Sword of Justice: A Fresh Year Update Brings Big Content and Visual Flair
NetEase Games and ZhuRong Studio have dropped a major New Year Update for Sword of Justice. This free-to-play eastern fantasy open-world MMORPG expands the game with a new map, a new storyline, and a mysterious new hero. It also polishes the world with leisure options, PvP features, new dungeons, and festive events meant to draw in both new players and returning fans. The celebration rolls out across Southeast Asia, highlighted by a flashy event headlined by Malaysian cosplayer Hakken.
Hakken: A standout in the New Year’s crossover
The team is leaning into Southeast Asian fans with a strong cross-cultural push. After Thai actress Baifern was named spokesperson, Sword of Justice adds a powerful local touch with Hakken. The Malaysian cosplayer is famed for his craftsmanship and stage presence. He steps into the role of Marquis Mingzhao Fang Chengyi, one of the game’s most admired companions. Fans love Fang Chengyi’s mix of strength, wit, and a hidden layer of depth. Hakken’s performance aims to mirror that energy, bringing the character to life in a striking new way. The move underscores the game’s love for its regional community and its Eastern aesthetic.
A Vast New Horizon: Celestial Plains and a Changed Narrative
The New Year Update opens a large, fresh area for explorers. The Celestial Plains invites players into a multi-zone map that includes Bloomfield of Dandelions, Violetmist Vale, and Clearwater Forest. Players can take part in Spirit Within exploration, which lets you talk to animals, meet sacred trees, and read stones for hidden lore. These tiny discoveries help the world feel alive, inviting players to uncover its quiet secrets. A new storyline thread arrives with a character named Ruan Ruan. She looks exactly like Xiao Nuan and asks players to uncover the truth of her origin as part of the evolving myth. This addition deepens the game’s lore and offers a new path for both new and returning players to follow.
New Ways to Play: Dungeons, Leisure, and Fast PvP
Two fresh dungeons arrive with the update. In School Trial – Crimson Sands, three masters of Valiant Camp— Zhang Shuye, Tieshou, and Chong Shidao— challenge players with a mix of combat and puzzles. A second Group Dungeon, Sundance Inner City, asks players to team up, plan, and tackle a cooperative epic. For lighter moments, the Leisure mode Hide-and-Seek lets players vanish in plain sight as grass, flowers, or rocks, or switch to animal forms like tiger, bear, or deer. The goal stays social and fun: avoid being found and enjoy time with friends.
Immortal Strife adds a fast PvP option. It is a 60-player survival battleground with quick, three-minute rounds. The aim is simple: stay alive, outlast rivals, and claim victory in a tense, high-stakes arena.
Cosmetic Drops and New Year Perks
The update also introduces a wide set of cosmetic options so players can refresh their looks for the season. Alongside new outfits and styles, there’s a New Year bonus event with login rewards and other celebration perks. It’s all designed to give both new players and longtime fans a generous start to the year.
How to jump in and where to learn more
Sword of Justice is free to download on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and PC. Curious players can get complete details on the official site and its social channels. The game remains a strong free-to-play entry with frequent updates that add meaningful content and fresh vibes.
– Official Website – https://www.swordofjustice.com/sea/index.html
– App Store – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sword-of-justice/id6743792504
– Google Play – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netease.nshmsea
– Steam – https://store.steampowered.com/app/2782500/SWORD_OF_JUSTICE/
– Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SwordofJusticeSEA
– Discord – https://discord.gg/swordofjustice
If you’re on the hunt for a lively, lore-rich world with rapid-fire modes and a steady flow of seasonal events, Sword of Justice has a lot to offer right now.
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