Volume 17 — Season 8: Sins of Alchemax

“Get ready for a 'dino-mite' update! In Volume 17, Guangguang discusses the latest innovations. Plus, exclusive student bonuses and major PC storage optimization.”

Season 8 begins on 15 May 2026 UTC. The theme is “Sins of Alchemax” (Sins of Alchemax): the laboratory of the villainous corporation from the Spider-Man 2099 universe becomes the new battlefield. Storm the lab, save the future.

Main Highlights

• 🦖 New Hero: Devil Dinosaur. The King of the Monster World officially hits the front lines as an Anchor Vanguard for the new Primal Punishment combo alongside Punisher.
• 🧪 Season Theme: “Sins of Alchemax”. A story arc centered around the Alchemax corporation from the Marvel universe's 2099 timeline. New map location — the corporate headquarters.
• 💾 PC Storage Optimization. A significant overhaul of the caching system and game assets — freeing up disk space for players who have kept the game since release.
• 🎓 Student Bonuses. Exclusive perks for verified student accounts: cosmetics and XP boosters.

Season Balance Focus

• The overall tone of the season is strengthening frontline survivability: The Thing receives +50 HP, Emma Frost receives +25% damage reduction in Diamond Form, and a new ability, Mind's Aegis, has been added.
• Supports receive motivation for active play: a rework of the Mantis buff (+100 to ally movement speed) and a healing rework for White Fox.
• Duelists are divided into “snipers” (Phoenix — direct hit boost, AoE damage nerf) and “divers” (Wolverine — accelerated passive regeneration).