01/21 Update Preview

Dear Immortals:
Rise of Eros: Desire will undergo maintenance starting 10:50 (UTC+8) on Jan 21 (Tue). The servers are expected to be down for approximately 5 hours and will be back online once the update is complete.

※ Once the update is complete, Immortals may restart the game and download the latest data.
※ Please remember to bind your account to prevent the loss of in-game data. If you have any queries, please contact us at ask-riseoferos-desire@thedarkwind.com

◆ Update Details ◆

a. New Year Mahjong Mayhem ~ The fight for the jackpot is on! ~

Event Time:
2025/01/21 11:00 ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)

Prerequisites:
Clear Story Stage 2-5

Chapter Release Schedule:
[East Wind] Release Date: 2025/01/21 11:00 (UTC+8)
[South Wind] Release Date: 2025/01/21 11:00 (UTC+8)
[West Wind] Release Date: 2025/01/28 11:00 (UTC+8)
[North Wind] Release Date: 2025/02/04 11:00 (UTC+8)

How to Play:
While the Event is running,
Experience the plot in the [East Wind] Story Stages.
Enjoy the battle in the [South Wind] chapters.
Claim Event Points and [The Key to Wealth] Event Items from the [East Wind] and [South Wind] chapters.
Exchange [The Key to Wealth] for products in the Event Store.
Challenges of varying difficulty and fabulous prizes await players in [West Wind] and [North Wind].
Clear the Stages to win Rewards including Dream Crystals and Bond Contracts.

b. [Divine Power Deathmatch Season 33] Now Available

Event Time:
2025/01/28 11:00 ~ 2025/02/04 10:59 (UTC+8)

Prerequisites:
Clear Story Stage 2-10

How to Play:

  • Use [Deathmatch Ticket] to enter the Stage and challenge the Limited-Time Boss.

Reward Explanation:

  • Accumulate Deathmatch points to obtain rare rewards such as Gold, Dream Crystals, Divine Power Exchange Tokens, and Realm-Shattering Jade.
  • Divine Power Exchange Tokens can be exchanged in the Divine Power Deathmatch Store for rewards such as Realm-Shattering Jade and Legendary Gear Exchange Currency.

Other Explanations:
※ Our team will from time to time ban accounts that violate the regulations. Players are asked to abide by the rules to maintain a positive gaming environment.

c. [Season 9 Skybreak Realm] Now Available

Availability:
Zone 1 2025/01/21 11:00 ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)

When fighting in this zone, eligible Personas will trigger the following battlefield effects:
Resonance of Enhancement: At the start of battle, bestow Ruin on all allies for 20 turns.
For each buff an ally has, increase all allies’ damage output by 5%, up to a maximum of 100%.
Highlight Rookie: [Self-Draw Queen] and [Agari Goddess] gain the following effects:

  1. Max HP increased by 50%
  2. ATK increased by 50%
  3. DEF increased by 50%
  4. E.HIT increased by an additional 20%
  5. E.RES increased by an additional 20%
    Blessing of the Forest: Personas equipped with a Wood-attribute Relic increase their damage output by 25%.

Zone 2 2025/02/04 11:00 ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)

When fighting in this zone, eligible Personas will trigger the following battlefield effects:
Resonance of Enhancement: At the start of battle, bestow Ruin on all allies for 20 turns.
For each buff an ally has, increase all allies’ damage output by 5%, up to a maximum of 100%.
Highlight Rookie: [Self-Draw Queen] and [Agari Goddess] gain the following effects:

  1. Max HP increased by 50%
  2. ATK increased by 50%
  3. DEF increased by 50%
  4. E.HIT increased by an additional 20%
  5. E.RES increased by an additional 20%
    Goddess’s Moment: Increase allied Eileen and Cartilla’s damage output by 25%.

(Note: The actual battlefield effects are subject to their in-game descriptions.)

Prerequisites:
Clear 20th floor of Skybreak Tower

Rewards:
In addition to valuable items such as Dream Crystals, Lovestruck Incense, and Deity Contract,
the rewards also include Gold of Divine Perception Fragment. After collecting a certain amount, players can use the Alchemy System to alchemize it into Gold of Divine Perception.

d. [New Year Mahjong Mayhem] Login Event

Event Time:
2025/01/21 11:00 ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)

Log in every day during the event period to collect bountiful rewards!
※ The login card will disappear after logging in to the game for 14 days.
※ Login rewards will automatically be sent to your Inventory when you log in to the game.

e. [Spring Custom Summon] Summon Pool

Event Time:
2025/02/04 11:00 ~ 2025/03/11 10:59 (UTC+8)

During the event, in the [Spring Custom Summon] summon pool, players can choose one Persona from the selected SSR Persona list, and the summon probability for that Persona will be significantly increased!!
※ Bond Contract, Dream Crystal, and Deity Jade may be used to draw from this Summon Pool.
※ An SSR Persona is guaranteed from this Summon Pool after 100 summons. If an SSR prize is drawn, the accumulated number of summons will be reset.
※ Players can obtain any basic SSR Persona included in this summon pool, as well as one selected SSR Persona of their choice. The list will vary based on the Persona selected by the player and can be viewed at any time in the [Probabilities] at the bottom left of the summon pool.
※ SSR Personas that can be selected: [Arbiter Inase], [Whitewater Blossom Cartilla], [Butterfly Dream Eileen], [Blood Moon Misaki], [Midsummer Alana], [Enchantress Miriam], [Red Rider Phoenix], [Inked Gold Rouffe], [Divine Grace Lynn]
※ The summon probability for the selected SSR Persona will be increased to 1%.
※ After designating a Persona for a probability boost, players can change the designated Persona up to 3 times during the event period. Changing the Persona will not reset the accumulated number of summons for the guaranteed SSR Persona or the cumulative draw rewards count.
※ The Test Persona stage won’t be available for this summon pool.
※ The [2025 Spring Select SSR Character Exchange Box] can be used from the Inventory. After use, you can select and obtain one of the following SSR Personas: [Arbiter Inase], [Whitewater Blossom Cartilla], [Butterfly Dream Eileen], [Blood Moon Misaki], [Midsummer Alana], [Enchantress Miriam], [Red Rider Phoenix], [Inked Gold Rouffe], [Divine Grace Lynn].

f. Limited Summon Pool [Goddess Summon – Mahjong]

Event Time:
2025/01/21 11:00 ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)

During this event, the chance of pulling [Self-Draw Queen Eileen] and [Agari Goddess Cartilla] from the [Goddess Summon – Mahjong] pool will be greatly increased!
※ An SSR Persona is guaranteed from this Summon Pool after 100 Summons. Only the SSR Personas included in this Summon Pool may be pulled; please consult [Probabilities] in the lower-left corner of the Summon screen for details.
※ [Self-Draw Queen Eileen] and [Agari Goddess Cartilla] will not be added to the Normal Summon Pool after the Limited-Time Summon Pool closes.
※ For detailed information, please visit the summon page

g. Limited Summon Pool [Relic Summon – Mahjong]

Event Time:
2025/01/21 11:00 ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)

During this event, the chance of pulling [Isabella’s Disguise] and [Apate’s Lie] from the [Relic Summon – Mahjong] pool will be greatly increased!
※ Earn 1 [Deity Insignia] with each Summon from this Summon Pool. Exchange 150 [Deity Insignia] for [Isabella’s Disguise] or [Apate’s Lie] in the Deity Insignia Store.
※ [Isabella’s Disguise] and [Apate’s Lie] will be permanently added to the Deity Insignia Store.
※ [Isabella’s Disguise] and [Apate’s Lie] will not be added to the Normal Summon Pool after the Limited-Time Summon Pool closes.

h. [Pass Event] Season 3 Now Available

  • Availability: 2025/01/21 11:00 ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)

During the event period, completing Pass quests will increase your Pass level and provide all kinds of rewards. After purchasing a paid plan, you can additionally receive rich rewards such as Boudoir Accessories, Bond Contracts, and Dream Crystals when you level up your Pass.

If you purchase the highest-tier paid plan, in addition to the rewards mentioned above, you will immediately increase your Pass level by 10 and receive Premium Plan Exclusive Boudoir Accessory, Dream Crystal x400, Deity Contract x5, and other valuable rewards!

※ Event quests are divided into weekly and seasonal quests. Weekly quests will reset progress every Monday at the reset time, with a maximum of 6,000 experience points obtainable each week. The seasonal quests can only be completed once, but there is no limit on the experience points earned.
※ The paid plans will be removed one hour before the event ends, so take the opportunity to make your purchase!
※ After purchasing the basic paid plan, you can buy an upgraded plan to receive the full content equivalent to the highest-tier paid plan.

[Basic Paid Plan]

  • Content: Unlock paid rewards, Dream Crystal x400
  • Price: USD$ 9.99
  • Eligibility: Players who have not purchased any paid plan. Once the [Premium Paid Plan] is purchased, this option will no longer be available.

[Premium Paid Plan]

  • Content: Unlock paid rewards, Premium Paid Plan Exclusive Boudoir Accessory, Dream Crystal x800, Deity Contract x5, Gold x1,000,000, and immediately increase Pass level by 10
  • Price: USD$ 19.99
  • Eligibility: Players who have not purchased any paid plan. Once the [Basic Paid Plan] is purchased, this option will no longer be available.

[Basic Upgrade Plan]

  • Content: Premium Paid Plan Exclusive Boudoir Accessory, Dream Crystal x400, Deity Contract x5, Gold x1,000,000, and immediately increase Pass level by 10
  • Price: USD$ 14.99
  • Eligibility: Players who have purchased the [Basic Paid Plan].

i. Bundles

[New Year Mahjong Mayhem Sample] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/01/21 Post Update ~ 2025/02/11 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Bond Contract x6, Gold x50,000
  • Price: USD$ 4.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle once after unlocking the in-game Store

[New Year Mahjong Mayhem Gift Box] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/01/21 Post Update ~ 2025/02/11 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Bond Contract x10, Mega Stamina Potion x10, Lovestruck Incense x20, Gold x300,000
  • Price: USD$ 14.49
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle once after unlocking the in-game Store

[New Year Mahjong Mayhem Jumbo Bundle] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/01/21 Post Update ~ 2025/02/11 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Bond Contract x25, Faith Elixir x10, Giga Stamina Potion x20, Gold x500,000
  • Price: USD$ 33.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle twice after unlocking the in-game Store

[Goddess’s Luck] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/01/21 Post Update ~ 2025/02/11 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Bond Contract x50, Crossing Realms Custom Box x1, Focus Obelisk x25, Gold x500,000
  • Price: USD$ 99.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle twice after unlocking the in-game Store

[Legendary Gear Custom Gift Pack] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/02/04 Post Update ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Deity Contract x30, Tier 4 Legendary Gear Custom Box I&II x1, Gold x500,000
  • Price: USD$ 42.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle twice after unlocking the in-game Store

j. Added 6 [Legendary Gear] Sets

This update introduces 6 brand-new Legendary Gear Sets. Detailed descriptions are as follows:

  1. [Fateful Set]
  • Set Effect: CRTR +15%
  • Recommended for: [Defensive Personas]
  • Provides a significant boost to converting defense into damage, ideal for Personas that rely on defense for output.
  1. [Guardian Set]
  • Set Effect: DEF +20%
  • Recommended for: [Defensive Personas]
  • Adds HIT as a bonus attribute, addressing the HIT deficiency of defensive Personas and enhancing overall combat effectiveness.
  1. [Swift Set]
  • Set Effect: E.RES +25%
  • Recommended for: [Defensive Personas]
  • Strengthens DEF and E.RES, improving battlefield survivability.
  1. [Vitality Set]
  • Set Effect: HP +25%
  • Recommended for: [Defensive Personas]
  • Increases Personas’ maximum HP while also enhancing their defensive capabilities.
  1. [Survival Set]
  • Set Effect: HP +25%
  • Recommended for: [Offensive Personas]
  • Boosts both HP and offensive performance, ideal for Personas focused on high damage output.
  1. [Haste Set]
  • Set Effect: SPD +8%
  • Recommended for: [Support Personas]
  • Significantly increases SPD in main and bonus attributes, enhancing support capabilities and Boost E.HIT.

Legendary Gear Acquisition Methods

  1. [Legendary Gear Custom Gift Pack]
    Availability: 2025/02/04 Post Update ~ 2025/02/25 10:59 (UTC+8)
  2. [Exchange Token – Gear Store]
    New Items (Available from 2025/02/11):
  • “Tier 4 Legendary Gear II” series
  • “Tier 4 Legendary Gear Box II”

Exchange Method:

  • Use “Legendary Gear Exchange Currency II” for exchanges.
    Legendary Gear Exchange Currency II can be obtained via the “Legendary Gear Exchange Currency Custom Box”.
  • Sources of “Legendary Gear Exchange Currency Custom Box”:
    Divine Power Deathmatch Store
    Regular Arena Store
    Special Arena Store

Purchase Limits:

  • “Tier 4 Legendary Gear II” can only be purchased once per account.
  • “Tier 4 Legendary Gear Box II” can be purchased 999 times per day.

Legendary Gear Exchange Currency Custom Box:

  • Regular Arena Store, Special Arena Store: Limited to 25 purchases per account per month.
  • Divine Power Deathmatch Store: Limited to 1 purchase per account per season.

k. Optimizations/Fixes

  1. New System [Divine Inscription]
  • Divine Inscription will highlight Personas’ unique roles and features in battle.
  • Some Divine Inscriptions will be unlocked with higher Awakening levels or through equipping specific relics.
  1. Colosseum Daily Rewards Settlement Optimization
  • Starting from this update, the Colosseum settlement time will occur during a fixed period (e.g., 21:00 ~ 21:10 UTC+8), with the exact time randomly determined by the system daily. Note: The reward delivery time is not directly linked to the settlement time.
  • Multiple settlement time slots are now available. Players can choose between 09:00 ~ 09:10 (UTC+8) and 21:00 ~ 21:10 (UTC+8) as their preferred settlement period.
    Players can freely change the settlement period on the Colosseum Daily Settlement Rewards page.
    Please Note: Rewards will not be calculated or distributed within 24 hours after changing the settlement time.
  1. Damage and Status Information Optimizations
  • Added displays for bestowed or removed statuses.
  • Added displays for no effect and cooldown change.
  • Added displays for damage taken by Shield.
  • Added displays for Guard and Incurable effects.
  1. When pulling an SSR relic from the Relic Summon Summon Pool and selecting “Skip”, the obtained SSR relic will be displayed first before proceeding to the summary screen.
  2. When equipping headgear in the gallery, the camera will automatically adjust to the optimal viewing angle.

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