Astral Party — July 30 Version Update

"Welcome to Astral Party!"

Dear players, the game will undergo an update on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). Once the update is complete, please log back into the game.

▇ Update Time

July 30, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8)

Estimated maintenance duration: 4 hours

▇ Update Content

1.New Character Release --- Abyssal Larva

"Be sure to listen to your elder’s advice~"

During the Character UP! event, selecting the "Abyssal Larva UP!" tab in the Gacha menu will grant a higher chance of obtaining this new character.

2.Sports Meet Co-op Challenge Map Update

• New map Mutator Modules added: Security Officer Raid, Koi's Lucky Charm, Friendly Referee, Full Throttle

• New map-exclusive Chips added: Sports Wristband, Timely Pocket Watch, Adaptive Core, Entertainment Terminal, Original Consciousness

• New universal Chips added: Shooting Star - Purple, Shooting Star - Gold

• Map scene elements updated

3.Event Launch --- S8 - Synthetic Surge Second Half --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/03

Players can enter via the main menu. Complete event missions to obtain Trophy Snow Globes, then use Trophy Snow Globes in the corresponding Gacha pool for a chance to obtain the grand prize skin "Cheerleader - Lulu".

Additionally, participate in the event to obtain [Star Medals]. Accumulate progress to claim the Alternate Illustration Card Chocolate Cake (Alt).

4.Pass Launch --- "Team Manager - Mimi" --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

Players can access this via the main menu. Purchase and complete pass tasks to obtain the new skin "Team Manager - Mimi" and many other great rewards!

5.Event Launch --- 7 Days of Gifts --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

Log in daily to claim rewards. You can obtain a total of Star Disc x 160, Stellar Snow Globe x 2, Shiyu-Shiyu Chip x 200, Intermediate Combat Manual x 5, and more.

6.Event Launch --- Returning Stellar Wish

After the version update, returning players who meet the return requirements can obtain rewards such as Returning Bonus Select Box x 1, Gacha Cassettes x 10, and Star Disc x 900 through login rewards and free packs. Complete return missions to obtain large amounts of Returning Bonus Tokens, which can be exchanged in the Return Store for great rewards.

7.Event Launch --- Amy's Small Supply --- 2026/08/13 ~ 2026/09/02

Players can enter via the main interface. Complete missions to obtain generous rewards, including Shiyu-Shiyu Chip x 500, Intermediate Combat Manual x 15, Blue Material Select Box x 6, and more.

8.Event Launch --- New Character: Abyssal Larva UP! --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

Players can access this via the "Gacha" tab. Selecting the "Abyssal Larva UP!" tab grants a higher chance of obtaining the new character!

9.Event Launch --- Supernatural Force UP! --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

Players can access this via the "Gacha" tab. Selecting the "Supernatural Force UP!" tab grants a higher chance of obtaining the character!

10.Event Launch --- Cyber Phantom UP! --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

Players can access this via the "Gacha" tab. Selecting the "Cyber Phantom UP!" tab grants a higher chance of obtaining the character!

11.Event Launch --- Destiny Girl UP! --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

Players can access this via the "Gacha" tab. Selecting the "Destiny Girl UP!" tab grants a higher chance of obtaining the character!

12.Shop Update

• New skin available: Gearhead - Nancy Lu

• New skin available: Lifeguard - LingLing

• New discounted bundle [High-Energy Sports Pack] now available, including Gearhead - Nancy Lu, Lifeguard - LingLing, and Cheerleader - Ren. Owned skins will be deducted from the price --- Available --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

• New bundle: [Battle Pack] --- Available --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

• New bundle: [Exclusive Bond Boost Pack] --- Available --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

13. Past Skin Rerun Gacha

• Seasonal Skin Rerun: "Costume Party - HaiQing" --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

Players can enter via the "Past Seasons" tab in the Gacha menu. In this rerun, players can draw or exchange for Costume Party - HaiQing, Dragon's Ascent - Fen, Cute Captain - Ren, and various cosmetics. You can also obtain the new Alternate Illustration Card [What you have, I have (Alt)]!

• Pass Skin Rerun: "Shadow Spirit - Komachi" --- 2026/07/30 ~ 2026/09/02

Players can enter via the "Rerun Gacha" tab in the Gacha menu to obtain the skin and various cosmetics!

14. Balance Adjustments

• Character [Cyber Phantom] Active Skill in Co-op Challenge mode:

Changed from

"Remotely challenge a monster. This combat will not trigger the discard effect of the Passive Skill. If the target is more than 3 panels away from Nancy Lu, this combat will not trigger a counterattack."

to

"Remotely challenge a monster. This combat will not trigger the discard effect of her Passive Skill. If the target is more than 2 panels away from Nancy Lu, this combat will not trigger a counterattack."

• Character [Cyber Phantom] Passive Skill in Co-op Challenge mode:

Changed from

"At the start of the turn, if there are no monsters within 3 panels, gain 1 Battle Card, and gain ATK +2 and DEF +2 for 1 turn. After combat initiated by your own challenge ends, randomly discard 1 Battle Card from your hand."

to

"At the start of the turn, if there are no monsters up to 2 panels away, gain 1 Battle Card, and gain ATK +2 and DEF +2 for 1 turn. After combat initiated by your own challenge ends, discard 1 Battle Card from your hand."

• Gourmet Stew:

Changed from

"At the end of the turn, all characters within 4 panels gain 1 stack of Heal and restore 1 HP."

to

"At the start of the turn, all players up to 5 panels away gain 1 stack of Heal and restore 1 HP."

• Flashlight - Bright:

Changed from

"When hitting a monster, gain 1 Starlight."

to

"When attacking a monster, for every 4 stacks of Starlight, gain ATK +1. After hitting a monster, gain 1 Starlight."

• Flashlight - Strobe: Removed from the game.

• Tasty Candy:

Changed from

"When playing an effect card, gain 1 stack of Heal. If HP is full, consume 4 stacks of Heal and gain +1 card play."

to

"After playing an effect card, gain 1 stack of Heal.

After playing an effect card, if HP is full, gain +1 card play.

This can trigger up to once per turn."

• ATM:

Changed from

"When transferring, both you and the target gain 1 Starlight."

to

"When transferring, both you and the target gain 1 Starlight and 1 Star Coin."

• Star Coin Hammer:

Changed from

"Gain 5 Starlight. When attacking, if Starlight is greater than 10, spend 6 Star Coins to additionally increase ATK by 30% of your current Star Coins."

to

"Gain 5 Starlight. When attacking, if your current Star Coins are greater than 20, spend 6 Star Coins to additionally increase ATK by 30% of your current Star Coins."

• Map [Grand Final Arena] monster [Mind Airship] Skill:

Changed from

"Select the nearest character and deal 4 damage. For each stack of Mind the target has, reduce the damage by 1, to a minimum of 1 damage."

to

"Select the nearest player up to 6 panels away and deal 4 damage. For each stack of Mind the target has, reduce the damage by 1, to a minimum of 1 damage."

15. Adjustments & Optimizations

• When character improvement EXP overflows, EXP items will now be refunded.

• The Effect Card Damage increase from the Potential Activation of character [Shadow Ninja] will now be correctly displayed in card text.

• During battles, the effective value of each Battle Card played by characters can now be displayed.

• Optimized some overly long animations during matches to reduce waiting time.

• Character [Supernatural Forces] will no longer be forced to move after using her Active Skill.

• Added visual and sound alerts for upcoming AFK timeouts during matches.

• In Co-op Challenge mode, spectators can now view all players' hand cards.

• Refined the Fair Play Score rule description and optimized Fair Play Score deduction rules.

• Improved the adaptive layout of the UI on several mobile devices.

• Added BGM to some system interfaces.

16. Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue in Co-op Challenge mode where the Potential Activation effect of character [Slime Girl] could not affect other characters when she was KO’d.

• Fixed an issue in Co-op Challenge mode where character [Quirky Detective] could not send emojis after using a skill with Potential Activation enabled.

• Fixed an issue in Co-op Challenge mode where character [Jiao of the Mire] incorrectly gained \ when using card [Smartie Gummy] on herself.

• Fixed an issue in Co-op Challenge mode where progress was displayed incorrectly.

• Fixed an issue in Co-op Challenge mode where start-of-turn effects could not be triggered after a character revived.

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where mission rewards conflicted with Mutator Module rewards on map [Qualifiers Arena].

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where Mutator Module [Security Officer's Inspection] on map [Qualifiers Arena] did not take effect on characters with [Problem Student].

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where values of monster [Mechanical Monitor]'s Active Skill [Big Data Analysis] on map [Grand Final Arena] were incorrect.

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where Mutator Module [Overload Mode] failed to take effect under certain circumstances.

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where monster [Referee Amy] still sent phrases and voice lines after being defeated.

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where monster [Referee Amy]'s Passive Skill [Match Host] could not take effect on defeated characters.

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where some map-exclusive entries were incorrectly inherited by other maps.

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where character eligibility could occasionally fail to unlock correctly.

• Fixed an issue in [Mutator Modules] gameplay where match records were displayed incorrectly.

• Fixed multiple text errors.

▇ Version Maintenance Rewards

For this update, maintenance rewards will be sent to all players via in-game mail: Gacha Cassettes x 3.

The mail will be valid for 1 week (7 x 24 hours). Please claim it from your mailbox in time.

Wish you a pleasant gaming experience, and thank you for your continued support of Astral Party.

Astral Party Operations Team