2026 Letter to the Community

[Morwenx]

Happy New Year, Legends.

2025 was a year of big changes. Some great wins, some rough edges, and a few decisions that clearly didn’t land the way we hoped. You told us so. Loudly. And fairly.

We published a lot last year: major combat updates, long-requested QoL improvements, better inventory and pet management, web client upgrades, and the Level 91 Duneveil expansion. Some of that work strengthened Arcane Legends. Some of it created frustration.

So let’s talk about 2026.

There will be changes. There will be reversals. There will also be areas where we’re staying the course because we believe it's right for the long-term health of the game.

What’s Changing (or Already Has)

Gold Loot Buffs (Live Now)
Elite Elder Woods and the Duneveil campaign have received significant gold buffs. Challenging content should feel rewarding, not punishing.

Pet Egg Event Rework
We are committed to delivering a better pet-focused event before the end of 2026, with fixes and improvements to Pet Rescue as a priority.

Easter / Currency Event Rework
The April Arlorian Egg Hunt will be reworked to feel fresher, simpler, and more rewarding.

Trade-Friendly Leaderboard Rewards Are Returning
Select events in 2026 will once again feature trade-friendly LB rewards, starting with the upcoming Twilight Temple event. Fully removing them did more harm than good, and we’re adjusting course.

Leaderboard Vanity Rewards Are Returning
Winning LB should come with a visible mark of distinction. Vanity rewards for major events are coming back in 2026. You may not love every design but they’re back.

Areas Under Active Review

Awakenings
We know the system feels overwhelming and inconsistent. While no system can perfectly match individual preferences, we are actively reviewing Awakening pools and generosity.

Achievements / AP
Some recent APs tied to gold sinks and purchase-friendly power have drawn criticism. As part of upcoming Seasonal LB changes, we are reviewing point values and economic balance.

Duneveil Difficulty
Elite Duneveil will be harder. Standard Duneveil will be made easier. Boss fights will remain demanding, but the base campaign will be more accessible to casual players.

New Players, F2P, and Inventory Slots
Slot availability has real downsides in its current form. In 2026 we plan to make slots more widely available to free-to-play players, including a re-examination of the Story Token economy.

What’s Staying

Bind on Equip
BoE is staying. Some powerful items will remain bound but not everything good will be BoE. Many upcoming chase items will be trade-friendly.

PvP
We respect the passion of PvP players but PvP is not a core progression pillar of Arcane Legends and will not receive major reworks.

Looking Ahead

We are actively planning a complete overhaul of the Seasonal Character Leaderboard system to become an opt-in experience with its own economy, progression, lootable power items, and standout vanity rewards. Details coming soon!

More content is on the way: Duneveil Elites are scheduled to release this Summer. You can also look forward to an exhilarating 'Cursed' content coming to Duneveil this Fall.

Last but not least we have finally decided to put effort into advertising and promoting Arcane Legends with a new marketing initiative before the end of 2026.

Thank you for playing, for caring, and for holding us accountable. We hope 2026 is a great year for you in Arlor and beyond.

-- The Spacetime Team

Please consider DOING SOMETHING above PET EVO Damage & Haste Trainer that is more reasonable and realistic for PvP Twink Players. This is really important to PvP Twink Players.

[Morwenx]

No major revamp to pvp is required but id like to see no pet evo in pvp..

Dear CINCO,

Please add changes to PET EVO in PvP Twink particularly in Level 10-11.

Thanks.

[Candylicks]

Nice update, looking forward to trying out this new seasonal revamp.

And a reminder to the community... advertising our game means new players. You all better behave and welcome folks when they arrive. Roll out the welcome mats.

[Ciiepaoa]

I never thought I would say this, but perhaps it is time to come back O.O

[Tojifushiguro]

@cinco , HEED MY WORDS! , if nothing can be done about pvp , fix EVO trainers because 1 pet can 1 shot a team of 4 , at least make it playable or something that can portray what TIER EVO the pet is so we can call someone out instead of going thru a cycle of EVOLUTION abuse


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[Titanium]

@Cinco @asommers

PvP feels like it’s been left behind, again, even though the game was way more active back when real competition mattered.

PvP honestly doesn’t need a big rework. Just let people fight using honor gear and bring back kill counts, especially in CTF. That alone would already make PvP much more interesting. I really believe you’d see more players coming back within the first month.

It would also be great to have the CTF and TDM leaderboards back, along with seasonal and all-time banners. Those things actually gave people something to play for.

Kill farming was an issue before, but it can be handled pretty easily. For example, set a limit of 200 kills per hour. Once someone hits that, the kill counter just stops.

There was already a PvP event like this around 3–4 years ago where everyone used honor gear in CTF, and it worked. A lot of people played it. The data from that time should show that pretty clearly. You wouldn’t need to change anything else, just bring that back. Same gear for everyone, fair fights.

This isn’t a huge request, but it’s something worth testing. Let’s see how it goes. I really think most players would be happy with this.

[Goldencry]

Thank you for the effort and letting us know what is going on. Leaving PvP behind once again is a major letdown tho.


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[Pickiest]

Hello,

[This is about pvp]

Pvp is a great time killer and adds competitive side to people aside from pve. Plus as we all know pvp is just fun. But theirs issues that cause pvp to be imbalanced.

Would you consider making a pvp map where no awakened gear is allowed? Where you just have to use the raw power of your gear alone. This would make pvp go from expensive to reasonably inexpensive.

Also you could add more legendary gear into the game for this specifically like locks and or more farmable gear <f2p>

Personally awakens killed pvp it makes a average set go from well average to op very easily but also makes the average set worth billions.

And if you added a reward system that counted your seasonal pvp kills keeping ctf and tdm separate that would cause lots of people to play this would also make it so people won't need to make new charters like seasonal.

People like pvp but getting 1 shotted at level one is wild hah.

But this is just an idea idk if anyone will see this lol

If you read this thanks lmk your thoughts

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[theors]

The current pet evolution APs cost over 1000 USD, and I question how pressing just a few buttons can be such a big achievement.

The three reworks you mentioned can be used to solve this problem, and hopefully it will be fixed this year.

In my opinion, adding pet evolution kits and shards to the event currency crates would be a good start, giving that the number of items which can be purchased with tokens is already limited. I personally don't play the recent temple event because of the halo and vanity weapons are just not worth it.

Pet Egg Event Rework
We are committed to delivering a better pet-focused event before the end of 2026, with fixes and improvements to Pet Rescue as a priority.
Achievements / AP
Some recent APs tied to gold sinks and purchase-friendly power have drawn criticism. As part of upcoming Seasonal LB changes, we are reviewing point values and economic balance.
New Players, F2P, and Inventory Slots
Slot availability has real downsides in its current form. In 2026 we plan to make slots more widely available to free-to-play players, including a re-examination of the Story Token economy.

[Kisefps]

+1 pls do something about it @cinco

[seasonedchicked]

Please make maus 5 accessible with maus tokens or some other way

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[Nouts]

Is there any chance that unlocked crates will return? They could come with fully bound items, with no storage or selling options.

This was very helpful for F2P players on hardcore mode, but currently there's no way to get items with even minimally usable effects, except in paid locked crates, please consider this.

[Dafterpic]

I feel that lockeds are still a problem. Among the rewards, there are too many things that don't justify the cost and have very high drop rates. It's basically a lucky box (yes, one of those that are being penalized worldwide) and designed to turn players into gamblers. With so much equipment of different levels and campaigns that could offer more, why not add them instead of letting them be forgotten? I also understand the fascination of collectors, but for that, there's the option of making items Bound (stash-friendly) or Boe (untradeable/unstashable). Again, items from level 1 to level 91, including Mythic gear, set gear, Arcane gear, and Spirit gear. To me, it sounds better to include all of this and lower the percentage of Legendary items that no one uses.

[octavos]

Interesting, but when is Arcane Legends 2 coming out?
just saying...arcane legends skyrim?!?

seriously tho....what was developed and presented in the last few years has really saved me on spending.
I don't feel rewarded, vanitys are now a cash grab, and events/holidays are all that I log in for, events, but even those felt hard to play.

ill log-in and play....but spend dinero....no thx. (unless events are fixed for an FTP player that has an option to spend)

[Seedgamingx]

If you plan to advertise I would suggest paying for FaceBook ads and being consistent on posting videos on Youtube TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, all you have to do to get views is be consistent on posting. Do some more cinco loco stuff!

Don't waste too much money, organic free ads work too.

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They can try a partner program with content creators who love playing this game. Reward them items or platinum. For me it's better if they fix the game first. Add more F2P "things".

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[Tekila]

With all due respect.
I don't think that you can advertise anything in this game in state without deceiving the public.

Except the fact that it was the mmo of the year in 2014 or 2013 i don't remember it well and that it is still "alive".

Your PVE content is about spamming the same maps that can be done in 45 sec.
The gear is not yet lootable so the only real way to progress is through your plat shop or leeching and merching.

Your PVP content is neglected, unbalanced as hell, not played, dead and burried.

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[Deathconvict]

No more eggzavier event?

[Pyrogenie]

are you cinco? haha

I agree. No lore alts on LB. BoE is fine by me to solve that problem.

[Stefal]

With all due respect.
I don't think that you can advertise anything in this game in state without deceiving the public.

Except the fact that it was the mmo of the year in 2014 or 2013 i don't remember it well and that it is still "alive".

Your PVE content is about spamming the same maps that can be done in 45 sec.
The gear is not yet lootable so the only real way to progress is through your plat shop or leeching and merching.

Your PVP content is neglected, unbalanced as hell, not played, dead and burried.

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Seems like you want to play WoW. Its a game for mobile phones that no lifers play on PC.


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[Ratbows]

Happy New Year, Legends.

2025 was a year of big changes. Some great wins, some rough edges, and a few decisions that clearly didn’t land the way we hoped. You told us so. Loudly. And fairly.

We published a lot last year: major combat updates, long-requested QoL improvements, better inventory and pet management, web client upgrades, and the Level 91 Duneveil expansion. Some of that work strengthened Arcane Legends. Some of it created frustration.

So let’s talk about 2026.

There will be changes. There will be reversals. There will also be areas where we’re staying the course because we believe it's right for the long-term health of the game.

What’s Changing (or Already Has)

Gold Loot Buffs (Live Now)
Elite Elder Woods and the Duneveil campaign have received significant gold buffs. Challenging content should feel rewarding, not punishing.

Pet Egg Event Rework
We are committed to delivering a better pet-focused event before the end of 2026, with fixes and improvements to Pet Rescue as a priority.

Easter / Currency Event Rework
The April Arlorian Egg Hunt will be reworked to feel fresher, simpler, and more rewarding.

Trade-Friendly Leaderboard Rewards Are Returning
Select events in 2026 will once again feature trade-friendly LB rewards, starting with the upcoming Twilight Temple event. Fully removing them did more harm than good, and we’re adjusting course.

Leaderboard Vanity Rewards Are Returning
Winning LB should come with a visible mark of distinction. Vanity rewards for major events are coming back in 2026. You may not love every design but they’re back.

Areas Under Active Review

Awakenings
We know the system feels overwhelming and inconsistent. While no system can perfectly match individual preferences, we are actively reviewing Awakening pools and generosity.

Achievements / AP
Some recent APs tied to gold sinks and purchase-friendly power have drawn criticism. As part of upcoming Seasonal LB changes, we are reviewing point values and economic balance.

Duneveil Difficulty
Elite Duneveil will be harder. Standard Duneveil will be made easier. Boss fights will remain demanding, but the base campaign will be more accessible to casual players.

New Players, F2P, and Inventory Slots
Slot availability has real downsides in its current form. In 2026 we plan to make slots more widely available to free-to-play players, including a re-examination of the Story Token economy.

What’s Staying

Bind on Equip
BoE is staying. Some powerful items will remain bound but not everything good will be BoE. Many upcoming chase items will be trade-friendly.

PvP
We respect the passion of PvP players but PvP is not a core progression pillar of Arcane Legends and will not receive major reworks.

Looking Ahead

We are actively planning a complete overhaul of the Seasonal Character Leaderboard system to become an opt-in experience with its own economy, progression, lootable power items, and standout vanity rewards. Details coming soon!

More content is on the way: Duneveil Elites are scheduled to release this Summer. You can also look forward to an exhilarating 'Cursed' content coming to Duneveil this Fall.

Last but not least we have finally decided to put effort into advertising and promoting Arcane Legends with a new marketing initiative before the end of 2026.

Thank you for playing, for caring, and for holding us accountable. We hope 2026 is a great year for you in Arlor and beyond.

-- The Spacetime Team

sounds promising, thanks for the effort