Vindictus, Nexon‘s long-running free-to-play action MMORPG, is rolling out a significant new event and update designed to keep both newcomers and veteran players engaged. Running through July 8, the CHEER UP Growth Support Event offers a mix of gameplay rewards, cosmetic items, and system improvements. This move follows a broader trend in MMORPGs to boost player retention and smooth out progression, especially as the genre faces stiff competition and evolving player expectations.
Originally launched in 2010, Vindictus is known for its fast-paced, physics-driven combat and darker fantasy setting. The game has maintained a steady community thanks to regular updates and events like this, which aim to reward long-term commitment while lowering barriers for new players. Fun fact: Vindictus is also one of the only MMORPGs to be built using Valve’s source engine.
CHEER UP Event Highlights
From now until July 8, players can take part in several limited-time activities and earn rewards by completing event battles and daily logins. Major event features include:
- “CHEER UP! Growth Support Coupons” can be exchanged for items such as:
- +12 Enchant & Power Infused Box (Orna Weapons/Armor)
- Restorative Enhancement Runes for 100% success upgrades to +13 and +14
- Uaithne Crystal Box
- Participation in the “CHEER UP! Hero Pass Event” grants additional items, including:
- Mysterious Shard Grade 3
- Sealed Power Fragment Box [AS]
- Airtight Ancient Title Destiny Box [AS]
- Daily login rewards for 30 minutes or more include:
- Cosmetic accessories like Cat Mask Outfit Destiny Box [AS]
- Permanent Inner Armor Pass
- Permanent Hair Pass
- Selectable Outfit Destiny Box [AS]
- The “Clodagh’s Fashionista” event introduces new limited-time cosmetics.
- Players above level 70 get boosted progression:
- 1.5x EXP
- 2x crafting skill mastery and speed
- Special events for Redeemers & Ein Lacher with:
- +1 Hit tolerance in Ein Lacher
- Bonus stats
- Weekly limited outfit items on first login, offering more options for character customization.
Quality of Life and System Updates
Alongside the event, a June 17 update brings several player-requested improvements aimed at modernizing and streamlining the Vindictus experience:
- New “Auto Equip Best Gear” function to automatically optimize character loadouts.
- Buff and debuff UI separation for easier status tracking.
- “Replay Story” option to revisit completed story content.
- Redeemer difficulty adjustments:
- Increased max potion use from 20 to 50
- Resurrection cooldown cut from 480 seconds to 30 seconds
- “Sea of Reflection” Redeemers battle: Neit appears once instead of three times, and joint attacks from Neamhain and Neit are no longer fatal
- Improved raid battle patterns for “Ragnahim,” “Enok,” “Irusan,” “Emmett,” “Bres,” and “Spinos.”
- New Bond Skill for “Sou & Sanyaa,” unlocked at the [Destined] level: “Destined: Black Raven, White Swan.”
Further reading: Official website
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