Direct answer: Version 1.6 is the 100-day summer update. It adds a beach event region and story, a free Mannie swimsuit skin, Pet Expeditions, a more accessible Hell difficulty for Taranis's Sanctuary, Magic Pop in week two, and an Escanor buff.
Confirmed Version 1.6 Content
- Beach-vacation Event Story in an exclusive region, with a free Mannie swimsuit skin and event Star Fragments.
- Swimsuit skins for Merlin, Clotho, and Mannie; skins can be obtained before owning the matching hero.
- Magic Pop multiplayer mini-game opens during the second week.
- Taranis's Sanctuary gains a lower Hell difficulty with Star Fragments and Mystic Token exchanges for Greedy Ruler armor.
- Pet Expeditions let captured pets gather materials such as Tree Sap and Platinum Ore.
Balance and System Changes
- Escanor's Axe and Greatsword activation conditions and utility will improve, with higher maximum damage potential.
- Time Attack regular season will block skill use in the waiting area and add participation achievements.
- Combined Attack and Reaction Immunity bugs are scheduled for Version 1.6 fixes.
- Hawk Pass rewards will be reviewed after Version 1.6.
July and Longer-Term Roadmap
- Weapon-based equipment presets target July 15.
- Knighthood Boss Battles, rankings, and more team slots target July.
- Combined Attack targeting and Tag-Out fixes are planned for July.
- Version 2.0 is expected to move the story to a new region; a condensed original-series story mode is also in development.
- Previous Pick Up hero reruns are being planned around the half-anniversary.
Player Route
Prepare through the Raid Guide, Star Fragment Guide, Pets Guide, and Escanor Decision Guide. Do not treat unreleased numerical values as final until the Version 1.6 update details notice arrives.
Official source: Developer Notes #14 - AMA Season 2 Key Responses.