7DS: Origin Version 1.0 → 1.3 — Version History — Big Changes
v1.0 → 1.3Version History — Big Changes
Side-by-side recap of every major change between the Grand Launch (1.0) and the current 1.3 patch — sourced from official Netmarble announcements.
- 4 patches
- 4 new heroes
- Abyss difficulty
- Continuous Tracking
- Timespace Junction
- 3-week cycle
Timeline of big changes delivered between the Grand Launch on March 23, 2026 and the current 1.3 patch on May 13 and 20, 2026. Each version has a dedicated recap with all the details — this page acts as an overview for players who want to catch up quickly.
Before launch (June 2025 → March 2026)
- June 2, 2025 — Pre-registration opens on the official site.
- July 30, 2025 — Developer Notes #1 (Producer KOO) — first detailed game vision.
- Summer 2025 — Reveal trailer at Summer Game Fest 2025 + Future Games Show.
- August 2025 — Gamescom ONL 2025 + CBT announcement (Developer Notes #2).
- September 9, 2025 — Pre-registration extended to mobile stores (rewards: Twin Swords of the Celestial Gust, Tioreh hero, etc.).
- September 2025 — TGS 2025 (Tokyo Game Show, September 25) + State of Play: launch date announced = January 28, 2026 + PS5 pre-orders open (Developer Notes #3).
- October 30 → November 6, 2025 — CBT (Steam + PS5) — 19 playable heroes, 8 elements confirmed, Ferzen Mines, progression systems (Developer Notes #4).
- January 16, 2026 — Developer Notes #5 — official launch postponement to March 2026 (combat rework + exploration comfort following CBT feedback).
- January 27, 2026 — Taipei Game Show 2026.
- February 12, 2026 — Official confirmation: PS5/Steam early access on 03/16, Grand Launch on 03/23.
Update schedule
- 1.0 — Grand Launch — PS5/Steam early access: March 16, 2026 (6:00 PM UTC+1). Worldwide Grand Launch (all platforms): March 23, 2026 (4:00 PM UTC+1).
- Pre/post early-access hotfixes — Temporary maintenances on 03/17 (Flood effects + server stability), 03/20 (Developer Notes #6, Crimson Flame/Black Flame balance + major bugs), 03/22 (Albion/Orgot bugs + Cube Key exploit).
- Server patch March 27 — Hotfix without maintenance: resurrection after death, party infinite loading, intermittent crashes.
- 1.1 — Daisy & Abyss — Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (maintenance 5:00 AM → 11:00 AM UTC+1).
- 1.2 — The Sun Rises Again — Thursday, April 23, 2026 (initially planned for 04/22, pushed by one day due to technical issues).
- 1.3 Part 1 — Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (maintenance 5:00 AM → 9:00 AM UTC+1).
- 1.3 Part 2 — Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (Echoes of Hearts + Junction Sections 3-4 + Party Matchmaking + Combat Support Mode).
New heroes
- 1.0 — Meliodas — Launch banner "Timelines collide—Grand Cross!". Launch costume: Demon Sword Lostvayne (Long Sword weapon skin).
- 1.1 — Daisy — 3 weapons: Sword and Shield, Grimoire, Wand. Banner "A Timeless Heart". Costume: Autumn Scent + Key of Time weapon.
- 1.2 — Escanor — 3 weapons: Axe, Greatsword, Sword and Shield. Banner "Dawn of the Glorious Sun". Costume: The Lion Sin of Pride + Sacred Axe Rhitta weapon. Event skin: Epitome of Pride.
- 1.3 — Clotho — 3 weapons: Rapier, Grimoire, Staff. Banner "Enigmatic Aid". Costume: Moon Play at Dawn + Sacred Sword Sephiora weapon.
Regions & main quest
- 1.0 — Open-world Britannia — 5 regions accessible at launch: Kingdom of Liones, Fairy King's Forest, Ferzen, Oasis Village, Vanya. Sub-zones: Dragon's Tomb, Baste Prison, White Dream Forest, Solgales, Silent Desert, Desert of Memories, Cradle of Stars, Dalmally Ruins.
- 1.1 — No new region — Patch focused on Daisy, Abyss and QoL.
- 1.2 — My Sweet Gluttony — New region unlocked via Act 13 of the main quest "The Sun Rises Again".
- 1.3 — No new explorable region — But Echoes of Hearts (Part 2) adds a dedicated narrative event dungeon.
Difficulties, dungeons & boss challenges
- 1.0 — Endgame base — Normal / Hard / Inferno difficulties. Dungeons: Capital of the Dead (Guila), Deep Spider Nest (Arrogant Spider Queen Shakeera), Ferzen Mines, Gold Dungeon, Mastery Growth Dungeon. Boss Challenges: 「Corrupted」 Warden Orgot, 「Corrupted」 Ancient Dragon, Albion, 「Corrupted」 Guardian Golem.
- 1.1 — Abyss opened — Abyss added on Capital of the Dead + Boss Challenge 「Corrupted」 Warden Orgot. Inferno patterns relaxed on Capital of the Dead (Guila) and Deep Spider Nest (Arrogant Spider Queen Shakeera).
- 1.2 — Galland + Mines in Abyss — New Boss Challenge: Galland of 「Truth」 (Nightmare / Inferno / Abyss). Ferzen Mines gets Inferno + Abyss.
- 1.3 P1 — Extended Abyss — Abyss added to Deep Spider Nest + Boss Challenge 「Corrupted」 Ancient Dragon. Inferno + Abyss on Gold Dungeon and Mastery Growth Dungeon. New boss: 「Abyssal」 Predator Long-dead (Ferzen Mines Abyss). Time limit removed on Inferno/Abyss.
Systems & quality of life
- 1.0 — Combat foundation — 4 heroes per team, 3 weapons per hero, 8 elements (Fire, Cold, Earth, Lightning, Wind, Physical, Holy, Darkness). Combo Attack + Flood + Dodge triad. Book of Stars + Starlight Watch + World Level. Mastery, Potential Points, Equipment Engraving.
- 1.1 — Hawk Pass + QoL — New battle pass Hawk Pass (80 levels). HP restored to 100% on dungeon entry. Fragment recycling (superior → uncommon → mediocre). Gold Dungeon 10→5 Cube Keys. Small Cube Key Bundle. Disable other players' skill effects.
- 1.2 — Continuous Tracking + craft — Continuous Tracking on foraging/mining. Engraved equipment stat preview before crafting. Armor crafting material (Star Guardian, Resurrected Nightmare, Corrupted Desire). Level 6 workbench (Master Craftsman). +10% rideable companion speed. Field elite/boss drops without Cube Keys.
- 1.3 P1 — Modifiable equipment — Modification of quality (Tailor/Master Tailor Sewing Needle +1 to +3) and passive level (Engraver Sewing Scissors) of engraved equipment. New Regenerative Hymn accessories. "Perseverance Rate" renamed "Block Rate".
- 1.3 P2 — Multi + assist — Party Matchmaking (automatic matchmaking for dungeons). Combat Support Mode (assist control).
Live ops & seasonal content
- 1.0 — Launch — Pre-registration + Stargazer (7 tickets) + Challenge Missions I (40 tickets + Lonely Wild Bear companion) + Boosted Rate login (SSR Guila Day 1, Black-Flame Wing Spear Day 8). Codes: WELCOMEORIGIN, ORIGINDISCORD, ORIGINX, ORIGINSTEAM.
- 1.1 — Daisy event — Exploration Missions - The Great Britannia Expedition (5 phases). Challenge Missions III - To a Destiny Beyond! II (Resurrected Nightmare set). [SR] Gilthunder added as Challenge Missions II reward.
- 1.2 — Escanor event — Sunlight Mission - Promise of Hope (Brilliant Gold Tokens → Epitome of Pride skin). The Rising Sun - 14-day login (companions Great Sage Owl + Hawk Glorious Mustache). Codes: escanorinorigin, lionsinisback.
- 1.2 — Timespace Junction Season I — New seasonal endgame opened on 04/29/2026 at 8:00 AM UTC+1. Season I active until 08/26/2026. Sections unlocked progressively (Section 1 = 04/29, Section 2 = 05/06, Section 3 = 05/20, Section 4 = 05/27).
- 1.3 P1 — Clotho event — Clotho Pick Up + Moonlight Across the Dawn + A Joyful Moment - Thrilling Cube Opening! + Engraving Missions - Ceiling Up! Hawk Pass Season II.
- 1.3 P2 — First seasonal event — Echoes of Hearts: story + event dungeon + exchange shop. Ranking Mission - At the Summit (Season I) with Boss Challenge + Junction scoreboard.
Cadence and roadmap
Developer Notes #10 (04/22/2026) confirms an official update cycle every 3 weeks. On the agenda post-1.2 per the official roadmap: seasonal events (holidays, Halloween), short hero-focused stories, gradual extension of Abyss and Timespace Junction, Time Attack ranking content for H1, insufficient-stat compensation for armor/accessories, multi matchmaking, and Brotherhood content (cooperative combat then other collaborations).
Where to go next
For the full detail of each version, follow the dedicated recap below. Each page is short and factual, sourced directly from the official Netmarble announcements.
Sources
Patch information is sourced from Netmarble's official announcements for 7DS: Origin.