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Recent forays beneath the surface of Haven have turned up numerous dens that are home to a family of creatures we have designated "Wolvers". They are extremely agile and ferocious, and appear to travel in packs led by a stronger, more dangerous beast known as an "Alpha Wolver".

Large deposits of mysterious minerals have recently been spotted throughout the Clockworks! Spiral HQ has begun utilizing these exceptional elements to construct new subterranean gates for knights to explore in Haven's Arcade, and you can help!

Remember, knights: all rescue pods are stocked with a standard-issue Proto Sword, Proto Gun, Proto Shield and full set of Spiral Armor in case of a crash-landing in hostile territory. Familiarizing yourself with these and other weapons and armor will be key to your survival on this new world!

One of the major challenges Spiral HQ has faced after the crash is the question of trade for basic supplies with this new world's inhabitants. Thankfully, this question was answered for us very early on, as many of you have proven quite adept at acquiring Crowns, the local currency!

We at Spiral HQ are pleased to invite everyone to join us in Spiral Knights for the first ever Power Surge Weekend! From 4 PM PDT today, Friday, March 18th until 5 PM PDT Sunday, March 20th, a variety of exciting events will be happening in the brave new world of Spiral Knights, including reduced elevator costs and hourly lotteries!

This weekend, from Friday, March 25 at 4pm PDT to Sunday, March 27 at 9pm PDT we will be hosting our Preview Event Grand Finale!

As a special thanks to all our Preview Event players we will be opening the game on April 1st at 2pm PDT to any player that participated in the Preview Event. Early Access players will have the entire weekend to get a head start on everyone else before our official launch on April 4th. Early Access players will also find that their knight names from the Preview Event have been reserved for them. Reserved names must be claimed by April 11th.

After nearly four years of development, Spiral Knights has officially launched today. This is a huge moment for me, the Spiral Knights team and all of Three Rings and I am so happy to be able to share it with them.

Tread with caution when you enter the slime-covered halls of the Royal Jelly Palace. Recon Knights have gathered that this ancient, open-air castle has been overtaken by a legion of slimes, the most fearsome of which is a 'Royal Jelly.'

The first Arsenal Expansion is now available! Spiral HQ has uncovered schematics of a wide array of new sword recipes, including the new Piercing damage line of Flourish swords, and complete lines of the Iceburst Brandish, Fireburst Brandish and Nightblade!

From now until May 6th at 3PM PDT, knights who purchase at least $9.95 worth of Crystal Energy will receive a free piece of the Rose Regalia! These brand new costume items are well-suited to combining with the Flourish line of Piercing swords.

The response to the Rose Regalia Energy Bonus has been fantastic so far, and so we've decided to extend it for one more weekend! Until Monday, May 9th at 3 PM PDT, purchase at least $9.95 worth of Crystal Energy and receive a free piece of the Rose Regalia costume set. There are three chapeaus and three tabards in all, so this is your last chance to collect all six!

The Strangers have been hard at work making Haven a more welcoming place for the recent influx of knights, and so several new amenities are now available in the Town Square: an Auction House, and an Advanced Training Hall!

Got a new sword that you want to level up fast? Looking for a little boost? The Heat Amplifier is now available from the Upgrade Merchant, which grants users an additional 20% heat collected in the Clockworks for 48 hours!

The Clockworks have just revealed a new, perilous boss stratum for Tier 1 Knights to challenge, The Gloaming Wildwoods. However, new recruits should take heed - this dense forest is home to a fearsome creature known as the Snarbolax.

We are proud to announce that Spiral Knights is now available as one of the first ever free to play games on Steam! At this time we would like to extend a great big welcome to all the new Knights that we are sure to see from this partnership. Welcome to the Clockworks!

Within the depths of Tier 2 a new gremlin weapons facility has been discovered, The Ironclaw Munitions Factory. Intel from Spiral HQ has confirmed that under a direct mandate from the Crimson Order, gremlin engineers have begun developing a weapon of incredible power. Known only as 'Project Roarmulus,' this weapon has been designed with the sole purpose of destroying Haven!

Get energized Spiral Knights, this weekend will be a Power Surge Weekend! Beginning Friday, July 15 at 2pm server time and ending Sunday, July 17 at 9pm server time all elevator costs will be half off!

The Strangers have decided to unload some of their supplies to the Spiral Knights who have valiantly defended Haven from the devious gremlin weaponry of the Ironclaw Munitions Factory. The Birdsong Trading Co. will be hosting a giveaway to all players this weekend!

King Krogmo has officially opened his monster resort, King Krogmo's Coliseum. This battle sport arena allows Knights to duke it out for fantastic prizes!

The first event, Blast Network, is now available with more events on the way soon. Blast Network is a highly explosive event that pits Knights against each other and equips them with instant-charging bombs. The object of the game is to blow the competition to smithereens! Blast Network has no equipment requisites at all - simply join and get blasting whenever you like.

Get energized Spiral Knights, this weekend will be a Power Surge Weekend! Beginning Friday, August 12 at 2pm PDT and ending Sunday, August 14 at 9pm PDT all elevator costs will be half off!

The Strangers have once again decided to unload some of their supplies to the Spiral Knights. The Birdsong Trading Co. will be hosting a giveaway to all players this weekend!

Two new species of monsters have been sighted lurking within the Clockworks: the polyp and the howlitzer.

The polyp is a slime turret that fires piercing barbs. Proceed with caution around this gooey gunner as Intel has discovered that it cannot be surprised! While a polyp has no true 'eyes' it can see in all directions at all times.

The Spiral Knights Official Soundtrack is now available! This two disc set features thirty one extended, remixed and remastered tracks by composer Harry Mack.

A new Undead level series has appeared within the Clockworks- the Candlestick Keep. These haunted grounds are all that remains of the once prosperous Owlite Academy. Though now overtaken by spookats and other undead horrors, Knights will find Owlite ward candles scattered about the Keep that will save them from what lurks in the dark.

Between September 6th 10am PDT and September 19th 10am PDT, purchase energy packages of $9.95 USD or more and receive a special bonus item from the new Rose Regalia costume set for each purchase!

King Krogmo has unveiled his latest Coliseum event, Lockdown! Capturing the true spirit of battle, Lockdown has Knights fighting for domination of control points across sprawling battlefields. Further adding to the fray, Spiral HQ has authorized the use of two new features: class mods and loadouts.

Class mods allow Lockdown participants to completely alter their playstyle. Will you choose to take on the role of the stalwart Guardian, the hard hitting Striker or the elusive Recon?

Get energized Spiral Knights, this weekend will be a Power Surge Weekend! Beginning Friday, September 23 at 2pm PDT and ending Sunday, September 25 at 9pm PDT all elevator costs will be half off!

Now you can accessorize your helmets and armor with a huge assortment of new accessory items! Simply take your accessories to the new shop in the Haven Bazaar, the Accessory Forge run by the stylish Knight, Bechamel. Accessories can be traded on the Auction House as well, so keep your eyes out for ultra-rare accessories that are up for sale!

Deep within the Tier 3 clearance zone of the Clockworks, Spiral HQ has discovered a terminal containing elevators leading to what are being referred to as Shadow Lairs. Knights who have ventured within these strange new worlds have reported feeling a dreadful darkness enveloping them at every turn.

The Dark Harvest Festival is now being celebrated in Haven and will end on November 1st!

This annual event honors the mischievous Punkin King in order to ensure a healthy fall harvest. All Clockwork Tunnels-style levels like Power Complexes and Blast Chambers now have a chance of featuring special rooms inhabited by the Punkin King. Simply hop on the party pad and discover if the Punkin King has candy tokens or something else in store for you!

Many levels within the Clockworks now feature 'Arsenal Stations' that allow you to change your gear or loadouts before facing the challenges of a level. So long as you have a wide variety of equipment, a difficult stratum with varying themes will be no match for your arsenal!

For a limited time the energy depot now offers an 'Elevator Pass.' When purchased an Elevator Pass will allow all Knights on an account to bypass energy fees on elevators!

Winter has come to Cradle and all of Haven is covered in a soft blanket of snow. Snipes and monsters alike are in the holiday spirit and the Haven Arcade is being visited by Impostoclaus!

To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the Haven Treasury has created a spectacular array of Dragon Wing accessories that are being given away FREE with a $9.95 energy purchase! The Dragon Wings are fully animated and come in a variety of styles.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an extra helping of LOVE! Get a FREE all-new Love Aura accessory with purchase of a $4.95 energy pack!

The Love Aura emits a soft shower of gently floating hearts above your head wherever you go. It's the perfect way to tell your friends, guild mates or that special love puppy that you want them to be your special Valentine!

Offer available through February 19, 2012. Love Aura is delivered unbound at time of purchase.

Spiral Knights now has an all-new mission system that allows your knight to take on missions from Spiral HQ, rank up as a knight of the Spiral Order and receive rewards!

As you rank up, you further unlock items within your very own Supply Depot, a special shop that sells items that you have earned from valiantly completing perilous missions!

For a limited time get a BONUS 15% more Energy with any Energy package purchase!

Offer valid through February 27, 2012.

The first Expansion Mission, Operation Crimson Hammer, has arrived!

Warmaster Seerus is the evil master of munitions within the gremlin's all-powerful Crimson Order. Thought to be the true mastermind behind the Roarmulus Twins and countless other gremlin weapons, he is the Crimson Order’s creator and supplier for their diabolical engines of war.

Recon Knights under the command of Lieutenant Feron recently discovered Seerus’s ‘Grand Arsenal,’ his development center and storage facility for all his weaponry. Now, Feron himself is leading several squads of knights directly into the Grand Arsenal, with the intention of weeding out Seerus and destroying his war machines.

Knights who have risen through the ranks and become Defenders can know take on even more challenging rank missions and ultimately achieve the high rank of Vanguard!

Over 30 new Rank Missions have been added that will take you into the very darkest depths of the Clockworks and ultimately reach the Core! You'll learn to face the fiercest monsters, stage a prison escape for captured knights and discover the fate of Spiral Knights who give in to the darkness that stirs within the heart of Cradle.

Now you can channel the warrior spirit of a Valkyrie! The Haven Treasury has plucked from the heavens a dazzling array of Valkyrie Wing accessories that are being given away FREE with a $9.95 energy purchase! The Valkyrie Wings are fully animated and come in a variety of styles.

For a limited time save 40% on the $49.95 energy pack! That's 20,000 Crystal Energy for only $29.95!

There's never been a better time to stock up!

Spiral Knights is celebrating its first anniversary with a special event! Join in on the fun now through April 10, 2012!

Visit the Haven Town Square to meet the Skylark's Head Chef, Biscotti. She will inform you of a 'situation' at hand that involves hordes of monstrous cakes known as 'Creep Cakes.' Helping her solve this 'situation' will reward you with cake helms!

To celebrate the first anniversary of Spiral Knights, the Haven Treasury is giving away a FREE Anniversary Prize Pack with the purchase of any $9.95 energy purchase!

New items are now available that allow you to change your height and eyes! These items work just like Personal Color items and are consumed once used.

Eyes change your eye type across any helm you wear, however not all helms allow you to see your eyes, like the Spiral Pith Helm.

Receive a FREE Mirrored Lockbox for every $9.95 spent in a single energy purchase! For a limited time, every $9.95 spent in a single energy purchase will award you with a new Mirrored Lockbox!

Mirrored Lockboxes contain one random item that will change your Knight's appearance, such as height modifiers and eyes. A Mirrored Lockbox requires a Silver Key to open. Silver Keys are available from the Supply Depot.

A new update to Spiral Knights has arrived that includes a new feature to Punch's Variant Forge in the Haven Bazaar. Now you can 'lock' Unique Variants when purchasing variant tickets! The ultimate weapon or armor is now at your grasp!

Nonna, a representative for the Emberlight Adoption Agency has come to Haven seeking Knights to care for baby monsters that have lost their way in the Clockworks!

The Crash Site, Rescue Camp and Rescue Camp Missions have been revamped. New players will now meet their pal Rhendon and join him as they save the Rescue Camp from the monsters that lurk in the dark and the evil gremlin Schemer, Razwog.

For a limited time get a BONUS 15% more Energy with any Energy package purchase!

Offer valid through May 28, 2012.

Unleash your wild side with exotic, fully animated Cat Tails and the rabbit-like Extra Vertical Vents! These all-new accessories that are being given away FREE with a $9.95 energy purchase!

Offer available through June 11, 2012

A Party Finder feature has been added that allows players to find parties in the Arcade and on Missions.

In celebration of the Summer and Winter Solstices the Haven Treasury is offering a special Solstice Prize Box for every $9.95 spent in a single energy purchase!

From now until 11:00 AM PDT on June 26th, 2012, you'll earn a free Solstice Prize Box for every $9.95 you spend in a single energy purchase. That's 2 Prize Boxes for purchasing a $19.95 package, 6 Prize Boxes for purchasing a Party Pack, or even more!

Solstice Prize Boxes require NO KEY to open!

Join the battle in two new Lockdown maps!

Stadium - Utilize team-only barriers and bombshells for a home field advantage in an arena with plenty of space for large battles.

Mines - Carve and blast your way through a stone-filled mine. Open up assault paths or leave stones in place to delay the competition.

As an honorary member of Desna's elite Recon Rangers squad, fight your way through a horde of Almirian undead to reach the inner sanctum of their necropolis, which is rumored to hold great wealth for those who survive its deadly defenses. Be warned - the cursed Legion of Almire will not give up its hidden riches without a fearsome fight!

Danger Missions, like Legion of Almire are a Prestige Mission. Danger Missions are noted by a red skull icon on the mission card art. A Danger Mission is intended for skilled players as they are much more challenging than an average mission, but have greater rewards upon completion.

A new energy pack is now available, the Guardians Armor Pack!

This special energy pack contains two complete sets of unique costume armor as well several other valuable items suitable for any player.

Wear the brilliant, white armor of the warriors that defend the heavenly realms or the charred, stygian armor of the warriors that defend the infernal depths! These unique armor costume items can be worn by any player and available exclusively through the Guardians Armor Pack.

The Guardians Armor Pack also contains 5,000 Crystal Energy, 5 Mist Tanks, a 30 day Elevator Pass and a 30 day Heat Amplifier!

Heavenly Guardian Armor, Heavenly Guardian Helm, Infernal Guardian Armor, Infernal Guardian Helm and Mist Tanks bind on acceptance.

In celebration of the release of the Guardians Armor Pack the Haven Treasury is giving away FREE Nemesis Prize Boxes with select energy purchases!

From now until 10:00 AM PDT on July 30th, 2012, you'll earn free Nemesis Prize Boxes with select energy purchases.

Items within the Nemesis Prize Box represent good and evil, such as fiery Volcanic Dragon Wings, Flame Auras, shining Divine Valkyrie Wings, plus the all-new Arcane Halo!

Each Nemesis Prize Box also includes random handfuls of Confetti as well as a chance to receive even more prizes: Trinket Slot and Weapon Slot Upgrades, Krogmo Coin Boosters and Heat Amplifiers!

Spiral HQ has uncovered a gremlin bioweapons facility deep within the Clockworks. It is believed that this facility belongs to a member of the Crimson Order known only as ‘Herex.’ The Recon Rangers have been tasked with infiltrating the facility and uncovering the nature of Herex’s bioweapons before they are put to use.

Join Desna's Recon Rangers and explore the fiendish city of Amu-Sol. This frozen wasteland is home to a deranged and devilish cult plotting to put the entire Clockworks into a permanent state of deep freeze!

The entirety of Amu-Sol is swarming with frozen souls and deep within the heart of the city lies the source of it all: the cult's powerful leader, Maulos and a towering column of pure everfrost.

Been sticking out like a sore thumb in Wolver Dens? Camouflage your knight appropriately with the deep green look of a true forest hunter! From now until 10:00 AM PDT on August 20th, 2012, the Haven Treasury is giving away free Hunter Prize Boxes with select energy purchases!

Each Hunter Prize Box has a special prize inside. Possible prizes include unique variant tickets, as well as a variety of brand new deep green Hunter items, like Hunter Accessories, some fine Hunter costume gear, or even the very rare Green Leafy Aura! Each box also includes random handfuls of Leaf Confetti, and a chance to receive even more prizes: Slot Upgrades, Heat Amplifiers, and more!

The fine folks over at Radio SEGA recently interviewed the Lead Designer of Spiral Knights, Nick Popovich.

From now through Tuesday, August 28, 2012, the Haven Treasury has declared an Energy Boost! During that time, when you buy crystal energy, you'll automatically get an extra 15%!

Spiral HQ has received a distress call from a derelict facility deep within the Clockworks.

The distress call came in the form of a digital message saying only 'save us.' Believing it to be a potential trap, Spiral HQ has deployed Desna's Recon Rangers to investigate the facility and assist anyone who may have sent the message.

A faint distress call finds its way from deep within the Clockworks to Cradle's surface. Is it a cry for help? Is it a trap? In any case, you'll need to be properly equipped to find out, and the Haven Treasury can help!

From now until 10:00 AM PDT on September 24th, 2012, we're giving away free Surge Prize Boxes with select energy purchases!

Each Surge Prize Box has a special prize inside. Possible prizes include unique variant tickets, as well as a variety of blue-and-red-colored Surge costume gear, such as the brand new Flak Jacket and Draped Armor styles. Not only that, but a lucky few players may find the very rare Hacked Aura accessory inside! Each box also has a chance to contain a piece of bonus equipment, such as a Slot Upgrades or a Heat Amplifier.

The Dark Harvest Festival is now being celebrated in Haven and will end on November 1st! This annual event honors the mischievous Punkin King in order to ensure a healthy fall harvest for Haven. All Clockwork Tunnels-style levels like Power Complexes and Blast Furnaces now have a chance of featuring special rooms inhabited by the Punkin King. Simply hop on the party pad and discover if the Punkin King has candy tokens or something else in store for you!

There is also a Prestige Mission available daily throughout the event that gives you a guaranteed encounter with the Punkin King.

Both via the Arcade or the Prestige Mission, Tier 1 awards the fewest candy tokens while Tier 3 the most candy tokens.

The Spiral Order has been hard at work remodeling your Guild Hall! All existing Guild Halls have been replaced with the basic version of the all-new expandable Guild Hall, now accessible from the newly opened Garrison in the east side of Haven.

Customize and expand your Guild Hall by adding more rooms, more floors, and more guild members! Let your Guild Hall cater to all your members' needs by adding vendor services and community storage! Personalize your guild to your heart's content by leaving a message of the day for your guildmates, naming rooms, and showing off your decorating skills by placing all kinds of fancy furniture with the new Design Mode!

The Spiral Knights Official Soundtrack Volume II is now available! This two disc set features twenty three high quality, extended, remixed and remastered tracks by composer Harry Mack!

Battle over a snow-swept cityscape where the snow is not just for shoveling, but great for throwing at other knights!

Features:

- A 3 CP map where the combat is fast and frigid - watch out for those snowballs!

- Open up even faster routes to your CP via a back door button

As snow begins to fall on Haven once more the Strangers and snipes have begun to celebrate Winterfest! This year the holiday festivities include a new Coliseum map, a special Prestige Mission, exclusive prizes and more!

Impostoclaus has come to town but unfortunately not every child will be receiving a present from him. In the gremlin outcast town of Emberlight, a faction of fiendish, green-furred gremlins called 'grinchlins' have begun an attack on Emberlight. These grinchlins seek to rob the orphans of Emberlight of their presents and even destroy Impostoclaus!

It’s that magical time of the year when Impostoclaus brings presents and wintery cheer to every kind-hearted creature on Cradle! So join in the celebration and receive FREE holiday prizes!

From now through January 3rd, 2013, we're giving away free Winterfest Prize Boxes AND Frosty Prize Boxes with select energy purchases!

Hail Knights!

I wanted to provide the community with a sense of what's coming up in a future update to Spiral Knights.

Our recent projects, including Guild Halls, were selected based in part on feedback from players, both in the forums and from some of the surveying we do from time to time. The requests are, of course, many and varied; however, one of the frequently requested features for the game has been pets.

Someone or something has summoned a horde of cursed black kats into the Clockworks. These shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and raided the Moorcroft Manor Archives' precious collection of magical grimoires.

In the wrong hands these ancient tomes could be kata- er, catastrophic, but it turns out that black kats can't read, so they instead decided to just eat them.

In the wake of a black kat attack, the ghostly residents of Moorcroft Manor are in need of funds to repair their Archives. Teaming up with the Haven Treasury, Moorcroft Manor is having a fire sale of all its extra furnishings and they can be a part of your Guild Hall!

From now until 12:00 PM PDT on February 13th, 2013, we're giving away free Moorcroft Prize Boxes with select energy purchases!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a love that lasts forever! For a limited time, purchase the new Forever Love Puppy Mask from the Supply Depot. Just like true love, this adorable costume mask never expires!

But the love doesn't stop there my dear Valentines. Select energy purchases will also receive a FREE Love Aura accessory!

The Love Aura emits a soft shower of gently floating hearts above your head wherever you go. It's the perfect way to tell your friends, guild mates or that special love puppy that you want them to be your Valentine!

Offer available through February 19, 2013. Love Aura is delivered unbound at time of purchase.

Spiral Knights is celebrating its second anniversary with a special event! Join in on the fun now through April 16, 2013!

Visit the Haven Town Square to meet the Skylark's Head Chef, Biscotti. She will inform you of a 'situation' at hand that involves hordes of monstrous cakes known as 'Creep Cakes.' Helping her solve this 'situation' will reward you with cake helms and prize boxes!

Spiral Knights now has a new look thanks to a completely revamped user interface! This new UI features a number of new features and enhancements that we're sure you'll appreciate, including:

- A visible character portrait and new health display

- A shield power meter

- A weapon selection 'wheel'

- A much more detailed mini map, featuring enemy locations, NPCs and more

- A new Targeting UI that displays information about whatever you are targeting.

A new set of random levels have been added to the Clockworks, known as the Compounds. The Compounds feature the remains of some sort of unknown facility, where more intelligent monsters await, harvesting resources or perhaps attempting to power up the derelict machinery. However, just outside the confines of the facilities, hordes of mini monsters await in the brush, waiting to strike.

The Compounds are unique in that they combine two monster families and only appear in Tier 2 and 3 of the Clockworks.

A new class of monsters known as 'minis' now roams the Clockworks. Experienced knights shouldn't have much of a problem dealing with them, but beware, minis are prone to swarm in packs dozens strong.

- Dust bunnies: These beast-family minis are a hopping mad mess of fangs and fur. They are always hungry.

- Glop drops: The newest member of the slime family will slowly ooze their way toward their prey as a nasty blanket of spikes.

A new fiend has been summoned from the Underworld to swell the ranks of the devilite workforce: the gluttonous gorgo! Gorgos are bulbous fiends who are constantly on the lookout for their next meal and have an appetite for mayhem that knows no bounds.

In order to help combat the ever-growing threat within the Clockworks, all Knights can now use two powerful abilities: the evasive dash and the stunning shield bash!

Dash allows you to dodge enemy attacks with a burst of speed and limited invulnerability. It can even be used in Lockdown for a whole new level of strategy!

Charge into battle using shield bash to damage, knock back, and stun your enemies!

To celebrate the release of the combat update introducing the lightning quick evasive dash and the thunderous shield bash, the Haven treasury is giving away unique prizes!

From now through June 2nd, 2013, we're giving away free Stormy Prize Boxes with select energy purchases!

Each Stormy Prize Box has special prizes inside. Possible prizes include unique Storm Helmets and radiant Eyes of Fury. Not only that, but a lucky few players may find the rare Wings of Fury!

Remember: Prize Boxes require no key to open, and all items found inside a Stormy Prize Box are unbound, so share with your friends!

Battle Sprites, loyal combat companions to the Spiral Knights, will be available later this month! Sprites will level up, evolve, and gain unique capabilities.

The battle sprites update will introduce a host of new features, including powerful combat skills that all sprites can execute on your command. The three starter sprites; the drakon, seraphynx and maskeraith, each represent a different playstyle.

Here are the details regarding how a sprite plays, what their skills do in combat and the augments available on each skill that enhance them. Augments can be increased via skill points that are gained while leveling a sprite.

Items that acquire heat will no longer automatically level up when enough heat is required at the end of a level. Instead, a new type of item called ‘Fire Crystals’ must be used within a new interface called ‘The Forge’ in order to level up your items.

The Forge can be accessed in town or at any arsenal station. When an item is ready to level up, open the Forge and select the item. The item will require a certain number of a specific fire crystal to level up. However, in some cases there is a chance the forge will not succeed and the fire crystals will be lost. No heat is ever lost due a failed forging.

Additionally, players have the option to add more than the requisite fire crystals in order to improve the odds of a successful forge as well as the chance to gain a special bonus.

Visit the Supply Depot to get a great deal on all-new rarity class items!

Battle Sprites are new combat companions that all players can acquire by completing a new series of Rank 2 missions upon reaching Haven. These missions teach players about Battle Sprites and allow them to try out each of the three starter sprites before ultimately choosing one to keep.

Today, many exciting changes have arrived to Spiral Knights! These changes include the release of all-new missions, Battle Sprites and new rarity class items!

There's a lot to see and do and you can now do it all for FREE. That's right, elevators will no longer charge energy to operate!

To celebrate the release of battle sprites and other exciting, new features, the Haven Treasury is hosting a special giveaway and Supply Depot sale!

From now until 12:00 PM PDT on August 14th, 2013, we're giving away free Companion Prize Boxes to every knight each day just for logging in!

Someone or something has again summoned hordes of cursed black kats into the Clockworks. These shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and have predictably stormed the Moorcroft Manor Archives' precious collection of magical grimoires in another attempt to execute their nefarious plans.

It appears that illiteracy is still rampant among the black kat hordes, so they have once more taken to eating the pilfered pages rather than using them for arcane rituals.

After another surprise black kat attack, the ghostly occupants of Moorcroft Manor are exploring ways to fund a restoration effort for their damaged Archives. The denizens of Moorcroft Manor have reached out to those in charge of the Haven Treasury in order to sell their spectral wares and eerie accoutrements directly to knights who are looking to give their Guild Halls a bit of otherworldly character!

From now until 12:00 PM PDT on August 28th, 2013, exclusive Moorcroft Prize Boxes will be available for purchase directly from the Supply Depot!

Nonna, a representative for the Emberlight Adoption Agency, has returned once again to the Haven Town Square! She's offering adorable pocket pets to brave knights capable of protecting and providing for them.

Gourmet Prize Boxes are available in the Supply Depot through September 8th!

You can now complete your collection of battle sprites through the Supply Depot! Starter battle sprites can now be acquired in delightfully cute pods that are unbound upon purchase. Once released from their cozy, kennel-like pod, the battle sprite will bond with the first knight that it sees.

From September 25th through October 6th, all Danger Missions will be available daily! Daring knights will have multiple opportunities each day to face off against deadly scenarios.

The Elite Trinket Box is available from the Supply Depot through October 24th!

Each box will contain an elite trinket to help boost your performance. These 5* trinkets increase attack speed, decrease charge time, increase damage, or give extra health. Each box includes a free Trinket Slot Upgrade!

Travel into a deadly field 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 to buy Apocrean materials. Collect materials to craft new Obsidian weapons.

This fall, Haven is overrun with gobbling snipes! Visit the Supply Depot and purchase Gobble Snipe Boxes to create a flock of Gobble Snipes in your guild hall. Gobble Snipes are available in autumn colors brown, black and gold. To help with your festive fall look, the Supply Depot is featuring a seasonal-colored Leafy Aura accessory.

To celebrate this wondrous migration of snipes, the Strangers have a cornucopia of gifts for all knights who log into the game between November 27th and December 3rd. This one-time gift includes a 2-day Heat Amplifier, Krogmo Coin Booster, Trinket Slot Upgrade and a Dual Heart Pendant trinket. Knights who reach rank 7-1 and higher will also receive a Gift of Autumn trinket.

As the weather turns cold and the snow begins to fall, the Strangers and snipes invite you to celebrate Winterfest. Impostoclaus arrives to bring delight and glee to all creatures of Cradle. This year’s festivities include a new Prestige Mission, Grinchlin weapons, and seasonal costumes and accessories!

Warning! Impostoclaus is under attack in Emberlight! The green-furred Gremlins called Grinchlins have returned this Winterfest and vowed to destroy Impostoclaus. Feed him milk and cookies to keep him strong and help him deliver presents to the children of Emberlight. Defeat the Grinchlins and win Winter Wish tokens. Then visit Randolph in Haven Town Square to exchange Winter Wishes for festive helms, Winter Confetti, Snowballs, and Frosty Prize Boxes.

The Grinchlins have vowed to destroy Impostoclaus and steal all his presents! Spiral HQ has located the Grinchlin base of operations on Mount Krampus and tasked you with putting an end to their humbug. Journey through the base to the summit. Your objective is to defeat the Grinchlins and their allies. This faction of Gremlins is very stingy and will not drop loot during battle. Their treasure is stored in shelters throughout the stronghold. Face a choice at each shelter - collect the loot and leave the mountain, or leave the treasure and continue further! Collect special materials from Mount Krampus to craft 5* Grinchlin weapons.

Which Solstice do you celebrate this month - summer or winter? The Solstice Prize Box has both! These special boxes require no key to open, and include Summer and Winter Accessories and Confetti, UV Tickets, and a bonus chance to receive a Bucket of Snowballs.

From now through the end of December 23rd, 2013, Haven Treasury is offering a Solstice Prize Box for every $9.95 spent on select energy purchases.

Introducing the Deluxe Starter Pack! This new energy pack contains upgrades and unique gear to ensure any knight a deluxe start on Cradle!

Equip your knight with the Tri-Guard Armor, Tri-Guard Helm, and Green Ward Shield. Prepare for battle with a Red Saber, Static Flash and Chilling Duelist.

This pack also includes 7,500 Energy, a Weapon Slot Upgrade, 30 day Heat Amplifier and 10 Sparks of Life.

Will your adventures become the stuff of folk tales? Perhaps, with the right combination of bravery and dashing good looks! Become a Knight of the Rose and equip your knight with chapeaux and tabards in three new colors: Garnet, Moonstone and Malachite.

The Spiral Wardens are well known as guardians and protectors. The horse head helm makes it easy to identify members of this elite order who have sworn to put the safety of others before their own.

Though similar in appearance, do not mistake these brave champions for Trojans. The origin of these cursed beings is shrouded in mystery. Are these few in the Clockworks the tattered remains of the Legion of Ur, or are they some other creature, corrupted by a dark power? What is the strange crystal embedded in their backs?

Share a little love with your fellow knights! Now at the Supply Depot, Valentine's Day costumes, accessories and usables.

Show your exuberance for Valentine’s Day with new Heart eyes and the Crest of Love accessory. Be sure to also add Love Auras and Forever Love Puppy Masks to your arsenal. These items are all unbound upon purchase, making them perfect gifts for your special someone.

New at the Supply Depot - Gift Boxes! Buy empty gift boxes, wrap up your presents, and write a note for a perfect Valentine's Day!

Kozma is holding flash sales in the Supply Depot, February 21st through 23rd! In addition to discounts and great deals, she has a special item for this sale that has never been seen in the game!

Tortodrones from all over the clockworks are being called away on the Long Migration, a mysterious event that even the Strangers don't fully understand. The fiends are taking advantage of this rare occurrence by taking the parts of tortodrones that have fallen by the wayside. Spiral HQ is sending knights to the Ancient Grove to investigate. Find a way to unlock the Grim Gates and uncover the fiendish plot!

The Strangers pause at the equinox to recognize the brief moment of cosmic balance on Cradle. For just a breath of time, there is harmony between night and day, the sun and moon, and symmetry in the celestial sphere. To recognize this event, Spiral HQ has created new equipment and accessories for the Knights of the Spiral Order.

The Skylark’s Head Chef, Biscotti, has been busy preparing for this year’s anniversary celebration. To help her with this extravaganza, she hired Groat, an Emberlight chef. After she delivered the last crate of batter, he mysteriously disappeared into the Clockworks. Help Biscotti sort out this mix-up in the new prestige mission "A Gremlin in Knead."

Fight Current Cakes and Batterbots in the Gremlin kitchen to earn Cake Slice tokens. Visit Maskwell in Haven Town Square to exchange tokens for cake helms, Anniversary Prize Boxes, and other party-themed accessories!

Spiral HQ has assembled select prize boxes from the past 3 years together into a Surprise Box! When you open a Surprise Box, you will randomly receive a past prize box, and some confetti. There is also a chance to receive a new Stately Cap. These boxes are free with select energy purchases.

Though the seasons never change in the Aurora Isles, the breeze seems to carry a hint of spring and the sun feels a bit warmer. Flowers are blooming, dust bunnies are swarming, and Spiral HQ has a touch of spring madness. Put spring into your step with items from the Blooming Prize Box!

Kozma is holding flash sales in the Supply Depot April 25th through 27th! In addition to discounts and great deals, she has special items for this sale that have never been seen in the game!

Hordes of black kats are again raiding the Moorcroft Manor Archives’ collection of magical grimoires! These shadowy beasts hunger for arcane power and are making another attempt to execute their nefarious plans. It appears that illiteracy is still rampant among the black kat hordes, so they have once more taken to eating the pilfered pages rather than using them for arcane rituals.

During this Kataclysmic event, Haven Treasury has created the Katastrophe Prize Box. Equip your knight with gear and accessories inspired by Seraphynx and Black Kats. Equally deadly to their enemies, will your knight dazzle or curse your foe?

Katastrophe Prize Boxes can be purchased for $4.95 each, 5 for $19.95, or 14 for $49.95.