Direct answer: Netmarble's official Version 1.8 Update Details confirms [SSR] Derieri as the new hero and adds the Version 1.8 content package. This page records confirmed update direction; it does not turn the announcement into an untested tier verdict.
What Version 1.8 confirms
- New hero: [SSR] Derieri.
- The Version 1.8 content overview is the current official reference for the patch.
- The previously previewed Hunting Event, Memory of Dimensions, mission renewals, and quality-of-life work now belong to the live 1.8 context.
- Derieri Pick Up is the separate official rate-up notice to use for banner rules.
What should players check first?
Start with the official Derieri Pick Up notice for the current rate-up, then use the current banner tracker. For errors introduced or exposed by the new version, check the Version 1.8 Known Issues page and the two completed server-patch notices.
What is still not a confirmed meta conclusion?
The update notice confirms content and hero availability, not a universal “must pull” ranking. Derieri's value depends on the live kit, account needs, weapon route, and tested team fit.
Official source: Version 1.8 Update Details.