- Content Update Cessation Announcement - 5 June 2026
Driftmasters:It's been a while since our last Developer Log, but throughout this time, many of you have continued to follow and support Warborne Above Ashes. To everyone who has stayed with us along the way, thank you. Now, we want to share what comes next for the game.Since launching in September 2025, we've had the honor of watching Driftmasters from all around the world bring their passion, determination, and unforgettable moments to the battlefield. Those memories are something our team will always cherish. Over the course of service, however, we ran into a number of serious operational and business challenges. Despite every effort to push forward, we were ultimately unable to turn things around.After long and careful consideration, we regret to announce that Warborne Above Ashes will cease all further content updates. To all the Driftmasters who have followed, supported, and stood…
- Warborne : Extraction MMO | Lunar New Year Celebration is Live! - 9 February 2026
Dear Driftmasters,With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, we'd like to wish you all a happy new year!Of course, while you celebrate with your family, don't forget—The Warborne Lunar New Year Celebration event series is now officially live!We've prepared a wealth of exciting festive activities where you'll have the chance to win incredible rewards, including PlayStation console, Golden Animated Avatar, and more. Plus, the all-new mounts—the Everwinter Dragon and the Qilin—are making their debut!If you missed our previous event announcements, you can click here to check them out on our official website.Additionally, we've produced a brand-new video for Season S2.4 \ to highlight all the exciting new content now available in Warborne:Happy holidays, and see you in the game!
- S2.4 Maintenance Announcement - 29 January 2026
Dear Driftmaster:The server will be offline for maintenance at \. Maintenance times for each Sector are shown in the table below. Driftmasters, please restart the Customer Service after maintenance ends to get the Latest version.After maintenance is complete, Season S2.4 will officially begin.Here's the server opening times Schedule (all times in UTC+0) :● SEC APAC (recommended time zones: UTC+5 to UTC+10)Server opening times: 2026-1-31, 02:00● SEC EMEA (recommended time zones: UTC-1 to UTC+5)Server opening times: 2026-1-31, 09:00● SEC AMER (recommended time zones: UTC-10 to UTC-4)Server opening times： 2026-1-31,15:00Here are the update contents and balance adjustments for Season S2.4\1. The following adjustments have been made to the \ Activity:○ Added a new beginner Map \. Driftmasters below Level 25 who have completed Main Quest Chapter 6 \ can enter○ Added the new Map \. Driftmaster…
- S2.4-Raid for Riches Dev Log - 27 January 2026
Greetings, Driftmasters!Season S2.3 has successfully concluded, and we hope you all reaped satisfying rewards from the newly introduced Treasure Hunt modes. Now, amidst the growing festive spirit, it's time to welcome the upcoming S2.4 Season: Raid for Riches!Why S2.4?In a previous developer log, we mentioned that Season 2 was planned to consist of three mini-seasons. However, after introducing the brand-new Abyss Treasure Hunt and Daily Treasure Hunt modes in S2.3, we identified some areas for improvement that need our immediate attention, based on both the modes' actual performance and the invaluable feedback from you, our Driftmasters.Therefore, we have decided to add one more mini-season to S2. This will allow us to further polish and refine the Treasure Hunt modes, laying a more solid foundation for the major Season 3 update.Now, let's dive in and see what exciting content awaits i…
- S2.3-Dev Log - 25 December 2025
Greetings, Driftmasters, and a very Merry Christmas to you all! Having you fight alongside us on this battlefield is the best Christmas gift we could have asked for this year!Now, onto the main topic.After announcing the upcoming Abyssal Scavenge Run update, we received a great deal of questions and suggestions from our Driftmasters. In this developer log, we will address them collectively and provide the full announcement for the S2.3 version update.Why Did We Choose \?First, let's talk about why we are introducing the brand-new \ mode to Warborne.If you're not yet familiar with this mode, we invite you to learn more through \. In short, you can think of it as the popular "Extraction Shooter Games", but infused with mechanics and a unique flavor specific to Warborne, offering a distinct experience.From the very beginning, our team's core mission has remained the same: to allow more Dri…
- S2.3-Abyssal Scavenge Run — Explore, Loot, and return fully loaded - 18 December 2025
Driftmaster, long time no see!The grand two-faction war, which brought together the strongest players from across the region, has come to an end. As we look back on the unforgettable experience brought by this unprecedented fierce war, let's not forget to give a round of applause and cheers to the champions of the first Tournament!Thanks to every Driftmaster who joined the planetary battlefield, you are constantly writing the history of Warborne Above Ashes!Your Voices: We're Always ListeningIn recent times, Driftmasters from all over the world have offered many sincere and valuable feedback and suggestions. Thanks to these genuine player voices, we have received everyone's most pressing concerns—unstable PVP environments, insufficient gameplay content, and repetitive and monotonous daily experiences. To address these needs, we introduced content such as the Underworld and Tournaments i…
- S2.2 - Tournament — Forge Your Champion Vanguard Warband - 18 November 2025
Driftmasters, it's great to see you all again! In this Dev Log, we're introducing the core gameplay of S2.2—the Arena Championship! This is a brand-new stage designed for all PVP enthusiasts. Of course, there will also be a series of gameplay adjustments. Please review them, Driftmasters.\Step 1: Form Your Champion Vanguard WarbandFirst, you need a strong Vanguard Warband. The tournament registration officially begins on the 11th day after the S2.2 season starts! Keep an eye out for in-game emails, which will guide you to the Tournament NPC located on the right side of the Underground Bazaar.Key Points:● Team: You need to gather 9 teammates and form an elite team of exactly 10 members led by a captain to register. When registering, the team will automatically be named after the captain.● Registration: Registering will consume some Starfall Tokens and Eclipsium, so be sure to prepare res…
- S2.2Vanguard Server Balance Adjustment Announcement - 12 November 2025
Driftmaster, the Vanguard Test Server will open soon. This article highlights the combat balance adjustments for the Vanguard Server.We will make the final adjustments before S2.2 launch based on the Vanguard Test Server results and feedback from all Driftmasters.Combat Performance OptimizationTo optimize performance during large-scale battles and provide a smoother combat experience, we will adjust the maximum number of targets skills can hit:1. Skills that affect enemies with damage, DoT, debuffs, etc.: 30 → 202. Skills that affect allies by healing, buffing, etc.: 20→153. Tactical Items skill maximum target count adjusted to: 15Basic Attribute RecalibrationIncreased Driftmaster Basic HP attribute growth rate with Driftmaster Level: 1.03→1.036Equipment HP attribute scaling coefficient with Power increased: 1.03→1.036Base Attack Power increased: 90 → 120Out-of-Combat MP Recovery Speed…
- Halloween Limited-Time Event & 1.362.1.9 Updates - 30 October 2025
Dear DriftmasterThe server has finished the maintenance at \. Please restart the game to get the latest version.Thank you for your support and appreciation! Special Event：Trick or treat!Being the seasoned interstellar Driftmaster that you are, you're no stranger to the time-honored warning of Halloween: "Trick or treat!" In honor of the galaxy's many strange and wonderful traditions, we've prepared a special gift for you—a candy pack from the Dark Underworld. It may look strange to the naked eye, but inside lies all the warmth and mischief of jack-o'-lanterns, ready to spark a little festive magic no matter where your travels take you.Event 1: Halloween Spree – Log In & Claim Rewards! Simply log in during the event to receive an exclusive Halloween Gift Pack for free!Event 2: Collect Halloween Candy – Exchange for Limited Appearance! Explore planets and open supply crates to earn Hallow…
- Season 2—The Dark Underworld——Squad Warfare - 17 October 2025
Driftmasters, welcome to Season 2—The Dark Underworld!A new chapter in the war begins. Across every planet, a realm of eternal night awaits. One untouched by the surface world and built as the ultimate battleground for your squad.Gather and transport resources, raid and fight alongside your squad, and carve your legend in the dark.So, what's coming in Season 2?The Dark Underworld will span the entire duration of Season 2 (around three months). The season itself will be divided into three shorter sub-seasons, each lasting roughly one month. As before, each sub-season will include the usual phases for team formation, matchmaking, and end-of-season results.The war is ETERNAL!Season 2.1—Deep Dive into the Dark Veins!The Dark Veins are vast fissures deep beneath the surface of Athas, where dense concentrations of Dark Exergy have spawned a unique subterranean ecosystem. This realm has become…
- Warborne — The Old Embers Still Glow, A New Fire Is Coming - 7 October 2025
Driftmasters!The smoke of the old war still burns, but a new conflict is on the horizon.The final sprint of Season 1 is still in full swing!But we want to take a few minutes of your time to share the progress for Season 2 of Warborne!We will be finalizing S1 settlements around October 13th (specific times may vary by region due to time differences. Please check the in-game season progress for the exact settlement time).The main event: S2 — The Dark Underworld is coming soon. As you know, S2 will last for about 3 months and will be divided into 3 mini-seasons: S2.1, S2.2, and S2.3; each lasting about 1 month.After the S1 settlement, Warborne will open a brand-new map area: the The Gate.All Driftmasters from each major region will gather at this massive orbital station. Here, you can meet, compare skills, and even team up with Driftmasters from other planets to prepare for the upcoming S2…
- Warborne 18-Hour Urgent War Report - 19 September 2025
Driftmasters!We hope your battles have been going smoothly during this time! Over the past day, Warborne has joined each of you in conquering one achievement after another!We've captured the top spots on Steam's Trending and Free charts, becoming a dual TOP1:In the crowded categories of Free Popular, Player vs. Player, and MMO, Warborne has secured its place among the big hits:On the Free Trending chart, we're way ahead of the pack:These victories belong to you!To all the Driftmasters who've supported us all along!We started this game project with the philosophy of "fight to your heart's content," and we've met like-minded folks in all of you. Thanks to your support and passion for Warborne, we've achieved what we have today. There's no better way to repay you than by working even harder to deliver an even more exciting gaming experience!With that in mind, rather than just sharing the g…
- The Moment Has Arrived! Warborne Above Ashes Global Open Beta Begins! - 19 September 2025
Welcome to Warborne Above Ashes, Driftmaster!The global open beta is now live! Join the battle on PC via Steam, Epic, or our official website.Servers in Asia, Europe, and the Americas will open in sequence. If you haven’t confirmed your region's launch time yet, you can check the latest announcement here:Be sure to check out this intel before the servers go live:Founder's Pack: Limited-time launch week sale!Season 1 Sector Clash Event: The world's top Warbands face off in fierce battle!Whether you're streaming, creating videos, or capturing every heartbeat of the battlefield, these events are not to be missed. Driftmaster, the stage is set—step into the war.ːsteamhappyː\ːsteamhappyː\And that's just the beginning—come experience Warborne Above Ashes for yourself!Also, be sure to check out this Warborne Above Ashes guide! It's packed with tips to help you conquer this galactic battlefield…
- Warborne: Above Ashes — Pre-Download Now Live! Global Launch on September 19 - 17 September 2025
Welcome to Warborne Above Ashes, Driftmasters! The global open beta kicks off on September 19, and pre-download is already live! Download the game now:⬇️Participate in the beta for a chance to earn \, \, \, and \!Here's the beta server schedule (all times in UTC 0):Asia: SEC APAC (Recommended: UTC+5 to UTC+10)Server 1: Wrath's NestServer 2: EclipsisServer 3: BlazionLaunch: September 19, 02:00Europe: SEC EMEA (Recommended: UTC-1 to UTC +5)Server 1: StarmarrowServer 2: SilentiumServer 3: CindervaleLaunch: September 19, 09:00Americas: SEC AMER (Recommended: UTC-10 to UTC-4)Server 1: AshvaraServer 2: Chronos ScaServer 3: UmbracoreLaunch: September 19, 15:00To thank our Driftmasters for your support, the \ will be available during the first launch week. It contains \ and \ cosmetics. Its value is equivalent to \ + \—everything extra? Consider it a bonus.Official TrailerFAQQ1: What sector (se…
- Warborne Above Ashes – Open Beta Patch Notes - 17 September 2025
Greetings Driftmasters, It has been a long journey since the June launch event, and now the Open Beta is upon us — beginning September 19th! We’re excited to unveil the changes made over the past three months as we refined Season 1 and began laying the foundation for Season 2.While the full details of Season 2 will be revealed later, this update introduces major new content and crucial adjustments to Season 1. Below is a highlight of the most important changes.\New Features & Content1.1 New Drifter: Vire 1.2 New Weapons & Equipment 1.3 Cross-Server Auction House 1.4 Cross-Server Veinhold Extraction 1.5 New Faction Capital System 1.6 New Open World Vaults 1.7 Central Hub 1.8 Cross-Season Legacy SystemUpdates 2.1 New Season Settlement Rules 2.2 Queueing & Map Capacity Adjustments 2.3 Faction Transfer Adjustments 2.4 Harvester Hub Adjustments 2.5 Combat & Balance AdjustmentsNew Features &…
- Warborne Above Ashes | Sept 19 Globe Fury! - 26 August 2025
🔥 Warborne Above Ashes: Free to Fight: 24/7 Real-Time PVP MMO🔥 🤜 Sept 19 — Globe Fury! 🤛 ✅ Allies Assemble x Razer Gold Collab Is Live! Elite guilds worldwide are gathering — Veterans’ Playground Pre-register your warband & rally allies — win a Real Custom Battle Hound, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Mount: Phantom, and more! Warborne x Razer Gold featured community spotlights — let the world hear your voice! 🔗Press the link to Join now✨ Pre-selection for servers and factions opens Sept 10 — forge your legacy! 🎁 Lucky Wheel (Phase 1) LIVE! ⭐ Mount: Phantom (Legendary) ⭐ Nintendo Switch 2 ⭐ Razer Blade 14 Laptop 🎮 Quick Start Guide 1) Log in → Create/join a Warband 2) Generate your invite card → Recruit allies 3) Complete quests → Claim epic rewards Watch our new Official Launch Date TrailerAnd the Allies Assemble VideoA SPECIAL THANK YOUTo all the warbands and commanders who contribute…
- Dev Log: New Season Settlement System - 20 August 2025
It's Been a While, Driftmasters!The Time Has Come!The first campaign of Warborne is gearing up for launch. As some of the earliest supporters of our game, we believe it's essential to give you an early heads-up with more advanced intel—We remember that many Driftmasters in the community have shared plenty of feedback and suggestions about our final victory settlement. Now, we can finally respond: The brand-new season settlement will debut in the very first season after Warborne's launch, making it more fun, more exciting, and—possibly—with far more than just one winner.Our game isn't just about skillful operations; it's a strategic showdown. You and your Warband or organization, no matter the size, are all key players on this battlefield sandbox.We don't like beating around the bush, so let's dive right in:New Performance Settlement Mechanism: Richer Strategy!Yes, after our discussions,…
- 📢Calling for Content Creators | Join the Warborne Pioneer Program! - 18 August 2025
Join our Warborne Pioneer Program to earn cash rewards and exclusive creator avatars, you also stand a chance to become an Honorary Creator! ⏰ Event Period Today - September 15, 2025, 16:00pm (UTC+0) Video Release Date: After August 20, 2025, 8:00am (UTC+0) 💭 Content Direction: Gameplay Experience: Why is Warborne Above Ashes fun, e.g., 24/7 non-stop PvP, the ultimate PvP player carnival. Game Guides: Faction features, winning strategies, equipment systems, beginner guides, secrets to growth, etc. 💰 Dual Prize Pools Each content direction has an independent prize pool of $1,000. Eligibility (must meet all): 1️⃣ Post ≥2 related videos on Youtube. 2️⃣ Total views per account ≥1,000. 3️⃣ Include the hashtag #WarborneAboveAshes 4️⃣ Submit your works via the official form (opens August 20). ⚡ Participation Process: 1.Fill out the application form https://wj.qoolandgames.com/p/Ys7WuGkw, and…
- Cross-Server Veinhold Extraction Test Recruitment - 12 August 2025
Hi Driftmasters, We know you're all eager to know the exact launch date for the official release – rest assured, we'll announce it soon! But now, we have something even more critical: the Cross-Server Veinhold Extraction Test! This marks our first-ever cross-server gameplay test, making it vital to our development. Single-player mode only in this test! We're now recruiting participants! Commanders interested in joining this historic test can apply via the questionnaire below. Participants stand a chance to earn exclusive rewards!Test Details:Server Region: Hong Kong Test Period: August 19, 2025 | 10:30 – 13:30 (UTC+0) Test Slots: 200 players Application Questionnaire:https://wj.qoolandgames.com/p/y2gn4MeXResults Notification: Discord Moderators Wawav or Fannie will notify selected participants via Discord private message on August 15.FAQ: Q: How do I get test access? A: This test requir…
- What We've Been Working On - 29 July 2025
Hey Driftmasters,It's been a while!More than a month has passed since our last war, and I believe everyone reading this has one burning question:When will Warborne launch?We have to say, we've been keeping a close eye on the community's concerns about our progress, and we've even seen some... "interesting" rumors floating around. But we feel it's time to give you a clear answer:Warborne will launch as scheduled in 2025, kicking off a global war! The official launch date will be announced in August!To meet this goal, we're working at full throttle to put the final pieces of the puzzle together. Now, let's talk about what we've accomplished recently.What have we been busy with?As a long-term, live-service game, we have no intention of presenting Warborne to you in a "half-baked" state. Therefore, our recent efforts have been focused on ensuring a high-quality and substantial content pipel…
