Titled "Blade of Past Resounds, Lingering Dream Hymns", the patch brings a brand new explorable area, fresh story chapters, two new 5-star Resonators, a new Rover element form, quality of life improvements, and more.

The update is scheduled to launch on July 10, 2026 (UTC+8), following maintenance that ends around 11:00 AM (UTC+8). It will run for approximately 42 days with two banner phases.

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New Region: Mengzhou

Players will explore Mengzhou, a new area within Huanglong known as the Land of Xuanfang. This city blends ancient architecture with mechanical elements, featuring mechanisms, sanctuaries, and fresh exploration opportunities. New enemies such as the Fog Lionarch and various Kernel Puppets will appear, along with new Echoes like those from the Thousand-Puppet Pavilion and Myriad Snare sets.

The region ties directly into the story and introduces new combat and collection mechanics, including optimized Echo gathering with increased range.

Story Content

Version 3.5 focuses on Rover’s return to Huanglong’s Jinzhou amid rising tensions. Key story beats include:

  • Chapter IV Act 1: The Wind Before the Storm
  • Chapter IV Act 2: Xuanling Sings, Storm Quelled
  • A Chapter 3 segue involving a reunion with Yangyang

Suisui plays a guiding role in Xuanfang, expanding on Yangyang’s backstory and bringing new emotional depth to the narrative.

New Characters and Banners

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Two new limited 5-star Resonators headline the update:

  • Yangyang: Xuanling (Havoc Sword) – An SP form of the original Yangyang. She serves as a main DPS focused on Heavy Attack damage and Havoc Bane mechanics. She switches between Azure and Feather stances for varied combos. Her signature weapon is the 5-star Sword Azure of Heaven.
  • Suisui (Glacio Rectifier) – Yangyang’s sister and a support/sustain character built around Negative Status effects and team healing. She excels in Glacio Chafe application and provides strong team utility. Her signature weapon is a 5-star Rectifier.

Electro Rover also receives a brand new element and skill kit, functioning as a support and sub-DPS that inflicts multiple Negative Statuses (including Spectro Frazzle, Aero Erosion, and Electro Flare) while boosting team performance.

Banner Schedule (approximate 21-day phases):

  • Phase 1 (starting July 10, 2026): Featured rate-up for Yangyang: Xuanling, with reruns of Luuk Herssen and Lynae. Signature weapons include Azure of Heaven.
  • Phase 2 (starting around July 30, 2026): Featured rate-up for Suisui, with a rerun of Aemeath.

A special Starpath Reverbs (Choose Your Resonator) banner lets players select from six limited 5-star characters from earlier versions: Jiyan, Yinlin, Jinhsi, Changli, Zhezhi, and Xiangli Yao. It includes milestone rewards and separate pity tracking.

New Features and Quality of Life Improvements

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The patch includes several player-friendly updates:

  • Individual character voiceover language settings (switch between Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean per Resonator).
  • Endstate Matrix Cycle Reset with Season 2: Adversity Vanguard offering premium rewards.
  • Improved Guidebook interface for quicker access to material domains.
  • Enhanced beginner rewards and event systems for new players.
  • Resource optimization, including smaller game file size and mobile storage cleanup tools.
  • Intel XeSS 3 Frame Generation support.
  • Free Jade green Cloud Ride Chassis Mod via the main quest.
  • Exploration motorbike now usable in Huanglong and Mengzhou.
  • New Sonata Effects for Echo sets.
  • New Tactical Hologram challenge: Denia.

Events and Rewards

Version 3.5 features a variety of limited-time and permanent events including Virtual Crisis trials, photography events, login rewards, summer-themed outfits for Lynae and Chisa, and more. Login rewards and event participation will provide extra Astrites, materials, and pulls.

Livestream Redeem Codes

During the June 26 broadcast, Kuro Games shared three redeem codes offering a total of 300 Astrites plus valuable materials. These expire on June 28, 2026, at 8:59 PT:

  • MECHANISMCITY: 100 Astrites + materials
  • INTOTHEFOG: 100 Astrites + materials
  • REUNION: 100 Astrites + materials

Redeem them quickly in the in-game mailbox or settings menu before they expire.

Looking Ahead

Version 3.5 marks a significant return to Huanglong roots while expanding the world with Mengzhou and delivering highly anticipated characters like Yangyang: Xuanling and Suisui. With new story chapters, a fresh region, Electro Rover, quality of life enhancements, and generous rewards, the update promises substantial content for both new and veteran players.

Stay tuned to official channels for the full patch notes closer to the July 10 launch. Pre-farm materials, save Astrites, and claim those livestream codes while you can. Rovers, the next chapter awaits.