- Slime Storm - 19 September 2026
A Slimy Spike Storm Strikes the Clockworks!A shimmering storm is rolling through the Slime levels of the Clockworks, leaving mysterious energy spikes glistening in its wake! At first these pink storms seemed harmless, even pretty, but the spikes they leave behind are having a dramatic effect on the local slimes and all their gooey brethren!Look for Anomalie in the Arcade before you brave the storm to help investigate this new phenomenon. Maybe a concentrated energy source like this can be put to good use? But act fast, the forecast indicates the current storm will dissipate soon.Slime Spike Details:A new weather event has arrived, affecting Slime levels of the Clockworks and depositing mysterious energy spikes that change slime behavior.Slimes and other creatures in slime levels will be inexplicably drawn to these new energy spikes. Spiked creatures will be tougher than their unspiked k…
- A Spike Storm Strikes the Clockworks! - 21 August 2026
A shimmering storm is rolling through the Clockworks, leaving mysterious energy spikes in its wake. At first, these storms appeared to be nothing more than a lovely light show, but the resulting spikes are having a dramatic effect on local monsters! Look for Anomalie in the Arcade before you brave the storm to help investigate these mysterious phenomena. Maybe such a concentrated energy source can be used to craft new loot? But act fast! The forecast indicates the current storm will dissipate at the end of the month.Monster Spike Details:A new weather event has arrived and is affecting specific areas of the Clockworks. This includes depositing mysterious energy spikes that change monster behavior.Monsters will be inexplicably drawn to these new energy spikes.Monsters who have collected spikes will be more challenging than their non-spiked brethren.Defeating a spiked monster will cause t…
- Confront the Kataclysm: Lite 'em Up! - 3 July 2026
Confront the Kataclysm to earn the Shrouded CrestBlack kats are once again storming the Moorcroft Manor Archives and consuming the precious tomes within! We need all knights of rank 4-1 and greater to gear up and retrieve Ancient Pages from these nefarious creatures. Take a page out of their spellbook and shield yourself from their dark magic. Visit Montague in Moorcroft Manor with your collection of Ancient Pages, to obtain the new Shrouded Crest. Operation Crimson Hammer DLC is FREE!Warmaster Seerus is the evil master of munitions within the gremlin's all-powerful Crimson Order. Thought to be the true mastermind behind the Roarmulus Twins and countless other gremlin weapons, he is the Crimson Order’s creator and supplier for their diabolical engines of war.Recon Knights under the command of Lieutenant Feron recently discovered Seerus’s ‘Grand Arsenal,’ his development center and stora…
- Defend the Tortodrones & Discover the Grey! - 12 June 2026
The call has gone out across Haven — Spiral HQ needs every knight to take up arms! The mighty Tortodrones are once again on their Long Migration, but sinister fiends lurk in the shadows, harvesting Tortodrone parts for dark and mysterious purposes. Venture deep into the Clockworks, gather fiendish glyphs, and put a stop to this terrible mischief before it's too late!Your bravery won't go unrewarded. Collect Ancient Shell materials from the Ancient Grove to get your hands on the brand-new Tortodrone Skull, or forge mighty 3, 4 and 5* Tortodrone handguns and shields at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine. The Tortodrones are counting on you, and the clock is ticking — the migration continues only through June 22. Will you answer the call?The adventure doesn't end in the Ancient Grove. As spring gives way to summer and Haven blooms with color, a knight's true test lies below — where the world i…
- Shields Up! The Apocrean Harvester Returns! - 15 May 2026
We have confirmed that the Apocrean Harvester has returned, but this time there's a new Obstacle! From now through May 25th, travel onto the Grasping Plateau full of trapped souls and phantom-like monsters. In a maze-like graveyard, knights will find the Apocrea trapping and collecting souls. This sinister being will pursue any who enter the Grasping Plateau hoping to add to the collection. Don't try this alone! Work together to free souls and find Apocrean Sigil tokens which can be traded at the Lost Soul item trader for materials and times. There you'll also find the newest obstacle for your arsenal, the new Obsidian Obstacle. It's no simple task to acquire this, and only the most obsessed with freeing souls will be able to wield this obsidian.You don't want to get caught out there alone--definitely bring your friends with you on this mission, and try not to lose sight of them! For a…
- Forging Ahead! - 8 May 2026
New Release: Spring is in full bloom and Spiral HQ has been busy with a bouquet of big changes: Forge:We've made some changes to the forge system to make it more friendly to newer knights and lower the cost of leveling your gear!All forging attempts, regardless of the crystal option you pick, will be successful! We believe this will be a more enjoyable experience for most players. When an item is ready to be leveled and you use the forge, your item is guaranteed to level up. You can always opt to add more crystals if you want to have a chance at some fun bonuses. So, if all you want is to level up your item, you'll now want to use the lowest crystal cost option. This option is selected by default.To balance out the above change, the bonuses you can get for the different crystal cost levels have changed.Minimum level of crystal use: You are now guaranteed to be successful! You will not h…
- Super Brawl n' More! - 6 April 2026
As part of our Anniversary celebrations, we'd like to give you a look at what we've been up to. Spiral HQ has been toiling away in the Clockworks to create a lot of exciting new changes!Created a brand new PvP mode. Super Brawl is a new free-for-all combat mode for up to eight knights — no teams, no classes, just you and your own gear in fast-paced five-minute rounds. We've released a level editor, The Coliseum Crucible. Players can now create PvP levels that can eventually be added to the game. The level editor is constantly being updated to increase its functionality. We've updated the server and client Java to modernize and and allow it to run better with less lag. This is represents incredibly large amount of work that should improve your game-play. We've added new servers for different regions - Australia and Brazil. Added new accessory slots so you can personalize your look even m…
- It’s Time To Celebrate - 5 April 2026
The gears at Spiral HQ have been turning overtime and it’s time to pick up your clever and slice some cake. Help Biscotti, the Skylark's Head Chef, avoid disaster in two special missions - Total Caketastrophe and A Gremlin in Knead. Through April 13th, fight Creep Cakes and Batterbots to earn Cake Slice tokens, then visit Maskwell in Haven Town Square to exchange your tokens for party themed goodies:Cake helmsAnniversary Prize BoxesOther party accessoriesWatchful knights will notice there’s also a special new costume shield, the Clockworks Clock Blocker, that dedicated knights can earn during the event by collecting an abundance of delicious cake tokens. With this shield, you'll never risk being late again.During this Anniversary Celebration, it’s time we also pay tribute to the mysterious mechanisms that bring us all together. The Clockworks Prize Boxes are packed with some of the gear…
- Winterfest Toyland - 16 December 2025
Hear ye! Hear Ye! Winterfest is upon Ye! Impostoclaus’ favorite time of the year is here once again. Mount Krampus is abuzz with excitement as knights begin the annual task to Save Winterfest!! As with previous years, the Grinchlins aim to ruin Winterfest for everyone, and they're making a pretty strong showing. No amount of coal or yellow snowballs has deterred them. Impostoclaus needs assistance in the Save Winterfest prestige mission! Help out and earn red, green, and white Winter Wish tokens. Trade your tokens with Randolph in Haven for festive gear and other items. If you're still in need for some gifts for your guild-mates, Spiral HQ has unwrapped some holiday cheer! Tis’ the season when all knights, regardless of age, enjoy the gift of a new toy. Is your toybox empty? Have no idea what to get that guildmate who has everything? We got you covered with the Toyland Box! The Toyland…
- Winterfest Is Upon Ye! - 14 December 2018
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- All That's Golden - 19 November 2018
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- Summer Tech Kat Event! - 5 July 2018
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- Summer Solstice Has Returned - 21 June 2018
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- The Apocrean Harvester Is Back! - 1 June 2018
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- Just Wing It - 12 May 2018
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- Spiral Knights 7th Anniversary Celebration - 1 April 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F2616407%2F41c822cba90bc64a82562aba9ddb1090734f7faf.png Caketastrophe! Happy Birthday Spiral Knights Spiral Knights is SEVEN years old! It’s time again to help Biscotti, the Skylark's Head Chef, avoid disaster in two special missions - Total Caketastrophe and A Gremlin in Knead. Fight Creep Cakes and Batterbots to earn Cake Slice tokens, then visit Maskwell in Haven Town Square to exchange your tokens for: - Cake helms - Anniversary Prize Boxes - Other party accessories https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F2616407%2Ff2cc993bddd4fbcdb5d888b66b896a13c7bbe34d.jpg Surprise Boxes! Today through April 25, 2018: Spiral HQ has assembled prize boxes from the past year together into a Surprise Box. When you open a Surprise Box, you will randomly receive a past prize box and confetti. There is also a chance…
- Spiral Knights 7th Anniversary Celebration - 1 April 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F2616407%2F41c822cba90bc64a82562aba9ddb1090734f7faf.png Caketastrophe! Happy Birthday Spiral Knights Spiral Knights is SEVEN years old! It’s time again to help Biscotti, the Skylark's Head Chef, avoid disaster in two special missions - Total Caketastrophe and A Gremlin in Knead. Fight Creep Cakes and Batterbots to earn Cake Slice tokens, then visit Maskwell in Haven Town Square to exchange your tokens for: - Cake helms - Anniversary Prize Boxes - Other party accessories https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F2616407%2Ff2cc993bddd4fbcdb5d888b66b896a13c7bbe34d.jpg Surprise Boxes! Today through April 25, 2018: Spiral HQ has assembled prize boxes from the past year together into a Surprise Box. When you open a Surprise Box, you will randomly receive a past prize box and confetti. There is also a chance…
- A Spring Equinox - 19 March 2018
Hail, knights! As it happens every year, the cosmos has briefly moved into balance. The Strangers are celebrating with their traditional biannual celestially-themed offerings in the Spring Equinox Prize Box, available to you through March 29th, 2018: Celestial Orbitgun Celestial Shield Orbit Aura Celestial Nav Helm and Suit Galactic Guardian Helm and Vest Solar and Cosmic Plasma Wings Celestial Dragon/Valkyrie Wings Celestial Accessories Unique Variant Tickets For the full rundown on the Equinox Prize Box, check here. Keep an eye out for Nonna near the Haven fountain! It’s time to adopt a buddy who always has your back (or front).
- A Spring Equinox - 19 March 2018
Hail, knights! As it happens every year, the cosmos has briefly moved into balance. The Strangers are celebrating with their traditional biannual celestially-themed offerings in the Spring Equinox Prize Box, available to you through March 29th, 2018: Celestial Orbitgun Celestial Shield Orbit Aura Celestial Nav Helm and Suit Galactic Guardian Helm and Vest Solar and Cosmic Plasma Wings Celestial Dragon/Valkyrie Wings Celestial Accessories Unique Variant Tickets For the full rundown on the Equinox Prize Box, check here. Keep an eye out for Nonna near the Haven fountain! It’s time to adopt a buddy who always has your back (or front).
- Running Wild With Tortodrones - 16 February 2018
Greetings! Today we have a small patch fix, the Tortodrone Migration, and a celebration of the Year of the Dog. Patch fix: Fix the explosions caused by Violent Heart Attack to scale with depth Added a new icon for auras that utilize a footstep effect Emote / talking animations now play in the ready room Various behind the scenes improvements The pack here at spiral HQ are happy to ring in the Chinese New Year with a howl. We’ve doggedly pursued Wolvers from across Cradle to help us celebrate, but they were more interested in trying to bite us. This year we’re celebrating with a pupdate full of pawsh hound inspired gear. These fetching new items accessories are sure to help keep you warm - Just watch out for fleas. Show foes what you think of them while wearing a doggie tail. This accessory has curious animations that change depending on your mood. Retrieve a Running Wild Boxes now befor…
