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 July 16, 2026, at 08:00 (UTC+8), during which most of the game modes and features will remain available, including but not limited to: 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).
Crossover
Identity V × Time Raiders Crossover Begins
Return to Wushan Lodge
Open the notebook that quietly found its way into the Manor. Follow the writer's footsteps into an antique shop called Wushan Lodge, recover the surviving fragments of memory, and begin one thrilling and uncanny adventure after another. The Time Raiders crossover event "Return to Wushan Lodge" is now live! Join the event to claim [A-rarity Costume] Aeroplanist - Wang Pangzi and [A-rarity Accessory] Aeroplanist - Mojin Talisman.
Event content will unlock over two weeks. By taking part in daily matches, minigames, and event tasks, visitors can earn Manuscript Fragments, which can be exchanged in the Event Shop for [A-rarity Costume] Naiad - Forbidden Crone, Room Music, Emote, Portrait Frame, Portrait, Graffiti, Sticker, and more!
Event tasks will also unlock over two weeks. A total of 310 Manuscript Fragments can be obtained from event tasks. In addition to event tasks, you can also earn Manuscript Fragments from daily matches and the "Hidden Relics" minigame. The "Hidden Relics" minigame grants up to 10 Manuscript Fragments per day, for a total of 100. Daily matches grant up to 50 Manuscript Fragments in Week 1, 100 in Week 2, 150 in Week 3, and 200 in Week 4.
Event Period: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) - August 17, 2026, 23:59
Crossover Costumes
Wu Xie Crossover Package is now available for a limited time and includes [A-rarity Costume] Novelist - Wu Xie and [A-rarity Accessory] Novelist - Snake-Eyebrow Copper Fish.
Zhang Qiling Crossover Package is now available for a limited time and includes [A-rarity Costume] Mercenary - Zhang Qiling and [A-rarity Accessory] Mercenary - Ghost Seal.
Crossover Packages are only available for purchase with Echoes. Save 20% for a limited time at the discounted price of 1,958 Echoes.
A-rarity Crossover Costumes: Novelist - Wu Xie and Mercenary - Zhang Qiling are now available for 1,388 Echoes each.
A-rarity Crossover Accessories: Novelist - Snake-Eyebrow Copper Fish and Mercenary - Ghost Seal are now available for 1,068 Echoes each.
Availability: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) - August 17, 2026, 23:59
Artifact Lore
Follow Wu Xie's explanation to learn about The Trio's equipment. Complete daily check-ins to receive [Graffiti] Forbidden Crone, [Portrait Frame] Forbidden Crone, Clues, and more!
Event Period: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) - August 17, 2026, 23:59
Lost Traces
The Seven Star Cryptic Coffins hidden deep in the forest, the eerie shipwreck beneath the sea, the colossal sacred tree in Qinling, the giant Bronze Gate beneath Changbai Mountain, the Queen Mother's Palace in the Gobi, the ancient village sunken beneath the lake... Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, and Wang Pangzi, the Trio whose legend began it all, now unfold once more within Oletus Manor. Open that familiar notebook and experience the story to relive the Trio's heart-pounding adventures. Complete tasks to earn Manuscript Fragments and exchange them for rewards in the Event Shop.
Event Period: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) - August 17, 2026, 23:59
Hidden Relics
Help Wu Xie sort through antiques. Complete the Hidden Relics minigame once per day to receive [Manuscript Fragment] x10. You can earn up to 10 Manuscript Fragments per day, up to 100 in total.
Event Period: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) - August 17, 2026, 23:59
Dreadful Signal
As Wushan Lodge's past crosses the boundary and its treacherous tale becomes a new chapter, the revenants from the tomb flicker into view, and the key to the Bronze Gate slowly emerges from the page. This adventure into the unknown awaits every explorer in Cryptic Notes. In Week 2, the Cryptic Notes Special Challenge will open. The [A Bringer of Doom] map will add the crossover-exclusive Classics "Ghost Seal" and "Snake-Eyebrow Copper Fish," as well as the crossover-exclusive Anomalies "Bugle Revenant" and "Banner Revenant."
Event Period: July 23, 2026 (after maintenance) - August 17, 2026, 23:59
The Bronze Gate Pact
From August 15 to August 17, a special Easter egg event will be available in celebration of a meaningful date for the Time Raiders franchise. Stay tuned!
Event Period: August 15, 2026, 00:00 - August 17, 2026, 23:59
Limited-Time Public Map Crossover Area
During the crossover event, a special area will open on the "Misty Voyage" Public Map. Dive underwater to uncover the secrets of the archaeological team from years past. Collect clues to receive [A-rarity Furniture] Coral Tree.
Availability: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) - August 17, 2026, 23:59
Combat
Clerk
Reduced the movement speed bonus during Judgment from 8% to 6%.
Photographer
Adjusted the Photographer's Normal Attack animation slightly without affecting damage calculation, and increased the Normal Attack wind-up time from 0.4 seconds to 0.42 seconds.
Other
Optimized the display of position reveal notifications.
Talent Adjustments
- Reduced the Movement Speed bonus of the Survivor Talent "Mutual Support" from 6%–10% to 4%–8%.
- Added an additional restriction to the Hunter Talent "Skittish." The effect is now disabled while any Survivor is tied to a Rocket Chair.
Cryptic Notes
- Reduced the number of Wraiths on Normal difficulty.
- Reduced the spawn rate of Advanced Wraiths on Hard difficulty.
- Optimized the Anomaly spawn rules in the Treasure Room. After opening the Treasure Room, Anomalies will now spawn at a safer distance farther away from the player.
- Forlorn Tome will no longer trigger falling rocks.
- Added a UI prompt when a teammate is downed. Clicking the prompt will navigate you to that teammate's location.
- Added functions on the map screen to quickly view teammate locations and navigate to them.
- Added feature descriptions for Narrative Techniques. Click the icon in the upper-left corner during a match to view detailed information about the current exploration of Narrative Techniques.
- Corrected the icon asset for Tight Narrative.
- Added a confirmation screen when exiting Cryptic Notes.
- Added more possible spawn locations for "Locked Ornate Cabinet," increasing its likelihood of appearing near the Exit Gate.
- Optimized the actions and visual effects used when characters block and counterattack with Forgotten Faith.
Event Shop
[Room Music] Stillewald's Banquet is now available for 50 Spyglasses.
Availability: July 16, 2026 (after maintenance) - August 12, 2026, 23:59
Character Day
Naib Subedar's (Mercenary) Birthday (July 23) is here! Complete event tasks to get exclusive Birthday rewards! Visitors who participated in Naib's Birthday last year will receive all-new Birthday 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: July 23, 2026, 00:00 - July 23, 2026, 23:59
Second Round: July 24, 2026, 00:00 - July 26, 2026, 23:59
Scribbled Ideas
- Adapted Accessory effects for the map so they now display normally while playing. Added settings options to choose whether to show or hide your own Accessory effects or those of all players.
- Added 35 new material options to improve the presentation of components.
- Added numerous component resources to the Interface Editor, including over 100 action components and over 200 icon components.
Experience Improvements
- Adjusted in-match score pop-up behavior so that once a single score category reaches its maximum, repeated gains in that category within a short period no longer trigger pop-up notifications.
- On the Misty Voyage Public Map, some Emotes can now be used while swimming.
- Optimized the visual effects of the Treading Through Snow Costume for Seer, including glasses reflections, eye curvature, and in-match bangs movement.
- Shortened the refresh interval of random events on the Misty Voyage Public Map and increased the spawn rate of the Knock Back the Fish King event.
- Slightly increased the Fish King's HP on the Misty Voyage Public Map (the minimum damage required to earn loot remains unchanged; visitors will receive current loot as long as they deal at least 500 damage).
- Optimized the description of Cowboy's External Trait "Wild."
- Added a "Play Again" button to the results page shown after Ranked Matches.
- Adjusted the "Play Again" flow so that after returning to the Lobby, selecting it takes you directly into matchmaking without waiting for confirmation on the currency or experience screens.
Tournament
The final week of the 2026 IJL Summer Tournament Regular Season is almost here!
Which of the eight IJL teams, Arneb with WoG (AWG), AXIZ WAVE (AXIZ), DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM), FENNEL (FL), QT DIG (QTD), REJECT (RC), SCARZ (SZ), and ZETA DIVISION (ZETA), will seize this last opportunity and secure a spot in the playoffs?
Be sure to follow Identity V's official Japanese YouTube, X, and TikTok accounts to watch the matches live and witness the thrilling conclusion of the Regular Season and the final playoff race.
Below is the schedule for the 2026 IJL Summer Tournament (UTC+9)
Week 7
July 18
12:00-14:00, FL vs SZ
14:00-16:00, QTD vs AXIZ
16:00-18:00, AWG vs ZETA
18:00-20:00, DFM vs RC
July 19
12:00-14:00, ZETA vs AXIZ
14:00-16:00, AWG vs QTD
16:00-18:00, SZ vs DFM
18:00-20:00, FL vs RC
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where some characters with the "Tipping Point" Talent were unable to properly trigger the Doctor's "Sensitivity" External Trait when using abilities.
- Fixed an issue where Explorer and The Mind's Eye displayed an abnormal "Position Revealed" prompt while their outlines were supposed to be hidden.
- Fixed an issue where the Hunter Talent "Street Sweeper" could reveal Survivors through X-ray vision after they completed Self-healing while knocked down.
- Fixed an issue where the Doctor's own healing speed was also reduced after using Self-healing while knocked down.
- Fixed an issue where bonus points and Match Data were not recorded after a successful heal through the Talent "Attachment Effect."
- Fixed an issue where the Cowboy could not carry a Survivor after hitting them with a Lasso while they were crouching and charging an item.
- Fixed an issue where the portal position became abnormal if a Survivor was propelled after being pulled into the Mime Artist's Prop Umbrella and then responded to the Priestess's Holy Key.
- Fixed an issue where the duration of the "Tipping Point" Talent could display incorrectly after seeking in a replay.
- Fixed an issue where nickname display and related settings reset after seeking in a replay.
- Fixed an issue where task tracking for "Locked Antique Cabinet" and "Locked Ornate Cabinet" behaved abnormally in certain situations.
- Fixed an issue in some circumstances where the Doll model carried by "Little Girl" was not properly hidden.
- Fixed an issue in Duo Hunters mode where the location reveal prompt could obscure the position of the Microphone activation key.
- Fixed an issue in Tarot Mode with the crystal ball where the Grave Keeper’s Shovel would automatically replenish after its natural depletion.
- Fixed an issue where, in certain situations, Survivors would not correctly trigger the Well-Earned Talent after finishing decoding a Cipher Machine.
- Fixed an issue in the Doctor Trait details where the time it takes for an injured Doctor to be healed by others was incorrect.
- Fixed an issue where placing Camera World characters on Rocket Chairs as the Photographer would trigger Survivors’ Talent - Brewing Effect.
- Fixed an issue at one location each in Eversleeping Town, Chinatown, and Lakeside Village where basic attacks could pass through obstacles and still hit targets.
- Fixed an issue at one spot in the circus area of Moon River Park where Survivors who were downed could not be picked up.
- Fixed an issue in some circumstances where injured Survivors would not trigger "Cueist's" Inertia effect.
- Fixed an issue in the Scribbled Ideas Plot Editor where the texts for the dialogue jump types "End Story" and "End Dialogue" did not match their actual effects.
- Fixed an issue in Cryptic Notes where jumping while charging forward with Forgotten Faith could cause players to become stuck in collision.
- Fixed an issue in Cryptic Notes mode where the Messenger could still fire after transforming into a Flying Note during the reloading process of the Loaded Shotgun.
- Fixed an issue where using Dark Mire with the "Dentist" could sometimes result in abnormal Teleport destinations.
- Fixed an issue where some action-changing Costumes for Guard 26 did not match the action duration of the Original Costume.
- Fixed an issue where, in some situations, Photographer carrying the Skittish Talent would incorrectly trigger an attack on the photographed target.
- Fixed an issue where some Emotes would not display for "Psychologist" - Du Yanta in Cryptic Notes mode.
- Fixed an issue where the [S-rarity Accessory] Coordinator - Reticle of Victory would display some Costumes incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where, after "Dentist" was successfully predicted by "Knight", the Cooldown for Phototherapy would be calculated abnormally.
- Fixed an issue where the Hide Vendor Hat feature for "Psychologist" - Du Yanta and Patient - Li Fengze would not take effect in Cryptic Notes mode.
- Fixed an issue where the hit count for Melody Calibration in Composer's Deduction Task 3 was abnormal.
- Fixed an issue where, in some situations, the spectating camera in Frenzy Rhapsody mode would switch abnormally.
- Fixed an issue where, in some situations, replays in Single Training Mode could not be exited properly.
- Fixed an issue where using the Play Again feature after a match would still save the replay even when Auto Save Replay was disabled.
Next Week's Preview
- Wave 2 of the Summer Essence rewards is here. Log in to claim [Season 43 Essence 2] x10.
- Season 43 Essence 2 is coming soon, featuring new costumes including [S-rarity Costume] Mechanic - Cyanotype, [A-rarity Costume] "Queen Bee" - Faded Memory, and [A-rarity Costume] Wildling - Revived Memories.
- The Time Raiders crossover event [Dreadful Signal] will soon begin, and the Cryptic Notes crossover game mode will be available soon.
- The 2026 [Panda's Protector] is coming soon. Celebrate VV's 5th birthday together. Complete the puzzle to earn rewards, including [B-rarity Furniture] Panda Plushie Display Cabinet, Portrait, Portrait Frame, and more.
- The Panda Series [A-rarity Costume] Bloody Queen - Flufftail Birthday Host and [A-rarity Costume] Entomologist - Fluffy Memories will be available in the Shop for a limited time.
- The "Lucky Dice: Panda's Protector" event will be available for a limited time.
- The Panda Series [A-rarity Costumes] Toy Merchant - Cognition Enlightener, Doctor - Bamboo Guardian, "Little Girl" - Panda Friend, Grave Keeper - Home Designer, [A-rarity Furniture] Panda Cradle, and the [Package] Bamboo Climber will return to the Shop for a limited time.
- The Panda Series [B-rarity Accessory] Survivor - Panda Plushie, [B-rarity Furniture] Panda Decoration, and [B-rarity Pet] Baby Panda will return to the Event Shop for a limited time.
