- Update Version 2.17 - 17 September 2026
What's New: 1. New Story Content and Characters Added to “Defilement of the Flame” Details: A group of mysterious figures has been added to “Defilement of the Flame.” Players can speak with them to learn more about the story surrounding the area. 2. Ark Lab Story Adjustments Details: The story content related to the Ark Lab has been reviewed and revised. Some diary entries and files have also been adjusted to improve story flow and maintain consistency in the setting. 3. Character Portrait Update Details: All character portraits in the game have been redrawn in a new art style. Their framing and on-screen scale have also been adjusted to improve overall visual consistency and character recognition. 4. Adjustments to the “Decay” Ailment Details: Old → Reduces Physical Defense and Physical Attack. New → Reduces Physical Defense, Physical Attack, Magic Defense, and Magic Attack. 5. New Aff…
- Update Version 2.16 - 9 September 2026
New Content 1. Added new affix: “Arbiter” Description: While Sin Unleashed is active, enhances Sin Shift's effects. 2. Added new affix: “Resonance Break” Description: During Sin Unleashed, the amount of Impact Resonance generated by attacks is reduced. Tip: All attacks generate Impact Resonance. When an enemy’s Impact Resonance reaches its limit, stunned enemies will recover and be able to act again. 3. Added a special event when first unlocking the Laboratory Description: A special event will trigger the first time the Laboratory is unlocked. If the Laboratory has already been unlocked, the event can still be viewed again. Balance Adjustments 1. Adjusted the Impact Resonance values of certain skills.
- Five Years of Hope Trigger — After More Than 100 Updates... - 2 September 2026
Five years ago, we entered Early Access with a version of Hope Trigger that was still pretty rough around the edges. Even then, the game already had the core direction we wanted to pursue, but many of its systems were still in their earliest form. Over the next few years, we kept putting new ideas into the game and trying them out for ourselves. Some of those ideas stayed. Others got partway through before we realized they weren't turning out quite the way we had imagined, so we took them apart and rebuilt them. And some started as very small ideas, only to keep growing until they became part of the combat system we have today. And so, one update followed another. After five years of updates, Hope Trigger has gone from v1.00 all the way to v2.15. Looking back now, we realize just how far the game has come. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------…
- Update Version 2.15 - 29 August 2026
What's New: 1. "Lucent Crown" has arrived at West Port Description: You can find them at West Port. Speak with the party members to learn more about upcoming events. 2. Added a new Affix: "Embers of Sin" Description: Slightly increases the duration of "Sin Unleashed." 3. New Magic Selection Controls in Battle Description: a. On PlayStation controllers, magic can still be selected with the D-pad, but you can now also hold R1 and use the right stick to make your selection. b. The magic selection UI has also been redesigned.
- Update Version 2.14 - 20 August 2026
What's New 1. New Quest: “Traces Left Behind” Description: This quest is related to unlocking the new “Style” system. 2. New System: “Style” Description: This system allows you to save your character's attribute allocation, Original Sin selection, magic setup, and other configurations, and quickly switch between different styles. 3. New Affix: “Ring of Returning Sin” Description: During combat, using “Original Sin - The Root” to cancel an attack and switch to a different Original Sin restores HP. Switching to the same Original Sin restores only a small amount of HP.
- Update Version 2.13 - 11 August 2026
What's New 1. Added More Content to the “Anomalous Summer Flora” Event Description: Completing the new event content will unlock access to a new stage. 2. Added a New Ark Lab DiaryDescription: A new Ark Lab diary can be unlocked through Backup events in the system. This update adds the fourth diary. 3. Reworked the Affix “Theories of Winner” Description: Previous Effect: Had a chance to grant additional Pneuma. New Effect: While Sin Unleashed is active, attacks that hit grant 1 additional Combo. Balance Adjustments 1. Adjusted Ailment Resistance in the Monster Book The ailment resistance rules for normal enemies, elite enemies, and bosses have been revised. Ailments Applying an ailment to an enemy increases its buildup. Once the buildup reaches the enemy's resistance threshold, the corresponding ailment will be inflicted. The icons in the Monster Book indicate each enemy's resistance to…
- Update Version 2.12 - 2 August 2026
What’s New: 1. Added the “Anomalous Summer Flora” Event Description: This event can be triggered in “Everwinter Steps.” 2. Certain Enchanted Artifacts Can Now Be Upgraded Description: The Enchanted Artifacts Titans—“Gaia,” Mjölnir—“Thor,” and White Shield can now be upgraded through “Yggdrasil Alchemy.” After being upgraded, the Enchanted Artifact’s second Affix will gain the “Compact” effect. 3. Adjusted the “Hanged Man” Arcana Previous Effect: When Polymerized Decay occurs, gain additional Pneuma. New Effect: When Combo reaches 20 or higher, “Covenant of Sin” activates. The Ukehi granted by this activation lasts longer. 4. Added a Story Illustration Description: Added a story illustration to the third log entry in Ark Laboratory.
- Update Version 2.11 - 18 July 2026
New Content: 1. Added the “Affix Overview” feature. Details: An “Affixes” button has been added under “World Book” → “Equipment.” This allows you to view all affixes granted by your currently equipped items in one place. When an affix effect has reached its limit, its border will appear red. When an affix effect cannot stack, its border will appear purple. 2. Added a new area beyond the “Eclipse Temple.” Details: Complete a series of events involving the crystal devices in the Eclipse Temple to unlock the path to a new area. The new area features additional story content and a new boss battle. 3. Added the new affixes “Sinwake Belfry” and “Clock of Eden.” Details: “Sinwake Belfry”: Slightly reduces the cooldown of “Covenant of Sin.” “Clock of Eden”: Slightly reduces potion cooldown. Both affixes can be crafted through alchemy.
- Update Version 2.10 - 21 June 2026
News: 1. Updated the move “Original Sin - The Root”. Description: When using “Original Sin - The Root” during a combo to switch Original Sins, you will gain the Buff “Sin Unleashed”. While this effect is active, hitting enemies with Original Sin attacks will reduce the cooldown of “Covenant of Sin”. Switching to the same Original Sin grants only a weaker effect; switching to a different Original Sin greatly enhances the effect of “Sin Unleashed”. 2. Added the new affix “Crimson Remnant: Soul Return”. Description: Can be activated during the recovery phase after a move hits. Recovers the Red Magic Elements left behind after the attack. Balance: 1. Adjusted “Covenant of Sin” and some Covenant abilities. 2. Adjusted the combo performance of “Original Sin - The Root”. Description: “Original Sin - The Root” can now chain into more Original Sin moves, allowing for more flexible combo routes.
- Update Version 2.09 - 13 June 2026
News: 1. Added the new affix “Berserker”. Description: After activating Burst, gain the Buff “Blood Oath”. While active, Attack and Defense increase based on your current HP percentage. The bonus increases significantly when HP falls below 70%; the closer HP gets to 50%, the greater the bonus becomes, reaching its maximum at 50%. This affix reflects the combat style of the Fighter’s third-tier class, “Berserker”. 2. Added the new affix “Mirrorbreath”. Description: Restores a small amount of HP when Mirror World successfully triggers a counterattack. 3. Added the new scene “The Queen in the Shattered Mirror”. Description: Continues the story from the previous scene, “A Cradle for the Past”. 4. Added the new Another World Skill “Wrathblade: Crimson Eclipse”. Description: Can be chained immediately after using any Original Sin technique. Damage Attribute: Wrath. Has Sin Shift Lv2. Sin Shif…
- Update Version 2.08 - 23 May 2026
News: 1. Added the new affix “Runecaster”. Description: When taking damage, a portion of the damage is transferred to MP. This affix reflects the combat style of the Mage’s third-stage class, “Runecaster”. 2. Added the new area “A Cradle for the Past”. Description: This area continues the story from the previous area, “The Church Within the Apple”. 3. Added the new Another World skill “Guiltblade: Final Law”. Description: This skill can now be immediately chained after any Original Sin move. Damage Attribute: Greed. Grants Sin Shift Lv.1. Sin Shift Lv.1: When your Combo count is 3 or higher, this skill’s damage increases. Activating it will reset your Combo count. 4. Added the new affix “Command Sync”. Description: Slightly increases the input window for Burst and Another World skills. This affix makes it easier to chain combo skills into your attack strings, making it suitable for play…
- Update Version 2.07 - 14 May 2026
News : 1.Added Combo Display to the UI Description : Some affix effects are triggered based on the current Combo count. You can now check your Combo status directly from the UI in real time, making it easier to determine whether activation conditions have been met. 2.New Affix "Veilwalker" Added. Description : Restores HP when the Combo count reaches 15, and recovers a small amount of HP every 6 hits afterward. This affix is based on the combat style of the third-tier Cleric class "Veilwalker." 3.New Area "The Church Within the Apple" Added. Description : Continues the story from the previous area, "Sunlit Candy House." 4.New Affix "Goddess's Blessing" Added. Description : Extends the Combo timing window by 1 second. Allows combos to be maintained more consistently and improves combat flow for certain builds. 5.New Magic "Tempest Bloom" Added. Description : Balance : 1.Partial adjustmen…
- Update Version 2.06 - 1 May 2026
New Update: 1. New Area: "Sunlit Candy House" Description: Within this sweet space bathed in sunlight, something seems… off. Beneath its warm and inviting surface lies an unsettling sense of unease that’s hard to put into words. 2. New Quest Added to "Eclipse Temple": "Crystal Device" Description: Completing this quest will unlock the gate leading deeper into the Eclipse Temple. This questline consists of four stages, with the first stage available in this update. 3. New Affix: "Sniper" Description: During the third hit of a combo, drawing the bow will fire an additional arrow. When the arrow hits an enemy, it deals extra damage to the target and nearby enemies. This affix reflects the combat style of the Archer’s third-tier class, “Sniper.” 4. Increased Level Cap for "Malkuth Enchanting" Description: The level cap for Malkuth Enchanting has been increased from 3 to 4.
- Update Version 2.05 - 8 April 2026
New Update: 1. Partial Area Opened: "Eclipse Temple" Details: In this exploration, you will be able to piece together what happened in the past through journals scattered across the area. Additionally, the background music in this area has been adjusted to create a more complete and immersive atmosphere. Balance: 1. Healing / Potion Mechanic Adjustment Details: If you are interrupted while drinking a potion, it will not be consumed if no healing is successfully applied. 2. Adjustment to Buff Duration for Certain Classes Details: The duration of certain buffs has been adjusted to improve combat pacing and enhance the strategic timing of skill usage.
- Update Version 2.04 - 29 March 2026
New Update: 1. New Story: "Eclipse Temple" Investigation Team Details: After completing the "Everwinter Steps" storyline, you will gain access to the new area "Eclipse Temple" and begin its subsequent investigation content. 2. New Feature: Return to Title Screen Details: You can now return to the title screen through the system menu during normal gameplay. ※ Please note that using this feature will not trigger auto-save. Balance: 1. Affix "Blood Rain" Adjustment Adjustment: When activating Covenant of Sin, hitting enemies grants Red Magic Elements and slightly increases all resistances.
- Update Version 2.03 - 11 March 2026
New Updates: 1. Increased Item & Material Cap Description: The maximum stack limit for items and materials has been increased from 99 to 999. Some related UI elements have also been adjusted and optimized to make material management more convenient. 2. Level Cap Increased Description: The character level cap has been increased from Lv.50 to Lv.60. Adventurers can now continue to grow stronger and take on more challenging battles and exploration. 3. New Gathering Points in Everwinter Steps Description: New gathering points have been added to the map "Everwinter Steps". Players can now obtain materials required for Arachne Vault deliveries, making resource collection more convenient. Bug Fixes: 1. Fixed an issue where certain operations in the World Book could cause abnormal behavior.
- Update Version 2.02 - 8 February 2026
News: 1. Event adjustments in Everwinter Steps 2. New System: Set Affixes Description: When specific affixes are simultaneously present on equipped Enchanted Artifacts, the corresponding set affix effect will be automatically activated. 3. New Set Affix: Emberbound Flame Description: When casting “Covenant of Sin,” it invokes draconic flames, dealing additional damage to enemies within the area. 4. New Set Affix: Inverted Flame Storm Description: During Burst, it triggers a storm of inverted dragonflame, dealing additional damage to nearby enemies.
- Update Version 2.01 - 26 January 2026
New Update: 1. Wyvern Battle Unlocked in Everwinter Steps. Description: a. Adventurers can now officially confront the wyvern. b. Related story content can be experienced in Everwinter Steps and Glory Outpost. 2. New Affix: "Emberbound Body". Description: Increases maximum HP. 3. New Affix: "Emberbound Scaleplate". Description: Increases maximum Defense. 4. New Affix: "Inverted Flame Breath". Description: Increases maximum MP. 5. New Affix: "Inverted Flame Barrier". Description: Increases maximum Magic Defense. 6. New Alchemy Items Added to Yggdrasil Alchemy. Description: New materials obtained by defeating the wyvern in Everwinter Steps can now be used to craft brand-new items. Bug Fixes: 1. Fixed an issue where the Camping UI could behave abnormally under certain operations. Balance Adjustments: 1. Adjusted the behavior patterns of "Golem Annihilator-RGM". 2. Adjusted the values of ce…
- Hope Trigger – Weekly Sale Now Live | Over 100 Early Access Updates - 12 January 2026
Since entering Early Access, Hope Trigger has received over 100 updates. As the game’s systems and content have gradually taken shape, the version number has officially advanced to 2.00. Over more than four years of development, the game has grown from its initial core combat foundation—featuring Original Sin combos, magic, and equipment—into a wider range of interconnected systems that offer more variety in combat. At the same time, the worldbuilding has continued to expand, with more narrative text and content added over time. The overall scope and direction of the project have become increasingly clear, while ongoing adjustments and refinements continue throughout Early Access. Version 2.00 does not represent completion, but rather marks Hope Trigger’s transition from an early prototype into a more stable state, suitable for longer play sessions. At present, the main story is approxi…
- Update Version 2.00 - 7 January 2026
New Updates : 1. New Affix: Shackles of Original Sin. Description: Reduces damage taken from Original Sin. 2. New Affix: Embers of Original Sin. Description: Restores a small amount of HP when Original Sin damage immunity is triggered. 3. Date Display. Description: When entering an area, the corresponding date will now be displayed in addition to the area name. 4. New Area: Glory Outpost. Description: A temporary outpost established by adventurers as the wyvern threat draws near. Balance : 1. Adjustments to enemy placement and certain attack patterns in East Port. 2. Early-game Ukehi now include the affixes Shackles of Original Sin and Embers of Original Sin.
