12/9 Update Preview

Dear Immortals:
Rise of Eros: Desire will undergo maintenance starting 10:50 (UTC+8) on Dec 9 (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 data before updating to avoid losing game progress. If you encounter any issues, please get in touch with our customer service through the form at: https://support.thedarkwind.com/

The “Skin System” is a feature that provides appearance customization for Personas.
Players can use this system to change owned Personas to wear different outfits.
After applying a new Skin, the Persona’s outfit will be synchronously updated across all related interfaces,
such as the Persona menu, edit team page, and battle scenes.

After the update, the “Black Fushicho” Skin for “Vast Firmament Phoenix” will be unlocked and available for purchase in the Skin Store.

Abnormal Aptitude Experiment Permanent Mode Availability:
2025/12/9 Post Update

Participation Conditions:
Clear Story Stage 6-20

Basic Gameplay Explanation:

  • In “Phoenix’s Special Research Project”, the action bar sequence will include the “Turn Cycle”.

Special Effect Explanation:

  • When deploying in the “Abnormal Aptitude Experiment”, the following “Experimental Module” effects will be applied.
    All characters on the battlefield have their damage taken increased by 10% for each type of debuff they hold, up to a maximum of 50%. When an ally successfully inflicts debuff, gain 1 stack of Research Results per debuff. At the start of the turn cycle, remove all Research Results stacks and deal damage to enemies based on the removed stacks.
  • When deploying in the “Abnormal Aptitude Experiment”, players can select one of the following “Expansion Modules” to apply in battle.
  1. Poisoner Module: When an ally casts a skill that inflicts debuff, the Persona gains 1 stack of Research Results. When an enemy has 4 or more types of debuffs, increase their damage taken by 30%.
  2. Purifier Module: When an ally successfully removes a debuff, gain 3 stacks of Research Results per debuff removed. When an ally has 3 or fewer debuffs, increase their damage output by 30%.
  3. Diversity Module: Based on Persona types in the team, each type increases the allies’ E.HIT and E.RES by 5%, up to a maximum of 20%. When the party has 3 or more Persona types, at the start of the turn cycle, inflict Contamination on all enemies, deal damage equal to 1% of their max HP at the start of their turn for 1 turn.

Reward Explanation:

  • Complete Star Challenges in Permanent Mode to earn Dream Crystals and Gold.

Abnormal Aptitude Experiment Limited-time Availability:
2025/12/16 11:00 ~ 2026/2/9 10:59 (UTC+8)

Participation Conditions:
Clear Story Stage 6-20

Basic Gameplay Explanation:

  • In Limited-Time Mode, players face invincible enemies and challenge team limits to achieve the highest score. Note: Enemies grow stronger as the player’s score increases.
  • Players can earn Basic Points and Upgrade Points each week to strengthen the Personas in their battle team.

Special Effect Explanation:

  • When deploying in the “Abnormal Aptitude Experiment”, the “Experimental Module” effects will be applied.
  • When deploying in the “Abnormal Aptitude Experiment”, players can select one of the “Expansion Modules” to apply in battle.
  • For the specific effects of the “Experiment Modules” and “Expansion Modules”, please refer to the in-game description.

Reward Explanation:

  • Complete Weekly Quests and Achievements in Limited-Time Mode to earn Research Exchange Tokens, Advanced Research Exchange Tokens, and Dream Crystals.
  • Research Exchange Tokens can be traded in the Research Shop for rewards such as Divine Testimony and Divine Proof.
  • Advanced Research Exchange Tokens can be exchanged in the Advanced Research Store for designated SSR Personas and other rewards.

Event Time:
2025/12/9 11:00 ~ 2025/12/23 10:59 (UTC+8)

Participation Conditions:
Clear Story Stage 2-5

Chapter Release Schedule:
[It’s Party Time] available from: 2025/12/9 11:00 (UTC +8)
[The Climactic Clash] available from: 2025/12/9 11:00 (UTC +8)
[The Bloody Battle] available from: 2025/12/16 11:00 (UTC+8)

How to play:
While the Event is running,
Experience the plot in the [It’s Party Time] Story Stages,
Enjoy the battle in the [The Climactic Clash] chapters.
Claim Event Points and [Vespermas Cookie (Reissue)] Event Items from the above chapters. Exchange [Vespermas Cookie (Reissue)] for products in the Event Store.
Besides Evolve Materials and Incense, rewards include [Dream Crystal], [Deity Contract], and the Event-Limited Summon Ticket [Bond Contract].
Challenges of varying difficulty and fabulous prizes await players in [The Bloody Battle]. Clear the Stages to win Rewards including [Dream Crystal].

Event Time:
2025/12/16 11:00 ~ 2025/12/23 10:59 (UTC+8)

Participation Conditions:
Clear Story Stage 2-10

Basic Gameplay Explanation:

  • 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 ban accounts that violate the regulations. Players are asked to abide by the rules to maintain a positive gaming environment.

Event Time:
2025/12/9 11:00 ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)

During this event, the chance of pulling [Blesser Inase], [Imperial Moon Misaki], and [Overflowing Grace Lynn] from the [Goddess Summon – Strange Dream (Re)] pool will be greatly increased!
※ This Summon Pool is a [Star Wish Summon]. If you obtain a non-Pick Up SSR Persona, the next SSR you obtain is guaranteed to be a Pick Up Persona.
※ The Pick Up Personas in this Summon Pool are: [Blesser Inase], [Imperial Moon Misaki], and [Overflowing Grace Lynn]
※ 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.
※ [Blesser Inase], [Imperial Moon Misaki], and [Overflowing Grace Lynn] will not be added to the Normal Summon Pool after the Limited-Time Summon Pool closes.
※ After obtaining the [SSR Persona Exchange Box – Strange Dream], you can open it in the Inventory to choose and receive one of the following Personas: [Blesser Inase], [Imperial Moon Misaki], or [Overflowing Grace Lynn]

Event Time:
2025/12/9 11:00 ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)

During the event, in the [Relic Summon – Strange Dream (Re)] Summon Pool, players can designate one Relic from [Invidia’s Winter Light], [Arkuran’s Holy Night], or [Gift of the Vesprine], and the summon rate of the chosen Relic will be greatly increased!
※ The obtainable and selectable SSR Relics are [Invidia’s Winter Light], [Arkuran’s Holy Night], and [Gift of the Vesprine]. The summon rate of the designated featured SSR Relic will be increased to 1%.
※ After designating a Relic for a probability boost, players can change the designated Relic during the event period. Changing the Relic will not reset the accumulated number of summons for the guaranteed SSR Relic or the cumulative draw rewards count.
※ Earn 1 [Deity Insignia] with each Summon from this Summon Pool. Exchange 150 [Deity Insignia] for [Invidia’s Winter Light], [Arkuran’s Holy Night], or [Gift of the Vesprine] in the Deity Insignia Store.
※ [Invidia’s Winter Light], [Arkuran’s Holy Night], and [Gift of the Vesprine] will be permanently added to the Deity Insignia Store.
※ [Invidia’s Winter Light], [Arkuran’s Holy Night], and [Gift of the Vesprine] will not be added to the Normal Summon Pool after the Limited-Time Summon Pool closes.
※ After obtaining the [SSR Relic Exchange Box – Strange Dream], you can open it in the Inventory to choose and receive one of the following Relics: [Invidia’s Winter Light], [Arkuran’s Holy Night], or [Gift of the Vesprine]

Event Time:
2025/12/16 11:00 ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)

During this event, the SSR Persona obtained from the [Goddess Summon – Select] summon pool is guaranteed to be “Blesser Inase”!!
※ Only Deity Jades may be used to draw from this Summon Pool.
※ An SSR Persona is guaranteed from this Summon Pool after 100 Summons. The obtainable SSR Persona is [Blesser Inase].
※ Earn 1 [Bond Insignia] with each summon from this Summon Pool. Exchange 300 [Bond Insignia] for [Blesser Inase] in the Bond Insignia Store. Players who have previously exchanged before this summon pool was available will be able to exchange this time too.
※ In this Summon Pool, rewards can be earned according to the number of summons made. At 120 summons, players can obtain 1 [Blesser Inase]; at 160 summons, players can obtain 1 Blesser Inase’s exclusive SSR Relic [Invidia’s Winter Light].
※ [Blesser Inase] will not be added to the Normal Summon Pool after the Limited-Time Summon Pool closes.

Event Time:
2025/12/16 11:00 ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)

During this event, the chance of pulling [Invidia’s Winter Light] from the [Relic Summon – Select] pool will be greatly increased!!
※ An SSR Relic is guaranteed from this Summon Pool after 100 Summons. Only the SSR Relic included in this Summon Pool may be pulled; please consult [Probabilities] in the lower-left corner of the Summon screen for details.
※ Earn 1 [Deity Insignia] with each summon from this Summon Pool. Exchange 150 [Deity Insignia] for [Invidia’s Winter Light] in the Deity Insignia Store. Players who have previously exchanged before this summon pool was available will be able to exchange this time too.
※ [Invidia’s Winer Light] will not be added to the Normal Summon Pool after the Limited-Time Summon Pool closes.

Event Time:
2025/12/9 11:00 ~ 2026/1/13 10:59 (UTC+8)

During this event, players will be able to pull Keleira’s exclusive Boudoir Accessory set [Keleira – Christmas Bunny] from the Summon Pool!
※ An exclusive Boudoir Accessory Set is guaranteed from the Summon Pool after 10 Summons. Please check the list of other obtainable rewards in the [Probabilities] in the lower-left corner of the Summon screen.
※ Only [Seductive Contract] may be used to draw from this Summon Pool. [Seductive Contract] can be purchased from the Store.
※ The number of [Seductive Contracts] required for each summon in this Summon Pool will gradually increase with each summon you make.
※ In this Summon Pool, each Summon provides an opportunity to receive one of the available rewards. Once a reward is obtained, it will be removed from the pool and unavailable for future summons.
※ Summon probabilities and the rewards available will change according to the number of summons made. Please see [Probabilities] for details.
※ There are 10 different rewards in this Summon Pool. Once all 10 rewards have been claimed, this Summon Pool will be closed.
※ After obtaining all 10 rewards, you will receive an additional Perfect Rewards.
※ After the Limited Boudoir Accessory Summon Pool for [Keleira – Christmas Bunny] closes, Keleira – Christmas Bunny will be available for purchase in the store in the form of a bundle in the future.

[Seductive Contract] Products

  • Availability: 2025/12/9 11:00 ~ 2026/1/13 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Products: Seductive Contract x2, Seductive Contract x12, Seductive Contract x36 (Christmas Celebration Special Offer), Seductive Contract x1 (limited)
  • Price: USD $4.99 / 23.99 / 39.99; 360 Dream Crystals
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase Seductive Contract x36 (Christmas Celebration Special Offer) 1 time, Seductive Contract x12 2 times, Seductive Contract x2 30 times, and Seductive Contract x1 (limited) 60 times after unlocking the in-game Store
  • Availability: 2025/12/09 Post Update (permanently)
  • Products: Main Story Growth Fund (Normal) Ch1~4, Main Story Growth Fund (Normal) Ch5~8, Main Story Growth Fund (Hard) Ch1~4, Main Story Growth Fund (Hard) Ch5~8
  • Price: USD $9.99 / 19.99 / 39.99 / 39.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase each fund once after unlocking the in-game Store.
    ※ The Growth Fund includes basic rewards and premium rewards. Basic rewards can be claimed for free after meeting the conditions.
    ※ After purchasing the Growth Fund, you can additionally claim all premium rewards within that Growth Fund.
    ※ After completing the conditions and claiming the basic rewards, you can still purchase the Growth Fund and directly claim the premium rewards that meet the claim conditions after purchase.

[Memory Gift Box] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/12/9 Post Update ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Bond Contract x20, Mega Stamina Potion x15, Faith Potion x20
  • Bundle Price: USD$ 20.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle once after unlocking the in-game Store.

[Memory Jumbo Bundle] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/12/9 Post Update ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Dream Crystal x1,500, Bond Contract x30, Giga Stamina Potion x20, Focus Obelisk x10
  • Bundle Price: USD$ 52.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle twice after unlocking the in-game Store.

[Goddess’s Memory] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/12/9 Post Update ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Bond Contract x50, Gold x500,000, Crossing Realms Custom Box x1, Focus Obelisk x25
  • Bundle Price: USD$ 99.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle twice after unlocking the in-game Store.

[Deity Jade Box] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/12/16 Post Update ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Deity Jade x18, Gold x300,000
  • Bundle Price: USD$ 14.49
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle once after unlocking the in-game Store.

[Deity Jade Bundle] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/12/16 Post Update ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Deity Jade x40, Gold x500,000, Faith Elixir x10
  • Bundle Price: USD$ 33.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle once after unlocking the in-game Store.

[Deity Jade Luxury Bundle] Bundle

  • Availability: 2025/12/16 Post Update ~ 2025/12/30 10:59 (UTC+8)
  • Contents: Deity Jade x120, Gold x500,000, Crossing Realms Custom Box x1
  • Bundle Price: USD$ 99.99
  • Requirements: Players will be able to purchase this bundle twice after unlocking the in-game Store.

The following bundles will be removed from the store after the version update. Players interested in purchasing should complete their purchases before the update maintenance:

  • Lv. 15 Bundle
  • Lv. 30 Bundle
  • Lv. 35 Bundle
  • Lv. 40 Bundle
  • Lv. 45 Bundle
  • Lv. 50 Bundle
  • Lv. 55 Bundle
  • Lv. 60 Bundle
  • Lv. 65 Bundle
  • Lv. 70 Bundle

※ The bundles above will be delisted after the update, regardless of remaining sales time.

※ This event’s rerun includes adjustments to the skills of [Blesser Inase] and [Imperial Moon Misaki].

Blesser Inase Skill Effect Increase

Special Skill:

Passive Skill is enhanced:

  • Restores HP to ally, increasing the target to 2 allies.

Ultimate Skill:

This skill’s effect is enhanced:

  • This skill inflicts Frostbite on the target and gains an additional 50% E.HIT.

Imperial Moon Misaki Skill Effect Increase

Special Skill:

Passive Skill is enhanced:

  • The passive effect of inflicting Frostbite is guaranteed.

New Boudoir Features:
In response to the increasing number of Personas’ exclusive Boudoir accessory sets, a new “Sets” tab will be added to all Personas’ “Boudoir Accessory Menu” after the version update for quick equipping of specific sets.
※ The tab will list all currently released exclusive accessory sets for that Persona.
※ Tap the button for the set you’ve obtained to equip all accessories from that set at once.
※ If a set has multiple accessory styles, multiple style buttons will be provided for selection.

  • Optimized computation speed when sorting Personas by “Combat Strength”.
  • Divine Power Deathmatch teams will no longer clear after the event ends, allowing faster team assembly for future Divine Power Deathmatch participation.

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