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Following your recent messages and invaluable feedback, we are excited to announce that Ares will not stand alone! Alongside our original PvP seasonal world, a brand new non-PvP seasonal server, Gaia, will also open its gates on Friday August 29th at 18:00 (UTC).

This means that whether you crave the thrill of battle in full PvP or prefer a peaceful environment focused on hunting, quests, and achievements, Season Eight has a home for you:

- Ares: the originally announced Speed Rate PvP world. A realm for champions who thrive on the thrill of battle and the risk of player combat.
- Gaia: a brand new Speed Rate non-PvP world. A realm for adventurers who wish to focus on mastering the world's challenges, leveling up and competing against the fierce environment of Zezenia.

The dual server approach allows everyone to compete for the seasonal rewards in your own way. Choose your world, reserve your name, and prepare to etch your legend into this season's Hall of Fame!



We have also finalized and adjusted some of the core mechanics for the season based on feedback and our new two-server structure. The following rules apply to both Ares and Gaia unless specified otherwise.



The experience rate has been streamlined to offer a consistent and rewarding progression with a chance to access late game content during the season:

- Levels 1-100: 10x
- Levels 100-150: 8x
- Levels 150-200: 6x
- Levels 200-300: 4x
- Levels 300+: 3x



- Skills: Advance at a 3x rate before Rebirth and a 4x rate after.
- Magic Level: Advances at a 2x rate before Rebirth and a 3x rate after.



The path of Rebirth has been re-envisioned as a true endgame goal.

- Players may now choose to go through Rebirth at level 300.
- Upon Rebirth, you will return to level one, keeping your skills and talent points, and you will unlock faster skill progression rates.
- A bonus of 5000 Season Points is awarded for completing Rebirth.
- The quest for completing Rebirth will be streamlined.



Please check the amended Season Eight Announcement for full Season Ending & transfer details.





- Characters level 30 and above can engage in PvP combat.
- Kill limits are raised: five (5) in 24 hours, ten (10) in 72 hours, and fifteen (15) per week. A black skull lasts for three (3) days.
- Gaining Season Points from PvP kills is exclusive to Ares.



- Enjoy a peaceful journey where PvP combat is disabled. Focus on hunting, questing, and climbing the high scores without interruption.
- Optional PvP is still available in arenas throughout the world and the biweekly Castle War event.



The ultimate prizes remain! Reach level 300 on either server to earn the exclusive Season 8 Outfit Scroll, and collect Season Points for a host of valuable items after the season ends.

A place in the Hall of Fame awaits the legends of both Ares and Gaia! We will be crowning champions for each server across the following categories:

- Top 3 Levels*
- Top 3 First to Level 300
- Top 3 Subclasses
- Top 3 Magic Level/Melee/Distance/Defending
- Top 3 or First to 100 Gathering/Fishing/Brewing
- Top 3 Bestiary Masters
- Top 3 Boss Killers
- Top 3 Season Points

Winners will receive Premium Cards as a reward for their prowess.

(* By Total Level, counting levels gained before Rebirth).

We believe this new direction offers the best of both worlds and honors the diversity of our player base. We appreciate your passion and your feedback, which have been instrumental in shaping this season.

Create your character now and choose your path! Will you conquer the battlefields of Ares or master the wilderness of Gaia?

See you ingame!

Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff