September 30, 2026 · Orbtopia — King of the Underground
What changed at the start of Season 2?
The September 30 update changed Golden Fruit levels and opened the Dark Alleys and Dawn Breaker construction. Princess Eleanor and Crown of Solitary Radiance’s launch banners ended on October 22. For the next patch, see the October 22 update checklist.
Season 2 checklist
From account changes to new content
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Check account rewards. September 30 maintenance compensation and Golden Fruit level rewards were sent to eligible accounts.
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Check Golden Fruit. Old levels 1–3 became level 1, and old levels 4–7 became levels 2–5. Raising the level ends the current voyage. Ship any treasures you want to keep first.
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Follow the story. Finish the captain quest It All Started in a Secret Hut — Four Clever People, then enter the permanent Dark Alleys through the Sleepless Pit in Orbtopia.
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Choose a goal. For active banners, use the Gacha Planner. For Dawn Breaker, New Paths Home tracks the blueprints and modification plan.
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Unlock the season challenge. Clear Nightmare Depths — Shallow Dream Floor 3 to enter Peril Theatre from the Mischief Planner.
Upgrades and crew slots
Old level 4 is now level 2
Golden Fruit level 2 unlocks the fourth crew slot, figurehead prayers and all professions, including False Gentleman and Explosive Gentleman. At that difficulty, defeat Mermaid Morlian in Echo Island’s Crystal Cave to unlock Shadow Resonance and Memory Rune slots.
Profession upgrades have a separate requirement. Reach Sailing Group level 31 to accept Clive’s Invitation, then complete Gathering of Experts. Existing quest and profession progress carries over.
Open Quick Upgrade at the top left of the adventure screen. Quick Equip on the crewmate gear screen uses recommended equipment from your voyage inventory.Review crew slots and team building.
Story and shipbuilding
The Dark Alleys and Dawn Breaker are permanent
Enter the Dark Alleys from the Sleepless Pit. The patch added The Queen of the Dark Alleys, The Uncrowned Day and Nobodies on Bridge Crossing Island, and Annie’s companion quest Shelter in the Dark Alleys. Follow the captain quest to unlock the district.
First clears of the Giant Long-Tongued Bat, Rocking Giant Crab, Masked Spider and Ironfeather Giant Owl supply blueprints. Mad Old Murray supplies the modification plan. Take all five to Captain Zap at the Bankrupt Dockyard in Orbtopia.Find all five blueprint locations.
New Paths Home tracks materials and gives extra rewards through December 3 at 03:59. You can build Dawn Breaker after that date. The ship favors defense and shields, and works with chain-shot cannons, standard cannons and torpedoes.Compare ships and cannons.
Recruitment archive
Princess Eleanor and Crown of Solitary Radiance’s banner ended
The September 30 banners featured the Strength crewmate Princess Eleanor and the Strength Shadow Crown of Solitary Radiance. Eleanor deals area burst and bonus damage. Check whether your Strength crew can supply enough Boost Dice before investing.View Princess Eleanor, View Crown of Solitary Radiance and their skill interactions.
Their Memory Reunion ran October 5 at 04:00 through October 22 at 05:59. For the next banner cycle, see the October 22 recruitment archive.
Season challenge
Peril Theatre replaced Sinking Dream
Peril Theatre (绝境剧场, previously “Theater of Despair” on SorWiki) opened permanently on the Chinese server on September 30. Clear Nightmare Depths — Shallow Dream Floor 3, then open it through Mischief Planner and Weekly Trials. Pick separate core mechanics and modifiers for each half. For the mechanics added October 22, see Solo Finale and Intermission Ensemble.
The two halves require different crewmates. At launch, the first half featured the Ironsteel Giant Owl and the second the Ghost Bride. Choose modifiers after planning each crew.
Deadlines
Limited rewards and permanent unlocks
- October 22 at 03:59. The launch login event ended. The Princess Eleanor and Crown of Solitary Radiance banners ended at 05:59.
- October 29 at 03:59. The two brocade events and collaboration outfits ended.
- December 3 at 03:59. King of the Underground, New Paths Home and Peak Play end. The Dark Alleys, Dawn Breaker shipbuilding and Peril Theatre remain available.
FAQ
Common timing questions
When did Explosive Gentleman unlock?
False Gentleman and Explosive Gentleman arrived in the September 30 update and unlock at Golden Fruit level 2.
Can I build Dawn Breaker after New Paths Home ends?
Yes. Take the fleet blueprints and modification plan to the Bankrupt Dockyard in Orbtopia. Only the event rewards have a deadline.
When were Princess Eleanor and Crown of Solitary Radiance in Memory Reunion?
Both were available in Memory Reunion from October 5 at 04:00 to October 22 at 05:59, when their banners also ended.
Sources
Official Season 2 announcements
The September 30 patch changed Golden Fruit levels, added Quick Upgrade and opened a new challenge. See the developer notes, Season 2 calendar and and Memory Reunion schedule correction..