We're finalizing the Episode 4 release and still have 1 major bug to work out.
This bug is related to the linked PvP maps, which are currently not working in any way. In order to prevent delaying the Episode 4 release, we may be required to disable the linked server PvP maps initially. The linked PvP will be fixed at a later date if it is not ready. Almost everything else is working fine to our knowledge.
Check out our new game guide pages when you have a chance:
Linked server PvP
PvP Ranks
Goddess Battle
Q&A:
Q.When should I expect the Episode 4 release?
A.We are trying our best to prepare the Episode 4 for release during the next maintenance.
This does not guarantee a release at this time, but it is our target.
Q.What should I expect for maintenance?
A.When we apply the Episode 4 update, there will be a significant downtime. We do not know the amount of time the servers will be unavailable, but it will likely be more than 4 hours while we set everything up and test internally.
Maintenance may not be on Wednesday, but on Thursday, due to a possible bug fix and staffing concerns.
Q.How can I ensure I can download the update and get in the game in a timely manner?
A.We plan to make several changes to accommodate this significant update and the server load that will come with it. The update is approximately 250mb in total size (4-5 times larger than Episode 3 was).
1) We will upgrade our patching service to provide a faster and more reliable download connection.
2) SonoV is preparing a manual patch. This patch will be hosted on mirror sites and should be a short download that is not linked to our patch servers in any way. This may not be available immediately.
3) SonoV is preparing a new client installer. This installer will be hosted on mirror sites and will not be linked to our patch servers in any way. The installer will be ready just as a backup to all other solutions. This will not be available immediately.