On June 28, 2024, Chang’an Fantasy’s Midsummer Grand Festival introduces a new version that can be summed up in one phrase: all highlights! New schools, new events, new benefits, new collaborations, and a new theme song – plus, a flood of rewards in the Midsummer Festival’s “Original Heart” massive server! Let’s delve into the key updates of this version.
Major Update One: Guarding the Night, Wandering Chang’an. The new school ‘Baili Office’ is here! With both group and single combat capabilities, it unlocks new strategic combinations!
Major Update Two: Midsummer Celebration, Lightening the Load. The “Original Heart” server for 100,000 players opens on June 28! Optimizations and relief for character development, along with continuous event benefits!
Major Update Three: Hand in Hand with Intangible Cultural Heritage, Preserving Classics. The Baili Office school collaborates with Intangible Cultural Heritage’s Gold and Silver Filigree Work and the Emei Martial Arts Troupe, reviving the charm of intangible martial arts!
The new school ‘Baili Office’ launches!
The new school ‘Baili Office’ arrives in Chang’an! With new maps like ‘Baili City,’ ‘Great Commander’s Residence,’ and ‘Divine Machinery Workshop,’ detailed reality-based designs, and immersive ambient sounds, the immersion factor is maxed out. A cunning handsome sect leader? A cold-hearted female master? Uncover the secrets of this hidden school, where big things happen under the radar. Dedicated to the people, the world as their home, explore the mysteries of Baili City and piece together their story. Super-cool masks? Ultra-stylish slashed brows? New school imagery awaits your experience!
A low-profile school with powerful combat, introducing a dual-form school. As a physical damage-dealing school, Baili Office possesses both offensive and defensive capabilities, summoning shadows to assist in battle. After the update, players can create or transfer to the Baili Office school. However, teams participating in the Star Fire League cannot switch to the Baili Office before elimination or the end of the tournament. The school’s magical skills are being urgently optimized and are currently shielded in-game, expected to meet the Immortal Masters on July 5th with the next update, stay tuned!
<Midsummer Festival> Launches the “Original Heart” Server for 100,000 Players – Character Development Optimized and Lightened!
Chang’an Defense Battle. Amidst the festive atmosphere in Chang’an, the lurking Demon Sect begins to stir. From June 27 to July 12, players can participate in the Chang’an Defense Battle, summoning powerful companions to defend the city. This single-player challenge requires strategizing the deployment of partners to repel enemy attacks. Players must wisely allocate resources and coordinate their partners’ abilities to defeat all monsters and emerge victorious.
Team Up for Rewards. Invite friends to form a squad, increase team activity by participating in daily activities. Activity points are shared among squad members, and reaching milestones earns rewards such as Black Steed Gold Seal, Brush Song Ink Dance Team Emblem, Bazaar Discount Voucher, and the rare Gather Together·Lustrous Gift!
Midsummer Gifts. During the event, reaching 100 daily activity points allows participation in the Midsummer Gift Lottery. In addition to lottery prizes, hitting specific participation milestones grants a Bazaar Discount Voucher, Portrait Coupon, and Sword Soul Skin Miao Xing·Frosty Ink Shadow. Share in Spirit Jade. Completing event tasks collects Festival Lanterns; gathering a certain number lets you share in one billion Bound Spirit Jades!
Festival Frenzy. During the Midsummer Festival, daily activities get temporarily reduced! Drop bonuses include increased Sect Points, more Chang’an Orders, higher chances of rare fish appearances, and an increased daily limit for Morality Points. Additionally, the amount of Morality Points gained from assisting in Haidao Wonderland and Celestial Descending is optimized, with higher difficulty assists granting more Morality Points per instance.
Reduced Daily Burden. In the ‘Dreamlike Chang’an’ scene, find the ‘Celestial Guide’ in the top right corner for a free Celestial summon. After Celestial or Haidao battles, a free Blessing will automatically open without consuming Backpack Blessings. Sect missions halve the quest count while maintaining rewards. Sect Arena battles allow skipping (for characters at World Level 88 and Level 69).
Free School Transfer. Upon receiving the Midsummer Gift, Immortal Masters obtain the free school transfer item ‘School Heart Mirror,’ valid for 30 days. When reshaping at Level 40, this item will be consumed first, offsetting all costs for changing schools and gender.
New School Collaboration, Reviving Intangible Martial Arts!
Gold and Silver Filigree Work Collaboration. Chang’an Fantasy partners with third-generation inheritor of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage, Qian Haichang, to recreate the Baili Office school’s mask using his “ingenious skill on fingertips,” preserving the beauty of Chinese civilization in a unique way.
“Gold and silver filigree work mainly tests hand craftsmanship. In millimeters thick, we explore the unique charm of traditional Chinese techniques, injecting heart and soul into every carving and chiseling to bring the pieces to life,” Qian Haichang remarks.
A gold and silver filigree masterpiece typically requires over ten intricate processes, hammering and engraving, showcasing true craftsmanship. As an inheritor, Qian believes creating timeless masterpieces and passing down the skill is a responsibility. He hopes the collaboration with Chang’an Fantasy attracts younger generations, reigniting the allure of intangible cultural heritage.
Emei Martial Arts Collaboration. Chang’an Fantasy teams up with the Emei Martial Arts Troupe to create a theme song short film for the Baili Office school, centered around “Guarding the Night to Protect Chang’an’s Mountains and Rivers.” It reflects the game’s commitment to accurately reproducing Chinese cultural elements and the essence of martial arts, reigniting the spirit of this national treasure.
