Dear Visitors,
Welcome to Identity V
To ensure smooth operation, Identity V will issue a hotfix on Thursday at 08:00 (UTC+8).
This week's maintenance will be replaced by a hotfix. The hotfix will begin on January 15, 2026, at 08:00 (UTC+8), during which most of the game modes will remain available, including Quick Match, Custom Mode, Events, and Logic Path. (Note: The entrance to Ranked Match will be closed during the hotfix. However, Ranked Matches already in progress will not be affected.)
After 10:30 (UTC+8), players will have to exit the game to receive the latest patch. All game modes will be back online once the latest patch is installed (may be postponed should there be any issues).
After 11:00 (UTC+8), players who haven't installed the latest patch will be forced out of the server, and they will be able to play again after restarting the game client (may be postponed should there be any issues).
Engine Update
The new Identity V engine is now available Logging in with the old engine will prompt a pop-up to download the new one. You may choose to download the new engine or continue playing with the old one. Log in using the new patch by March 25, 2026, to receive 10 [Memory Sphere - Previous Seasons] as an update reward.
New Year Event
Snow Festival Gathering
Winter is here, and the Snow Festival has begun
Event Period: January 15, 2026 (after maintenance) - January 28, 2026, 23:59
[Emote] Survivor - Snow Whimsy (Male) and [Emote] Survivor - Snow Whimsy (Female) are available at a discounted price of 98 Echoes. Purchase [Emote] Survivor - Snow Whimsy (Female) to obtain the Survivor (Female) General Emote - Snow Whimsy and [Emote] "Little Girl" - Snow Whimsy.
Availability: January 15, 2026 (after maintenance) - February 11, 2026, 23:59
Shop
Those who keep secrets weave lies into a fragile truth; those who seek answers pierce that fragile veil with their questions. The Deduction Star Series [A-rarity Costume] Barmaid - So Long at the Fair is now available for 1,388 Echoes or 4,888 Fragments. During the first week, it can be purchased at a 25% discount for 1,038 Echoes.
Availability: After maintenance on January 15, 2026
Event Shop
[Emote] Magician - Throws Snowball, [Emote] Perfumer - Throws Snowball, [Emote] Mercenary - Throws Snowball, and [Emote] The Mind's Eye - Throws Snowball have returned for 100 Spyglasses each.
Availability: January 15, 2026 (after maintenance) - February 11, 2026, 23:59
Tournament
Team MRC Champion Package is now available for 98 Echoes and includes the Champion Portrait and Custom Graffiti.
Availability: January 15, 2026 (after maintenance) - February 4, 2026, 23:59
MRC's 2025 Fall Tournament Portrait in the Esports Collection page has been upgraded to a Trophy Photo. MRC's FMVP item reward has also been unlocked. After unlocking, the frame can be placed in [A-rarity] Room Furniture - Road to Glory.
Character Day
Keigan's (Clerk) Character Day (January 21) is here Visitors who participated in Keigan's Character Day last year will receive all-new rewards this year after completing the event tasks. Past rewards can be redeemed in the Event Shop. Come and show your support for this beloved Character
Event Period: January 21, 2026, 00:00 - January 21, 2026, 23:59
Second Round: January 23, 2026, 00:00 - January 25, 2026, 23:59
Combat
Optimized collision detection between carriages and horses at the Kreiburg Racecourse. Collisions are now recognized even when a carriage bumps closely behind a horse's tail.
Prevented Hunters from using Emotes to interrupt animations when silenced by the "Knight's" Tactical Constraint.
Copycat
Added a hidden nickname feature to [Masquerade] mode, enabled by default. Contestants can disable it via Settings → Social → Personal Information.
[Masquerade] now supports Spectator Mode.
Performance Improvements
Optimized facial model and hairstyle performance for the Gardener's "Cosmic Witch" costume, and improved head material quality.
Optimized facial model and hairstyle performance for the Embalmer's "Phoenix" costume.
Optimized facial model makeup and hairstyle performance for the Doctor's "Yesterday" costume.
Optimized facial model and hairstyle performance for the Doctor's "Firefly" costume.
Optimized facial model performance for the Dancer and enhanced graphics resolution.
Optimized facial model performance for the Forward and enhanced graphics resolution.
Optimized facial model performance for the Mercenary and enhanced graphics resolution.
Optimized facial model performance for the Gardener and enhanced graphics resolution.
Optimized facial model performance for the Mechanic and enhanced graphics resolution.
Optimized facial model for the Gardener's "Lady Truth" costume, enhanced graphics resolution, and added permanent special effects.
Optimized facial model for the Mercenary's "Mr. Inference" costume, enhanced graphics resolution, and added permanent special effects.
Improved hand model resolution for Geisha, Mad Eyes, Hell Ember, Sculptor, Wax Artist, Wu Chang, and Dream Witch's Followers.
Added special effects for vaulting windows and pallets when the Coordinator carries S-rarity and A-rarity Accessories.
Recruitment Improvements
Added a Blocked Words feature, allowing up to 300 blocked words in the Recruitment Channel.
Added a Search feature in the [All Invites] interface to find recruitment posts using keywords.
Optimized the application list layout for different modes.
Improved recruitment filtering, with filter button now supports "Select All."
Allowed switching between "Team Invite" and "Room Invite" when not in a team.
Added room visibility switching for Scribbled Ideas. Common Rooms will be posted in both the recruitment system and the Scribbled Ideas Room List.
Added a button to the bottom of the page in the Recruitment Channel for quick navigation.
Experience Improvements
Optimized interface performance for recordings and strategy guides. Added a recording filter bar to sort saved recordings by time, mode, character, and map.
Updated the Custom Mode map info interface to include strategy videos for Lakeside Village, Moon River Park, and Leo's Memory.
Added a toggle function for the light aperture on the back of the Photographer's costume - "Eternal Light" to reduce in-game obstructions.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where the Rocket Chair appeared damaged from the Survivor's perspective after being repaired by a Hunter using a Toolkit.
Fixed an issue where the Gardener could not send quick messages while being healed by teammates or when opening the Exit Gate.
Fixed an issue where the Composer's QTE Calibration setting interface icons flickered abnormally.
Fixed an issue where Cipher Machines located in lower terrain were not counted within the "Cueist" Closed Domain range.
Fixed an issue where some skills of the "Cueist" and "Fool's Gold" would register outside the scene under certain terrains.
Fixed an issue where adjusting the "Cueist" Closed Domain key in the custom combat settings would reset this button when other keys were reset.
Fixed an issue where "Fool's Gold" caused abnormal collapse near a certain window on the first floor of Sacred Heart Hospital under certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue in Scribbled Ideas mode where using the Lasso (Chasing Shadows) did not trigger the combat rule "Use any item to send an event."
Fixed an issue where the Hunter's red light behaved abnormally in certain areas of the Sacred Heart Hospital.
Fixed an issue where Survivors being knocked off horses in Kreiburg Racecourse displayed abnormal actions under certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue where certain models in the Basement of the Lion Pagoda in Chinatown displayed abnormally.
Fixed an issue where "Faro Lady" triggering Cloak while being possessed by The Shadow would still result in being possessed by the Yithian after becoming hidden.
Fixed an issue where the Photographer's Accessory - Deadly Invitation's blade effects and other visual effects were visible across dimensions.
Fixed an issue where Cipher Machines sabotaged by the Hunter's Talent could still be decoded in the Camera World.
Fixed an issue where the default release distance of Warp changed under certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue where the Batter carrying the accessory Abyssal Prayer could see effects through walls after activating Burst.
Fixed an issue where the Photographer's Warp skill effects were visible across worlds.
Fixed an issue in Scribbled Ideas mode where the Syringe and Travel Journals obtained through item points would not consume durability when used.
Fixed an issue where the combat rule exposing one's location upon receiving an event in Scribbled Ideas mode did not apply to Hunters.
Fixed an issue where the fear burst of "Hullabaloo" in Scribbled Ideas mode did not correctly trigger damage.
Next Week's Preview
The Chinese New Year preheat rewards have started early. Log in to receive 10 [Memory Sphere - Previous Seasons].
The all characters free-to-use event has started.
The guaranteed item selection for each quality grade in [Memory Sphere - Previous Seasons] will be reset. Players can reassign items within that quality tier, ensuring they receive their chosen item when obtaining that grade. This opportunity cannot be accumulated, so please use it promptly after acquisition.
The B.Duck Crossover is returning, with the Crossover Costumes for Guard 26, Mercenary, "Prisoner," and Perfumer available in the Shop.
Deduction Star Series [A-rarity Costume] "Knight" - "Edward" Beneath the Crown will be available in the Shop after maintenance.
