Cookie Run: Kingdom's Version 5.6 Update: A Controversial "Dark Resolution"
Cookie Run: Kingdom's highly anticipated Version 5.6 update, dubbed "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return," is causing a stir amongst players. While boasting exciting new additions, a controversial new rarity system has sparked significant backlash.
The update introduces substantial new content, including:
Positive Aspects:
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Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie: This Ancient+ Cookie, a Charge type frontline fighter, brings a powerful Awakened King skill featuring significant damage and a CRIT Resist debuff. A dedicated Nether-Gacha increases the odds of obtaining him.
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Peach Blossom Cookie: A new Epic Support Cookie offering healing and beneficial buffs to allies.
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New World Exploration Episode: The Dark Cacao saga continues in "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return," featuring unique Yin and Yang battle stages.
Negative Aspects:
The introduction of the Ancient+ rarity, the eleventh rarity in the game, has proven highly contentious. This new tier, allowing for 6-star max promotion, necessitates significant investment, potentially leaving existing players feeling undervalued and new players overwhelmed. The community felt this addition was unnecessary, particularly given the existing ten rarity levels, and preferred improvements to existing characters over the introduction of a new, higher rarity tier.
Community Backlash and Developer Response:
The negative response, particularly strong within the Korean community and whale guilds, included threats of a boycott. In response to this significant player pushback, the developers have announced a postponement of the June 20th launch to reconsider the update's changes. An official tweet confirmed this decision.
The situation highlights the importance of community feedback in game development and the potential consequences of implementing unpopular changes. The future of Version 5.6 and the Ancient+ rarity remains uncertain pending the developers' reevaluation. Stay tuned for further updates.
