- Update - v2.1.0 - 3 July 2026
UPDATE:Bug FixesFixed an issue where the text of a weapon modification option was displayed differently from the effect actually applied.Fixed an issue where the Priest class used its Block Skill at an unintended location.Improvements & ChangesChanged so that non-combat heroes can be promoted during Challenge, Arena, and Soltar.Changed so that Goddess Skill cooldowns are reset even when not in combat.Changed so that a hero's shield amount can be checked in Hero Management.Increased the attack range and movement speed of Soltar in Phase 2 and Phase 3.Increased the application range of the ally-targeting healing and beneficial effects of Maria, Nurspy, Umparum Upa, and Himiko.Changed the effects of the class-specific skill nodes in the Skill Laboratory.Soul of Punishment: A Warrior-class hero grants the party +15% Critical Damage for 8 seconds every 10 seconds. (Stacks up to 3 times)Soul…
- Balance Patch Schedule Change Notice - 25 June 2026
Hello, Captain. This is CQ LABS.In our previous notice, we informed you that we were preparing a balance patch targeting release next week.The balance adjustments are now mostly complete; however, during internal testing we determined that some items require additional verification.This patch includes not just simple numerical tweaks but changes that affect the overall play experience, so we felt it would be better to take a little more time to refine it.Accordingly, the balance patch scheduled for next week will be postponed by about one week.We sincerely apologize to the Captains who have been waiting, and we will do our very best in this final review to deliver a more satisfying result.We will share the details of the changes again along with the patch notes.Thank you.CQ LABS
- Hotfix - v2.0.4 - 19 June 2026
UPDATE:Bug FixesFixed an issue where the ticket rewards of Cursed Mecha Soldier G and Cursed Mecha Soldier F were not displayed correctly.Fixed an issue where the new-weapon notification (red dot) in the weapon inventory did not disappear even after being checked.Improvements & ChangesFixed so that a pop-up window in use is not closed during Auto Challenge.Changed so that non-combat heroes can be recruited and recalled during Challenge, Arena, and Soltar.In next week's update, we plan to carry out balance adjustments and additional convenience patches.Please restart the game after updating to continue playing.Thank you.CQ LABS
- Hotfix - v2.0.3 - 17 June 2026
UPDATE:Bug FixesFixed an issue where heroes/goddesses appeared on the left side of the Orchard after launching the game.Fixed an issue where a goddess did not animate after using her Goddess Skill.Fixed an issue related to the order of Hard stages.Fixed an issue where the Soulbound Weapon effects of Roland/Lucy appeared in the wrong position.Fixed an issue where the harmful-effect removal of the 6-star Chai passive and Yeowoodong's Tier 3 Soulbound Weapon was removing beneficial effects instead.Fixed an issue where the Exit button disappeared during the Soltar battle.ImprovementsAdjusted the Soulbound Weapon slot and crafting pop-up information.Re-adjusted boss monster summon costs.Added 5 nodes each for the Swift Training and Heavy Strike Training skill nodes in the Skill Laboratory.Changed item selling so that holding down the quantity button adjusts the amount.Changed the tooltip sho…
- Hotfix - v2.0.2 - 15 June 2026
UPDATE:Bug FixesFixed an issue where the Legendary Tree's displayed probability and its actual application intermittently mismatched.Fixed an issue where the options of 8-star or higher Soulbound Weapons were not applied correctly.Fixed an issue where Sentinel's Soulbound Weapon passive triggered while roaming the town.Fixed an issue where Chai healed all allies instead of only her own party.Fixed an issue where Lucy's Soulbound Weapon buff was applied to all allies.Fixed an issue where Goddesses and town-roaming heroes spawned in unintended locations.ImprovementsAdjusted the target grade set at the Debut Stage to be retained after reconnecting.Improved convenience features related to the Debut Stage.Changed bread consumption at the Debut Stage to use up higher-tier bread first.Changed the currency required to craft Soulbound Weapons: Honor → Gems (★7-star: 10 /★8-star: 25 /★9-star: 50)…
- Hotfix - v2.0.1 - 12 June 2026
UPDATE:Bug FixesFixed lag that occurred when selling weapons.Fixed an error related to the drop rate of newly added monsters.Fixed an issue where the cost of the new Normal Challenge Stage was abnormally low.Fixed a bug that occurred when giving a single bread to a hero.Fixed an issue where heroes could not be promoted up to the max level at the Debut Stage.Adjusted an issue where a white background intermittently appeared when resizing the screen.Adjusted the summon cost and unlock stage of Normal Snowfield monsters and Hard monsters.Fixed an issue where a weapon's options increased to 3 or more.Fixed an issue where Dorothy performed melee attacks when equipped with her Soulbound Weapon.AdditionsAdded BGM for each background. (Unlocked as you progress through the stages.)Reworked the Fatigue values by hero grade. (Increased the maximum Fatigue.)Added a display showing the Iron obtainab…
- [Update v2.0.0] The Shattered Light, Reborn as Arms - 12 June 2026
The Shattered Light, Reborn as ArmsHello, Captain. This is CQ LABS.After a long wait, all the news we have shared through our Dev Notes now arrives together as the v2.0.0 Update.Soulbound WeaponsThe light shattered a hundred years ago is reborn in the hands of your heroes as Soulbound Weapons.A hero equipped with a Soulbound Weapon can unleash unique skills far stronger than before.At the Portal, you can summon monsters whose souls have been corrupted by Soltar.Hunt these corrupted monsters and sell weapons you no longer use to gather Iron and other new materials, then craft your very own Soulbound Weapons.Fortress of SoulsThe newly erected Sanctuary of Souls opens the gate that leads to the Fortress of Souls.From the Twilight Wraith to the Lord of Souls — Soltar in three forms will stand in your path, one after another.Test the strength of a party tempered by Soulbound Weapons, and cla…
- [Dev Note #7] The Lord of Souls Awakens - 5 June 2026
Hello, Captain. This is CQ LABS.Today, we would like to introduce Soltar along with the new NPCs and the new building that will be added in the upcoming update.The Lord of Souls, SoltarThe one who slumbered for ages in the deepest reaches of the Fortress of Souls, the Lord of Souls Soltar, finally begins to stir.Before his hand once again puts the light of Hasla to the test, we must be ready to face him.Long hidden within the shadows, the Lord of Souls at last reveals himself.The newly erected Sanctuary of Souls opens the gate that leads to the Fortress of Souls.Through the teal-glowing sanctuary, the Captain will challenge Soltar in the deepest depths of the Fortress.Upon a chariot, upon a steed, and at last alone. Soltar in three forms will stand in the Captain's path, one after another.Debut StageAt the same time, before the gates of Hero Town stand new HEROes about to take their ver…
- [Dev Note #6] The Fortress of Souls and Soulbound Weapons - 28 May 2026
Hello, Captain. This is CQ LABS.Today, we would like to introduce a new growth element coming with the upcoming update, the Soulbound Weapons.The Fortress of Souls Awakens. Long ago, in the final battle against the Apostle Soltar, the Crystal Sword of Light, Danan, was shattered to pieces. Those shards of light scattered across Soltar's stronghold, the Fortress of Souls, and slumbered for ages among the beings whose souls he had stolen.Now, the time has come to awaken that sleeping light.The Shattered Light, Reborn as a Weapon The reclaimed shards of light blaze once more before the forge of the blacksmith Fergus.The legend shattered a hundred years ago is reborn as weapons for the heroes, the Soulbound Weapons. Craft and equip Soulbound Weapons to wield power stronger than ever before!Look forward to what kind of weapon the shattered light will become in your hands, Captain!Thank you.C…
- [Dev Note #5] HERO Costumes and DLC - 22 May 2026
HERO Costumes and DLC Hello, Captain. This is CQ LABS.Today, we would like to share an early look at the new-look HEROes and DLC that will be added in the upcoming update.Since this was an area we deliberated over quite a lot during development, we wanted to lightly share the direction we are currently preparing.12 New HEROes The 12 new HEROes being added this time will be offered as DLC.HEROes with Alternate Looks While in development, we deliberated extensively over how to add HEROes with alternate looks.Initially we were preparing them to be sold as a free DLC, but we are now developing them so that they are integrated into the update and can be naturally obtained through the course of gameplay. Not only the costumes from the original CQ but also brand-new looks exclusive to Hero Town will be added together.Please look forward to seeing a variety of HEROes wandering around every corn…
- Next Major Update Preview - 29 April 2026
Next Major Update PreviewHello, Captain.This is CQ LABS.Following this update, we would like to briefly share an overview of the upcoming content that many of our Captains have been looking forward to.■ Soulbound Weapons for Each HEROWe are preparing unique Soulbound Weapons that further expand the individuality of each HERO.They are being developed so that each HERO can grow and be utilized in distinctive ways.■ Costumes for Each HEROCostumes for each HERO are also in preparation, and we are reviewing the format so that they can be presented in a way that Captains can naturally enjoy.■ Goddess SkillsGoddess Skills will also be added, and we are preparing them to deliver yet another new play feel beyond what is currently available.■ Additional Content and ImprovementsAlong with improvements to stage backgrounds and effects to enhance immersion, we are preparing a variety of content that…
- Hotfix - v1.2.5 - 29 April 2026
HOTFIX:Bug FixesFixed an issue where Hard Mode was exposed during the early game.Fixed so that the Prototype Scarecrow can no longer be pushed back.Fixed an issue where the Archer's Soul passive and Sigruna's Block Skill were malfunctioning.Fixed an issue where the appearance rate of the Legendary Tree differed between the displayed and actual probability.Readjusted the parts where Chocolat's Scarecrow Mk2 buff was being applied differently from before.· While the buff-related bug was fixed, the over-application of stacked Attack Power was also corrected, normalizing the reduced efficiency.· Fixed buffs that were not working or were malfunctioning.We will continue to improve to provide a more stable gaming experience.Thank you.CQ LABS
- Hotfix - v1.2.4 - 24 April 2026
HOTFIX:Bug FixesFixed an issue where the Bakery content buff and the Mk2 buff were being applied abnormally.Fixed an issue where a HERO could be returned more than once.Fixed an issue where the HERO sorting function was applied based on the original name instead of the renamed one.Fixed an issue where only one buff was applied when two or more of the same stat buffs from different characters were stacked.Improvements and ChangesAdjusted the application method of Attack Speed (%).· Following the correction of an error in the Attack Speed calculation, the application method has also been changed.We will continue to improve to provide a more stable gaming experience.Thank you.CQ LABS
- Update - v1.2.3 - 23 April 2026
Update - v1.2.3Bug FixesFixed an issue where result windows were overlapping during Auto Challenge.Prevented boss monsters from being pushed outside of the map.Fixed an issue where the entry fee for Challenge Stages was abnormal.Fixed an issue where drop items from certain monsters were not displayed correctly.Changed the lock feature to be deactivated when returning or promoting HEROes.Fixed an issue where the UI for setting the seed cultivation quantity in the Orchard was displayed.Fixed an issue where the Attack Power/HP of Tier 8 Skill Nodes were applied in reverse.Rebalanced Hard Challenge monsters in line with the Tier 8 Skill Node correction.Fixed an issue where the faces of 1~3-Star HEROes were not being displayed.Changed weapon modification options so that 'Penetration' now increases both Physical and Magical Penetration, and 'Defense' now increases both Defense and Resistance.…
- Hotfix - v1.2.2 - 18 April 2026
HOTFIX:Bug FixesFixed an issue where the order of skill icons in the Skill Lab was being changed.Fixed an issue where HEROes assigned to the Orchard would disappear while the slot remained locked in a '3/3' full state.If you encounter a message saying the game cannot be launched after the update, we apologize for the inconvenience and recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the game.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the frequent updates.We will continue to improve to provide a more stable gaming experience.Thank you.CQ LABS
- Hotfix - v1.2.1 - 18 April 2026
HOTFIX:Bug FixesFixed an issue where players were unable to progress past Hard Stage 1.Fixed an issue where the shop time flow was not displayed.Fixed so that the Hard Mode toggle is applied immediately after a Challenge Stage when it is in Hard Mode.We will continue to improve to provide a more stable gaming experience.Thank you.CQ LABS
- Update - v1.2.0 - 18 April 2026
Update - v1.2.0In this update, content originally planned to be released as DLC is now included as part of the update itself.The first DLC was being prepared to be offered for free, but we found that additional time would be required for DLC registration and store review.Rather than delaying the release of the content, we decided it would be more appropriate to deliver it to our Captains as quickly as possible, so we have chosen to include it in this update instead.We will continue to work hard to ensure that future DLC releases provide content that our Captains can fully enjoy.New ContentFor Chocola, who has been saddened by the lack of HERO visitors, Fugus has crafted a mysterious robot. Check it out at the Bakery!Added a feature to view player statistics in the Hall of Fame.Added Skill-type modification to weapon modding.Added 30 new decorative buildings.The maximum level of the Town…
- About upcoming update - 16 April 2026
Hello, Captains. This is CQ LABS.First, we would like to thank all the Captains who have shown great interest and anticipation for this week's update.We ask for your understanding as the update has been somewhat delayed due to additional checks and internal circumstances during the preparation process compared to the previously announced schedule.The update preparation is currently in its final stages, and we are aiming to apply it over this weekend.Scheduled Content UpdatesBakery content revampHard stage additionsHERO and additional decorative building DLC (12 types of 4~6 star HEROs)66 types of regular HEROs addedScheduled Quality-of-Life Improvements and Bug FixesOrchard and automation feature improvementsChallenge (Hard Stage) automation feature additionHERO list sorting featureWatchtower size adjustment featureAdditional improvements will continue to be implemented through future u…
- CQ LABS LETTER #4 - Future Updates and Development Direction Guide - 11 April 2026
Hello, Captains. This is CQ LABS.We sincerely thank you for the tremendous interest you've shown in the update scheduled for next week.We would like to share with you the details of upcoming updates and our future development direction.First of all, we are truly grateful for the overwhelming interest and support from our Captains, which has exceeded our expectations.With that gratitude in mind, we have prepared to make the experience more accessible for as many Captains as possible—the first DLC will be provided for free.This DLC will be released alongside the previously announced content with next week's update.We plan to focus more on developing new content and improving the overall quality of the game.We are working to ensure that additional DLCs and content will be introduced at appropriate times, built upon a solid foundation of enjoyable experiences.Currently, the development team…
- Update - v1.1.0 - 10 April 2026
UPDATE:Bug FixesFixed an issue where the tooltip UI was displayed behind other elements.Fixed an issue where the Arena window gradually shifted down when pressing the Rematch button.Fixed an issue where Randgrid's knockback resistance was not functioning.Fixed an issue where a Stage Challenge could be started while an Arena match was in progress.Fixed an issue where buffs or passives remained after Arena matches and Challenges.Fixed an issue where the Trait 'Increase Tree Growth Speed' was not being applied.Improvements & ChangesHero balance has been overhauled significantly. For details, please visit the link below.https://cq.loadcomplete.com/cqtown/article.html?n=2Improved save data stability to ensure data protection even in unexpected situations.Improved item appearance rate to increase when items have not been obtained for a prolonged period.Updated repeating quest rewards and comp…
