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Update History

2025

Red Battlefield Matchmaking

Last Update: March 27, 2025
 
 
The Red Battlefield, which has accompanied Adventurers for a long time, is undergoing improvements. The most significant change is the addition of a matchmaking system. Previously, Adventurers had to enter the battlefield directly and wait for others to join. Now, you can "Request Match," and once the required number of participants is reached, the match will start automatically.
 
This new system operates similarly to the matching in the Arena of Solare. Additionally, we have addressed one of the less favorable aspects of the old Red Battlefield, such as "abandoning the battlefield," by intensifying penalties for such actions. This aims to minimize concerns for Adventurers, allowing for a more enjoyable experience. Furthermore, the damage reduction effects activated at low HP during combat and the Max HP increase upon entry are removed, ensuring that battles rely solely on your character's stats.
 
However, with the new matchmaking system, the Red Battlefield will initially operate with only the "Castle Ruins" map. While many prefer Valencia City, this decision aims to stabilize and focus on the new system. We ask for your understanding, and promise that we will continue to introduce new maps, including Valencia City, in the near future.
  • Added a new matchmaking system to the Red Battlefield.
    • You can join a match for each battlefield, and once enough players sign up, you'll be able to enter the room.
    • While waiting for a match in the Red Battlefield, you can't use the following items:
      • Traveler's Map, Archaeologist's Map, Lafi Bedmountain's Upgraded Telescope, Lafi Bedmountain's Upgraded Compass
    • With the new matching system, if you leave the battlefield or stay idle for too long, you'll get a penalty that stops you from joining matches for a while.
      • Penalties come in stages.
      • If you leave the battlefield for too long, you'll get a penalty, and each penalty increases your penalty level by two stages.
      • If you don't move after entering the battlefield, you'll get warnings. Keep ignoring them, and you'll get a penalty. Stay idle for too long, and penalties stack up, raising your penalty level.
* If you have a penalty, you can check how long it lasts by pressing the Red Battlefield entry button.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
3 min 6 min 10 min 30 min
Level 5 Level 6 Level 6  
1 hour 3 hour 24 hour  
* If you have a penalty, you can check how long it lasts by pressing the Red Battlefield entry button.
  • Changed the Red Battlefield to operate in only one zone.
    • Started the first battlefield at the Castle Ruins, with periodic zone changes planned.
  • Disabled camouflage costume effects within the Red Battlefield.
  • Changed the duration of the Red Battlefield.
    • Before: 20 min
    • After: 15 min
  • Reduced the time available to enter a battlefield in progress due to the change in Red Battlefield duration.
    • Before: 10 min after the battle starts
    • After: 3 min after the combat starts
  • Changed the maximum number of participants from 60 to 40.
  • Deleted the blessing of fortitude effect (damage reduction) applied when current HP is under 50% during fight.
  • Deleted the Max HP Increase effect obtained upon entry.
  • Changed the Battlefield Token obtainable in the Red Battlefield to be stored in Manage Currency.
  • Changed the victory and defeat rewards in the Red Battlefield.
Victory/Defeat Before After
Victory
Battlefield Token x5  
Gold Bar 100G x5
Battlefield Token x25
Defeat
Battlefield Token x3  
Gold Bar 100G x1
Battlefield Token x10
  • Changed the exchange list for Battlefield Token obtainable in the Red Battlefield.
Category Battlefield Token Qty Exchange Item
Twice a week Battlefield Token x80 Deboreka Necklace x1
Twice a week Battlefield Token x80 Deboreka Ring x1
Twice a week Battlefield Token x80 Deboreka Belt x1
Twice a week Battlefield Token x80 Deboreka Earring x1
10 times a week Battlefield Token x3 Perfume of Courage x1
10 times a week Battlefield Token x3 Elixir of Deep Sea x1
3 times a week Battlefield Token x1 Superior Whale Tendon Potion x5
3 times a week Battlefield Token x1 Tough Whale Tendon Elixir x1
Once a week Battlefield Token x1 Tears of War x5
Always Battlefield Token x50 Red Essence x1
Always Battlefield Token x30 Gold Bar Box x1
Always Battlefield Token x1 Gold Bar 100G x1
* Changed the Gold Bar Box to grant Gold Bar 1,000G to 10,000G upon opening at a set probability.
 
  • Changed the quests that could be completed while owning Battlefield Tokens to allow various item exchanges through Manage Currency.
    • Deleted the following quests accordingly:
      • Battle It Out at the Red Battlefield! 
      • [Season Daily] Battle It Out at the Red Battlefield!
      • Participate in Red Battlefield to Get a Reward
 
  • Changed Trial Characters to be unable to use the Red Battlefield.
  • Changed Season Characters to be unable to use the Red Battlefield.