News/2021

This page is a list of all the news posts on the main Spiral Knights page.

List

	Thumbnail	Date and Forum	Type	Wiki	News Title & Post
-000296296		2021.01 1 January 2021	Promotion	Admin Page	"The Brilliance of Gemstones Returns" Greetings Knights! It’s crystal clear, 2021 is the year of extravagance and luxury. Knights can now match their weapons in sparkling brilliance. This month Spiral HQ will start to issue Gemstone boxes for one week on the first Wednesday of each month. The type of box is determined by the month. January: Garnet February: Amethyst March: Aquamarine April: Diamond May: Emerald June: Pearl July: Ruby August: Peridot September: Sapphire October: Opal November: Citrine December: Turquoise The Gemstone Prize Boxes contains items such as: Gemstone Aura Floating Gemstone Gemstone Disciple Wings Gemstone Crown Gemstone Wolver Tail Gemstone Cat Tail Gemstone Costume and Accessories
-000297297		2021.02 22 January 2021	Gameplay - Event	March of the Tortodrones	"Tortodrone Migration" Spiral HQ calls upon you to once again assist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration. This is proving irresistible to the fiendish denizens of the Clockworks who are gathering tortodrone parts for mysterious purposes! Take up arms to investigate and defend against this terrible mischief, and explore the Clockworks to gather fiendish glyphs. Be sure to collect Ancient Shell materials from the Ancient Grove to craft 3*, 4* and 5* Tortodrone handguns and shields at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine! The Spiral HQ intel forecasting interns predicts the Tortodrone migration will continue through February 04. We’re counting on you to protect the magnificent Tortodrones!
-000298298		2021.03 25February 2021	Gameplay - Event	Kataclysmic Confrontation	"Black Kats Kross Your Path Again" Black Kats are once again being reported in the Clockworks! The hordes of shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and continually raid the Moorcroft Manor Archives' precious collection of magical grimoires. Collect Ancient Page tokens through the daily Prestige Mission, or as drops from black kat monsters in the Clockworks. Return the pages to Montague in Moorcroft Manor in exchange for Kat Tribe Fetish crafting materials. Visit the Mysterious Alchemy Machine to craft kat-themed gear!
-000299299		2021.04 15 March 2021	Promotion	Admin Page Lucky Prize Box	"Let The Luck O Knights Be With Ye!" To celebrate all things green, Spiral HQ has put the Lucky box for sale in the Supply Depot along with a few other items. Act fast, as these will only be available for a limited time.
-000300300		2021.05 18 March 2021	Promotion	Admin Page Equinox Prize Box	"An Equinox Returns" The cosmos briefly swings into balance. The Strangers have brought forth celestially-themed offerings in the Equinox Prize Box, available to you through March 28th: Celestial Orbitgun Celestial Vortex Celestial Saber Celestial Shield Orbit Aura Solar and Cosmic Plasma Wings Celestial Dragon/Valkyrie Wings Celestial Nav Helm and Suit Galactic Guardian Helm and Vest Celestial Accessories Unique Variant Tickets Keep an eye out for Nonna near the Haven fountain! It’s time to adopt a buddy who always has your back (or front).
-000301301		2021.09 27 May 2021	Gameplay - Event	March of the Tortodrones	"Tortodrone Migration!" Since the troubles with the last Tortodrone Migration, Spiral HQ established a monitoring station in the Ancient Grove. Recon Knights there report an increase in activity and suspect the Fiends have returned to the Grim Gates. Spiral HQ is sending you to investigate! Gather intel and Fiendish Glyphs from Fiends in the Clockworks. Explore the Ancient Grove and collect Ancient Shell materials. Craft new Tortodrone handguns at the mysterious alchemy machine!
-000302302		2021.10 22 June 2021	Promotion	Admin Page Solstice Prize Box	"The Summer Solstice Has Returned" Spiral HQ is having their annual celebration of the sun during these long summer days. Through June 28, 2021, the Haven Treasury is offering Solstice Prize Boxes. In these boxes, you may find the following items: - Variant Tickets - Crest of Summer / Crest of Winter - Wings of Summer / Wings of Winter - Sunshine Aura - Snowfall Aura - Crown of Winter / Crown of Summer - Buckets of Snowballs - Buckets of Bloons - Jar of Fireflies Each Solstice Prize Box also includes confetti and has a bonus chance of including one of the following: Bucket of Bloons, Bucket of Snowballs, Golden Slime Coins, 2-day trinket slot upgrade or to get a Jar of Fireflies.
-000303303		2021.11 25 June 2021	Gameplay - Event	Kataclysmic Confrontation	"A Kataclysmic Confrontation Returns!" Black Kats are being reported in the Clockworks again! The hordes of shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and continually raid the Moorcroft Manor Archives' precious collection of magical grimoires. Collect Ancient Page tokens through the daily Prestige Mission, or as drops from black kat monsters in the Clockworks. Return the pages to Montague in Moorcroft Manor in exchange for Kat Tribe Fetish crafting materials. Visit the Mysterious Alchemy Machine to craft kat-themed gear!
-000304304		2021.12 16 July 2021	Promotion	Admin Page Splash Prize Box	"Summertime Splash!" Knights, it's time to grab a seat next to the beautiful Haven fountain, put up your feet, and get ready to enjoy summer! Spiral HQ has created Splash Prize Boxes to help with your relaxation plans. Equip your knight with Splash armor, and seasonally reskinned weapons. Have a little fun with your friends in Haven with a Bucket of Bloons.
-000305305		2021.14 25 August 2021	Gameplay - Event	March of the Tortodrones	"The Tortodrone Migration Returns" Knights, Spiral HQ calls upon you to once again assist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration. This is proving irresistible to the fiendish denizens of the Clockworks who are gathering tortodrone parts for mysterious purposes! Take up arms to investigate and defend against this terrible mischief, and explore the Clockworks to gather fiendish glyphs. Be sure to collect Ancient Shell materials from the Ancient Grove to craft 3*, 4* and 5* Tortodrone handguns and shields at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine! The Spiral HQ intel forecasting interns predicts the Tortodrone migration will continue through September 6. We’re counting on you to protect the magnificent Tortodrones!
-000306306		2021.15 17 September 2021	Promotion	Admin Page Equinox Prize Box	"The Equinox Is Back!" The cosmos briefly swings into balance. The Strangers have brought forth celestially-themed offerings in the Equinox Prize Box, available to you through September 27th: Celestial Orbitgun Celestial Vortex Celestial Saber Celestial Shield Orbit Aura Solar and Cosmic Plasma Wings Celestial Dragon/Valkyrie Wings Celestial Nav Helm and Suit Galactic Guardian Helm and Vest Celestial Accessories Unique Variant Tickets Keep an eye out for Nonna near the Haven fountain! It’s time to adopt a buddy who always has your back (or front).
-000307307		2021.16 23 September 2021	Gameplay - Event	Kataclysmic Confrontation	"A Kataclysmic Confrontation!" Black Kats are being reported in the Clockworks again! The hordes of shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and continually raid the Moorcroft Manor Archives' precious collection of magical grimoires. Collect Ancient Page tokens through the daily Prestige Mission, or as drops from black kat monsters in the Clockworks. Return the pages to Montague in Moorcroft Manor in exchange for Kat Tribe Fetish crafting materials. Visit the Mysterious Alchemy Machine to craft kat-themed gear!
-000308308		2021.17 20 October 2021	Gameplay - Event	Dark Harvest Festival	"Dark Harvest Festival Returns!" The Dark Harvest Festival makes its return! It’s no trick, the Punkin King and his gourdlings are causing sweet, sweet chaos in the Clockworks! Find the Punkin King in the daily prestige mission, The Dark Harvest. However, don't let your guard down, because he could also show up elsewhere when you least expect it! Collect candy tokens, then trade with Maskwell in Haven Town Square for: Frankenzom masks Spookat masks Phantom masks Scarab masks Harvest Prize Boxes Should you find yourself in possession of any interesting crafting material as a result of a Punkin King encounter, visit the Mysterious Alchemy Machine. The Dark Harvest Prize Box contains costumes and accessories within the Dark Harvest theme. Trade in your tokens to discover the offerings. This year, the festival runs through November 2, 2021. Your candy tokens and Maskwell will stick around through November 5, 2021.
-000309309		2021.18 19 November 2021	Promotion	Admin Page Autumn Prize Box	"Falling Into Winter" If the leaves have turned and there's a chill in the air where you're stationed, we've got some ways for you to warm up and savor the season!* Behold the Autumn Prize Box, where you can get items like: - Autumn Accessories - Autumn Helms and Armors - Autumn Aura - Punkin Cinnamug - Wooly Pullover You can spot these boxes available on the Supply Depot through November 26, 2021. No unauthorized bonfires, please. Remember how one got out of control and we had the smell of singed Gobble Snipe feathers in the air in Haven for days? No one needed that. Don't be that knight.
-000310310		2021.19 22 November 2021	Promotion	Admin Page Gobble Snipe Box	"Gobble Snipes Waddle Their Back Into Haven!" Our plump little friends, the Gobble Snipes, are on their yearly migration to...we're not really sure where. Hmm. To protect them in transit we Spiral HQ has enclosed them in Gobble Snipe Boxes Boxes. Rest assured I’ve been told there are air holes this time. Should you wish to host one of these fluffy creatures in your Guild Hall, these boxes can be had through November 29, 2021.
-000311311		2021.21 16 December 2021	Gameplay - Event	Winterfest Admin Page Decoration Kit Prize Box	"Winterfest Is Upon Ye!" Impostoclaus’ favorite time of the year is here once again. Mount Krampus is abuzz with excitement as knights begin the task to Save Winterfest!! As with previous years, the Grinchlins aim to ruin Winterfest for everyone, and they're making a pretty strong showing. No amount of coal or yellow snowballs has deterred them. Impostoclaus needs assistance in the Save Winterfest prestige mission! Help out and earn red, green, and white Winter Wish tokens. Trade your tokens with Randolph in Haven. For more information, cast your eyes over here. Winterfest is here on Spiral Knights through January 3, 2022, so tell your friends and guildies to come on over!