has been removed from the shelf, its acquisition path will no longer redirect - Enabling Vertical Sync (VSync) will lock the frame rate - Daily tasks in event tasks will now display the "Daily Reset" text. - When manually refreshing chips in Co-op Challenge Mode, chips that did not appear last time will be prioritized. - Optimized the chip appearance logic in Co-op Challenge Mode. - Optimized the display of the [Profile Card - Heatwave Shores]. - Optimized the damage calculation display of the Midnight Flash skill. - Optimized some animations of the Katana User Bond Skin. - **Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue where t _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/511843796724484258]_ ### Beginner Character Pack Price Adjustment Notice - Date: 2025-09-09 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525353325860751435 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525353325860751435 **“Welcome to Astral Party!”** **The game is scheduled for a non-stop update on September 9, 2025.** **After the update, the price of the Beginner Character Pack will be adjusted from Golden Star Disc × 66 to Golden Star Disc × 60.** **For players who purchased this pack between 15:00 on September 5, 2025 and the update time, the price difference (Golden Star Disc × 6) will be compensated via in-game mail within 3 business days after the update.** **We wish you an enjoyable experience, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party.** **— Astral Party Operations Team** ### 【Preview】Astral Party Update (0905) - Date: 2025-09-01 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525352692558594673 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525352692558594673 “Welcome to Astral Party!” Dear players! The game will undergo an update on **September 5th, 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+8)**. Once the update is complete, please log in again to continue playing. **Update Time** September 5th, 2025, 15:00 (UTC+8) **Update Content** - **New Event – Resource Week Event!** Event Period: 2025/09/05 ~ 2025/09/19 Players can enter the event from the main menu. Complete various missions to earn generous rewards such as \ Shiyu-Shiyu Chip \ ×1150. - **Potential Activation** - New characters with unlockable potential: Shadow Ninja, Waste-Collecting Robot, and Destiny Girl. - ** Shadow Ninja** Potential Activation: - For every 3 Effect Cards used, the CD of the current active skill -1, and permanently increase Effect Card damage by +1. - **Waste-Collecting Robot** Potential Activation: - For every 2 monsters defeated, permanently gain +1 Attack Power. - When Attack Power is greater than 6, you can attack monsters pulled by active skills. - **Destiny Girl** Potential Activation: - When a monster with [Weakness Mark] is defeated, the character who defeats it gains 1 card [Guidance of Fate]. - When using an active skill, replace [Smart Dice] in your hand with [Guidance of Fate]. - **Guidance of Fate Effect:** - Next movement points can be chosen freely between 1–6. - Current skill CD -1. - Gain +1 card play count this turn. - _(This preview is for reference only. Final details are subject to the actual update.)_ - **Shop Updates** - Paid Shop: “Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Pack” available 2025/09/05 ~ 2025/10/06 - Bundle Shop: “Magic Gem” Pack available 2025/09/05 ~ 2025/10/06 - **Optimizations & Adjustments** - Increased Shiyu-Shiyu Chip gained from Co-op Challenge victories: - Normal: 30 → 35 - Hard: 36 → 45 - Extreme: 75 → 80 - At the end of Co-op Challenge mode victories, for each Newbie player (account level below 10), all team members gain an additional +10 Shiyu-Shiyu Chip and +10 Coins. - Optimized the confirmation popup UI and flow when purchasing items. - Added V-Sync toggle to the settings menu (PC client only). - **Important Notice** Thank you for supporting Astral Party! Preparations for the CN server release are currently underway. To ensure consistency between the Steam and CN versions (as well as future cross-version alignment), adjustments will be made to currency recharge and some direct-purchase items on the Steam version starting September 5th. - Recharge Adjustments: - Recharge now grants **[Golden Star Disc]**. - First-time recharge also grants **[Star Disc]**. - [Golden Star Disc] can be exchanged 1:1 for [Star Disc]. - The following direct-purchase items will now require [Golden Star Disc]: - Shop skins, skin bundles, direct-purchase packs, direct-purchase outfits. - The following items will remain as direct-purchase: - Monthly Pass, 7-Day Pack, Clear Pass, and Collaboration Items. - All items that were previously purchased with [Star Disc] remain unchanged. - **Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue where the friend list did not display all friends when scrolling with the mouse wheel. - Fixed abnormal jump links for some outfits. - Fixed an issue where the character [Quirky Detective] caused incorrect shop card counts after triggering the Bargain Sale event post-Potential Activation. - Fixed BGM playback issues on the maps [Dragon Palace Amusement Park] and [Magic Academy]. - Fixed an issue where the character [Cyber Phantom] discarded cards abnormally on [Dragon Palace Amusement Park]. - Fixed an issue where the \ chip failed to check conditions correctly when character HP changed. **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【**Gacha Cassette** X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation Team ### 【Preview】Astral Party Update (0829) - Date: 2025-08-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/670592606916313362 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-670592606916313362 Dear players! Dear players, the game will undergo an update on August** **29th, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 15:00 - 17:30 (UTC+8) on 2025/08/29 **Update Content** - **Important Notice** Thank you for supporting Astral Party! The preparation work for the Mainland China version is currently in full swing. To ensure consistency between the Steam version and the Mainland China version, and to maintain future multi-version parity, we will make adjustments to recharge rewards and certain direct-purchase items in the Steam version after the **September 5th update**: - **Recharge Adjustment:** - Recharges will now grant **Golden Star Discs**, with first-time recharges giving additional **Star Discs**. - **Golden Star Discs** can be exchanged 1:1 for **Star Discs**. - The following items, previously direct-purchase, will now require **Golden Star Discs**: - Store-exclusive skins and skin bundle packs - Direct-purchase bundles - Direct-purchase outfits - The following will remain as direct-purchase: - Monthly Pass - 7-Day Pack - SeasonPasses - Collaboration-related items - All items previously purchased with Star Discs will remain unchanged. - **New Clearpass – Heatwave Shores: Nancy Lu** **2025/08/29 ~ 2025/10/10** Players can view and purchase the Clearpass from the main menu. Complete Clearpass missions to obtain the new skin \**[Heatwave Shores – Nancy Lu]**\ and other great rewards. - **Returning Skin Gacha** - Rerun: **[Sweet Trap – Lulu]** --- **2025/08/29 ~ 2025/10/10** - Players can access the _Rerun Gacha_ tab from the “Gacha” option in the main menu to obtain skins and various outfits! - **Event – Cyber Phantom UP!** **2025/08/29 ~ 2025/09/28** Players can check the relevant tab in _Gacha_. In the “Cyber Phantom UP” tab, there will be a higher probability of obtaining the featured character. - **Event – Slime Girl UP!** **2025/08/29 ~ 2025/09/28** Players can check the relevant tab in _Gacha_. In the “Slime Girl UP” tab, there will be a higher probability of obtaining the featured character. - **Optimizations and Adjustments** - Optimized camera movement during matches. - Added stories for certain skins. - Significantly optimized resource management and improved game performance on low-spec computers. - **Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue where tile information would not display during matches. Hovering the mouse over a tile will now display its information. - Fixed English description errors in some skin stories. - Fixed an error that occurred when selecting chips after reaching the maximum chip limit. - Fixed an exploit that allowed a cheating player to view other players’ hands during matches. - Fixed an issue where liking too quickly on the results screen could prevent likes from being registered. **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【**Gacha Cassette** X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation Team ### 【Preview】Astral Party Update (0801) - Date: 2025-07-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525349521441423652 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525349521441423652 Dear players! Dear players, the game will undergo an update on August** **01th, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 15:00 - 17:30 (UTC+8) on 2025/08/01 **Update Content** - **1. Event Launch – [S5 – Co-op Challenge Part II] — Dragon Palace’s Hidden Treasure (Second Half) — 2025/08/01 ~ 2025/08/31** Players can access the event via the main menu. Completing event missions earns **Gate Tower Snow Globes**, which can be used in the dedicated gacha pool to obtain the grand prize skin: **\Fortune Guardian – Parunan\**. - **Map [Dragon Palace Amusement Park] Update** - Added special tasks related to **Souri Amakawa** and **Mamushi Amakawa** within matches. Completing these tasks will grant special buffs—give them a try! - Added 2 map-exclusive chips. - Added new voice lines for **Souri Amakawa** and **Mamushi Amakawa**. - Reduced the HP of **Prawn Soldier** on lower difficulties. - Reduced the ATK of **Golden Fish** on lower difficulties. - **Shop Updates** - New skins available: **\ Seaside Rescue – Megas\**, **\ Harbour Holiday – Rin\**, **\ Coastal Surfer – Jasmine\**. - Added the **Cool Summer Bundle**, which includes 4 swimsuit skins. Prices will automatically be reduced for already owned skins. **Availability:** 2025/08/01 ~ 2025/08/31. - **New Gacha Event – Mech Hero UP! – 2025/08/01 ~ 2025/08/29** ● Available from the “Gacha” tab. Higher chance to obtain the featured character from the “Mech Hero UP” banner. - **New Gacha Event – Robot Maid UP! – 2025/08/01 ~ 2025/08/29** ● Available from the “Gacha” tab. Higher chance to obtain the featured character from the “Robot Maid UP” banner. - **Optimizations and Adjustments** - Players under level 10 must clear the previous difficulty before joining higher-difficulty PvE rooms (this does not affect joining via friend invites). - Improved the purchase confirmation pop-up interface. - Enhanced background visuals in the Monster Gallery during matches. - Optimized switching/slider bars across various interfaces. - Improved visual effects for some characters and monsters. - In PvE Practice Mode, owned characters will use the player’s Co-op Challenge level and potential upgrades for that character. - **Balance Adjustments** (Preview only; final adjustments may differ upon release.) - **Chip [Adrenaline – High Efficiency]** - Old: Attack +8 when HP ≤50%. - New: When HP ≤50%, gain +8 ATK and immunity to counterattacks.. - **Chip [Adrenaline – Regular]** - Old: Attack +3 when HP ≤50%. - New: When HP ≤50%, gain +3 ATK and immunity to counterattacks. - **Chip [Sandwich Cookie – Regular]** - Old: Max HP +1. - New: Gain +2 Max HP. - **Chip [Sandwich Cookie – Tasty]** - Old: Max HP +2. - New: Gain +3 Max HP - **Chip [Sandwich Cookie – Delicious]** - Old: Max HP +4. - New: Gain +5 Max HP, and if HP ≤50% at the start of your turn, gain 1 stack of “Counterattack”. - **Chip [Handheld Fan – Large]** - Old: Draw 1 card and apply 1 Mark to monsters within 5 tiles when using a skill. - New: After your skill resolves, draw 1 card, and enemies up to 6 panels away gain 1 stack of Mark. - **Chip [Handheld Fan – Small]** - Old: Apply 1 Mark to monsters within 5 tiles when using a skill. - New: After your skill resolves, enemies up to 6 panels away gain 1 stack of Mark. - **Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue where summoned monsters disrupted turn order during monster’s turns. - Fixed an issue where placing barricades caused incorrect placement when the confirm button overlapped with tiles. - Fixed malfunctioning camera-related settings in the Settings menu. - Fixed missing path indicators when elite monsters were knocked out in Dragon Palace Amusement Park. **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【\Gacha Cassette\ X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation T _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525349521441423652]_ ### 【Preview】Astral Party Update (0718) - Date: 2025-07-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/556873719484514775 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-556873719484514775 Dear players! Dear players, the game will undergo an update on July 18th, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 15:00 - 17:30 (UTC+8) on 2025/07/18 **Update Content** - "Pool Party Pass" --- 2025/07/18 ~ 2025/08/29 Players can access and check it from the main interface. By purchasing and completing the pass tasks, players can obtain the new skin "\Pool Party - Ren\" and other generous rewards. - Launch of event --- Resource Week Event! --- 2025/07/18 ~ 2025/08/01 Players can enter the event from the main interface. Completing various tasks can get generous rewards such as \Shiyu-Shiyu Chips\ X 1200. - Rerun：Past Skin Gacha - Rerun: "Festival Dress - Jasmine" --- 2025/07/18 ~ 2025/08/29 - Players can enter from the "Rerun Gacha " tab in the "Gacha" on the main interface to obtain skins and various costumes! - Optimizations and adjustments - More information can be viewed in the game menu, including: Cards, Plots, Monsters, Chips and Events - Monster information of different difficulties can be viewed in the Gallery. - In the room preparation interface, when the host modifies the difficulty, other players will be prompted to prepare again - If the time expires when selecting a character, the character currently selected but not confirmed by the player will be prioritized - After enabling the free camera option, it will no longer be forced to pull back by others' actions - In the game, a hidden button is added to the battle encounter interface - Added performance when drawing a character from the Gacha - Added Skin Stories for some skins - Added arrow buttons for quickly switching characters in the character system - The acquisition method is displayed for skins in the character system - In the daily tasks of the pass, the task condition "Participate in 3 games cumulatively" is changed to "Purchase any Item 2 times" - In the PVP and PVE tabs of the personal information system, single-player games with 3 bots will no longer be displayed - Bug fixes - Fixed the problem that the game gets stuck when pressing ESC while replaying the contract conclusion - Fixed the problem that when Employee Uncle holds "Raging Wave Charm", the potential passive effect sometimes cannot be triggered when the battle dice roll is 1 - Fixed a series of calculation problems caused by using the blood recovery effect card with the chip "Raging Wave Charm" - Fixed the problem that Megas cannot proceed with the game when knocking down the Boss with an active skill - Fixed the problem that Trash Can cannot proceed with the game when using skills on the NPC on the right - Fixed the problem that Quirky Detective cannot proceed with the game when the active skill selection times out after potential breakthrough - Fixed the voice error problem when Hierarch of Mikami triggers an event - Fixed the voice error problem of Lord of Commerce **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【\Gacha Cassette\ X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation Team ### 【Preview】Astral Party Update (0704) - Date: 2025-06-27 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525346984576418335 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525346984576418335 Dear players! Dear players, the game will undergo an update on July 4th, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 15:00 - 17:30 (UTC+8) on 2025/07/04 **Update Content** - New Co-Op Challenge Map: [Dragon Palace Amusement Park] Legends tell of a treasure hidden within the Dragon Palace that grants the power to become a true dragon. But there is only one relic—and two girls who need it. You can only choose one to support! - New Gameplay Mechanics: Players have to defeat two elite monsters to collect key items, then cast your vote to support one of the girls. The other will appear as the opposing Boss. - New Monsters: Amakawa Mamushi (Boss), Amakawa Souri (Boss), Loudmouth (Elite), Martial Trainee (Elite), Crabro, Shrimpro, Golden Fish - New Chips: Raging Wave Charm, Psychedelic Seafood Soup - New Event: [S5-Co-op Challenge First Half] — Dragon Palace’s Hidden Treasure: Relic battle（First Half） — 2025-07-04 ~ 2025-08-01 Players can access the event via the main menu. Completing event missions earns Gate Tower Snow Globes, which can be used in the special prize gacha to obtain the grand prize skin: \Fortune Guardian - Parunan\. - New Event: [Dragon Blessing - Summer Exclusive!] — 2025/07/04 ~ 2025/08/01 Accessible from the main menu. Players can light lanterns and purchase items with Star Discs. Lighting all 12 lanterns guarantees full rewards. Rewards include: [\Dragon Blessing - Ryugasaki Misaki\X1] [\Profile Card - Dragon Blessing (Animated)\X1] [\Dragon Blessing Dice\X1] [\Black Gold Gift Card\X1] [\Character Selection Box (Season 1 + Season 2)\X1] etc. - New Rate-Up Event: [New Character - Hierarch of Mikami UP!] — 2025/07/04 ~ 2025/08/01 Check the “Gacha” tab and pull under “Hierarch of Mikami UP!” for increased drop rates! - New Rate-Up Event: [Katana Master UP!] — 2025/07/04 ~ 2025/08/01 - New Rate-Up Event: [Lord of Commerce UP!] — 2025/07/04 ~ 2025/08/01 - New Growth System: [Potential Activation] Some characters now gain “Potential” and will gain new abilities in Co-op Challenge mode upon awakening: - Quirky Detective - Shy Nun - Uncle Employee - Pro Gamer - Kanban Musume - Katana Master - Shop Updates - New exchange option: “Shiyu-Shiyu Chips” can now be exchanged for Magic Gem (used for Potential Activation) - New Magic Gem Bundles available in the Shop (2025/07/04 ~ 2025/08/01) - Balance Adjustments - Fengshui Master no longer loses [Talisman Card - Fortune] and [Talisman Card - Misfortune] when defeated. - Quality of Life Improvements - Updated the layout for the Character menu. - Skin selection is now available before starting a match. - Room list now displays a blocked icon if the host is blocked. - History now logs incomplete matches. - Player’s status is now shown at the end of the match (offline/online). - Block function added to match history. - Added a counterattack icon, indicating that the enemy can counterattack. - Tapping a monster’s status icons shows the effect details. - AI will no longer attack countering monsters after players surrender or disconnect. - Added a rewatch animation button to view Max Bond Unlocked cutscenes. - Bug Fixes ● Fixed missing dice in the 2nd map of Magic Academy. ● Fixed effect icons becoming misaligned during battle. ● Fixed visual glitches during battle phase character previews. ● Fixed abnormal reward distribution in Solo Challenge Mode. ● Fixed an issue with Himemofu’s passive skill behavior. **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【\Gacha Cassette\ X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation Team ### Astral Party Update (0606) - Date: 2025-05-30 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525344448442270443 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525344448442270443 Dear players! Dear players, the game will undergo an update on June 6rd, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 15:00 - 17:30 (UTC+8) on 2025/06/06 **Update Content** - Co-op Challenge Mode – Map [Astral Party: Dreama] adds new difficulties and exclusive chips! "This is the Dreama, emergency call! Repeat, emergency call!" The infamous Pirate Gawu is back again with her pirate army! Gather your companions and reclaim our Dreama! - Two new difficulty levels: Insane (permanent) and Extreme (limited-time: 2025/06/06–2025/07/04) - New elite monster in Extreme mode: Oceanlord Shark - New exclusive chips in \: - Iron Anchor: Gain +1 ATK when taking damage. At the start of your turn, lose 1 point of this ATK bonus. - Trident: After using a skill, another ally that hasn’t been buffed gains +1 ATK and +1 DEF. - Dreama Model: Gain +2 Move. For every 15 movement points, reduce active skill cooldown by 1. - New Event – Dreama! Combat Boost! – 2025/06/06 ~ 2025/07/04 Access the event via the main screen. Complete event tasks to receive rewards: \Extreme Pirate King - New Battle Pass – Shoreline Memories Pass - Season 7 – 2025/06/06 ~ 2025/07/18 Available from the main screen. Purchase and complete pass missions to receive the new skin \Shoreline Memories – Jimeng Zhao - New Gacha Event – Fengshui Master UP! – 2025/06/06 ~ 2025/07/04 Available from the “Gacha” tab. Higher chance to obtain the featured character from the “Fengshui Master UP” banner. - New Gacha Event – Oasis Queen UP! – 2025/06/06 ~ 2025/07/04 Available from the “Gacha” tab. Higher chance to obtain the featured character from the “Oasis Queen UP” banner. - Skin Rerun Gacha - Rerun skin: Festival Dress – Nardis (2025/06/06 ~ 2025/07/18) - Players can access the skin gacha from the main screen under the “Gacha” tab to roll for skins and cosmetics. - Shop Update - New item: “Co-op Challenge 7-Day Support Pack” available from 2025/06/06 ~ 2025/07/04 - Optimizations & Adjustments - Players can now change their in-game nickname once per day. - PVE level cap increased: Lv.5 → Lv.6 - Weekly chip limit increased: 800 → 1000 - Games can now be started with at least 2 players(rewards will still be obtainable) - In-game action timer is now visible to all players - Added a new quick phrase in Co-op Challenge: “It’s okay” - Some characters’ skill texts now include hyperlinks to view related card details - Item icons in reward windows can now be clicked for info - Gacha and expired items will now show both the original and converted items - Red ! notification improvements for Pass and Gacha on the main screen - UI optimizations for several screens - Text description improvements in various locations - Balance Adjustments - Adjusted event progression for \ and added new Tasks - Decreased Pirate Gawu’s ATK/DEF across all difficulties - Reduced the number of Star Coins Elite Pirates hold - Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue causing a softlock during the second tutorial battle after disconnecting - Fixed an overlap issue between the upgrade effect and the directional arrow - Fixed a bug where the character faces the wrong direction after using an assault panel - Fixed a bug where some KOs weren’t registered on the results screen - Fixed a bug where the destination guide effect didn’t disappear - Fixed a texture issue when attacking the Mutant Teapot - Fixed an issue where the game would freeze in battle after a teammate reconnected **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【\Gacha Cassette\ X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation Team ### Astral Party Update (0509) - Date: 2025-05-05 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525341911175660021 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525341911175660021 Dear players! Dear players, the game will undergo an update on May 9rd, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 15:00 - 17:30 (UTC+8) on 2025/05/09 **Update Content** - Cooperative Challenge Mode - Magic Academy Gameplay Adjustments When players enter the Magic Academy map, they will randomly encounter either "Acting Principal – Tennoji Masao" or "Academy Security Officer - Tennoji Masao", with different bosses corresponding to different map events and tasks. - New scene: Magic Academy - Dessert Space - New boss: Academy Security Officer - Masao - New hand card: It's His Fault! - New monster: Mutant Teapot - New Magic Academy exclusive tokens: Tea Cake, Ancient Staff, Premium Sword and Shield - New Event [S4-Cooperative Challenge Second Half] --- Academy Cafeteria Battle (Dinner) --- 2025-05-09 ~ 2025-06-08 The Magic Academy finally welcomes the Academy Security Officer, who will never let anyone interrupt the Principal's afternoon tea... You can enter the event from the main interface. Complete event tasks to obtain various rewards! - Event --- New Character - Rookie Investigator UP! 2025-05-09 ~ 2025-05-23 You can check the corresponding tab in "Gacha" and draw from the "Rookie Investigator UP" tab for a higher chance of getting the new character! - Event --- Midnight Glow UP! 2025-05-09 ~ 2025-05-23 You can check the corresponding tab in "Gacha" and draw from the "Midnight Flash UP" tab for a higher chance of getting the character! - Event --- Shy Nun UP! 2025-05-09 ~ 2025-05-23 Players can check the corresponding tab in "Gacha" and draw from the "Shy Nun UP" tab for a higher chance of getting the character! - Event Preview --- Katana Master's New Taste (Rerun) --- 2025-05-30 ~ 2025-06-13 Players can enter the event from the main interface. Complete various tasks to obtain rewards such as [Profile Card - Good Appetite (Animated) X 1], [Space Badge X 1], [Gacha Cassette X 20], and more! - Shop Update New skin "Clumsy Girl - Alana" is now available! - System Optimization In PVE matches, monster attributes shown in the bestiary will change according to map difficulty. - Balance Adjustments Reworking the skills of "Game Master - Ren" in Cooperative Challenge Mode - PVE Active Skill: Designate a character to receive a card and also gain a Shiyu-Shiyu Shield. Shiyu-Shiyu Shield reduces the next damage taken by 3. - PVE Passive Skill: When using active skills on allies, if the target's HP ≤ 50% Maximum HP, Ren also gains a Shiyu-Shiyu Shield and a card. - Bug Fixes - Gacha progress not displaying correctly in rerun Gacha system - Unable to successfully invite friends to password-protected rooms - Player avatar like display errors after matches - Abnormal light and shadow effects on some dice **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【Gacha Cassette X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation Team ### Astral Party Update (0425) - Date: 2025-04-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525340642559132176 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525340642559132176 Dear players! Dear players, the game will undergo an update on April 25rd, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 15:00 - 17:30 (UTC+8) on 2025/04/25 **Update Content** - Event --- Super Detective - Mystic Insight 2025/04/25 ~ 2025/05/23 Enter the event from the main menu, complete tasks to obtain tokens, and exchange those tokens for various rewards in the event shop! Players can obtain the event skin [ Mystic Insight - Fanny x1] for free! The event shop will remain open for 1 week after the event ends. - "Fated Crossroads Battle Pass - Season 6" --- 2025/04/25 ~ 2025/06/06 A new Battle Pass is available! Purchase and complete tasks to obtain the new skin "Fated Crossroads - Luka Star" and many other rewards. - Previous skins will be added to the gacha, so players can obtain past Battle Pass skins and other cosmetics. This includes: - Cool Summer - Fanny 2025/04/25 ~ 2025/06/20 - Throbbing Beach - Alana 2025/04/25 ~ 2025/06/20 - System Optimizations - Movement prompt change: during movement, clicking on the destination panel displays the route to the panel; - Character system now includes Favoriting characters, Favorited characters will be displayed first in the character display and character selection menus; - The Monster Gallery Menu now includes a Monster list with improved sorting; - Monster Gallery can now be viewed in settings during matches; - Results Screen Changes: added healing info, added Like reminders, expanded match awards, and added a screenshot function; - Added a text popup when returning to a room due to other players disconnecting before the match starts. - Balance Adjustments The following adjustments have been made to Magic Academy: - Star Coins held by the Jelly Guard have increased, from 7 to 9; - Jelly Warrior now holds 6 Star Coins, with increased DEF in Insane difficulty; - Jelly Wizard's health has been increased, and active skill damage has been increased from 2 to 3; - The trigger for the event "Tea Party" has been adjusted to Progress 10. - Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where some players could not retrieve friend information; - Fixed abnormal dice lighting in some maps; - Fixed incorrect triggers for the achievement "Board Savior"; - Fixed incorrect dice number display in the beginner tutorial. **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【Gacha Cassette X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation Team ### Astral Party Update (0403) - Date: 2025-03-27 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2622000/view/525338740326924380 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/astral-party/releases/steam-525338740326924380 Dear players! Dear players, the game will undergo an update on April 3rd, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC+8). Please log back into the game after the update is completed. **Update Time** 15:00 - 17:30 (UTC+8) on 2025/04/03 **Update Content** - Gameplay Update (Co-op Challenge Mode) The Magic Academy cafeteria at Guangli University is in chaos! Why are students occupying the cafeteria? Is it driven by hunger or is there something else going on? New Map - Magic Academy This map introduces a new dual-map mechanism. Defeat the guards to quickly proceed to the next map and face the BOSS. Undefeated monsters will all be carried over to the next map. Will you go fast or play it safe? Make your choice! - Launch Event [S4-Co-op Challenge First Half] --- Academy Cafeteria Battle (Lunch) 2025-04-03 ~ 2025-05-09 Players can access the event from the main interface. Complete event tasks to receive various rewards. - Launch Event --- New Character - Syndicate Prince AL UP! 2025-04-03 ~ 2025-04-17 Players can check the corresponding tab in "Draw" and draw from the "Syndicate Prince AL UP" tab for a higher chance to obtain the new character! - Launch Event --- Destiny Girl UP! 2025-04-03 ~ 2025-04-17 Players can check the corresponding tab in "Draw" and draw from the "Destiny Girl UP" tab for a higher chance to obtain the character. - Launch Event --- Red Hot UP! 2025-04-03 ~ 2025-04-17 Players can check the corresponding tab in "Draw" and draw from the "Red Hot UP" tab for a higher chance to get the character. - Store Update ·New skin "Guard Captain - Papara" is now available - Optimizations and Adjustments - Match Results: Redesigned the match results process. You can now view more detailed match information during the settlement. - Friend System: Blacklist capacity increased: 15 → 30 - Penalty time for quitting mid-match has increased: The first player to quit a match will now face a 2-minute penalty before playing again - Added operation tips for new players (player level < 7) during matches - When creating a room, monster attribute information will now correctly display according to difficulty level - Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where discarding cards could cause the game to freeze - Fixed an issue where character orientation at crossroads displayed incorrectly after reconnecting - Fixed an issue where the game would freeze at the start of a match due to unsynchronized resource loading progress among some players **Maintenance Reward** This update and maintenance will distribute --- 【Gacha Cassette X 3】. The mail is valid for 7X24 hours. Wish you a pleasant game, and thank you for your continued support of "Astral Party". Astral Party Operation Team