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

Season 8 Goodie Bags


The goodie bags for this season can now be withdrawn. We hope that you like the revised selection of random items in these bags, and good luck to everyone!

Season 8 Outfit Scroll


The Interdimensional Champion Outfit & Outfit Addon Scrolls are about to come out this week! Please give us a little more time to perfect the details, as this will be the defining standard for all future outfits to come. Since there have been many questions about the mechanics, here is a primer:

- Consuming the Outfit Scroll on a character will add the base outfit & class specific accessory to that character.
- Consuming one or two Addon Scrolls available at levels 400 and 500 will unlock the other two class accessories on that character.
- After Season Eight ends the outfit will become available account wide on all characters on all worlds.
- Access to the outfit is bound to ownership of the character that was used to redeem the scroll.

Full Changelog


Changes
- Hailstorm now has a 20% chance of slowing down players in PvP for three (3) seconds.
- Traps slowdown has been reduced in PvP.
- Slowdown from tile based modifiers such as Traps or Hailstorm no longer stacks with paralysis buffs such as Spread Shot.

Fixes
- Made more optimizations to game networking & server performance including the analyzer & bestiary.
- Fixed instances where a monster could teleport on a level up or down tile.
- Fixed instances where a pet could walk down a hole or would not follow when teleporting.
- Fixed spacebar hotkey triggering when using text inputs.
- Fixed missing dialogue in Magic of the Forest quest.


Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff

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

Game Rules Update


To ensure a fair and balanced competition for everyone a new Game Rule has been added:

The use of multiple clients to gain an advantage is forbidden. (Results in a warning or variable length ban at GM discretion.)


We would like to remind all players to follow the Game Rules at all times to play fair, and that the use of third party software is forbidden. Game Masters will be stepping up enforcement of the new rules immediately.

Season 8 Outfit Update


The promised Season Eight outfit is undergoing the final touches to enable all of its new features. We are excited to announce that this Seasonal Outfit will be the first of its kind to apply account wide, making it possible to wear this exclusive reward on all present and future Game Worlds to come!

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The Outfit Scroll will be available to redeem from NPC Rewardo soon. To earn the base outfit and class accessory you must reach level 300. To unlock the other two accessories you must reach cumulative levels 400 & 500 (level 300 + level 200 after Rebirth, or level 500 without Rebirth). Make your choice to redeem the scroll carefully, as binding it to a game account will hold forever in place!

Full Changelog


New Features
- Clicking an ingame dialog now brings it to the front of the screen.
- Dialogs can now be resized in both directions at once.

Changes
- Added a per tile two (2) second exhaust for dropping barrels.
- Spread Shot paralysis in PvP now applies to a target in direct line of fire only. There is a ten (10) second cooldown for the debuff in PvP.
- Party members now have a green name and health bar.
- Shift+right clicking the player character no longer opens the Character Builder in combat.

Fixes
- Fixed Arrow Volley consuming mana without a valid target.
- Made optimizations to game networking & server performance.


Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff

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As the 8th Era dawns on Zezenia, the veil between worlds begins to fracture. The number 8 is no coincidence. It is the symbol of infinity, a portal to other dimensions, and the mark of perfection itself.

Once in an age, when the energy of countless battles reaches its peak, the Gods open the rift. From beyond the void, champions are summoned to prove their worth across realities.

Now, as the Seasonal Portals of the 8th Edition Servers ignite, the challenge is set. Only the bravest may transcend dimensions, donning the sacred mantle of the Interdimensional Champion Outfit.

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Forge your destiny. Cross the threshold. Become the Champion that exists in all worlds.

Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff.

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Following your recent messages and invaluable feedback, we are excited to announce that Ares will not stand alone! Alongside our original PvP seasonal world, a brand new non-PvP seasonal server, Gaia, will also open its gates on Friday August 29th at 18:00 (UTC).

This means that whether you crave the thrill of battle in full PvP or prefer a peaceful environment focused on hunting, quests, and achievements, Season Eight has a home for you:

- Icon Ares: the originally announced Speed Rate PvP world. A realm for champions who thrive on the thrill of battle and the risk of player combat.
- Icon Gaia: a brand new Speed Rate non-PvP world. A realm for adventurers who wish to focus on mastering the world's challenges, leveling up and competing against the fierce environment of Zezenia.

The dual server approach allows everyone to compete for the seasonal rewards in your own way. Choose your world, reserve your name, and prepare to etch your legend into this season's Hall of Fame!

Updated Seasonal Mechanics for Ares & Gaia


We have also finalized and adjusted some of the core mechanics for the season based on feedback and our new two-server structure. The following rules apply to both Ares and Gaia unless specified otherwise.

Experience Rate


The experience rate has been streamlined to offer a consistent and rewarding progression with a chance to access late game content during the season:

- Levels 1-100: 10x
- Levels 100-150: 8x
- Levels 150-200: 6x
- Levels 200-300: 4x
- Levels 300+: 3x

Skill Rate


- Skills: Advance at a 3x rate before Rebirth and a 4x rate after.
- Magic Level: Advances at a 2x rate before Rebirth and a 3x rate after.

Rebirth


The path of Rebirth has been re-envisioned as a true endgame goal.

- Players may now choose to go through Rebirth at level 300.
- Upon Rebirth, you will return to level one, keeping your skills and talent points, and you will unlock faster skill progression rates.
- A bonus of 5000 Season Points is awarded for completing Rebirth.
- The quest for completing Rebirth will be streamlined.

Season Ending


Please check the amended Season Eight Announcement for full Season Ending & transfer details.

Server-Specific Rules


Ares (PvP-Enabled)


- Characters level 30 and above can engage in PvP combat.
- Kill limits are raised: five (5) in 24 hours, ten (10) in 72 hours, and fifteen (15) per week. A black skull lasts for three (3) days.
- Gaining Season Points from PvP kills is exclusive to Ares.

Gaia (non-PvP)


- Enjoy a peaceful journey where PvP combat is disabled. Focus on hunting, questing, and climbing the high scores without interruption.
- Optional PvP is still available in arenas throughout the world and the biweekly Castle War event.

Seasonal Rewards & The Hall of Fame


The ultimate prizes remain! Reach level 300 on either server to earn the exclusive Season 8 Outfit Scroll, and collect Season Points for a host of valuable items after the season ends.

A place in the Hall of Fame awaits the legends of both Ares and Gaia! We will be crowning champions for each server across the following categories:

- Top 3 Levels*
- Top 3 First to Level 300
- Top 3 Subclasses
- Top 3 Magic Level/Melee/Distance/Defending
- Top 3 or First to 100 Gathering/Fishing/Brewing
- Top 3 Bestiary Masters
- Top 3 Boss Killers
- Top 3 Season Points

Winners will receive Premium Cards as a reward for their prowess.

(* By Total Level, counting levels gained before Rebirth).

We believe this new direction offers the best of both worlds and honors the diversity of our player base. We appreciate your passion and your feedback, which have been instrumental in shaping this season.

Create your character now and choose your path! Will you conquer the battlefields of Ares or master the wilderness of Gaia?

See you ingame!

Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff

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Zezenia Season Eight begins next Friday August 29th at 18:00 (UTC)! Season Eight marks the opening of Ares & Gaia, two Speed Rate PvP & non-PvP Seasonal Worlds! View the live countdown to Server Start and be ready.

What is a Seasonal Server? Seasonal Servers are on for a temporary amount of time. Race your way to the top of the high scores or grind for seasonal rewards & points in a fast paced speed rate world. You can continue playing on permanent worlds afterwards with some restrictions.

Create your character and reserve your name in advance now! Will you be one of the legends to be immortalised in this season's Hall of Fame?

Seasonal Mechanics


What is the Experience Rate? The experience rate is staged at the following levels:

- 1-100: 10x
- 100-150: 8x
- 150-200: 6x
- 200-300: 4x
- 300+: 3x

What is the Skill Rate? Skills advance at a 3x/4x rate before and after Rebirth. Magic Level advances at a 2x/3x rate.

What are the PvP rules on Ares? Characters level 30 and above are PvP enabled. Kill limits are raised for a speed rate: five (5) in 24 hours, ten (10) in 72 hours, up to fifteen (15) kills a week. A black skull lasts for three (3) days.

What are the Seasonal Rewards? Reach level 300 to get the exclusive Season 8 Outfit Scroll. Seasonal Points are accumulated throughout gameplay and can be redeemed after the season for items.

Experience Boost Updates


Zezenia Season Eight tests a new balance of Stamina & Bestiary Experience Boosts for all future game worlds. To bring more meaning back to the early game and reduce experience creep, Stamina & Bestiary experience boosts are reduced to +10% XP each. Globally timed bestiary boosts are reduced to +5% XP.

Rebirth


Players may choose to go through Rebirth at level 300, bringing their character back to level one but keeping their former skills and talent points. Skills & Magic Level also advance at a faster rate after rebirth.

Rebirth is irreversible and may not be undone! Choose carefully whether to restart your journey. Rebirth can be only gone through once. A bonus of 5000 Season Points is awarded for being reborn. The journey starts at the temple of Eidos, where it all begun.

Seasonal Rewards


Players must reach level 300 to redeem the main seasonal reward: the exclusive one of a kind Season 8 Outfit Scroll.

Season 8 Outfit Scroll


The Season 8 Outfit will be one worth leveling up for, with eye catching attack & idle animations and an unique accessory for each class! This season will be the only chance to acquire this Outfit Scroll, so don't miss the chance for a true rarity.

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Season Points accrual


The Season Points system returns for Season Eight. Players will gain Season Points for leveling up, completing achievements, slaying rare monsters and even high level kills in PvP combat. Complete the following activities to gain points:

Level up: 1000, 2000, 3000 every 100 levels up to level 300 + same points again after Rebirth
Rebirth: 5000 points at level 300 and 10 points for each level after
Complete quests: 2-10 points per quest
Complete achievements: 10 points per achievement
Finish dungeons: 2 points per dungeon
Loot rare items: 2 points per item
Defeat higher level players: 20 points per kill (* Restrictions apply)
Slay bosses: 2 points per boss
Defeat elites: 1 point per elite
Castle War: 50 points for victory, 1 point per kill
Bestiary: 1-10 points per monster unlocked, familiarized, mastered
Colosseum: 5, 10, 15, ... points every 10 waves


Earned Season Points will be saved on the player account and become available for use on the Season Points shop after the season is over.

PvP kill points: points are only gained when killing a higher level player. Points are not gained from killing a player in the same account. Maximum 1 kill/opponent a day. Maximum 5 kills a day. Points are not gained when in murder state. The staff reserves the right to remove gained points in case of any abuse of game logic or other malicious behavior.

Season Points shop


Season Points can be exchanged for valuable items on the Season Points Shop after the season ends. Some of the items that will be available include:

- Regular Outfit & Pet Scrolls
- Premium Time Scrolls
- Training Refill Scrolls
- Stamina Refill Scrolls
- Gathering Boost Scrolls
- Dungeon Tickets, Hardcore Tickets, Experience Boosts
- Seasonal Mystery Bags
- Potion, Brewing & Fishing Packs

Seasonal Badge


Receive the exclusive S8 badge in your character profile by making it to level 300! Badges are awarded after transfers are complete.

Visit NPC Rewardo in the Ellaria depot during the season to view your reward balance and withdraw new rewards.

Hall of Fame Titles


The most legendary players of Ares & Gaia will join the champions in Zezenia Online's Hall of Fame! Here are all high scores up for contest on both servers this season:

Top 3 Levels*
Top 3 First to Level 300
Top 3 Subclasses
Top 3 Magic Level/Melee/Distance/Defending
Top 3 or First to 100 Gathering/Fishing/Brewing
Top 3 Bestiary Masters
Top 3 Boss Killers
Top 3 Season Points


Hall of Fame winners (first, second & third place) will each receive 80, 40 and 20 Premium Cards in their account balance per won title. Cards can be withdrawn ingame or spent on goods and services from balance.

(* By Total Level without counting rebirths. For example, a level 150 character that was reborn at level 300 has a Total Level of 450).

End of Season


Season Eight is on for 50 days until Saturday October 18th 2025, after which the servers will close. Character transfers to both Elysium and Pharos will open at this time.

- Character level is capped at level 200 on Elysium and level 300 on Pharos. Skills cap at level 100. Magic level caps at level 75.
- Only Premium Shop items, outfits, pets, collectibles and container items can be transferred. Listed exclusive quivers and equipment bags are converted to ordinary bags. Other inventory & depot contents are lost on transfer.
- However, for characters level 150 and above the currently equipped set of equipment is preserved, with the exception of late game items listed below.
- Up to five million bank gold will be kept on transfer. Bank balance above this amount will be converted to noble Zezenian coins at a rate of 300 000 gold to one coin. Existing noble Zezenian coins are lost.
- Achievement & Bestiary progress is preserved on transfer.
- Zezenium ores are preserved on transfer.
- Challenge points are transfered at a 1x rate.
- Quest progress is reset.
- Stats gained from Rebirth are lost. Reborn characters transfer at the maximum level cap regardless of their current or total level.

Non-Transferable Equipment


Aeon's End, Axe of Destruction, Bushido Helmet, Cape of Merciless Schemer, Cerberus Armor, Cerberus Bag, Cerberus Boots, Cerberus Bow, Cerberus Helmet, Cerberus Legs, Cerberus Shield, Cerberus Spellbook, Cerberus Staff, Cerberus Sword, Devilish Eyes, Devilish Quiver, Hellish Crossbow, Ivy Rod, Legendary Legs, Noble Zezenian Amulet, Noble Zezenian Boots, Noble Zezenian Bow, Noble Zezenian Bracers, Noble Zezenian Gauntlets, Noble Zezenian Legs, Noble Zezenian Rings, Noble Zezenian Spellbook, Noble Zezenian Sword, Pavise of the Bloody Rose Order, Sinister Eyes, The Demonslayer, Tukinouu, Warsong

See you ingame


Create your character now and be prepared to play Season Eight as it begins!

Sincerely,
Zezenia Staff