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| − | This page is a list of all the [[news]] posts on the [http://www.spiralknights.com/ main | + | This page is a list of all the [[news]] posts on the [http://www.spiralknights.com/ main Spiral Knights page]. If there is no post for an event or promotion on the main news blog, other source is used instead (e.g. [http://store.steampowered.com/news/?appids=99900 Spiral Knights news page on Steam]). Such post has a link to the original post attached at the end. |
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| + | |title = A Kataclysmic Confrontation is Back! | ||
| + | |wiki = [[Kataclysmic Confrontation]] | ||
| + | |type = Gameplay - Event | ||
| + | |dor = 12 January 2018 | ||
| + | |content = Black Kats have once again been 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. | ||
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| + | 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! | ||
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| + | (Source: [https://steamcommunity.com/games/spiralknights/announcements/detail/3372501349579031174 Steam]) | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{NewsTable | ||
| + | |# = 234 | ||
| + | |title = Cuddle Up, A Storm is Brewing | ||
| + | |wiki = [[CozyTech Prize Box Promotion January 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|CozyTech}} | ||
| + | |type = Promotion | ||
| + | |dor = 16 January 2018 | ||
| + | |content = '''Greetings!''' | ||
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| + | The cold still has Haven in it’s icy grip. Unscrupulous monsters or devastating status effects aren’t the only threats on these cold knights. Cabin fever is wreaking havoc across Haven and causing guild mates to go insane and turn on each other. | ||
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| + | Spiral HQ has issued some high tech cozy gear designed to help keep knights comfortable while lifting their spirits. The blindingly visible Tech Blue, Tech Green, Tech Orange, and Tech Pink are a bright spot on any dark night. Hunker down and get comfortable with new slippers and sleepwear along with CozZzy Auras and Halos. | ||
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| + | The CozyTech Box contains items such as: | ||
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| + | * CozZzy Aura | ||
| + | * CozZzy Halo | ||
| + | * Teddy Bear Buckler in Tech Blue, Tech Green, Tech Orange, and Tech Pink | ||
| + | * Sweet Dreams in Tech Blue, Tech Green, Tech Orange, and Tech Pink | ||
| + | * Slippers | ||
| + | * Checkered Scarf | ||
| + | * Onesie | ||
| + | * Pullover | ||
| + | * Lucid Night Cap | ||
| + | * Snooze Night Cap | ||
| + | * Sleepy Night Cap | ||
| + | * Dreamer Night Cap | ||
| + | * Various accessories | ||
| + | |||
| + | More information on the CozyTech Box and its contents may be found [[CozyTech Prize Box Promotion January 2018|here]]. Get cozy mates, it’s cold out there. | ||
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| + | Additional changes: | ||
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| + | * Ongoing maintenance work. Expect the wiki to be down most of 1/17 | ||
| + | * Backend changes to help manage different regions better, especially during a reboot. | ||
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| + | (Source: [https://steamcommunity.com/games/spiralknights/announcements/detail/3372501349598378371 Steam]) | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{NewsTable | ||
| + | |# = 235 | ||
| + | |title = Running Wild With Tortodrones | ||
| + | |wiki = [[Running Wild Prize Box Promotion February 2018|Admin Page]] <br> {{PrizeBox|Running Wild}} <br><br> [[March of the Tortodrones]] | ||
| + | |type = Promotion <br><br> Gameplay - Event | ||
| + | |dor = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/119761 16 February 2018] <sup>([http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/119798 2])</sup> | ||
| + | |content = '''Greetings!''' | ||
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| + | Today we have a small patch fix, the Tortodrone Migration, and a celebration of the Year of the Dog. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Patch fix: | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Fix the explosions caused by Violent Heart Attack to scale with depth | ||
| + | * Added a new icon for auras that utilize a footstep effect | ||
| + | * Emote / talking animations now play in the ready room | ||
| + | * Various behind the scenes improvements | ||
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| + | The pack here at spiral HQ are happy to ring in the Chinese New Year with a howl. We’ve doggedly pursued Wolvers from across Cradle to help us celebrate, but they were more interested in trying to bite us. | ||
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| + | This year we’re celebrating with a pupdate full of pawsh hound inspired gear. These fetching new 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 a Running Wild Boxes now before they scamper away after March 21st. | ||
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| + | The Running Wild contains items such as: | ||
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| + | * Wild Aura (footstep aura) | ||
| + | * Alpha Claw Gauntlet | ||
| + | * Love Puppy (Seraphynx Sprite) | ||
| + | * Doggie Tails - New animation | ||
| + | * Wolver Masks | ||
| + | * Alpha Vertical Vents | ||
| + | * Treat Pouches | ||
| + | * Wild Bone Pendants | ||
| + | * Various other tawny accessories | ||
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| + | More information on the Running Wild Box and its contents may be found [[Running Wild Prize Box Promotion February 2018|here]]. It’s wild out there, be sure to keep close to your pack. | ||
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| + | Spiral HQ calls upon you to once again assist the '''Tortodrones''' on their [[March of the Tortodrones|Long Migration]]. Take up arms to defend these creatures, and explore the Clockworks to gather fiendish glyphs. | ||
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| + | 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]]! | ||
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| + | The Spiral HQ intel forecasting interns predicts the Tortodrone migration will continue through '''February 25, 2018'''. We’re counting on you to protect the magnificent Tortodrones! | ||
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| + | (Source: [https://steamcommunity.com/games/spiralknights/announcements/detail/3328594326031997361 Steam]) | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{NewsTable | ||
| + | |# = 236 | ||
|title = A Spring Equinox | |title = A Spring Equinox | ||
|wiki = [[Equinox Prize Box Promotion March 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|Equinox}} | |wiki = [[Equinox Prize Box Promotion March 2018|Admin Page]] <br><br> {{PrizeBox|Equinox}} | ||
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|title = Spiral Knights 7th Anniversary Celebration | |title = Spiral Knights 7th Anniversary Celebration | ||
|wiki = [[Caketastrophe]] <br><br> [[Surprise Box Promotion April 2018|Admin Page]] <br> {{PrizeBox|Surprise 2018}} | |wiki = [[Caketastrophe]] <br><br> [[Surprise Box Promotion April 2018|Admin Page]] <br> {{PrizeBox|Surprise 2018}} | ||
Revision as of 13:19, 8 April 2018
This page is a list of all the news posts on the main Spiral Knights page. If there is no post for an event or promotion on the main news blog, other source is used instead (e.g. Spiral Knights news page on Steam). Such post has a link to the original post attached at the end.
List
| Thumbnail | Date and Forum | Type | Wiki | News Title & Post | |
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12 January 2018 | Gameplay - Event | Kataclysmic Confrontation | "A Kataclysmic Confrontation is Back!"
Black Kats have once again been 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! (Source: Steam) |
| 234 |  |
16 January 2018 | Promotion | Admin Page  CozyTech Prize Box
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"Cuddle Up, A Storm is Brewing"
Greetings! The cold still has Haven in it’s icy grip. Unscrupulous monsters or devastating status effects aren’t the only threats on these cold knights. Cabin fever is wreaking havoc across Haven and causing guild mates to go insane and turn on each other. Spiral HQ has issued some high tech cozy gear designed to help keep knights comfortable while lifting their spirits. The blindingly visible Tech Blue, Tech Green, Tech Orange, and Tech Pink are a bright spot on any dark night. Hunker down and get comfortable with new slippers and sleepwear along with CozZzy Auras and Halos. The CozyTech Box contains items such as:
More information on the CozyTech Box and its contents may be found here. Get cozy mates, it’s cold out there. Additional changes:
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| 235 |  |
16 February 2018 (2) | Promotion Gameplay - Event |
Admin Page  Running Wild Box March of the Tortodrones |
"Running Wild With Tortodrones"
Greetings! Today we have a small patch fix, the Tortodrone Migration, and a celebration of the Year of the Dog. Patch fix:
This year we’re celebrating with a pupdate full of pawsh hound inspired gear. These fetching new 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 a Running Wild Boxes now before they scamper away after March 21st. The Running Wild contains items such as:
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 25, 2018. We’re counting on you to protect the magnificent Tortodrones! (Source: Steam) |
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19 March 2018 | Promotion | Admin Page  Equinox Prize Box
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"A Spring Equinox"
Hail, knights! The cosmos briefly swings into balance. The Strangers have brought forth celestially-themed offerings in the Spring Equinox Prize Box, available to you through March 29th, 2018:
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| 237 |  |
30 March 2018 | Gameplay - Event Promotion |
Caketastrophe Admin Page  Surprise Box 2018
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"Spiral Knights 7th Anniversary Celebration"
Happy Birthday Spiral Knights Spiral Knights is SEVEN years old! It’s time again to help Biscotti, the Skylark's Head Chef, avoid disaster in two special missions - Total Caketastrophe and A Gremlin in Knead. 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 Today through April 25, 2018: Spiral HQ has assembled prize boxes from the past year together into a Surprise Box. When you open a Surprise Box, you will randomly receive a past prize box and confetti. There is also a chance to find a Stately Cap costume helm! For details on this box and its contents, visit the wiki here. Thank you all so much for playing Spiral Knights. Have fun out there! Additional Release Notes: - Slight changes to how the Mixmaster, Caladbolg, and Buccaneer Broadsider animate. - Special gear animations are now shown when viewing your own Equipment or inspecting another knight. - Cracked fire crystals can be sold to vendors for 1 crown. - Increase max statues per guild hall to 10 (from 8). - Slight changes to the player creation UI. - The depot confirm-purchase popup now shows you the quantity (ie. “Quantity: 50”) if not buying just 1. |
