# Eternal Return patch notes

> A free-to-play 2.5D battle royale with MOBA mechanics.

- Vendor: Nimble Neuron
- Category: Games
- Official site: https://playeternalreturn.com/
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return)
- Harvested from: Steam (app 1049590)
- Entries below: 24 (newest first)

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## Releases

### 12.5b Hotfix

- Date: 2026-10-06
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/703281025618282644
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-10-06-12.5b-hotfix

- **added** — Seres is now available in Ranked
- **changed** — Seres' Loyal Guardian(E) damage taken instead of allies reduced from 12/13/14/15/16(+Additional HP 1%)% to 8/9/10/11/12(+Additional HP 1%)%
- **changed** — Seres' Loyal Guardian(E) damage taken instead of Lucia reduced from 16/17/18/19/20(+Additional HP 1%)% to 12/13/14/15/16(+Additional HP 1%)%
- **changed** — Seres' Loyal Guardian(E) HP recovery reduced from 25% of damage taken by Loyal Guardian target to 20%
- **changed** — Seres' Loyal Guardian(E) cooldown increased from 12/11.5/11/10.5/10s to 13/12.5/12/11.5/11s
- **changed** — Seres' Oath to the Light(R) shield changed from 15/30/45(+Skill Amplification 5%)(+Max HP 1.5%) to 24/36/48(+Skill Amplification 5%)(+Max HP 1.2%)

We will be rolling out the 12.5b Hotfix at 09:30 (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.
_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._

**Character**
**Seres**

- Now available in Ranked.

- Loyal Guardian(E)

- Damage Taken Instead of Allies 12/13/14/15/16(+Additional HP 1%)% → **8/9/10/11/12**(+Additional HP 1%)%

- Damage Taken Instead of Lucia 16/17/18/19/20(+Additional HP 1%)% → **12/13/14/15/16**(+Additional HP 1%)%

- HP Recovery 25% of Damage Taken by Loyal Guardian Target → **20%**

- Cooldown 12/11.5/11/10.5/10s →  **13/12.5/12/11.5/11s**

- Oath to the Light(R)

- Shield 15/30/45(+Skill Amplification 5%)(+Max HP 1.5%) → **24/36/48**(+Skill Amplification 5%)**(+Max HP 1.2%)**

### (Edited) 12.5a Hotfix

- Date: 2026-10-02
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/703281025618281416
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-10-02-edited-12.5a-hotfix

- **fixed** — Tree of Life and Meteorite will now correctly display their status
- **fixed** — Legendary items will no longer incorrectly display as craftable in the Starting Items tab when using Crafting Saved Plans

We will be rolling out the 12.5a Hotfix at 05:30 (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.
_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._

**Bug Fix**

- Tree of Life and Meteorite will now correctly display their status.

- Crafting Saved Plans: Legendary items will no longer incorrectly display as craftable in the Starting Items tab.

### PATCH NOTES 12.5 - OCTOBER 1ST, 2026

- Date: 2026-09-30
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/703281025618280480
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-09-30-patch-notes-12.5-october-1st-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on October 1st from 2 AM (UTC) to update Patch 12.5._

Check out the details on our Website: [Read Patch Notes](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3867)

### 12.4a Hotfix

- Date: 2026-09-18
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/698776157349216600
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-09-18-12.4a-hotfix

- **fixed** — Players are now correctly redirected to the Lobby after a match ends and the screen no longer freezes
- **fixed** — S12 JEONNAM ESPORTS Icon now displays correctly

We will be rolling out the 12.4a Hotfix at 06:00 (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes.
*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build.
*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status.

**Bug Fixes**

- You will now be correctly redirected to the Lobby after a match ends, and the screen will no longer freeze.

- S12 JEONNAM ESPORTS Icon will now be correctly displayed.

### PATCH NOTES 12.4 - SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2026

- Date: 2026-09-16
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/698776157349216299
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-09-16-patch-notes-12.4-september-17th-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on September 17th from 2 AM (UTC) to update Patch 12.4._

Check out the details on our Website: [Read Patch Notes](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3838)

### 12.3a Hotfix

- Date: 2026-09-07
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/708907988310558288
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-09-07-12.3a-hotfix

- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where the Confirm and Open Again buttons would not be displayed after opening Boxes in the Forging menu under specific circumstances
- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where items obtained from opening Boxes in the Forging menu would only be displayed as acquired after restarting the game
- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where the notification for Survey Mails would not disappear even after clicking the external link
- **fixed** — Fixed an issue where the End of Summer Lobby Screen obtainable as an Event Episode reward would not be displayed in the Collection

We will be rolling out the 12.3a Hotfix at 00:00 (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._
_*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build._
_*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status._

**Bug Fixes**

- Fixed an issue where the Confirm and Open Again buttons would not be displayed after opening Boxes in the Forging menu under specific circumstances.

- Fixed an issue where items obtained from opening Boxes in the Forging menu would only be displayed as acquired after restarting the game.

- Fixed an issue where the notification for Survey Mails would not disappear even after clicking the external link.

- Fixed an issue where the "End of Summer" Lobby Screen obtainable as an Event Episode reward would not be displayed in the Collection.

### PATCH NOTES 12.3 - SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2026

- Date: 2026-09-02
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/708907988310556683
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-09-02-patch-notes-12.3-september-3rd-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on September 3rd from 2 AM (UTC) to update Patch 12.3._

Check out the details on our Website: [Read Patch Notes](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3813)

### 12.2c Hotfix

- Date: 2026-08-27
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/708907354451607801
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-27-12.2c-hotfix

- **fixed** — Bots will no longer be abnormally placed into Normal Matches

We will be rolling out the 12.2c Hotfix at 05:30 AM (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build._
_*Matchmaking may be limited for 5 minutes during the application of the Hotfix._
_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._
_*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status._

##### **Bug Fixes**

- Bots will no longer be abnormally placed into Normal Matches.

- We are continuously working on improvements and will address any new cases promptly.

### 12.2b Hotfix

- Date: 2026-08-25
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/676255623445218945
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-25-12.2b-hotfix

- **changed** — Asia 1 top-tier queue now has stricter matchmaking, with the highest tier restricted to players with Meteorite 1 or higher
- **added** — Lucia is now available in Ranked
- **changed** — Lucia's A Lady's Upbringing (P) damage changed from 20/60/100 (+Skill Amplification 55%) to 30/70/110 (+Skill Amplification 50%)
- **changed** — Lucia's Splendid Tale / Glorious Tale (Q) range increased from 7m to 7.5m
- **changed** — Lucia's Musketeer's Etiquette (R) stun duration increased from 0.6s to 0.7s
- **changed** — Jackie's Basic Attack Amplification per Dagger Mastery Level decreased from 2.4% to 2.1%
- **changed** — Craver's Combat Roll / Quick Step (E) cooldown increased from 13/12.5/12/11.5/11s to 14/13.5/13/12.5/12s
- **fixed** — Screen background will now be correctly displayed when loading into a match
- **fixed** — Reward Boxes in the Combat Lab will now be correctly displayed
- **fixed** — Weapons will now be correctly granted during the Basic Tutorial 1
- **fixed** — Loading will no longer fail to progress when starting the Advanced Tutorial
- **fixed** — Loading will no longer fail to progress when entering Cobalt Protocol replays
- **fixed** — Bots will no longer be abnormally placed into Normal Matches
- **fixed** — Lucia's Volley Fire! (W) will now be correctly triggered when only Guide Robot Lumi in Alert mode is within range
- **fixed** — Vision will no longer be applied to Lucia's Splendid Tale (Q) and Volley Fire! (W) projectiles

We will be rolling out the 12.2b Hotfix at 07:00 AM (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._
_*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build._
_*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status._

##### **Matchmaking Improvements**

- Asia 1

- The top-tier queue will have stricter matchmaking, with the highest tier restricted to players with Meteorite 1 or higher.

##### Character

**Lucia**

- Now available in Ranked.

- A Lady's Upbringing(P)

- Damage 20/60/100(+Skill Amplification 55%) → **30/70/110(+Skill Amplification 50%)**

- Splendid Tale / Glorious Tale(Q)

- Splendid Tale Range 7m → **7.5m**

- Musketeer's Etiquette(R)

- Hitting targets with Crystals Stunned Duration 0.6s → **0.7s**

**Jackie**

- Basic Attack Amplification per Dagger Mastery Level 2.4% → **2.1%**

**Craver**

- Combat Roll / Quick Step(E)

- Combat Roll Cooldown 13/12.5/12/11.5/11s → **14/13.5/13/12.5/12s**

Bug Fixes

- The screen background will now be correctly displayed when loading into a match

- Reward Boxes in the Combat Lab will now be correctly displayed.

- Weapons will now be correctly granted during the Basic Tutorial 1.

- Loading will no longer fail to progress when starting the Advanced Tutorial.

- Loading will no longer fail to progress when entering Cobalt Protocol replays.

- Bots will no longer be abnormally placed into Normal Matches.

- **Lucia: **

- Volley Fire! (W) will now be correctly triggered when only Guide Robot Lumi in Alert mode is within range.

- Vision will no longer be applied to Splendid Tale (Q) and Volley Fire! (W) projectiles.

### 12.2a Hotfix

- Date: 2026-08-21
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/676255623445218196
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-21-12.2a-hotfix

- **fixed** — Game should now launch normally
- **fixed** — Cobalt Protocol should now load properly
- **fixed** — Normal matches adjusted to include a more balanced amount of bots per game
- **fixed** — Purple Fog weather's foggy area and Fog Nest animation effects will now be correctly displayed
- **fixed** — Strong Winds weather's animation effects will now be correctly displayed
- **fixed** — Lucia: Targets marked with A Lady's Upbringing(P) Crystals will no longer gain vision unintendedly
- **fixed** — Lucia: Volley Fire!(W) Crystals will no longer be repeatedly applied every time the same target is hit

We will be rolling out the 12.2a Hotfix at 9:40 AM (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._
_*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build._
_*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status._

##### Bug Fixes

- The game should now launch normally.

- Cobalt Protocol should now load properly.

- Normal matches have been adjusted to include a more balanced amount of bots per game.

- Purple Fog weather’s foggy area and Fog Nest animation effects will now be correctly displayed.

- Strong Winds weather’s animation effects will now be correctly displayed.

- **Lucia:**

- Targets marked with A Lady's Upbringing(P) Crystals will no longer gain vision unintendedly.

- Volley Fire!(W) Crystals will no longer be repeatedly applied every time the same target is hit.

### PATCH NOTES 12.2 - AUGUST 20TH, 2026

- Date: 2026-08-19
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/676255623445217315
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-19-patch-notes-12.2-august-20th-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on August 20th from 2 AM (UTC) to update Patch 12.2._

Check out the details on our Website: [Read Patch Notes](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3783)

### 12.1b Hotfix

- Date: 2026-08-14
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/671751488532383557
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-14-12.1b-hotfix

- **changed** — Dagger Cloak and Dagger skill Extra Attack Power reduced from 50% to 40%
- **changed** — Laura Twilight Heist 2nd Hit Damage reduced from 180/260/340 to 140/220/300
- **changed** — Sua base HP reduced from 1020 to 980
- **changed** — Sua Odyssey Bookmark Skill Amplification reduced from 35% to 30%
- **changed** — Sua Don Quixote Bookmark Target Skill Amplification reduced from 80% to 75%
- **changed** — Sua Memory of Odyssey Bookmark Skill Amplification reduced from 45% to 40%
- **changed** — Sua Memory of Don Quixote Bookmark Target Skill Amplification reduced from 80% to 75%
- **changed** — Jackie Basic Attack Amplification per Dagger Mastery Level reduced from 3% to 2.8%
- **changed** — Jackie Hack & Slash Attack Power reduced from 50% to 40% and Target's Current HP reduced from 7% to 6%
- **changed** — Karla Deckhand's Draw Fully Charged Target's Max HP reduced from 4/8/12% to 4/7/10%
- **added** — Warehouse now spawns Rusty Sword
- **added** — Pond now spawns Lens
- **added** — Uptown now spawns Plastic
- **added** — Gas Station now spawns Patched Leather
- **added** — Hotel now spawns Whip
- **added** — Police Station now spawns Needle
- **added** — Temple now spawns Graphite
- **added** — Archery Range now spawns Lens
- **added** — Forest now spawns Oil
- **fixed** — Enemies hiding in brushes will no longer be displayed in the minimap
- **fixed** — Characters located in Restricted Areas will now be immediately eliminated upon Chronosphere activation even if only a few team members are in the area

We will be rolling out the 12.1b Hotfix at 08:30 (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._
_*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build._
_*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status._

**Weapon Skill**

**Dagger - Cloak and Dagger(D)**

- Damage 10/30/50(+Extra Attack Power 50%)(+Skill Amplification 15%)(+Target's Current HP 8%) → 10/30/50**(+Extra Attack Power 40%)**(+Skill Amplification 15%)(+Target's Current HP 8%)

**Characters**

**Laura**

- Twilight Heist(R)

- 2nd Hit Damage 180/260/340(+Skill Amplification 90%) → **140/220/300**(+Skill Amplification 90%)

**Sua**

- Base HP 1020 → **980**

- Odyssey(Q)

- Bookmark Damage 20/40/60/80/100(+Skill Amplification 35%) → 20/40/60/80/100**(+Skill Amplification 30%)**

- Don Quixote(E)

- Bookmark Target Damage 150/190/230/270/310(+Skill Amplification 80%) → 150/190/230/270/310**(+Skill Amplification 75%)**

- Memory(R)

- Memory of Odyssey(RQ)

- Bookmark Damage 50/100/150(+Skill Amplification 45%) → 50/100/150**(+Skill Amplification 40%)**

- Memory of Don Quixote(RE)

- Bookmark Target Damage 170/260/350(+Skill Amplification 80%) → 170/260/350**(+Skill Amplification 75%)**

**Jackie**

- Basic Attack Amplification per Dagger Mastery Level 3% → **2.8%**

- Hack & Slash(Q)

- Damage 30/50/70/90/110(+Attack Power 50%)(+Target's Current HP 7%) → Damage 30/50/70/90/110**(+Attack Power 40%)(+Target's Current HP 6%)**

**Karla**

- Deckhand's Draw(P)

- Fully Charged Damage 10/25/40(+Attack Power 100%)(+Skill Amplification 25%)(+Target's Max HP 4/8/12%) → 10/25/40(+Attack Power 100%)(+Skill Amplification 25%)**(+Target's Max HP 4/7/10%)**

**Area**

**Warehouse**

- **(NEW) Rusty Sword 8**

- Pickaxe 19 → **18**

- Walther PPK 10 → **8**

- Fedorova 10 → **8**

- Cotton Gloves 10 →** 8**

- Hammer 9 →** 8**

**Pond**

- **(NEW) Lens 7**

- Long Rifle 10 → **8**

- Baseball 10 → **8**

- Bow 9 → **8**

- Windbreaker 10 → **8**

**Uptown**

- Needle 7 **(REMOVED)**

- Whip 7 **(REMOVED)**

- **(NEW) Plastic 16 **

- Scissors 18 → **17**

- Fountain Pen 16 → **15**

**Gas Station**

- Lens 8 **(REMOVED)**

- **(NEW) Patched Leather 17 **

- Lighter 22 → **20**

- Oil 19 → **18**

- Battery 22 → **20**

- Stallion Medal 16 → **15**

- Scrap Metal 19 → **17**

- Shirt 10 → **9**

**Hotel**

- **(NEW) Whip 7**

- Razor 10 → **8**

- Walther PPK 10 →** 8**

- Kitchen Knife 10 → **8**

- Lens 8 → **7**

**Police Station**

- **(NEW) Needle 8**

- Crossbow 10 → **8**

- Fedorova 10 → **8**

- Long Rifle 10 → **8**

- Steel Chain 10 → **8**

Temple

- Lens 8 **(REMOVED)**

- **(NEW) Graphite 20**

- Pickaxe 20 → **18**

- Feather 19 → **18**

- Cloth 19 →** 18**

- Gemstone 22 →** 20**

- Battery 22 → **20**

- Monk's Robe 10 →** 8**

- Running Shoes 10 → **8**

**Archery Range**

- **(NEW) Lens 8 **

- Bamboo 10 → **8**

- Short Rod 10 →** 8**

- Bow 10 → **9**

- Crossbow 10 →** 9**

- Short Spear 10 → **8**

**Forest**

- Rusty Sword 9 **(REMOVED)**

- **(NEW) Oil 18 **

- Pickaxe 20 →** 18**

- Gemstone 22 →** 20**

- Gunpowder 16 → **15**

- Lighter 21 → **20**

- Hatchet 9 → **8**

- Tights 10 → **8**

**Bug Fixes**

- Enemies hiding in brushes will no longer be displayed in the minimap.

- Characters located in Restricted Areas will now be immediately eliminated upon Chronosphere activation, even if only a few team members are in the area

### 12.1a Hotfix

- Date: 2026-08-13
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/671751488532382425
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-13-12.1a-hotfix

- **fixed** — Characters will no longer be incorrectly eliminated when moving to a Final Safe Zone area on Night 6
- **changed** — Demotion Protection system was removed so players lose an additional 50 RP when demoted

We will be rolling out the 12.1a Hotfix at 10:15 AM (UTC).

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._

**[Bug Fix]**

- Characters will no longer be incorrectly eliminated when moving to a Final Safe Zone area on Night 6.

Earlier today, Ranked Mode was temporarily disabled to fix an error causing players moving into the Final Safe Zone on Night 6 to die.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused to your Ranked experience. Ranked Mode will be available again as normal after the 12.1a Hotfix is applied.
Additionally, the Update 12.1 patch notes omitted the removal of the Demotion Protection system that was applied right before tier demotions in last week's Update 12.0. Just as you gain an extra 50 RP on top of your game results when promoted, you will lose an additional 50 RP when demoted.

We will provide further details regarding this through an FAQ.

As a token of our apology for this inconvenience, we have prepared a small coupon code.

- Reward: 300 Free NP
- Coupon Code: S12RANKFIXED
- Valid thru: Wednesday, August 19th 14:59 (UTC)

We apologize once again for the inconvenience.
We will continue to work hard to provide a better service.

Thank you for your patience.

### PATCH NOTES 12.1 - AUGUST 13TH, 2026

- Date: 2026-08-12
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/708906085669404694
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-12-patch-notes-12.1-august-13th-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on August 13th from 2 AM (UTC) to update Patch 12.1._

Check out the details on our Website: [Read Patch Notes](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3769)

### 12.0b Hotfix

- Date: 2026-08-10
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/685261553769907147
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-10-12.0b-hotfix

- **changed** — Dagger Cloak and Dagger movement speed increase reduced from 40/50/60% to 30/40/50%
- **changed** — Crossbow Expulsion Shot additional attack power increased from 15/20/25% to 20/25/30% and skill amplification reduced from 6% to 5%
- **changed** — Shuriken Caltrops duration trapped reduced from 0.3s to 0.25s
- **changed** — Nadine defense per level increased from 2.5 to 2.7
- **changed** — Sua Odyssey bookmark damage skill amplification reduced from 40% to 35%
- **changed** — Sua Don Quixote bookmark target damage skill amplification reduced from 85% to 80%
- **changed** — Sua Memory of Odyssey bookmark damage skill amplification reduced from 50% to 45%
- **changed** — Sua Memory of Don Quixote bookmark target damage skill amplification reduced from 85% to 80%
- **changed** — William basic attack power increased from 37 to 40
- **added** — Jackie Bloodfest for skills that deal damage over time, hit conditions are applied every 0.3s
- **changed** — Jackie Hack & Slash attack power scaling reduced from 55% to 50%
- **changed** — Karla Deckhand's Draw slowed duration increased from 0.75s to 1s
- **added** — Cathy Under the Knife wounded is applied only once per separate skill
- **changed** — Eyeshield omnisyphon corrected to 8%
- **changed** — Eyeshield attack speed reduced from 30% to 25%
- **fixed** — Chronosphere timing is now correctly applied in Ranked and Custom matches

We will be rolling out the 12.0b Hotfix at 9:30 (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._
_*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build._
_*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status._

Look forward to Rest and System Improvements in our upcoming 12.1 Update.

##### Weapon Skills

**Dagger - Cloak and Dagger(D)**

- Movement Speed Increase 40/50/60% → **30/40/50%**

**Crossbow - Expulsion Shot(D)**

- Damage per Mark Stack 20/25/30(+Additional Attack Power 15/20/25%)(+Skill Amplification 6%) → 20/25/30**(+Additional Attack Power 20/25/30%)(+Skill Amplification 5%)**

**Shuriken - Caltrops(D)**

- Duration trapped in the Caltrops 0.3s → **0.25s**

##### Character

**Nadine**

- Defense per level 2.5 → **2.7**

**Sua**

- Odyssey(Q)

- Bookmark Damage 20/40/60/80/100(+Skill Amplification 40%) → 20/40/60/80/100**(+Skill Amplification 35%)**

- Don Quixote(E)

- Bookmark Target Damage 150/190/230/270/310(+Skill Amplification 85%) → 150/190/230/270/310**(+Skill Amplification 80%)**

- Memory(R)

- Memory of Odyssey(RQ)

- Bookmark Damage 50/100/150(+Skill Amplification 50%) → 50/100/150**(+Skill Amplification 45%)**

- Memory of Don Quixote(RE)

- Bookmark Target Damage 170/260/350(+Skill Amplification 85%) → 170/260/350**(+Skill Amplification 80%)**

**William**

- Basic Attack Power 37 → **40**

**Jackie**

- Bloodfest(P)

- **(NEW) For skills that deal damage over time, hit conditions are applied every 0.3s.**

- Hack & Slash(Q)

- Damage 30/50/70/90/110(+Attack Power 55%)(+Target's Current HP 7%) → 30/50/70/90/110**(+Attack Power 50%)**(+Target's Current HP 7%)

**Karla**

- Deckhand's Draw(P)

- Slowed Duration 0.75s → **1s**

**Cathy**

- Under the Knife(P)

- **(NEW) Wounded is applied only once per separate skill.**

##### Armor

**Head**

The values for Eyeshield in the 12.0 Patch Notes were incorrectly displayed and have been updated to the correct values below.

- Eyeshield

- Omnisyphon ~~6%~~ **8%**

- Attack Speed 30% → **25%**

##### Bug Fixes

- Chronosphere timing will now be correctly applied in Ranked and Custom matches.

### 12.0a Hotfix

- Date: 2026-08-07
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/685261553769906552
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-07-12.0a-hotfix

- **changed** — Rest Duration Stage 1 casting duration reduced from 3s to 2s
- **changed** — Rest Duration Stage 1 recovery reduced from 15% of all HP to 10%
- **changed** — Rest Duration Stage 2 recovery increased from 15% of all HP to 20%
- **changed** — Rapid Reconstruction Revival wait time at Level 6 increased from 7s to 8s
- **changed** — Rapid Reconstruction Revival wait time at Level 7 increased from 15s to 17s
- **changed** — Rapid Reconstruction Revival wait time at Level 8 increased from 20s to 21s
- **changed** — Enemy Character Elimination credit reduced from 10 to 10 and Assist credit reduced from 10 to 6
- **changed** — Throw Smokescreen projectile speed increased from 15m/s to 18m/s
- **changed** — Arcana VF Dispersion damage reduced from 30/50/70 to 20/40/60 and skill amplification reduced from 20% to 18%
- **changed** — Dagger Cloak and Dagger range reduced from 3M to 2.5M
- **changed** — Sua skill amplification per Bat Mastery level reduced from 4.2% to 4%
- **changed** — Sua The Curious Case changed to trigger shield only when targeted at Sua
- **changed** — Alex base defense increased from 49 to 51
- **changed** — Alex Incursion attack power increase raised from 6% to 7%
- **changed** — The Hanged Man Plague Butterfly damage reduced from 40 to 20
- **changed** — The Star of the Wilds Chasing Needle damage attack power increased from 60% to 65%
- **added** — Temple area added 17 Nails
- **changed** — Temple area Razor reduced from 10 to 8, Bamboo reduced from 10 to 8, Rusty Sword reduced from 10 to 8, Twin Blades reduced from 10 to 8, Short Spear reduced from 10 to 8, Glass Bead reduced from 10 to 8, Tights reduced from 10 to 8, and Clogs reduced from 10 to 8
- **fixed** — Loading will now complete normally after the end of a match
- **fixed** — The screen will now be correctly displayed
- **fixed** — You will no longer be unable to move right after the Temporary Safe Zone starts
- **fixed** — The Restricted Area timer will no longer be triggered inside the final safe zone during phase changes
- **fixed** — Speaker names will now be correctly displayed in Event Episode 3, Scenario Chapter 4
- **fixed** — Dialogue text will now be correctly displayed in Event Episode 3, Scenario Chapter 5
- **fixed** — Resting will no longer be canceled when Alex's hologram created by Double Agent takes damage
- **fixed** — Resting will no longer be canceled when Barbara's sentry gun created by BT Sentry Gun Mk.II takes damage
- **fixed** — Visual effect brightness in Cobalt Protocol will now be correctly displayed

We will be rolling out the 12.0a Hotfix at 10:30 (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._
_*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build._
_*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status._

##### System

##### Rest Duration & Recovery

- Stage 1

- Casting Duration 3s → **2s**

- Recovery 15% of all HP → **10%**

- Stage 2

- Recovery 15% of all HP → **20%**

##### Rapid Reconstruction (Revival)

- Rapid Reconstruction (Revival) Wait Time

- Level 6:  7s →** 8s**

- Level 7: 15s → **17s**

- Level 8: 20s → **21s**

##### **Credits**

- Enemy Character Elimination/Assist Credits 10/10 → 10**/6**

##### Weapon Skill

**Throw - Smokescreen(D)**

- Projectile Speed 15m/s → **18m/s**

**Arcana - VF Dispersion (D)**

- Damage 30/50/70(+Skill Amplification 20%) → **20/40/60(+Skill Amplification 18%)**

**Dagger - Cloak and Dagger(D)**

- Dagger(D2)

- Range 3M → **2.5M**

##### Character

**Sua**

- Skill Amp per Bat Mastery Level 4.2% → **4%**

- The Curious Case(W)

- Changed to trigger shield only when targeted at Sua.

**Alex**

- Base Defense 49 → **51**

- Incursion(Melee Q)

- Attack Power Increase 6% → **7%**

##### Items

##### Weapon

**Arcana**

- The Hanged Man

- Plague Butterfly - [Unique Passive]

- Damage 40(+Skill Amplification 30%)(+Character Level*3) → **20**(+Skill Amplification 30%)(+Character Level*3)

##### Armor

**Head**

- The Star of the Wilds

- Chasing Needle - [Unique Passive]

- Damage Attack Power 60% → **65%**

##### Area

**Temple**

- Added 17 Nails

- 10 Razor → **8**

- 10 Bamboo → **8**

- 10 Rusty Sword → **8**

- 10 Twin Blades → **8**

- 10 Short Spear → **8**

- 10 Glass Bead → **8**

- 9 Lens → **8**

- 10 Tights → **8**

- 10 Clogs → **8**

##### Bug Fixes

- Loading will now complete normally after the end of a match.

- The screen will now be correctly displayed.

- You will no longer be unable to move right after the Temporary Safe Zone starts.

- The Restricted Area timer will no longer be triggered inside the final safe zone during phase changes.

- Speaker names will now be correctly displayed in Event Episode 3, Scenario Chapter 4.

- Dialogue text will now be correctly displayed in Event Episode 3, Scenario Chapter 5.

- Resting will no longer be canceled when Alex's hologram created by **Double Agent (Melee E)** takes damage.

- Resting will no longer be canceled when Barbara's sentry gun created by **BT Sentry Gun Mk.II (Q)** takes damage.

- Visual effect brightness in Cobalt Protocol will now be correctly displayed.

### [New Season Announcement] Eternal Return S12: Sailing!

- Date: 2026-08-07
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/694268118771435099
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-07-new-season-announcement-eternal-return-s12-sailin

- **added** — Add a new Archive tab called Test Subject Records featuring lore and information about test subjects that can be unlocked by playing matches with characters or using Data Fragments
- **added** — Add the Multi-Chronosphere system where Chronospheres activate in two areas simultaneously as the new end-game Safe Zone system
- **added** — Add a Restricted Area Reopening system allowing characters to spend Credits with Lumi to reopen a Restricted Area as a Safe Zone from Day 2 to Night 4 on a first-come, first-served basis
- **added** — Add new Legendary items and item skills including Gust of Wind - Frostbite, Plague Butterfly, Chasing Needle, and Gold Pouch
- **changed** — Replace Temporary Safe Zones with the Multi-Chronosphere system in the end-game Safe Zone mechanics

Hello Lumia Island Survivors!

Eternal Return's Season 12: Sailing has just started!

Join us on this new adventure and don't miss out on the awesome perks we've prepared to celebrate the start of our newest season!

**New S12 Content**

▶▶ S12: Sailing Preview Website: [[See More]](https://event.playeternalreturn.com/S12_Sailing/Roadmap)

**Archive [Test Subject Records]**

We're adding a new tab in Archive: Test Subject Records.

This new menu features a variety of lore and information about our test subjects, something you've been asking for!

You can sequentially unlock each subject's reports and logs either by playing Normal or Ranked matches with that character, or by using Data Fragments.

**Multiple Chronospheres**

The end-game Safe Zone system is getting a major overhaul.

Instead of the previous Temporary Safe Zones, Season 12 introduces the "Multi-Chronosphere" system, where Chronospheres will activate in two areas simultaneously.

**Restricted Area Reopening System**

We're adding a new strategic variable available through Lumi.

From Day 2 to Night 4, characters who meet Lumi can spend Credits to reopen a Restricted Area of their choice as a Safe Zone.

Reopenings are limited to a first-come, first-served basis, and can only be done during designated reopening periods, once per phase.

**New Item Skills**

New Legendary items and new item skills will be added in Season 12.

Gust of Wind - Frostbite, Plague Butterfly, Chasing Needle, Gold Pouch

**S12: Preseason Event**

▶▶ S12 Preseason Playtime Event: [[Participate Now]](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3749)

Start the new season with a variety of awesome rewards!

### PATCH NOTES 12.0 - AUGUST 6TH, 2026

- Date: 2026-08-05
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/685261553769906247
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-08-05-patch-notes-12.0-august-6th-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 6 hours on August 6th from 2 AM (UTC) to update Patch 12.0._

Check out the details on our Website:

[PATCH NOTES 12.0 PART 1](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3742)
[PATCH NOTES 12.0 PART 2: CHARACTERS & ITEMS](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3743)

### PATCH NOTES 11.7 - JULY 23RD, 2026

- Date: 2026-07-22
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/680756685198852235
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-07-22-patch-notes-11.7-july-23rd-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on Thursday, July 23rd from 2 AM to 6 AM (UTC) to update Patch 11.7._

Check out the details on our Website: [Read Patch Notes](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3713)

### PATCH NOTES 11.6 - JULY 9th, 2026

- Date: 2026-07-08
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/688635449342695803
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-07-08-patch-notes-11.6-july-9th-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on Thursday, July 9th from 2 AM to 6 AM (UTC) to update Patch 11.6._

Check out the details on our Website: [Read Patch Notes](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3690)

### 11.5a Hotfix

- Date: 2026-07-06
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/688635449342694235
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-07-06-11.5a-hotfix

- **changed** — Shield & HP Recovery Increase augment decreased from 10% to 8%
- **changed** — Healing Wind tactical skill HP Recovery decreased from 150(+Character Level*8/12) to 100(+Character Level*8/12)
- **changed** — Healing Wind tactical skill cooldown increased from 50/40s to 60/45s
- **changed** — Protocol Violation tactical skill Max HP Increase scaling changed from (+Character Level*15/20) to (+Character Level*10/15)
- **changed** — Protocol Violation tactical skill cooldown increased from 50/40s to 60/45s
- **changed** — Leni Carrot Bazooka (Q) cooldown increased from 11/10/9/8/7s to 12/11/10/9/8s
- **changed** — Leni Spring Launch (R) cooldown increased from 20/17/14s to 22/20/18s
- **changed** — Rio Kyudo Instinct (Q) Daikyu Damage attack power decreased from 103% to 102%

We will be rolling out the 11.5a Hotfix at 08:00 (UTC).

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._

**Augments**

**Support**

- Healing Factor

- Shield & HP Recovery Increase 10% → **8%**

##

**Tactical Skills**

- Healing Wind

- HP Recovery 150(+Character Level*8/12) → **100**(+Character Level*8/12)

- Cooldown 50/40s → **60/45s**

- Protocol Violation

- Max HP Increase 100/150(+Character Level*15/20) → 100/150**(+Character Level*10/15)**

- Cooldown 50/40s → **60/45s**

##

**Character**

**Leni**

- Carrot Bazooka!(Q)

- Cooldown 11/10/9/8/7s → **12/11/10/9/8**s

- Spring Launch!(R)

- Cooldown 20/17/14s → **22/20/18s**

**Rio**

- Kyudo Instinct(Q)

- Daikyu Damage (Attack Power 103%)*(Basic Attack Amplification) → **(Attack Power 102%)***(Basic Attack Amplification)

### PATCH NOTES 11.5 - June 25th, 2026

- Date: 2026-06-24
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/688635449342689313
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-06-24-patch-notes-11.5-june-25th-2026

_Servers will be temporarily offline for an estimated time of 4 hours on June 25th from 2 AM (UTC) to update Patch 11.5._

Check out the details on our Website: [Read Patch Notes](https://playeternalreturn.com/posts/news/3657)

### 11.4b Hotfix

- Date: 2026-06-12
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/667242081733838306
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-06-12-11.4b-hotfix

- **fixed** — Multiplayer Practice Mode can now be properly restarted after it closes forcefully

We will be rolling out the 11.4b Hotfix at 10 AM (UTC).

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes._

**\**

- You can now properly restart Multiplayer Practice Mode after it closes forcefully.

### 11.4a Hotfix

- Date: 2026-06-12
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1049590/view/667242081733838176
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/eternal-return/releases/2026-06-12-11.4a-hotfix

- **fixed** — Vision within Chapel should now be correctly applied
- **fixed** — S11 Chungnam CNJ Bundle Team Logo should now be correctly displayed
- **fixed** — Web information about Season Fragments should now be correctly applied

We will be rolling out the 11.4a Hotfix at 7:30 AM (UTC).
Please restart the game to download the update.

_*Some changes may not be applied to tooltips or Practice modes.
*The time of application might differ for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the build.
*If you disconnect due to PC/network issues, you will need to update before reconnecting. Please keep in mind that this process may cause reconnection delays or lead to penalties such as "give up" status.
_

##### **Bug Fixes**

- Vision within Chapel should now be correctly applied.

- S11 Chungnam CNJ Bundle Team Logo should now be correctly displayed.

- Web information about Season Fragments should now be correctly applied.