"Wizardry Variants Daphne" Launches Anniversary Campaign Ahead of 1st Anniversary; Fourth Abyss to Be Implemented by Year-End; First Official Artbook Set for Release on December 25
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https://www.4gamer.net/games/540/G054095/20251002055/
Editorial Department: Orutaka | 2025/10/02 10:59 (UTC)
Drecom today (October 2, 2025) announced the “Eve of Dawn Festival Commemoration Campaign” for its 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne (iOS / Android / PC), celebrating the game’s one-year anniversary on October 15. The company also revealed upcoming update details, including a new Abyss.
The Eve of Dawn Festival Commemoration Campaign offers players a total of 10 adventurer remains and 2,000 Ork Gems combined.
Additionally, the “Featured Adventurers: Legends of the Dawn” event is running concurrently. Legendary adventurers—Lynne, the Assassin of Nama; Savia, the Black Star Soaring Through Heaven; Alboris, King of the Primeval Forest; and Adam, Remembrance of the Millennium Lord—are featured with a 2% individual spawn rate (8% total).
The event runs from October 2 to October 14 at 23:59.
Furthermore, a new special quest from Elmon has been added.
Regarding future updates: the new Abyss will be implemented this year; “Bounty Targets”—quests to eliminate dangerous monsters and villains scattered across various regions—are scheduled for release soon; and a new job class is planned for year-end implementation. Additionally, improvements to auto-battle and auto-movement features will be rolled out gradually.
The game’s first official artbook, Wizardry Variants Daphne Artbook, has been announced for release on December 25. It will be an A4-sized, 176-page full-color volume priced at ¥3,960 (tax included), featuring character designs and staff commentary.
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<Below is the original press release content, reproduced verbatim>
“Eve of Dawn Festival Commemoration Campaign” Launches Ahead of ‘Wizardry Variants Daphne’ 1st Anniversary! “Featured Adventurers: Legends of the Dawn,” 2,000 Ork Gems, and More; Partial Details of Upcoming Updates Revealed
Drecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yuki Naito) announces the launch of the “Eve of Dawn Festival Commemoration Campaign” for its 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne, commemorating the game’s upcoming one-year anniversary. The campaign includes a limited-time event titled “Featured Adventurers: Legends of the Dawn,” where legendary adventurers appear at higher rates than usual, along with special rewards such as a total of 2,000 Ork Gems and ten adventurer remains. Additionally, partial details of future updates—including the upcoming new Abyss—are being revealed in advance. Furthermore, the first official artbook for Wizardry Variants Daphne has been confirmed for release on December 25, 2025.
“Featured Adventurers: Legends of the Dawn” Now Live
■ “Featured Adventurers: Legends of the Dawn”
This limited-time event features legendary adventurers appearing at higher rates than normal.
※ Only the following legends appear in this event:
・Lynne, the Assassin of Nama
・Savia, the Black Star Soaring Through Heaven
・Alboris, King of the Primeval Forest
・Adam, Remembrance of the Millennium Lord
Each legendary adventurer has a 2% individual spawn rate (8% total combined).
Additionally, the spawn rate for “Kirihah” is increased during this event, and the drop rate for latent inheritance skills is also higher than normal.
[Event Duration]
October 2, 2025 (Thu) – October 14, 2025 (Tue), 23:59
◆ Special Rewards ◆
If a legendary adventurer appears after reversing the “Rare Remains: Legends of the Dawn” item, players can win one random equipment piece via lottery.
※ No special rewards are granted when using the “Rare Remains: Legends of the Dawn” item itself.
※ Check the “Special Reward Probability Display” under the “Focus” option in the right-hand menu to view reward odds.
※ The legendary adventurer and motif equipment are not provided as a set.
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Red Camellia
Eligible Jobs: [War] [Steal] [Mag] [Knight] [Ninja] [Throw]
Trait: Dexterity Critical (Large)
(Critical hits occur more easily when attacking with a tactical advantage, depending on high dexterity.) -
Shadow Leopard
Eligible Jobs: [War] [Knight] [Throw]
Trait: Strong Arm Aptitude ++
Evasion: 8
※ This is the stat value upon acquisition. -
Meteor Bow
Eligible Jobs: [War] [Steal] [Knight] [Throw]
Trait 1: Constant SP Increase
Trait 2: Strong Arm Aptitude ++ -
Lapis Lazuli Songstress
Eligible Jobs: [War] [Steal] [Mag] [Knight] [Ninja] [Throw]
Trait 1: Dexterity Critical
(Critical hits occur more easily when attacking with a tactical advantage, depending on high dexterity.)
Trait 2: Enchantment Application
(Using latent magic power may cause the target to become enchanted upon hitting. Higher magic stat increases enchantment chance.)
Trait 3: Wisdom Defense Wall
(Reacts to the wearer’s wisdom; a certain amount of wisdom is added directly to defense.)
※ This special reward may also appear in future revivals from new remains or other content.
“Eve of Dawn Festival Commemoration Campaign” Launched! Special Rewards and Limited-Time Missions
■ Prelude to Silent Dawn: Special Reward Package
Players who log in during the event period will receive special rewards including a total of 10 adventurer remains and 2,000 Ork Gems.
[Event Duration]
October 2, 2025 (Thu) – October 14, 2025 (Tue), 23:59
[Claim Method]
Access the rewards via “Adventurer Guild” > “Rewards” > “Special Reward Package.”
※ During the event period, up to seven days’ worth of unclaimed rewards can be collected at once.
■ Guide Library [Vol. 4] MISSION
During the event, completing designated missions and earning a certain number of points grants special rewards such as two copies of “Certification: Career Guidance Vol. 4,” two Career Application Forms, and a total of 200 Ork Gems. The Certification: Career Guidance Vol. 4 can be exchanged for any guidebook at the Guide Library [Vol. 4] shop run by the gem merchant.
[Event Duration]
October 2, 2025 (Thu) – October 22, 2025 (Wed), 23:59
■ Mastery of Conventional Combat Techniques MISSION
During the event, completing designated missions and earning a certain number of points grants special rewards such as “Treasure Scroll of Training” and “Skill Book: Powerful Strike.”
[Event Duration]
October 2, 2025 (Thu) – October 15, 2025 (Wed), 23:59
※ Event duration and content may be changed without prior notice. Additional or modified details may also be added to the official announcements.
New Quest Added: “Charlotte’s Memories” from a Comrade
A new quest has been added.
[Target Character]
・Elmon
[Added Quest]
・Flower Offering for a Lady
[Conditions to Unlock]
・Progressed beyond a certain point in “The Unfallen Fortress”
・Completed the quest “Token of Alliance”
・Elmon is alive
When all conditions are met, a new story event will trigger in the capital city Lukanaria. The quest can be accepted from “Adventurer Guild” > “Quests” > “Featured.”
Upcoming Update Schedule
Partial details of future updates have been revealed in advance. Further development is ongoing to deliver many enjoyable content additions, including new quests from allies.
■ New Abyss Coming Soon
We’ve kept you waiting for the next Abyss following the Garuda Fortress, but it will be available this year.
■ Feature Additions
・Bounty Targets
A new feature where players can hunt down dangerous monsters and villains with bounties posted across various regions. Launching soon.
・New Job Class Addition
Following Ninja and Samurai, preparations are underway to introduce a new job class after the end of this year—a profession particularly skilled in handling traps.
・Other Improvements
Various incremental updates such as improvements to auto-combat and auto-movement will be implemented gradually.
First Official Artbook Announced
The official artbook for Wizardry Variants Daphne has been confirmed. It features full-color illustrations of adventurers, great aberrations, monsters, cityscapes, dungeon designs, along with staff commentary—this complete collector’s edition is a long-awaited release for fans.
Scheduled Release: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Wizardry Variants Daphne Artbook
Edited by Drecom
Format: A4-sized (flap-style), 176 pages, full color
Price: ¥3,960 (¥3,600 + tax)
Publisher: Ibis Press
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4758088411