News/2023
This page is a list of all the news posts on the main Spiral Knights page.
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3 February 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page  Polar Prize Box
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"Warm Gear, Cold Weather"
Ice and cold: beautiful and deadly, just like you, you majestic beast. Also, best experienced through the window of a warm abode, with a cup of hot cocoa in hand. Perhaps not like you. But who can say? In any event, if you must go out into the winter weather, do it in style with the Polar Prize Box. Contents may include: - Polar Warden Hoods (Day, Twilight, and Night) - Polar Warden Coats (Day, Twilight, and Night) - Polar accessories (including Lumberfell Beard, Smashing Mustache, et al) - Polar Halo - Polar Wolver Tail - Polar Leafy Aura Each box includes winter confetti and "flawed" snowballs for you to lob as you see fit, and a bonus chance for a bucket of snowballs. The Polar Prize Box will remain available through February 13, 2023.
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9 February 2023 | Gameplay - Event | March of the Tortodrones | "Tortodrone Migration"
Spiral HQ calls upon you to once again assist the Tortodrones on their Long Migration. This migration 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 22. We’re counting on you to protect the magnificent Tortodrones!
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10 March 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page  Lucky Prize Box
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"May the Luck o' Knights Be With Ye!"
Greetings, To celebrate all things green, Spiral HQ has put the Lucky box for sale in the Supply Depot along with a few other lucky charms. Act fast, as these will only be available for a limited time.
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10 March 2023 | Gameplay - Event | Kataclysmic Confrontation | "Kats Slink Their Way Back into the Clockworks"
Black kats are once again storming the Moorcroft Manor Archives and consuming the precious tomes within! We need all knights of rank 4-1 and greater to gear up and retrieve Ancient Pages from these nefarious creatures. The event will run through March 24th. Accept the Kataclysmic Confrontation prestige mission and/or fight through kat levels in the Clockworks to find black kats. Then, visit Montague in Moorcroft Manor, or the Mysterious Alchemy Machine in Haven, with your collection of Ancient Pages, to craft some Kat related gear. If you dare to perform a Dark Ritual and survive the encounter, you may find yourself in possession of a Black Kat Cowl or a Wicked Whisker which allow you to craft the following gear:
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16 March 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page  Equinox Prize Box
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"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 March 23rd:
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3 April 2023 | Gameplay - Event | Caketastrophe | "Happy Birthday Spiral Knights!"
It’s time to pick up your cleaver and slice some cake. Help Biscotti, the Skylark's Head Chef, avoid disaster in two special missions - Total Caketastrophe and A Gremlin in Knead. Through April 16th, fight Creep Cakes and Batterbots to earn Cake Slice tokens, then visit Maskwell in Haven Town Square to exchange your tokens for: - Cake helms - Anniversary Prize Boxes - Other party accessories Keep your eye out for fun items in the depot, and auction house!
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22 May 2023 | Gameplay - Event | Shroud of the Apocrea | "The Return of the Harvester!"
We have confirmed that the Apocrean Harvester has returned once again. Spiral HQ needs your help! From now through June 4th, travel onto the Grasping Plateau full of trapped souls and phantom-like monsters. In a maze-like graveyard, knights will find the Apocrea trapping and collecting souls. This sinister being will pursue any who enter the Grasping Plateau hoping to add to the collection. Work together to free souls and find Apocrean Sigil tokens which can be used at the Obelisk of Creation to craft Obsidian weapons and the Grasping Aura. You don't want to get caught out there alone--definitely bring your friends with you on this mission, and try not to lose sight of them! |
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26 May 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page  Raiders Prize Box
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"Raiders Return to the Core!"
Hail knights, well met! Have you ever wanted an axe because a sword just wouldn’t do? How about a Runed Hammer and a matching Buckler? Spiral HQ has released some new gear for you stouthearted knights to go berserk over. The Raiders box contains items such as:
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20 June 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page  Solstice Prize Box
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"The Summer Solstice Has Returned"
Spiral HQ is having their annual celebration of the sun during these long summer days. Through June 27, 2023', 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.
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3 August 2023 | 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
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31 August 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page  Running Wild Box
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"Still Running Wild"
The pack here at spiral HQ have doggedly pursued Wolvers from across Cradle to help us celebrate the upcoming season of pumpkin spice, but they were more interested in trying to bite us. This year we’re celebrating with a pupdate full of pawsh hound inspired gear. These fetching doggie themed items accessories are sure to help keep you warm - Just watch out for fleas. Show foes what you think of them while wearing a doggie tail. This accessory has curious animations that change depending on your mood. Retrieve Running Wild Boxes now while you can. The Running Wild contains items such as:
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1 September 2023 | Gameplay - Event | Kataclysmic Confrontation | "Kataclysmic Confrontation"
Black kats are once again storming the Moorcroft Manor Archives and consuming the precious tomes within! We need all knights of rank 4-1 and greater to gear up and retrieve Ancient Pages from these nefarious creatures. The event will run through September 14th. Accept the Kataclysmic Confrontation prestige mission and/or fight through kat levels in the Clockworks to find black kats. Then, visit Montague in Moorcroft Manor, or the Mysterious Alchemy Machine in Haven, with your collection of Ancient Pages, to craft some Kat related gear. If you dare to perform a Dark Ritual and survive the encounter, you may find yourself in possession of a Black Kat Cowl or a Wicked Whisker which allow you to craft the following gear:
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25 September 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page Equinox Prize Box
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"Fall Back Into the Equinox"
Hail, knights! The cosmos briefly swings into balance. The Strangers have brought forth celestially-themed offerings in the Equinox Prize Box, available to you through October 6th:
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20 October 2023 | Gameplay - Event | Dark Harvest Festival | "Dark Harvest Haunts The Clockworks"
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:
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 October 31, 2023. Your candy tokens and Maskwell will stick around through November 6, 2023.
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10 November 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page  Late Harvest Prize Box
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"Late Knight Harvest"
The leaves have turned and a cold chill is in the air. The citizens of Haven are bringing in the last of the harvest before it freezes. The right tools and gear are essential for collecting the sweet remains of this year's bounty. This rakishly handsome gear includes such items like Scythes, Late Harvest Leaf Crowns, Late Harvest Leaf Chains, and other accessories. The Late Harvest Prize Boxes contains items such as:
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15 November 2023 | Gameplay - Event | Shroud of the Apocrea | "Harvest Time for The Apocrean Harvester"
We have confirmed that the Apocrean Harvester has returned once again. Spiral HQ needs your help! From now through November 29th, travel onto the Grasping Plateau full of trapped souls and phantom-like monsters. In a maze-like graveyard, knights will find the Apocrea trapping and collecting souls. This sinister being will pursue any who enter the Grasping Plateau hoping to add to the collection. Work together to free souls and find Apocrean Sigil tokens which can be used at the Obelisk of Creation to craft Obsidian weapons and the Grasping Aura.
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17 November 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page  Gobble Snipe Box
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"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 found int the Supply Depot.
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15 December 2023 | Gameplay - Event | Winterfest Admin Page  Decoration Kit Prize Box
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"Winterfest Is Upon Ye!"
Hear ye! Hear Ye! 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: Red Winter Wishes for:
Winterfest Danger Rooms in the Clockworks: From these random encounters, you can collect Frozen Winterfest Wishlist tokens. Impostoclaus' trusty assistant, Randolph, is stationed by the Haven fountain and will trade these tokens for Winterfest Prize Boxes, in which you may find:
Grinchlin Assault Prestige Mission Invade the Grinchlin base of operations on Mount Krampus and put an end to their humbug! Face a choice at each shelter - collect loot and leave the mountain, or leave the treasure and climb further toward the summit! Can you make it all the way to the summit? If so, you have a chance to win Golden or Silver Solstice Rings. These 4* trinkets protect against fire and freeze with a +1 health bonus. Leave them as-is, or combine them to craft a 5* Grand Solstice Ring trinket! The Mysterious Alchemy Machine is also available and producing various festive themed weapons for your all of your holiday needs. Although some sound tasty, it is for external application only and we do not recommend licking them. Collect special materials from Mount Krampus to craft 5* Grinchlin reskinned weapons:
Decoration Kit Prize Boxes Get into the spirit of Winterfest by decorating your guild hall! These boxes, provisioned by the Supply Depot, may contain items like:
For more information, cast your eyes over here. Winterfest is here on Spiral Knights through January 3, 2024, so tell your friends and guildies to come on over! |
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20 December 2023 | Promotion | Admin Page Solstice Prize Box
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"The Winter Solstice Has Returned"
Attention Knights! Spiral HQ is having their annual celebration of the moon during these long winter nights. Through December 27, 2023, 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.
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