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Summary

In this weekly gacha recap, Ste dives into the latest updates across popular gacha games, covering new character releases, beta tests, story developments, and major announcements. Highlights include free character giveaways in Hankai Star Rail, upcoming story and character reveals in Wthering Waves, and new content in Punishing Grey Raven, Tower of Fantasy, and Ark Knights. Ste also discusses new game betas, such as Embers and Vidity Dreamland, and shares impressions on recent releases like Anchor Panic. The video wraps up with commentary on AI-generated character designs in Theory Restart and service shutdowns, keeping fans fully informed on the gacha gaming scene.

Takeaways

• 😀 Honkai: Star Rail will give away a new character, Don Hung Pammancer T, for free in patch 3.6.
• 😀 Wuthering Waves introduced a new resonator character whose integration into the story is currently unclear.
• 😀 Punishing: Gray Raven released an animated short, Firefly Pilgrimage, expanding Bianca’s backstory.
• 😀 Embers is holding a public beta test on October 15, with pre-registration available now.
• 😀 Tower of Fantasy showcased their 1.0 overhaul in a patch 2.4 preview live stream, with a dedicated video upcoming.
• 😀 Snowbreak confirmed the return of English and Korean voiceovers, along with full localization in the next patch.
• 😀 Star Savior shared a recap of its closed beta test; participant stats were 98% male and 2% female.
• 😀 Ark Knights Act 3 will release soon (Tuesday after recording), and Enfield is confirmed for early 2026 across multiple platforms.
• 😀 Star Sailors is holding a closed beta on September 22 and has faced criticism for AI-generated character designs.
• 😀 Guangong Chao will end service on December 10, 2025, and Duet: Night Abyss has a confirmed Apple Store release date of October 28.
• 😀 Ste thanked Patreon supporters and channel members for enabling daily content and encouraged viewers to watch related videos to stay updated.

Q & A

Who is the host of the weekly gacha recap series?

The host of the series is Ste, who provides updates and commentary on the latest gacha game news and releases.

What free character will be given away in Hankai Star Rail's patch 3.6?

Pammancer T (or however the name is pronounced) will be given away for free in the upcoming patch 3.6 of Hankai Star Rail.

What new character was revealed in Wthering Waves, and what is known about them?

A new resonator character was revealed, but Ste was unsure of their name or how they would be integrated into the story, noting that they do not look familiar from previous patches.

What content did Punishing Grey Raven release recently?

Punishing Grey Raven released an animated short titled 'Firefly Pilgrimage' to expand on the backstory of the character Bianca.

Which new action RPG gacha game is holding a public beta on October 15th?

Embers is the new action RPG gacha game holding a public beta test on October 15th.

What major update is coming to Snowbreak?

Snowbreak will be adding English and Korean voiceovers as well as localization in the upcoming patch.

When is Ark Knights Act Three scheduled to drop, and why is it significant?

Ark Knights Act Three is scheduled to drop on the upcoming Tuesday from the recording date, and it is significant because it introduces new content that excites dedicated players.

What is the release timeframe for Ark Knight's Enfield?

Ark Knight's Enfield is confirmed to release in early 2026 for PS5, mobile, and PC, likely launching after Christmas.

Which gacha game is ending service in December 2025, and why is this disappointing?

Guangong Chao is ending service on December 10th, 2025, which is disappointing because it had unique characters and a compelling gameplay style, but never reached a broader audience.

What controversy surrounds the game Theory Restart?

Theory Restart uses obvious AI-generated images for its character designs, which has raised concerns about the quality and originality of the paid content.

What is the status of Star Sailors' beta test and its associated controversy?

Star Sailors is holding a closed beta test on September 22nd, but the game has been accused of using AI for some content, reflecting concerns about the studio's practices.

What advice does Ste give viewers at the end of the video?

Ste urges viewers not to close the video immediately but to click on upcoming videos to stay fully updated on everything happening in the gacha genre.