Epic Seven October-November 2026 Updates
Guild War Tournament, Phantasmal Maze tile system overhaul, Thief Job Summon with Nightmare Owner artifact, Sarmia's story, Natalon Academy Season 3, and Orbis Duel preview.
The October-November 2026 patch cycle delivers Epic Seven’s first Guild War Tournament, a Phantasmal Maze tile system overhaul, a Thief Job Summon with the Nightmare Owner artifact, Sarmia’s sub-story, Natalon Academy Season 3 with three new heroes, and an Orbis Duel preview. This page maps every confirmed date and feature so you can plan energy and bookmark spending before the patches land.
Guild War Tournament — 32 guilds, one champion
Smilegate is running a Guild War Tournament starting in late October 2026. Thirty-two guilds ranked 4th in their region compete in a single-elimination bracket to determine the overall server champion.
Format:
- 32 guilds qualify (ranked 4th in regular season)
- Groups formed by regular season ranking
- Group league stage → top 16 advance to single-elimination bracket
- Winning guild receives a special frame and limited edition decoration
- Top 8 guilds receive a new emblem decoration
- A Guild War Tournament prediction event runs alongside the tournament — earn points for correct predictions, exchange for prizes including the Prophet Badge
Schedule: Qualifying guilds confirmed after the October regular season ends. Tournament matches run across two weekends. The winning guild decoration unlocks when the guild lobby renews in Q1 2027.
If your guild is ranked 4th, start tracking the prediction event dates on STOVE. The prediction rewards are the main reason to participate if your guild is not in the top 16.
Phantasmal Maze — Sharon’s Nightmare and tile overhaul
Phantasmal Maze receives a major tile movement system overhaul on 23 October 2026, themed around Sharon’s Nightmare.
What changes:
- Screen lock released — the entire map is now visible at once, and you can tap to move directly to a destination tile
- Mark of Memory added — a waypoint system that lets you set a destination, move directly to it, and displays mission markers
- One-touch movement — tap a tile while moving to update your destination mid-route
- New atmosphere — Sharon’s Nightmare theme with dreamlike screen filters and lighting
Sharon’s Petal Exchange Event runs 27 October through 4 December 2026. Daily rewards include 120 Action Power and 2 Divergent Cores. Exchange items include:
- 5-Star Hero Selection Ticket
- 5-Star Artifact Selection Ticket
- Fully Grown 5-Star Hero Selection Ticket
This is a significant quality-of-life improvement for Phantasmal Maze. If you have been avoiding the mode because the tile system felt clunky, the October patch is the time to revisit it.
Thief Job Summon and Nightmare Owner artifact
The Thief Job Summon runs from 23 October 2026 alongside a new artifact: Nightmare Owner.
Summon event:
- Covenant Bookmarks and Nightmare Owner artifact rewards based on summon count
- Maximum rewards at 240 summons — up to 160 Covenant Bookmarks and 2 Nightmare Owner artifacts
- Powder of Knowledge Shop — Nightmare Owner artifact available for direct purchase
Nightmare Owner artifact: A new artifact designed for Thief-class heroes. The full stats and passive effect will be confirmed on patch day, but it is positioned as a Thief-specific damage or utility artifact similar to how Etica’s Scepter serves Mage burst or Portrait of the Saviors serves sustained damage dealers.
If you have been building Thief heroes for Guild War or RTA, this summon cycle is worth tracking. The artifact may become a meta piece for Thief openers or execute chains.
Sarmia sub-story — Season of the Left Behind
Sarmia receives her own sub-story chapter: Season of the Left Behind, releasing in November 2026.
What the story covers:
- Sarmia’s backstory from Episode 1 — how she became an Elder of the Elves
- Her battle against the Dumble Rye Demon Army
- Design reveal: Sarmia is an Elf Elder who listens to the sounds of trees and channels the power of spirits through birds in her 3-skill cutscene
This is a lore-focused sub-story, not a new game mode or Hunt. If you have been curious about Sarmia’s role in the larger Epic Seven narrative, the sub-story will fill in the gaps from Episode 1.
Natalon Academy Season 3 — December 2026
Moonlight Theater: Natalon Academy Season 3 runs in December 2026 as the final season of the Natalon Academy world. After this season, Moonlight Theater will prioritize completing existing worldviews rather than launching new ones.
Three new heroes confirmed:
| Hero | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yulha | Moonlight 5★ | School Nurse conducting a secret project to brainwash students and turn them into enhanced humans |
| Secret | Limited Covenant 5★ | A supernova in the two-wheeled vehicle race, involved in an illegal gambling racing incident |
| Guardian of Offering | Moonlight 4★ | Appears as Lua’s minion |
Natalon Academy Season 3 is the last — Moonlight Theater shifts focus after this. If you have been following the Natalon story, this season provides closure. If you have been waiting to spend Moonlight pity on a Natalon hero, Season 3 is your final window.
Orbis Duel preview — November 2026
Epic Seven is introducing Orbis Duel — a PvE content similar to Arena where you defeat an opponent’s deck using strategic selection of tactical devices.
Orbis Duel: The Preliminary event runs 20 November 2026 as a preview. The full story mode, Orbis Call to Arms, launches in February 2027.
What Orbis Duel is:
- PvE content where you face an opponent’s deck
- Tactical devices provide special effects that require strategic selection
- Different from automatic Arena — requires active deck and strategy decisions
- Preliminary event on 20 November tests the format before the full release
If you enjoy theorycrafting and deck-based content, Orbis Duel will be worth watching. The February 2027 full release is the target date for the complete experience.
December 2026 preview — homework reduction
Smilegate has teased significant changes in December 2026:
- Reduction of repetitive and tedious homework content
- New episode announcement
- Future roadmap reveal
Details are sparse, but the direction is clear: Smilegate is responding to player feedback about content bloat and daily homework burden. More will be announced at AGF 2024 (5-7 December, Ilsan Kintex) where Epic Seven participates with goods and events.
AGF 2026 coupon revealed: 1000 Action Power, 7 Legendary Equipment/Accessory/Artifact Enhancement Stones each. Claim through the STOVE coupon page.
How to read this cycle
| Feature | Expected date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guild War Tournament | Late October 2026 | Competitive |
| Phantasmal Maze overhaul | 23 October 2026 | QoL |
| Thief Job Summon | 23 October 2026 | Gacha |
| Sharon’s Petal Exchange | 27 Oct – 4 Dec 2026 | Event |
| Sarmia sub-story | November 2026 | Story |
| Orbis Duel Preliminary | 20 November 2026 | PvE |
| Natalon Academy S3 | December 2026 | Story/Gacha |
| Orbis Call to Arms | February 2027 | Full PvE mode |
| December patch | December 2026 | System |
Energy priority: Phantasmal Maze overhaul is worth revisiting for the AP efficiency gains. Guild War Tournament participation depends on guild ranking. Thief Job Summon is a skip unless you actively build Thief heroes.
The updates hub has the full patch map. Guides hub covers game modes once they are live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers Heirs search for every patch.
When does the Guild War Tournament start?
Tournament begins in late October 2026 after the regular season ends. Thirty-two guilds ranked 4th qualify for the single-elimination bracket.
What is new in the Phantasmal Maze October patch?
A full tile movement overhaul releasing 23 October 2026: screen lock removed, one-touch movement, Mark of Memory waypoint system, and Sharon's Nightmare theme with new atmosphere.
What is the Nightmare Owner artifact?
A new Thief-class artifact released alongside the Thief Job Summon on 23 October 2026. Full stats confirmed on patch day.
Is Natalon Academy Season 3 the last?
Yes. Moonlight Theater will prioritize completing existing worldviews after Season 3. This is your final window for Natalon heroes.
When is Orbis Duel full release?
The Orbis Duel: Preliminary event runs 20 November 2026. The full Orbis Call to Arms mode launches in February 2027.