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· The latest NTE update, version 1.3, launched on August 19th, adds an unprecedented amount of content including the new character 'Jan Gwang', story climax, new regions, mounts, beach volleyball, housing and farming systems, and development projects.
· As an update celebration, the 7-day login bonus offers a total of 10 limited character draw currency, 'Red Sai', from August 19th to September 30th.

· The limited character draw for 'Jan Gwang', an S-rank character in the first half of the 1.3 update, runs from August 19th to the morning of September 9th.
· 'Jan Gwang' comes with an attractive new outfit skin, and the skin that appeared in the story is provided for free. Various outfits are possible, from summer swimwear to autumn attire.
· The weapon 'Siksimin', which synergizes well with 'Jan Gwang', has been added to the draw shop, offering a 40% critical hit rate increase at maximum level.
· 'Jan Gwang' is a curse-attribute main damage dealer who fights by switching between 'Reality' and 'Current State' to inflict continuous damage.
· Basic combo: Normal attack 5 times or hold attack/dodge counter → Yellow Vile Rail button → Normal attack in Current State → Purple Vile Rail wait → Purple Vile Rail attack → Purple EX ultimate → Yellow EX ultimate sequence.
· Recommended party compositions include 'Requiem' for utilizing continuous damage, and combinations with 'Cannon Deal' aiming for breaks. Support compositions using buffers like 'Sakiria' and 'Adrei' are also recommended.

· Using 'Jan Gwang's character trait 'Original Shadow's Footprint' grants invisibility for 20 seconds and increases movement speed by 50%. This allows for item theft, escape from police, and item acquisition without detection.
· The city skill relates to beach volleyball and fight club abilities, with stats and rewards increasing based on level.

· 'Jan Gwang's affection is referred to by the special term 'Obsession Level' and can be increased through gifts. Reaching the maximum level of 10 grants armor and a 4% critical hit rate.
· Combat with 'Jan Gwang' becomes possible starting from Obsession Level 8.
· To quickly raise obsession, purchasing 'Fanatic's Bond Gift' from the shop is efficient. If purchasing gifts with Fan-Chi, there are 4 recommended gifts.

· In the first half of the 1.3 update, 'Nanari' appears in the first rerun draw. The rerun period is the same as 'Jan Gwang', from August 19th to the morning of September 9th.
· The system where previous 'Nanari' draw counts carry over to this rerun draw is applied, which is advantageous for users who previously drew.
· 'Nanari's weapon 'Prepare' has also been added to the draw shop.
· The new main story, unfolding without spoilers, reaches its climax with the tale of 'Scarlet Letter'. 'Mist Nest Merriment' is unlocked after clearing 'Pomegranate Extermination'.

· Added to the north of the city, 'Starfall Sanctuary' is a massive drive course; it takes over 10 minutes to circle it by car. New anomalies have also been added, enhancing the exploration experience.
· New mounts include 'Tide' (water motorcycle) obtained from a blind box that also yields swimwear, 'Thousand' (buggy) available for 4 million Fan-Chi, and the two-seater 'Nostalgia Ho' (bicycle).

· 'Surf Breaker', a time attack race using water motorcycles, has been introduced as an event. Start the race by talking to an NPC and proceed by hitting objects on the course.
· 'Stars Valley' beach volleyball, played in 2-person teams with an NPC partner, features unique abilities and a growth system for each character. Fan-Chi can also be earned through the weekly league. Some adjustment to controls may be needed.
· Both content types have limited-time rewards, so it's recommended to participate within the period to claim them.

· The first standalone house, 'Tranquil Mansion', is available for purchase at 6.9 million Fan-Chi. It allows players to enjoy a farming system where they can grow and harvest crops in their yard and sell them. Players can enjoy a leisurely life with the surrounding natural scenery.

· 'Orbital Outer Zone - Special Route', a high-difficulty combat content updated every 14 days, will sequentially open 'Mangryangjeon' from August 27th, 'Yuhansin's Emotion Battle' from September 10th, and 'Cheongryu's Emotion Battle' from September 24th. It's necessary to exchange items in the shop using points before the current battle ends.
· 'Build Rush', previewed in the 1.3 update, is a content where players operate various construction equipment, performing tasks like material transport, excavation, and embankment work at a construction site. (Implementation timing undecided)

· 'True Dragon Trial', consisting of 99 floors, and 'Warrior' content, challenging limits, have been added to '999 Night Tales'. These are skill-testing contents utilizing existing cultivated characters and formations.
· 'Battle Banquet' has also been added, with new challenge stages against 'Mammon' and 'Morphix'. It runs from August 19th to September 30th, and various rewards can be obtained with stage clear points.

· Due to 'Project Million', the Fan-Chi acquisition cap of 1 million for various contents like 'Nyan Clutch', 'Stars Valley' weekly league, and 'One-Hit Kill' exhibition cases will be shared. This resets every two weeks.
· The 'Nyan Clutch' system has been newly adjusted, allowing exchanges for new items such as 'Cat's Tail'. However, Fan-Chi obtained through 'Nyan Clutch' will be excluded from city reputation and ranking calculations.

· A 'Random Outfit' function has been added, which automatically changes outfits from owned clothing.
· City stamina consumption efficiency has been doubled, reducing the burden of stamina expenditure.
· A function to synthesize low-grade 'Carrot Coins' into higher-grade ones has been added, increasing the utility of leftover low-grade coins.

· Draws for the new character 'Rinko' and rerun character 'Hitori' will begin on September 9th.
· Mini-games scheduled include 'Shipwreck Treasure' on August 28th, 'Orbital Outer Break' on September 9th, and 'Sea Breeze Touring' on September 17th.
· In version 1.4, the amusement park 'Pukaland' is scheduled to open.