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Arknights 6.5th Anniversary: PC Client Arrives 13 August, “First of a Thousand Autumns” Starts Tomorrow

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Arknights is marking its 6.5th Anniversary with two pieces of news Singapore players will want to know: the game is getting a dedicated PC client on 13 August, and the “First of a Thousand Autumns” story event kicks off tomorrow (16 July) with a fresh limited 6-star Operator joining the pool.

The floating Yan nation city, a key setting in Arknights’ 6.5th Anniversary event ‘First of a Thousand Autumns’
The Yan nation takes centre stage in the “First of a Thousand Autumns” story event.

PC Client Launches 13 August

The official Arknights PC client — separate from emulator workarounds — is set to launch on 13 August 2026. It supports full cross-save with your existing mobile account, meaning your operators, progression, and resources carry over with no loss. If you have been grinding on mobile for years, nothing disappears when you make the switch to PC.

The PC client also conveniently aligns with the close of the anniversary period, so you will have a fresh platform ready to jump into whatever content follows.

“First of a Thousand Autumns” Story Event — 16 July

The anniversary’s centrepiece event takes Operators deeper into the lore of Yan, the game’s Chinese-inspired nation. The event runs from 16 July 08:00 (SGT) and brings new story stages and Proofreading missions. Complete those missions to earn the five-star Operator Ju for free — no pulls required.

Limited Banners: Wang and Ch’en the Dawnstreak

Festival Limited Headhunting banner showing Wang (left) and Ch’en the Dawnstreak (right) with dates 07/16 08:00 to 07/30 03:59
Wang and Ch’en the Dawnstreak on the “Ashes to Ashes / Ages on Ages” Festival Limited Headhunting banner.

Two 6-star Operators are available on the Festival Limited Headhunting banner from 16 July 08:00 to 30 July 03:59 (SGT):

  • Wang (★★★★★★, Limited) — a brand-new Caster making their debut this anniversary. Wang is a first-time addition to the pool, so this is the only window to get them until a future rerun.
  • Ch’en the Dawnstreak (★★★★★★) — a fan-favourite returning limited Operator, back for a rerun alongside the Yan celebrations. If you missed her the first time, this is your second chance.

Both operators share the same banner under the “Ashes to Ashes / Ages on Ages” Festival Limited pool.

Anniversary Free Rewards

Arknights 6.5th Anniversary Special Appreciation Gift screen listing 1,200 Orundum, Kernel Headhunting Permits, and multiple T5 upgrade materials
The Special Appreciation Gift is one of the more generous one-time bundles Hypergryph has put out for a milestone anniversary.

Hypergryph is being generous for the 6.5th Anniversary. The anniversary period includes daily Originite Prime login rewards (adding up to over 20 pulls’ worth) and a 10x free Headhunting Permit. On top of that, a one-time Special Appreciation Gift is available in-game containing:

  • 1,200 Orundum
  • 90,000 LMD
  • 30× Strategic Battle Record
  • 2× Polymerization Preparation
  • 3× Crystalline Electronic Unit
  • 2× Rephasic Enantiomer
  • 2× Nucleic Crystal Sinter
  • 2× D32 Steel
  • 2× Bipolar Nanoflake
  • 2× Chip Catalyst
  • 2× Kernel Headhunting Permit

That is a solid stack of T5 upgrade materials for anyone working on elite operators. Be sure to claim the Gift in-game before the anniversary window closes.

Five New Operator Outfits

Five new limited-time operator outfit skins: Ling, Dusk, Surfer, Philae, and Yu, available from 16 July to 13 August
Five new operator outfits are available in the Outfit Store from 16 July 08:00 to 13 August 03:59 (SGT).

Five limited-time operator skins go live in the Outfit Store from 16 July 08:00 to 13 August 03:59 (SGT):

  • Ling — A Gallant Dream
  • Dusk — Hazy Jade
  • Surfer — By the Lamplight
  • Philae — An Opera of Flowers
  • Yu — Clear Morning View

These outfits are only available during the anniversary window, so if any of your favourites are on the list, do not sleep on it.

Ch’en the Dawnstreak — Operator Preview

A Big Anniversary for Singapore Players

Arknights has a sizeable following in Singapore, and the PC client is a long-requested quality-of-life upgrade. Late-game content — particularly high-difficulty Integrated Strategies runs and Contingency Contract stages — benefits meaningfully from a larger screen and a proper keyboard-and-mouse setup. With cross-save, veteran players can switch to PC without sacrificing anything they have built on mobile.

The “First of a Thousand Autumns” anniversary celebrations begin tomorrow, 16 July. Log in to claim your free gifts, decide whether you are pulling for the new limited Wang or banking resources, and mark 13 August on your calendar for the PC client launch.

Sources: Arknights official anniversary trailer | Ch’en the Dawnstreak operator preview (Arknights Official — Yostar) | event coverage via GamingOnPhone

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Reverse: 1999 × Atomic Heart Collab Starts 23 July — Free Nora, 110+ Free Pulls

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Bluepoch’s time-hopping tactics RPG is crossing over with one of the more memorable FPS games of recent years. The Reverse: 1999 × Atomic Heart collaboration launches on 23 July 2026, bringing two new playable characters, an original crossover story, and more than 110 free pulls — and for the first time ever, the Chinese and international versions of Reverse: 1999 will go live on the exact same day.

Meet The Twins — Reverse: 1999’s First Dual-Afflatus Unit

The Twins character art from Reverse: 1999 x Atomic Heart collaboration
Image courtesy of Bluepoch Games

The Twins are Atomic Heart’s iconic humanoid robot bodyguards reimagined as Reverse: 1999’s newest 5-star character — and they arrive with a mechanic the game has never seen before. As the first dual-Afflatus unit, The Twins can deal damage across two Afflatus types simultaneously and equip two separate exclusive Psychubes at once, pulling the full base stats and effects from both. In a game where Psychube optimisation separates good builds from great ones, that is a meaningful mechanical edge. They will be available through a limited collaboration banner; reaching 100 summons lets you choose either The Twins or a Suitcase Impression, with additional milestone rewards at 160, 220, and 280 pulls.

Nora Is Free — Just Play the Event

Nora, Atomic Heart’s repair cabinet antagonist, joins as a free 4-star character obtainable purely through in-game collab activities. You also get a free monthly pass and a free character garment (Brimley) as part of the rewards package. For players who just want to collect without spending, the collab is unusually generous: over 110 free pulls in total, distributed across the event’s reward structure. That is enough to make multiple meaningful attempts at The Twins banner.

Vertin Goes to Facility 3826

Reverse: 1999 x Atomic Heart collaboration event key art
Image courtesy of Bluepoch Games

The event story sends Vertin, X, Madam Lucy, and Mesmer Jr. into the retrofuturistic alternate history of Atomic Heart‘s Facility 3826. If you have played Atomic Heart and want to see how Bluepoch wrote the crossover, this is an original narrative rather than a straight retelling — the Reverse: 1999 cast is inserted into an unfamiliar world rather than simply wearing Atomic Heart skins. New cosmetic garments inspired by Facility 3826’s retrofuturist aesthetic are available for existing characters alongside the new ones.

Watch the Collaboration Trailer

Reverse: 1999 x Atomic Heart – Official Collaboration Trailer — via GameTrailers on YouTube

What Singapore Players Need to Know

Reverse: 1999 is available in Singapore on Steam (PC), iOS App Store, and Google Play — no VPN needed, no regional lock. The July 23 launch is globally synchronised, so Singapore players are in the same pool as everyone else the moment the update drops. The collab also comes with a redemption code — AtomicHeartCollab0723 — that can be entered in-game for additional rewards. Bluepoch has confirmed the 110+ free pulls figure encompasses all in-game missions, login bonuses, and milestone rewards across the full event window, so you do not have to be a day-one player to collect the bulk of the freebies.

For more ongoing game events and updates, head to our Game News page.

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Azur Lane × NieR: Automata — 2B and A2 Are Free Units

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Commanders, this one is big. Yostar has officially confirmed the Azur Lane × NieR: Automata collaboration, and in a move that has the global player community genuinely excited: both crossover units — 2B and A2 — will be free. The event is set to go live in mid-July 2026, following a full reveal at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles earlier this month.

2B Joins as a Free Light Cruiser

2B — 6-star Super Rare Light Cruiser in Azur Lane × NieR: Automata
Image courtesy of Yostar / SQUARE ENIX

YoRHa No.2 Type B — better known simply as 2B — arrives in Azur Lane as a 6-star Super Rare Light Cruiser, voiced by Yui Ishikawa reprising her iconic role. She brings her twin blades and the iconic blindfold into the Azur Lane world in an art style that blends the game’s signature ship-girl aesthetic with the mechanical, overgrown ruins of NieR’s post-apocalyptic setting.

The character art leans heavily into the NieR: Automata visual language — ruined cityscapes, trailing cables, oversized combat rigs — which Azur Lane fans in Singapore have pointed out looks stunning in the game’s gallery mode. 2B can be obtained for free through the event, meaning no premium currency is required to add her to your fleet.

A2 Joins as a Free Heavy Cruiser

A2 — 6-star Super Rare Heavy Cruiser in Azur Lane × NieR: Automata
Image courtesy of Yostar / SQUARE ENIX

Joining her counterpart is A2 (YoRHa Type A No.2), slotting in as a 6-star Super Rare Heavy Cruiser, voiced by Ayaka Suwa. Where 2B leans into the sleek, blade-forward combat look, A2’s card art is more imposing — heavier gear, a battle-worn posture, and an air of barely contained danger that matches the character perfectly. Both ships are tuned for the frontline.

What makes this especially valuable for Singapore players is that free 6-star SR units in Azur Lane are rare. Most crossover collaborations lock at least one major character behind limited-time gacha banners or premium event currency. Getting both 2B and A2 as earnable rewards is an unusually generous setup.

When Does the Azur Lane × NieR Collab Start?

The collaboration is set to begin in mid-July 2026; the exact in-game launch date is to be confirmed via the official @AzurLane_EN account on X. Yostar first teased the crossover in May 2026 before formally revealing both characters during Anime Expo 2026 (July 2–5). Event duration and any additional collaboration rewards — support ships, furniture sets, or limited-time story stages — have not yet been officially detailed.

For more mobile game and gacha news, head to our game news section. And if you missed the announcement, the official Azur Lane × NieR: Automata characters were confirmed by Yostar on the Azur Lane EN account on X.

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Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 — Gilgamesh Is FREE in the Second Fate/stay night Collab

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The next major Honkai: Star Rail update has a date and a headline: Version 4.4 “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” launches on 15 July 2026, and it brings something the Fate franchise fanbase has been waiting for — the second Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration, starring Rin Tohsaka and a completely free Gilgamesh. Whether you are a Star Rail veteran or a Fate fan who has been circling the game since the first collab, this one is worth your attention.

Version 4.4 Trailer: “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” — via Honkai: Star Rail on YouTube

Version 4.4 Launches 15 July — Two Phases, One Big Collab

Version 4.4 rolls out in two phases. Phase 1 begins on 15 July with the debut of Himeko Nova alongside reruns for Sparxie, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, and Evernight. Phase 2 opens on 24 July and is where the Fate collab Part 2 begins: Rin Tohsaka’s limited banner goes live and Gilgamesh becomes claimable for free. The full version runs until 25 August 2026.

Honkai: Star Rail is available on iOS, Android, and PC globally — Singapore players access the same global server, so all content and timings are identical regardless of region.

Himeko Nova — Himeko Returns as a 5-Star Fire Erudition DPS

Himeko Nova official splash art in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

Phase 1 centres on Himeko Nova, an alternate 5-star form of the beloved Astral Express crew member. Nova follows the Path of Erudition and wields Fire, repositioning Himeko as a dedicated ultimate-focused damage dealer with mech synergy. Her banner runs for the entire 40-day version — both Phase 1 and Phase 2 — making her one of the longer-window banners in recent memory, which is useful for Trailblazers who want to save for the Fate collab units and still consider pulling for her.

The version also raises the Currency Wars level cap to 170 and introduces a new weekly boss, Lord Ravager Asat Pramad, who plays a key role in the 4.4 main story.

The Second Fate/stay night Collab — Rin Tohsaka and a FREE Gilgamesh on 24 July

Honkai: Star Rail x Fate collaboration — free character selection between Gilgamesh and Archer
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

The big headline: Gilgamesh — the King of Heroes himself — is available for free to every player during Version 4.4’s Fate collab event. He joins as a 5-star Lightning-element Destruction character whose kit revolves around his Noble Phantasm, Gate of Babylon. Each time an ally takes an action in combat, Gilgamesh accumulates “Interest”, regenerates Energy, and eventually unlocks a barrage of multi-hit damage through his Skill. Players who participated in Fate Collab Part 1 will also be able to choose between Gilgamesh and Archer as their free copy.

The limited-banner character for this phase is Rin Tohsaka, a 5-star Quantum-element Erudition unit. Rin builds “Gem Energy” through combat, then spends it to fire multiple additional instances of damage at a random target, giving her a playstyle that synergises tightly with Archer from the first collab. Her banner, “The Gem Coursing in Red”, opens 24 July and has no fixed end date — consistent with the format of the first Fate collab’s banners.

Gilgamesh’s signature Light Cone is also available free at 200 cumulative rolls on any banner during the event period.

New Story: Planarcadia on the Brink and the Lord Ravager

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 story cinematic battle scene
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

On the story front, Version 4.4 deepens the Planarcadia arc. The Trailblazer confronts Lord Ravager Asat Pramad, a newly-unlocked weekly boss, as Planarcadia faces what the trailer describes as a crisis threatening its very survival. The version title — “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” — suggests something a lot darker than recent content, and judging by the trailer’s imagery it looks like a memorable narrative chapter. The Fate collab story event, “Holy Grail War: The Second”, runs in parallel with a Fate-exclusive bond system added alongside it.

Version 4.4 “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” goes live on 15 July 2026, with the Fate collab and Rin Tohsaka’s banner opening on 24 July. Check the Game News section for further coverage as the version approaches.

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Arknights: Endfield Version 1.4 Homecoming Drops 16 July — Arcane and Liino Debut

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Five days after launch, Arknights: Endfield is already one of the most visually polished gacha RPGs available in Singapore — and on 16 July, it gets its half-year milestone update. Version 1.4, titled Homecoming, is the biggest single update to the game since it launched, bringing two new operators, the largest map expansion yet, a factory system overhaul, a new permanent combat mode, and a sizeable stack of free celebration rewards.

Watch the Homecoming Version Trailer

Arknights: Endfield Companionship Celebration & Core Chapter [Homecoming] Version Trailer — via Arknights: Endfield on YouTube

Arcane and Liino — Two New Operators

Homecoming’s flagship new operator is Arcane, captain of the Yinglung Special Task Force. She has spent years fighting to reclaim the North Wuling Exclusion Zone, and takes a central role in both the update’s story and its combat. Arcane is the first caster in the game whose form changes based on a balance between two attributes — Intellect and Will. In INT form she focuses on frequent skill use, area damage, and a unique Corrosion debuff; in WILL form she shifts to enemy grouping, heavier debuffs, and Arts Infliction spread.

Arcane operator splash art in Arknights: Endfield version 1.4 Homecoming
Image courtesy of GRYPHLINE / Arknights: Endfield

The second new operator is Liino, a rising idol described as the Morning Star of La Fantoma. Where Arcane is combat-forward, Liino is a flexible Electric supporter who cycles between two performance stances — Vocalist and Cosmovoice — to strengthen and sustain the squad across a wide variety of team compositions.

Liino operator splash art in Arknights: Endfield version 1.4 Homecoming
Image courtesy of GRYPHLINE / Arknights: Endfield

Wuling Showdown — The Largest Map Yet

Homecoming brings the Wuling arc to its decisive conclusion with two new story maps. Yinglung Pass is the sealed gateway into the forbidden territory, where players meet the mysterious Feranmut Proxy Si. North Wuling Exclusion Zone takes the squad into the Blight Miasma-covered homeland itself — suppress the corruption and secure a path home for the surviving population.

Together, these two maps constitute the largest main-story map expansion Arknights: Endfield has received since its global launch, rounding out a full arc that has been building through the previous three version updates.

New AIC Factory System and Echoes of War

The AIC factory system — Endfield’s base production loop — receives its largest expansion in Homecoming. Gas joins solids and liquids as a new production state, unlocking new resources (Inergen and Xiragen), new conversion pathways between material states, and new industrial facilities including the Xiranflow Cloudseeder Station.

Homecoming also adds Echoes of War, a permanent new seasonal combat mode featuring rotating stages, multiple difficulty tiers, a global ranking system, and seasonal titles to earn. Unlike limited-time event modes, Echoes of War stays in the game permanently and refreshes its stage pool each season.

Half-Year Celebration Rewards — What You Get for Free

As part of Arknights: Endfield‘s six-month Companionship Celebration, version 1.4 rolls out a significant stack of free rewards for all players:

  • 3,000 Oroberyls upon login
  • 2,000 Oroberyls via in-game mail
  • 5 Basic HH Permits
  • 10 Limited HH Permits (split across two seven-day login campaigns of five each)
  • The free six-star weapon Farsight
  • 14 Fortune Connect-and-Win attempts

That is 5,000 Oroberyls in total alongside the permits and the weapon — a solid haul for returning players and a generous on-ramp for anyone who has been thinking about trying the game.

When and Where to Download

Arknights: Endfield is free to play and available in Singapore on PlayStation 5, PC (via the official Endfield launcher and the Epic Games Store), iOS, and Android. The Homecoming update goes live on 16 July 2026 — a maintenance window will apply before the new version goes live, so check the game’s official social channels for the exact downtime schedule.

For more game news and update coverage across Singapore’s gaming scene, follow GameTrader.SG.

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Wuthering Waves 3.5 Hits Xbox Today — Mengzhou and Xuanling

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Wuthering Waves Version 3.5, Blade of Past Resounds, Lingering Dream Hymns, is live today (10 July, servers opened at 11 AM SGT) — and it lands with the game’s biggest platform expansion yet: a full debut on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox Game Pass, simultaneous with the version update. Singapore Xbox players can download and start today, free-to-play, while existing PC and mobile Rovers keep all their progress thanks to full cross-save.

Wuthering Waves open world city at night
Image courtesy of Kuro Games
Wuthering Waves Xuanfang Trailer | Eisodus — via Wuthering Waves on YouTube

Wuthering Waves 3.5 Xbox Launch Details for Singapore Players

The Xbox release arrives day-and-date with Version 3.5, covering Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox Game Pass. Performance targets 60 FPS on Series X and 30 FPS on Series S. Crucially, the game is free-to-play on Xbox — no Game Pass subscription is needed to download and start, though Game Pass subscribers receive an exclusive in-game cosmetic Sigil on top of the base game.

Cross-progression is fully supported. Any account you have been building on PC, mobile, or PS5 — your characters, Echoes, Union Level, and story progress — carries straight over to Xbox without any migration step needed. For Singapore gamers who picked up WuWa on mobile and have been curious about a big-screen experience, now is the time.

Wuthering Waves 3.5 combat screenshot
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

New SP Character: Yangyang: Xuanling — What Singapore Pullers Need to Know

Version 3.5’s headline banner is Yangyang: Xuanling, the game’s first-ever SP (Special) character — an alternate, more powerful form of the long-standing four-star Yangyang. She is a five-star Havoc element Sword user and a heavy-attack main DPS, with her kit built around the Havoc Bane status as a core mechanic. Her signature weapon is the Azure Oath sword.

Phase 2 brings Suisui, Yangyang’s younger sister, as a five-star Glacio Rectifier — the game’s latest HP-scaling healer and team buffer. Suisui’s story role is central to Chapter IV’s narrative, so even players who skip her banner will encounter her throughout the update. The Phase 1 rerun banner features six existing five-stars for players who missed them.

All Rovers also receive a free new element form: Rover: Electro is unlocked through the main story and does not require any spending.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 character ability burst
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

Mengzhou: Land of Xuanfang — The New Region

The other centrepiece of 3.5 is Mengzhou: Land of Xuanfang, the second region of Huanglong and the largest new area added since Rinascita. Described by Kuro Games as a “city of mechanisms” blending classical Chinese architecture with hidden machinery, Mengzhou spans four distinct areas: Xuanfang Hold, Xuan Peaks, Fang Peaks, and Yuan Hills. Expect the full WuWa open-world package — Autopuppet machines you can pilot, new world quests, a Mingshen system, returning Expedition Motorbike traversal, and a story arc that runs across versions 3.5 through 3.7.

Wuthering Waves 3.5 Rover in combat
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

Events, Free Codes and Quality-of-Life Updates

Version 3.5 brings four concurrent events: Virtual Crisis (the patch’s headline limited-time event), Tacet Crisis (a Vampire Survivors-style survival minigame), Denia Hologram (a new boss-style challenge live from today), and Endstate Matrix (the latest endgame cycle). A standout QoL addition lets players assign a different voice-over language per character — helpful if you prefer specific dubs for specific Resonators rather than a single global setting, as Kuro Games confirmed in the 3.5 patch notes.

Free redemption code WUTHERINGGIFT gives 50 Astrite and bonus materials and is permanently available — redeem it in-game under Settings → Redemption Code if you have not already. Additional launch-day codes are expected to drop via the official Wuthering Waves YouTube channel and social accounts throughout the day.

Wuthering Waves is free-to-play on PC (official launcher), iOS, Android, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S as of today. For more gaming news and free-to-play coverage, check our latest posts.

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Silver Palace Dichotomy Beta: Sign Up Before 16 July for This Free Victorian ARPG

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If you have been watching the free-to-play game space and wondering when something genuinely visually ambitious would come along, Silver Palace might be worth a closer look — and right now is the best time to try it. Publisher Elementa and developer Silver Studio are running the Dichotomy Beta Test, the largest and most content-complete build of the UE5-powered Victorian detective ARPG yet, and sign-ups close on 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm SGT.

What Is Silver Palace?

Silver Palace Dichotomy Beta key art — two protagonists in a Victorian cityscape
Image courtesy of Elementa

Silver Palace is an open-world action RPG set in Silvernia, a sprawling Victorian-era metropolis powered by a mysterious energy source called Silverium. You play as a detective navigating an industrialised city of fog, gas-lamps, and hidden conspiracies, alongside a cast of distinct partners — each with their own fighting style and story. The game is built in Unreal Engine 5, and the results show: the reveal trailers have consistently drawn attention for their lighting and visual detail.

The developer is Silver Studio; the publisher is Elementa, which is the global interactive entertainment brand of Happy Elements’ Singapore-incorporated entity. Silver Palace is planned as a free-to-play title with gacha elements when it launches globally, though the current Dichotomy Beta has no in-game purchases and all progress is wiped at the end of the test.

Watch: The Raven and the Rose Gameplay Showcase

Silver Palace Dichotomy Beta Test Gameplay Showcase – The Raven and the Rose — via Silver Palace on YouTube

What Dichotomy Adds

Silver Palace Dichotomy Beta — exploration through Silvernia's Victorian streets
Image courtesy of Elementa

The Dichotomy name comes from its central new addition: a long-awaited male protagonist, giving players a second way to experience the story alongside the existing female protagonist — the Raven and the Rose pair of the gameplay showcase above. Both characters are guided by a mysterious narrator called Red Rose, and their paths connect across Silvernia’s narrative.

Beyond the new lead, the beta unlocks previously inaccessible city districts, introduces new supporting characters, and expands the slate of side activities: driving, chess, board games, and riding a Silverium Pegasus across the skyline. Combat has also been refined — Elementa describes the changes as delivering more fluid, responsive, and engaging battles compared to earlier test builds.

The beta is PC-only (Windows) for now; console and mobile clients are planned for the eventual global launch but not included in this round. All beta data is wiped after the test concludes.

Register Before 16 July — Here’s Where

Silver Palace Dichotomy Beta — action combat in Silvernia
Image courtesy of Elementa

Sign-ups are open at silverpalace.elementagames.com. The registration window closes on 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm SGT (UTC+8). One important note from Elementa: access is locked to the first device you log in from — switching devices mid-beta risks an account ban, so make sure you are set up on your preferred machine before you start.

If you would rather watch before you dive in, Elementa will have a playable demo at Japan Expo Paris starting tomorrow, 9 July (running through 12 July), and at gamescom Asia in Bangkok from 29 October to 1 November — so there is a physical opportunity in Southeast Asia later this year. For more upcoming game releases and betas to watch, check our game news section.

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NTE Hits Steam Today — Version 1.2 “999 Nights” Brings New Map and Tabletop Mode

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Singapore gamers who have been eyeing Hotta Studio’s supernatural open-world RPG Neverness to Everness (NTE) now have a very good reason to finally jump in: the game launches natively on Steam and Epic Games Store today, 8 July 2026, alongside its biggest content update yet. Version 1.2 — titled 999 Nights — brings a brand-new continent, a permanent tabletop RPG mode, a new S-Class character, and full cross-progression across every platform from day one.

NTE丨Version 1.2 PV – 999 Nights — via NTE Global on YouTube

What’s New in Version 1.2 “999 Nights”

The centrepiece of this update is the Warren Continent, a sprawling new region unlocked by playing through the new main story episode Fighting with a Dragon (Hunter Level 26 required). Set in a light-hearted, fantasy tabletop-RPG aesthetic orchestrated by character Mint, it’s a deliberate tonal shift from Hethereau’s urban mystery — think classic JRPG towns and dungeons layered over NTE’s action combat.

NTE Version 1.2 Warren Continent new map
Image courtesy of Hotta Studio / Perfect World Games

Tied to the Warren Continent is the flagship new permanent mode: 999 Nights. It’s a standalone tabletop-inspired RPG experience with its own progression system — characters take on classic fantasy classes, collect and appraise gear, and work through its own story arc. Unlike many gacha events, it is a permanent addition — no countdown clock, no FOMO.

NTE 999 Nights tabletop RPG mode gameplay
Image courtesy of Hotta Studio / Perfect World Games

New S-Class Character: Shinku

Launching alongside v1.2 today is Shinku, a new S-Class Cosmos-element DPS who uses Condensate Arcs and shifts into an aggressive Surging Crimson state for burst windows. Her banner runs from July 8 through July 29. The next limited S-Class, Iroi — an Anima-element support with a Regression mechanic for ally revival — arrives July 29.

NTE Shinku character banner Version 1.2
Image courtesy of Hotta Studio / Perfect World Games

Steam Launch — What Singapore Players Need to Know

Version maintenance runs from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM SGT today, so the game should be live on Steam from around 11 AM. Singapore players are on the SEA server, which carries full cross-progression: if you have been playing on mobile or the standalone PC client since NTE’s April launch, every bit of progress transfers over seamlessly. New players creating an account by 19 August 2026 receive a free S-Class Standard Character Selection Box — a genuinely generous welcome offer for a fresh start. All players also receive 1,600 Annulith as an appreciation gift and an additional 300 Annulith in maintenance compensation.

NTE Neverness to Everness game logo art
Image courtesy of Hotta Studio / Perfect World Games

The game is free to play on Steam and on the Epic Games Store — no subscription required. Find more game news on GameTrader.

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Wuthering Waves 3.5 Unveils Mengzhou Region — Launches 10 July

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KURO Games has officially previewed the contents of Wuthering Waves Version 3.5, scheduled to go live on 10 July 2026. The update brings a brand-new region — Mengzhou — and two new 5-star Resonators to the roster. The Version 3.5 Preview Special Broadcast is live tonight on the official Wuthering Waves YouTube channel at 18:00 SGT (19:00 JST).

Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 Preview Special Broadcast — via Wuthering Waves on YouTube

New Resonators: Yangyang — Xuanling and Suisui

The two new 5-star Resonators headlining Version 3.5 are Yangyang: Xuanling and Suisui — sisters whose stories are woven into the new Mengzhou arc.

Yangyang: Xuanling is the game’s first SP-type character: a special variant of the existing 4-star Resonator Yangyang rather than an entirely new unit. As a 5-star Havoc Sword Main DPS, Xuanling features a stance-switching combat system built around an Azure Plume mechanic, giving her a noticeably more complex kit than standard DPS units. Players who have had Yangyang since launch will find her SP counterpart carries additional lore weight alongside the gameplay upgrade.

Yangyang Xuanling character art in Wuthering Waves 3.5
Image courtesy of KURO Games

Suisui, Yangyang’s sister, rounds out the 3.5 banner as a 5-star Glacio Rectifier support and healer. Her kit is designed to complement Xuanling, making the two a natural team pairing for players who pull on this patch’s banners.

Suisui character art in Wuthering Waves 3.5
Image courtesy of KURO Games

Mengzhou: A New Region Expanding Huanglong

Version 3.5 opens up Mengzhou, a new landmass within the existing Huanglong territory. KURO Games has indicated that the Mengzhou storyline will span multiple updates — versions 3.5 through 3.7 — with additional characters confirmed for the arc: Suoming, Jingran, Qingxiao, and Hsin have all appeared in preview materials, suggesting a sustained content rollout through the second half of the year.

Wuthering Waves 3.5 Mengzhou region characters preview
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Stream Tonight — and What to Expect

The Version 3.5 Preview Special Broadcast is scheduled for tonight, 26 June at 18:00 SGT, on the official Wuthering Waves YouTube channel. These pre-patch previews traditionally include live redemption codes — past streams have distributed around 300 Astrite total across several codes — so it is worth watching live or keeping an eye on community channels as the codes drop. Version 3.5 itself goes live on 10 July 2026.

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