The Manor is buzzing this April as Identity V rolls out its major anniversary season content. Between a massive investigation into a seaside mystery and the crowning of our latest global champions, there has never been a better time to be a Hunter or a Survivor.
At A Glance:
- New Event: “Visitor from Beyond” (Truth & Inference Chapter 2 & 3).
- Champion Skins: ZETA DIVISION exclusive costumes for Forward and Opera Singer are now in the shop.
- Meta Changes: Major balance adjustments for “Psychologist,” Puppeteer, and Forward.
1. The Investigation: Truth & Inference Chapter 2
The “Visitor from Beyond” event continues as Mr. Inference travels to the seaside town of Libero. Following the trail of Miss Kroto, players must navigate a web of secrets at the Flying Competition.
- How to Play: Complete the investigation tasks to advance the story through Chapter 3 and the Epilogue.
- Rewards: Earn the [Costume] Meteorologist – Weather Watcher, the [Accessory] Survivor – Flying Adventure, and Standby Motion Unlock Cards.
2. New Shop Arrivals: Champions & “ONCE” Series
The shop has been updated with high-tier cosmetics, including the highly anticipated skins celebrating the COA VIII Champions, ZETA DIVISION.
| Item Name | Series / Tier | Price | Availability |
| Forward – Lightning Charge | ZETA Champion (A) | 1,108 Echoes | Until May 7, 2026 |
| Opera Singer – Electric Symphony | ZETA Champion (A) | 1,108 Echoes | Until May 7, 2026 |
| Toy Merchant – Caged Dream | ONCE Series (A) | 988 Echoes | Until May 13, 2026 |
| Seer – Maxim | Ivory Tower (B) | 60 Echoes | Until May 13, 2026 |
3. Major Balance & Combat Adjustments
The April 16 hotfix brought significant mechanical changes to improve game health:
- “Psychologist”: Added a new External Trait, Subjective Anchor. She can now create a cognitive projection of the Patient and dash toward it, significantly increasing her mobility.
- Puppeteer: When a Survivor is on a Rocket Chair within 20 meters, “Louis” now expires 160% faster (previously 100%).
- Forward: Rugby Ball cooldown has been increased from 5 seconds to 6 seconds to reward more strategic timing.
4. System Optimizations: The “Hide and Seek” Template
For the creative community, the Map Editor has received a massive overhaul for the “Hide and Seek” mode.
- Custom Templates: You can now use a “Blank Template” to build 2 Hunters vs. 6 Survivors matches from scratch.
- Co-Creator Feature: You can now invite friends to build a map together. Both players will be credited as creators upon publication.
- Capacity Increase: The limit for all map templates has been increased to 30,000 components.
