Hotta Studio has announced the upcoming launch of the Warped Server for the Chinese version of Tower of Fantasy, scheduled for August 2025. This new server will exclude all gacha mechanics and aims to offer a more conventional MMORPG experience. Players will have access to six weapons at the start without the need for random draws, while additional equipment, cosmetics, and mounts will be earned through in-game participation such as daily logins and events. Paid gacha systems, including red nucleus pulls, will not be available on this server.
Alongside the removal of gacha, the Warped Server will feature an open player trading system supported by both a Trade House and an Auction House. These systems will allow the exchange of items such as matrices, cosmetics, and crafting materials. The server will also adopt a seasonal structure, where gear and stats reset periodically to maintain balance and allow newer players to join without long-term disadvantages. Seasonal content will include exclusive cosmetics, ranking rewards, and increased incentives for group activities.
Social systems are also being revised to emphasize multiplayer features. Guilds will gain access to custom bases, recruitment boards, and coordinated group events. Additionally, the combat system is being adjusted to include team-based ultimate skills that trigger synchronized group attacks. The server rollout will begin with a co-creation phase involving surveys and closed testing to gather player feedback. For now, the Warped Server is limited to the Chinese market, with no confirmed plans for international deployment.
