September 17, 2026, Update Announcement

Navigator,

This update will once again use Maintenance Without Downtime.

During maintenance, you can still log in and play matches as usual, but the server may experience brief instability. Thank you for your understanding.

Once maintenance is complete, the system will prompt you to Update the Game. Follow the instructions to update your client to the latest version, then log in again to enjoy the new version!

If you are in a match when maintenance ends, you will receive an Update Prompt after the match ends, and your gameplay will not be affected.

If you exit the game before maintenance is complete, clicking Update after maintenance may prevent you from reconnecting to your current match. Please plan your playtime wisely to avoid affecting your match experience.

The maintenance time may change depending on actual conditions. If an extension is needed, we will let you know in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

▽ Update Time

September 17, 00:00 – 08:00 (UTC+0)

▽ Update Scope

Strinova Open Beta Servers

▽ Maintenance Compensation

Dream Token ×100, Basestring ×100

Superstring Updates

Mara

Weapon Adjustments

• Adjusted Primary Weapon Night Scythe trajectory. Effective range increased from 28m to 30m. Base fire rate reduced from 740 to 720. Base damage increased from 24 to 25.

Skill Adjustments

• Active Skill: Soulbound Prison

Cast a phantom hand that generates a Soul Orb when it hits an enemy. The Soul Orb damages and binds nearby targets. Bound enemies can break free by destroying the Soul Orb.

• Passive Skill: Soul Snatcher

Dealing DMG to enemies with weapons or skills heals you. Triggering this effect or applying the Death Mark increases your Movement Speed. Healing restores HP when your HP is not full. If your HP is full, it restores Armor instead.

• Ultimate Skill: Grim Reaper

Enhances your Passive Skill. Enemies within the marking range are briefly stunned and slowed, revealed to you, and have their minimap continuously obscured. Knocking down a marked target transfers the Death Mark and briefly reveals the remaining targets to you.

• Tactical Skill: Reaper's Creep

Increases Movement Speed and grants additional DMG Reduction and Stealth when Stringified. Become visible when near enemies.

Awakening Adjustments

Other Adjustments

Role Adjustments

• Added a new role category: Assault. Ming, Mara, Cielle, and Flavia have been changed from Duelist to Assaul

• Adjusted role distribution:

Weapon Updates

Primary Weapon Switch System

• Each Superstring now has its own Weapon Pool. You can choose between the Superstring's Exclusive Primary Weapon and General Primary Weapons in the Weapon Pool. Primary Weapons can be switched in the Armory, Character Select, and String Energy Network screens.

• In Demolition, you can view your opponent’s selected Primary Weapon on the scoreboard to avoid being caught off guard.

New Weapon: Whisperwind

• Added a new General Primary Weapon: Whisperwind. A stable, easy-to-use fully automatic crossbow, its light weight and quiet operation give it a distinct edge over traditional firearms. It can also switch to explosive bolts with a reload cooldown, which are effective against summons and Crystallines.

• Whisperwind Weapon Traits:

  • Has bullet speed, bullet drop, and bullet size. Damage falloff is high over distance.

  • Automatic fire with good handling. Easier to hit at close to mid range, but has lower damage output. Focuses on ease of use and utility.

  • Press [~] to switch to explosive bolts. They deal lower damage to Superstrings, but deal extra damage to Summons and Crystalline. Mainly used to scout areas and clear obstacles. Explosive bolts have a reload CD.

  • The following Superstrings cannot use this weapon: Yvette, Bai Mo, Galatea, Audrey, Eika.

Balance Adjustments

General Adjustments

• Halved the single recovery amount of Base Armor Recovery and Light Regen Armor. Recovery frequency changed from once every 2 seconds to once every 1 second.

Superstrings

Michele

Skill

• Passive Skill added effect: When an active Pawtector exists, you gain Armor recovery.

• Active Skill Cooldown changed from 45 seconds to 30 seconds.

String Energy Network

• Awakening 2 added effect: When an active Pawtector exists, you gain extra Max Armor.

Yugiri

Weapon

• Optimized Primary Weapon Retribution recoil. Effective range increased from 30m to 33m. Base Fire Rate increased from 720 to 740. Base DMG reduced from 24 to 23.

Skill

• Passive Skill: The damage required to trigger the effect has been reduced from 50 to 1. Toxic Mist duration has been increased from 4s to 5s, and its diameter increased from 6m to 6.5m. Fixed an issue where enemies continued taking DMG after leaving the Toxic Mist, as well as an issue where enemies entering the Toxic Mist after it was created were not affected.

• Active Skill: Weapon switching time reduced from 0.5s to 0.4s, throwing time reduced from 0.7s to 0.5s, the Snail Device's initial flight speed increased from 33m/s to 50m/s, deployment and activation time reduced from 1s to 0.5s, and Energy recovery speed increased from 4.4 per second to 5 per second.

String Energy Network

• Passive Skill growth node [Reduced DMG Needed to Trigger] changed to Cooldown Reduced by 4s.

• Awakening 1 slow effect increased from 20% to 25%.

Flavia

Weapon

• Optimized Primary Weapon Solo recoil. Fire rate increased from 870 to 1080. Base damage reduced from 21 to 17. Ammo capacity increased from 26 to 36, or 42 after upgrading Magazine Capacity.

Skill

• Active Skill duration increased from 7s to 10s. Its cooldown mechanism has also been adjusted: Previously, the cooldown began when the invincibility effect was triggered or when the Active Skill ended. It now begins immediately upon activating the Q Skill.

String Energy Network

• Awakening 3 added effect: Gain Stealth during Active Skill Invincibility.

Leona

Skill

• Passive Skill Armor recovery is no longer interrupted when moving for no more than 1 second. Activation time reduced from 1 second to 0.5 seconds. Recovery rate changed from 8/2s to 4/s.

• Active Skill and Tactical Skill draw time reduced from 0.4 seconds to 0.1 seconds. Active Skill HP increased from 600 to 750.

String Energy Network

• Awakening 1 recovery rate changed from 3/2s to 1.5/s. Added effect: Allied characters gain a brief Movement Speed boost after leaving the Armor recovery area.

Lawine

Skill

• Active Skill reveal duration reduced from 1.8 seconds to 1.6 seconds.

Nora

Skill

• Active Skill missile damage reduced from 10 to 5.

Ming

Weapon

• Primary Weapon Rebelflame base damage increased from 27 to 28. Slightly optimized spread buildup during continuous fire.

Skill

• Passive Skill effect adjusted: Extra damage to Armor now only applies to Summons.

String Energy Network

• Awakening 3 movement charge time increased from 16 seconds to 18 seconds.

Kanami

Skill

• Passive Skill can now be triggered by any weapon, has a Cooldown, and gains the damage effect from Awakening 1. Damage changed from 25–1 to a fixed 5.

String Energy Network

• Awakening 1 effect adjusted: Damage effect replaced with a Slow effect and Weapon Usability reduction on revealed objectives.

26SP5 Seasonless Garden Begins

26SP5 Season Rewards

Ranked Match Reward: Complete 10 Ranked Matches and reach Proton rank during Season 26SP5 to receive the season reward outfit after Season Settlement.

• Reward: Audrey - Outfit - Wishes in Orange (Rare)

Challenge Reward: Reach Gold Rank in Challenge during Season 26SP5 to receive the figurine reward after Season Settlement.

• Reward: Fuchsia - Infiltrator Figurine (Rare)

26SP5 Season Progress

• Season 26SP5 is now live. Earn Memory Sequences, Bablo Crystals, Superstring Outfits, Battle Credits, and more for free. Unlock the Advanced Warrant to get luxury rewards, including Epic-quality sets!

• Unlock Advanced Warrant PLUS to receive all Advanced Warrant rewards, instantly gain 25 Season levels, and get the exclusive Season 26SP5 Chip Case.

• Advanced Warrant rewards include Outfits: Celestia - Shepherd of Stars, Kokona - Summer Splash. The PLUS version includes Case Reward: Ni-0X Otherworldly Gaze.

Gameplay Updates

Outbreak Mode Updates

Talents

• This update only adjusts the descriptions of certain Talents.

Superstrings

• Yugiri: Passive Skill cooldown reduced from 16s to 8s.

• Nora: Active Skill cooldown increased from 25s to 40s. The Perception reduction effect applied by the Ultimate Skill has been reduced from 4s to 1s.

• Michele: Active Skill DMG per second increased from 25 to 40. Total DMG dealt per Ultimate Skill cycle increased from 225 to 400.

• Meredith: Ultimate Charge requirement reduced from 9,000 to 6,000.

Map Workshop Updates

• New cards added to Tower Assault:

Event Updates

Event Center Upgrade

• The existing Event Center has been revamped. After the update, all events will be displayed in full-screen mode for a more immersive visual experience.

• A new event categorization feature has been added. Events are organized using criteria such as opening time, series theme, and gameplay mode, making it easier for Navigators to find the events they are looking for.

• Events with all rewards claimed will be marked as completed and moved lower in the list, helping Navigators focus on events with unclaimed rewards.

Season Event Store

With the arrival of the new season, a new batch of bonus rewards is now available. Keep collecting Event Records this Season!

Event Duration:

The Season Event Store will stay open during the Seasonless Garden Season.

Event Rules:

Navigators can earn extra Season Event Store tokens, Event Records, by joining active events during the Season. Use Event Records to redeem bonus rewards.

Unused Event Records and unredeemed rewards will be cleared when the Season ends. Please redeem them in time.

Event Rewards:

Exclusive Sprays, Exclusive Chip Skins, Exclusive Chat Bubbles, Memory Sequences, and more.

Seasonless Garden Sign-In

New Season rewards continue! Log in to Strinova for 7 days of sign-in rewards!

Event Duration:

After the update on September 17, 2026 – October 15, 2026, 6:59 (UTC+0)

Event Rules:

Complete daily sign-ins during the event to get rewards.

Event Rewards:

Memory Sequences, Exclusive Chip Skins, Event Records, Basestrings, and more.

Trail of Deception

The winds of an ancient homeland carry songs, passing down tales of everyday life and secret traditions.

Event Time

After the update on September 17, 2026 – October 15, 2026, 6:59 (UTC+0)

Event Rules

Complete daily quests during the event to gain milestone progress and earn rewards.

Event Rewards

Exclusive Chip Skins, Exclusive Sprays, Memory Sequences, and more.

Dreamland Party

Put on a fluffy mascot suit and dive into endless sweet dreams!

Event Time

October 1, 2026, 7:00 – October 29, 2026, 6:59 (UTC+0)

Event Rules

Complete daily quests during the event to gain milestone progress and earn rewards.

Event Rewards

Exclusive Chip Skins, Exclusive Sprays, Memory Sequences, and more.

Strinova & Fat Fat Shark Crossover Begins

Dreaming with Sharks

Fat Fat Shark is here! Log in to Strinova to claim sign-in rewards!

Event Time

September 24, 2026, 7:00 – November 30, 2026, 6:59 (UTC+0)

Event Rules

After logging in each day, Navigators can unlock sign-in rewards based on total login days.

Event Rewards

Exclusive Emotes, Exclusive Chat Bubbles, Memory Sequences, Event Records, and more.

Sharky Dream Voyage Level

Your dream companions have invited you on a journey to the Sea of Dreams! Set sail for these azure waters with Fat Fat Shark, Fuchsia, and your closest friends, and search for the shores where dreams await!

Event Time

September 24, 2026, 7:00 – November 30, 2026, 6:59 (UTC+0)

Event Rules

• During the event, Navigators can earn Sharky Dream Voyage levels by completing different types of quests and claim generous rewards. Details are as follows:

  • Weekly quests refresh at the same time each week as the event start time.

  • Navigators can also complete cumulative quests to earn extra Sharky Dream Voyage levels. Cumulative quest levels will not refresh during the event.

• Once Sharky Dream Voyage level reaches its maximum level, no additional levels can be earned through quests.

• Navigators can unlock access to Dream Sea Treasures rewards by purchasing Dreamy Journey, Dreambound Duo, or Deep Dreams.

• After purchasing Dreamy Journey, Navigators can still purchase Dreambound Duo or Deep Dreams at a discounted price during the event to obtain its exclusive rewards. If received as a gift, Dreambound Duo cannot be purchased. See Section 6 for details.

• If Navigators purchase Dreambound Duo, a Sharky Dream Voyage gift voucher will be sent to their inventory. They can gift it to a friend. Please note that the friend must meet all the following conditions:

  • Both players are online

  • Have been friends for more than 24 hours

  • Have never owned Dreamy Journey, Dreambound Duo, or Deep Dreams, including purchases and gifts

• If Navigators accept a Sharky Dream Voyage Gift Voucher from a friend, they will not be able to purchase Dreambound Duo, but they can still purchase Deep Dreams.

• After the Sharky Dream Voyage event ends, any Sharky Dream Voyage Gift Voucher in the inventory will expire and become invalid. Please use them in time.

• If Navigators receive multiple Sharky Dream Voyage Gift Voucher due to special circumstances, any extra vouchers will be automatically converted into Bablo Crystals x400.

Event Rewards

Shoreline Shell Hunt Rewards: Crossover-exclusive headwear, crossover-exclusive chat emotes, and more.

Dream Sea Treasures Rewards: Crossover-exclusive Epic-quality Fuchsia Skin Gift Box. Choose one of the following Skin Sets to redeem: Shark Parade + Cool Craft, or Sharky On the Move + Cuddly Knit. Also includes crossover-exclusive animated chat emotes.

Shark & Fuchsia Mega Team-Up!

Fat Fat Shark and Fuchsia are ready to go! Let the fun begin!

Event Time

September 24, 2026, 1:00 – November 30, 2026, 0:59 (UTC+0)

Event Rules

• There are 19 tiles in total. Each activation gives you a chance to win a limited-time Tier S reward.

• First Activation:

  • First, select the center tile, [Start], then click the [Activate] button at the bottom of the page. The first activation costs 40 Dream Stars.

  • Starting from the second activation, you can only select tiles adjacent to an already activated tile. Tiles available for activation are marked with red stars, while activated tiles are marked with a Pink Pink Shark sticker.

• The number of Dream Stars required for each activation is displayed on the [Activate] button. The costs are as follows (1 Dream Star = 1 Bablo Crystal):

40, 50, 60, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200

• Joyful Journey Stage Rewards: Different stage rewards are granted after 5, 10, and 19 activations, based on your cumulative number of activations.

• If you do not win a Tier S reward when activating a tile, you will receive another random reward instead. Rewards are drawn without replacement, and you can activate up to 19 tiles to obtain all rewards from the pool.

• Probability Details

Each time a reward is activated, the probability of receiving a Tier S Reward is 1.00%, a Tier A Reward is 9.00%, and a Tier B Reward is 90.00%.

• Draw Item Conversion: After the prize pool ends, any unused Dream Stars will be automatically converted to Basestrings at a 1:1 ratio and sent via mail.

Dreamsea Keepsake

Accept Fat Fat Shark’s invitation and create memories together on this journey!

Event Time

September 24, 2026, 7:00 – November 30, 2026, 6:59 (UTC+0)

Event Rules

Collect designated items to earn points. Milestone rewards are unlocked based on the total number of points earned.

Event Rewards

Exclusive Chat Bubbles, Exclusive Player Card Frame, Exclusive Figurine.

Store Update

[Cognitive Reconstruction - Darkscale Enchantress] Now Available for a Limited Time

• Cognitive Reconstruction - Darkscale Enchantress is open for a limited time. Navigators can use Memory Sequences to draw for a chance to get the Legendary Outfit Flavia - Darkscale Enchantress, Legendary Weapon Skin Solo - Shadowfire, Legendary Exchange Item Flavia Cognitive Terminal, and other Epic-quality Outfits.

New exchange Item: Flavia Cognitive Terminal. It can be used in Flavia’s Exchange Shop to redeem 6 selected rare items.

Among the rare items available for exchange are [Flavia - Darkscale Enchantress] and [Solo - Shadowfire], which can also be obtained through Cognitive Reconstruction. If you acquire them using [Flavia Cognitive Terminal], they will also count as obtained through Cognitive Reconstruction, and will not appear again in future attempts. In addition to the rare items above, other rewards have been added, including Memory Sequence and Dynamic Sprays, which can be exchanged using Basestring.

Lastly, this Cognitive Reconstruction event also introduces [Flavia's Collection Rewards]. Based on your collection progress for the 6 rare items available in the Exchange Shop, Navigators can earn up to 6 Gift Points and claim the corresponding rewards.

• Availability: September 17, 2026, 1:00 – October 22, 2026, 0:59 (UTC+0)

• Special Notes:

  • Pity count accumulated in [Cognitive Reconstruction - Darkscale Enchantress] will carry over to the next Cognitive Reconstruction.

  • Set pity accumulated in [Cognitive Reconstruction - Heart Sonata] will not carry over. When you get a Legendary Skin for the first time, you may receive [Flavia - Darkscale Enchantress], [Solo - Shadowfire], or [Flavia Cognitive Terminal].

  • In the Exchange Shop, all rewards except those exchanged with Cognitive Terminals will be removed when [Cognitive Reconstruction - Darkscale Enchantress] ends.

• Partial Rewards Preview:

• Exchange Store:

Flavia's Cognitive Terminal Redeemable Rewards:

• Rewards exchangeable with Basestrings: The following content will be removed when [Cognitive Reconstruction - Darkscale Enchantress] ends.

• Flavia's Collection Rewards:

Ocean Expedition - Scorching Dragon Returns

• Availability: September 17, 2026, 1:00 – November 26, 2026, 0:59 (UTC+0)

Orbit Resonance - Tender Thoughts

• Orbit Resonance is available for a limited time. Navigators can use Resonance Sequences for a chance to obtain the Epic Outfit [Yvette - Tender Thoughts], Epic Weapon Skin [Beareas - Cozy Bamboo], and other Rare and Refined rewards.

• **Availability: **2026-9-24 01:00 - 2026-11-5 00:59（UTC+0）

Party Mayhem-Themed Outfits Now Available

Discount Sequence Supply & Spray

Cognitive Reconstruction - Dreamweaver Returns

• Cognitive Reconstruction - Dreamweaver is available for a limited time. Navigators can use Memory Sequences for a chance to obtain the Legendary Outfit [Michele - Dreamweaver], Legendary Weapon Skin [Inspector - Wings of Miracle], Legendary Exchange Item [Michele's Cognitive Terminal], and other Epic Outfits.

• Availability: September 29, 2026, 1:00 – December 22, 2026, 0:59 (UTC+0)

Chronicles of Dawn Mansion-Themed Outfits Return

Directed Sequence & Uncharted Energy Box

Maid Series-Themed Outfits Return

Memory Sequence Pack & Spray

Total Top-Up Rewards Updated

• Top up Bablo Crystals to claim the Legendary Entry Effect - Glamorous Crystal Rose

Other Updates

Vietnamese text (Beta) has been added. Navigators can switch the interface text to Vietnamese in Settings. This is currently a beta version. If you encounter any issues, please feel free to report them through the community or other channels.

Bug Fixes

• Map Workshop: Tower Assault Shooter

  • Fixed an issue that would frequently cause lag when killing minions.

  • Fixed an issue where the [Melee Lifesteal] and [Life Leech] cards could restore HP when attacking Towers or Crystals.

  • Fixed an issue where the Melee Weapon DMG from the [Mystic Mastery] card would decrease with the card's star level.