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The Zezenia Online Public Test Server is now open to all players! Based on a game snapshot taken earlier this week, you may log in to the test server by downloading the Test Client. Some of your character's progress after the snapshot may not be up to date.

Here's what's new in this update:



Zezenia has come a long way since the time Windows XP was the latest and greatest and 4:3 monitors were common. It's time to experience Zezenia from a new point of view with the Widescreen Update, which stretches the game area to a more immersive aspect ratio!



The ingame World Map has received a vibrant update with revised minimap icons that fill in previously missing areas and introduce new types of markers. Enjoy enhanced visibility with higher contrast icons and make use of a wide selection of new icons, making your navigation easier than ever!



Explore the vast array of outfits, hairpieces, beards, and accessories available in the updated Character Builder! It has been never easier to make your character truly your own.



This update marks the beginning of a new balance in Zezenia Online. The changes made are based on feedback solicited through private Focus Group and public community feedback. Our aim has been to buff classes that need it the most while addressing late game power creep for long term longevity of the game. While most changes add to the game, we believe that some nerfs must be made.


- Health Steal has been updated to cap excessive, balance breaking amounts of health steal. The updated calculation is based on the damage accumulated across all tiles and the player's total health, ensuring that a single combination can no longer fully heal a player.
- Dodge has been updated to cap excessive amounts. The new calculation is based on the player's Defending skill and Dodge from stats.



Shaman's Beast Call spell ascends to a new level with the Summon Tank (working title), a fierce beast to aid the party in battle. The tank charges targeted foes with melee and spell attacks, healing the party at a constant rate. Each summon lasts for 25 seconds, after which it casts a damage over time curse on nearby enemies.



Coming Soon: make your mark on Zezenia by participating in the Beast Name Contest to name the new summons! Join the official Discord server to catch the contest announcement later this week.




Shaman

- Burst of Speed has had its cooldown reduced to three minutes from five minutes.
- Hailstorm no longer slows down the Shaman or their party.
- Mortal Melody has been buffed to inflict more damage.
- Bonus +5 Talent Points have been moved from Spirituality to Healing in the talent tree.


The physical armor piercing damage of a ranger's arrows against warriors has been buffed. In the new formula a higher level and distance skill increases the amount of damage inflicted.

Marksman

- Arrow Volley has been upgraded to a targeted spell with a secondary area of effect on nearby monsters. It no longer paralyzes targets.
- Spread Shot's damage has been buffed by 20%, and it now has a 50% chance of paralyzing players. Paralyzed players have a visible indicator of their slowed down status.
- The drunken effect of (Strong) Bewilderment now applies to click walking, eliminating a flaw in the previous version of the spell. The duration of bewilderment has been reduced to 20 and 6 seconds respectively due to the newfound strength of the effect.
- Added a +33% distance skill bonus to Critical Continuum with Focus talent selected.
- Piercing Shot now fires an arrow on the target in addition to the current direction. Added a visible indicator to debuffed monsters.

Rogue

- Traps no longer slow down the Rogue or their party.
- Barbed Arrow now properly hits players standing on barrels.
- Short Escape now lasts 15 seconds with a cooldown of three minutes.
- Clarified description of Belligerent Focus.


Paladin

- Cleave is buffed to inflict the same damage across all tiles.
- Shield Slam now has a chance of stunning a monster for five seconds, disabling them from attacks and casting spells.
- Holy Sword's cooldown has been reduced to 10 seconds.



We are following your feedback closely on the forums, official Discord community server and reports in the Test Server. The testing will go on until the final changes are settled, and nothing is yet set in stone. These changes will set the direction for Zezenia Online's rebirth for the years to come. We hope that you like it!

Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff

A Zezenia Online Game Update has been released. The game client will update automatically. Steam users may need to restart to receive updates.



Get ready for Zezenia Ascendant Gameplay! This initiative is designed to not only introduce a steady stream of meaningful improvements and refinements to Zezenia Online but also to bring our development process closer to you, the community. We'll be offering an exciting look at the work happening behind the scenes, fostering a sense of shared progress and strengthening the bond between players and developers.

Zezenia Ascendant Gameplay is our strategy for implementing significant positive change in Zezenia Online through a series of carefully considered, incremental updates. This approach allows us to address key areas of our roadmap, from enhancing core gameplay and user experience to refining the game client. Simultaneously, it provides an engaging platform to connect with our community, showcasing the ongoing development efforts and building excitement for the future of Zezenia.

ZEZENIA ASCENDANT GAMEPLAY: Evolving the Game, Step by Step. Together.



Calling all pet lovers with the newly added Taming skill! As you nurture and bond with your pets, your Taming skill soars alongside their Pet Level. The higher your Taming level, the faster your pets gain experience, making it a breeze to welcome and level up new furry companions into your family. The maximum Taming level that can be reached is level 100. Plus, your existing pet levels will be factored into your starting Taming level, giving you a head start on this exciting adventure.


Personalize the missing piece of your pet's identity with Pet Naming! Give each one of your companions a unique, one of a kind name to have them stand out from the crowd.



How many times have you gone to buy supplies from an NPC only to realize you didn't have enough money? Well, no more of that! NPC's can now take money from your bank balance. A small change that makes a significant improvement to the gameplay experience.





Join the development discussion for Zezenia Online in the official Discord community server today. Class Balancing is being discussed right now, so don't miss it!




Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff

The Zezenia Easter Event is about to come to a conclusion! The Mutant Hare is now hatching for today, Sunday April 27th only. Fragment hunters must use their crafted weapons to defeat the boss for a chance at rare and exclusive loot, including a new Pet Scroll and a special achievement!



The Mutant Hare and its Bad Bunny minions are here to terrorize the inhabitants of Ellaria. Players of any level can face this boss, as its damage is scaled according to your level.



Log in to your Game World to see the next time the boss hatches. Don't miss your chance while the time is right!

Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff

The Zezenia Easter Event has begun! The event is on from Sunday April 20th until Monday April 28th.



From the celestial tapestry, where starlight dances with the shadows of forgotten realms, a decree descends upon the blighted lands of Zezenia. Aezzenia, the Veiled Goddess, She who cradles creation in one hand and unleashes destruction with the other, has sown a seed of profound consequence. In the heart of the encroaching corruption, an egg of iridescent chaos now rests, pulsating with an energy that whispers of both ending and rebirth.

This is no ordinary bloom of spring. Within its shell slumbers a harbinger of change, a mutant Easter Hare whose awakening will test the very mettle of humankind. Its fur shimmers with volatile magic, its eyes gleam with untamed power, and its every twitch promises a
cataclysmic upheaval. This creature is the Gauntlet of Aezzenia, the living embodiment of her judgment. Only by overcoming this formidable foe can the mortals of Zezenia prove their worthiness to inherit the dawn of a new age.


But hope, as ever, flickers in the encroaching darkness. Long ago, in an age now relegated to myth, Aezzenia sculpted a race of beings from the very essence of springtime: the Leporidae Mystica. Wise and attuned to the subtle energies of the world, these humanoid
rabbit folk hold the ancient secrets to wielding Aezzenia's power. Their high chieftains, dwelling in secluded enclaves touched by the fading grace of the goddess, await those brave enough to seek their counsel.

Across the ravaged landscapes, fragments of forgotten magic lie scattered - shards of crystallized moonlight, petals imbued with elemental force, and the solidified tears of ancient spirits. Gather these arcane relics, heroes of Zezenia, and undertake perilous pilgrimages to the hidden settlements of the Leporidae Mystica. Present these treasures to their venerable leaders, and they, in their ancient wisdom, will forge weapons of unparalleled might - the only instruments capable of piercing the chaotic hide of the mutant Easter Hare.

The fate of Zezenia hangs in the balance. Will you rise to meet Aezzenia's challenge? Will you forge the weapons of salvation and confront the chaotic beast that threatens to unravel existence? The egg awaits its hatching. The Leporidae Mystica await your arrival. The time for heroes is now. Prepare yourselves for the awakening... prepare for the Mutant Easter Hare!



Aezzenia's forgotten relics have been scattered all around the world. Look for the gatherable artifacts on your hunts and right click to collect them. A large arsenal of artifacts and proper teamwork will be required to defeat the Mutant Easter Hare.



NPC Thistlewhisker is standing by the egg to help you craft special Easter Weapons from collected artifacts. Get your hare staff, holy cannon, hand grenades and more while the event lasts! Worn weapons may break upon use, so be sure to stock up on spares for the battle.




The mutated egg will hatch seven days from now! Invulnerable to damage from everything but Aezzenia's special weapons, enough fragments must be collected to defeat Mutated Easter Hare. Those who participate will receive exclusive event drops and possibly even rares! To give all players a chance to experience the event the egg will hatch multiple times during the final day.




The wheat fields of Seggmill are threatened by Giant Easter Chicks once again. Don't let the harvest be ruined by eliminating the chick raids. Dropped easter eggs give a small skill and/or experience bonus when consumed.

Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff

A Zezenia Online Game Update has been released. The game client will update automatically. Steam users may need to restart to receive updates.



Happy April from the staff at Zezenia Online! We have been working on a round of class balancing changes and will show you what's coming this season soon.

Easter is around the corner, and there is a special event in store... A teaser with all the details will drop as the event nears.







Keep track of your vitals at a glance using the new Stat Arcs/Bars found in the game settings. The size and opacity of these red and blue indicators can be adjusted freely to suit your preference.





Side stepping diagonally is easier than ever with the new two-key diagonal movement! Simply double press arrow or WASD keys surrounding the desired direction to sidestep.

To disable the new style sidestepping uncheck the "Two key diagonal walking" option.





Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff