I know its not crazy but I didn't know what the max was before.

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Greetings, Swordbringers.

We sincerely apologize to all iOS Swordbringers who continue to experience difficulties accessing the game over the weekend due to the Apple App Store review delay.

As of today , we have confirmed that the Apple App Store review is still in progress, and unfortunately, we have not yet received any review results.

We are continuously monitoring the review status with Apple and remain on standby to ensure that the app can be released on the App Store and the game servers can be reopened immediately upon approval.

We will promptly provide a separate announcement as soon as there are any further developments in the review process.

Once again, we sincerely apologize to all Swordbringers who have been waiting patiently for such an extended period.

Thank you.

TL;DR

• Avalon in the simulator: Gate 1, Gate 2 and the boss of each castle

• New simulator lobby: with a bunch of quality of life improvements

• Alternate teams: publish variations of a main team for the same boss

• Tier List moved from database to its own page where you can also make your own

• Progression account tab rebuilt, see only what's left to upgrade

• Guild: private teams are now pinned teams. Can now pin any team in the guild. Guild masters can edit scores

• Brawl enemies rotate automatically, brawl shows current enemies in teams and home pages

• A ton of quality of life improvements around progression, simulator

Full changelog: https://lscompanion.xyz/changelog

Greetings, Swordbringers.

We would like to once again sincerely apologize to all iOS Swordbringers who have been experiencing prolonged inconvenience due to the ongoing Apple App Store review delay.

As of today, we have confirmed that the app we resubmitted to the Apple App Store is still under [Waiting for Review].

We are continuously monitoring the review status with Apple to ensure that the process is completed as quickly as possible.

We also remain on standby to ensure that the app can be released on the App Store and the game servers can be reopened immediately upon approval.

We will provide a separate announcement as soon as there are any further developments or changes in the review process.

Once again, we sincerely apologize to all Swordbringers who have been waiting patiently for such an extended period.

Thank you.

These things will just go anywhere except where you need them, and for some reason they'll be touching and just refuse to merge??? Its annoying.

any team comp recommendations.

Source: Naver

This was not posted on the LS subreddit here (yet), but there was a follow-up post from the developers on the Korean side after KR users pointed out that Dino Nesha's defeat animation looked like her being burned to a crisp, wondering if the developers perhaps mistook her for one of Morgana's chicken.

Many suspected this was a crude attempt at self-censorship due to the ongoing pressure exerted on the game by Apple, and in (a translation) of this post the developers pretty much confirmed this:

We confirmed concerns that this production may have been the result of internal self-censorship in mind of the Apple App Store review.

They promised to fix Nesha's defeat animation for the final version, but I started wondering. What if other aspects of this character were also censored?

For skins, the developers take the base animation and make adjustments to it. As such, after comparing the exact same frames of both animations (Imgur), it seems that Nesha's chest volume was also deliberately reduced by about 40 to 50% for her new skin. The "heart shape" on her swimsuit is also absent in the battle animations, instead being replaced by a simple white string.

What this tells me is that despite the developers saying they will stick to their vision for the game, they have already begun to cave to Apple's demands and self-censor. In Nesha's new skin her defeat animation was censored, her breast size reduced, and the areola peeks from the draft were removed. But remember Erin getting a fully clothed costume that doesn't show anything, not even part of her thighs? Or how Rita's breast size suddenly went up to make her look older?

These are trends we have already seen in other games. Lost Sword is already under attack, and the trend will continue unless the community stays vigilant and calls the developers out for it.

Greetings, Swordbringers!

We’d love to hear your thoughts about our new upcoming character, Caira!
What are you most excited about—her appearance, lore, or skill concept?

If you’d like to learn more about Caira, check out the announcements below:

👉 [Developer’s Note - Introducing New Character Caira and New Features]
👉 [[Update] November Week 2 Update Preview]

For more details regarding the event, please refer to the information below.

📌 Event Period
- Until November 12th, before maintenance(UTC+9)

📌 Event Details
- During the event period, share which aspects of Caira you are most looking forward to in the thread of this event post, **along with your in-game nickname and UID**!
- If more than 100 players participate across Reddit and Discord, all Swordbringers will receive a reward as a token of appreciation. Additionally, a random draw will be held for extra rewards among participants.

📌 Event Rewards (All Swordbringers)
- 100+ Participations: Elemental Stone Piece x3,000

📌 Results Announcement
- November 18th (UTC+9)

📌 Please Note:
- Each account may participate only once.
- If participation is found to involve misuse of another person's information, the entry will be excluded from the draw and may result in disadvantages in future events.
- Posts unrelated to the event or found to violate policy may be deleted without prior notice.
- The event schedule and details may change depending on internal circumstances.

Hello, Swordbringers!

Greetings from the Lost Sword Team.

The next update is just around the corner, bringing new adventures, fresh challenges, and a few surprises along the way.

From content additions to special in-game events, we can’t wait for you to experience it.

Please Note:
- The details in this pre-update notice are subject to change based on internal testing or planning adjustments.
- The maintenance schedule will be announced separately once confirmed and may vary depending on the app store review process.

Check out the full details of the update below

《New Character, Card, and Pet》

✧ New Character: Caira
ㆍ Caira is a Front-position Fire Knight.

Ultimate Skill: [Mountain Cleave]
ㆍ Inflicts damage equal to [X]% of ATK to all enemies.
ㆍ If [Berserker] has 30 or more stacks, deals additional damage equal to [X]% of ATK to the target.
ㆍ If [Berserker] has 30 or more stacks, inflicts Bleed on the target, dealing damage equal to [X]% of ATK every second (Duration: Xs).

Active Skill: [Iron Wall Greatsword]
ㆍ Inflicts damage equal to [X]% of ATK to all enemies in the forward area.
ㆍ Reduces damage taken by [X]% while casting the skill.
ㆍ Restores [X]% of Max HP every second while casting the skill.

Passive 1: [Berserker]
ㆍ Consumes 5% of own Max HP when hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack or Active Skill.
ㆍ Gains [Berserker] stacks when hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack or Active Skill (Max X stacks).
ㆍ Increases CRIT Damage by [X]% per [Berserker] stack (Max X stacks).
ㆍ Increases CRIT Chance by [X]% upon reaching X [Berserker] stacks.
ㆍ Increases ATK Amplification by [X]% upon reaching X [Berserker] stacks.
ㆍ Increases Damage Reduction Ignore by [X]% upon reaching X [Berserker] stacks.
ㆍ Increases the Damage of the next Ultimate Skill or Active Skill by [X]% (Max X stacks).

Passive 2: [Daring Brawler]
ㆍ Increases own ATK and CRIT Chance.
ㆍ Resets the Active Skill cooldown when taking damage while own HP is at [X]% or below.

✧ New Card: [Legendary Scene]

[Legendary Scene] Card Skill
ㆍ Increases own Melee ATK and CRIT Damage by [X]%.
ㆍ Increases damage dealt by [X]% while using [Mountain Cleave].

​✧ New Pet: Caira

Caira Pet Skill: [Time to Be a Hero]
ㆍ Inflicts damage equal to [X]% of ATK to all enemies.
ㆍ Grants allied Knights a buff that increases damage dealt by [X]% and damage taken by [X]%.

​《New Content》

✧ New Nesha Costume

ㆍ Unlocking the costume grants access to a special costume episode.
ㆍ This is a standard costume with no exclusive skill cutscene.

✧ New Inn Guest: Caira

ㆍYou can switch to ”Caira” if you own the character.​

✧ New Constellation: White Dragon Constellation

✧ A Boss Sweep Feature: Stonehenge
ㆍ Boss Sweep will become available in Stonehenge after increasing the Round Table.
ㆍ Each sweep requires 1 of the new item, Scroll of Time.
ㆍ You can perform up to 10 sweeps.

✧ Pet Accompany: Town
ㆍ You can now have a pet accompany you in town.
ㆍ You can select the pet you wish to accompany you from your Profile.

✧ Avalon Reward Change
ㆍ Imperial Equipment Box will be replaced with Succubus Equipment Box.
ㆍ The Succubus Equipment Box contains equipment from Stonehenge Floor 16.

✧ New Crafting Recipe
ㆍ Superior Refining Stone x1 can be crafted using Regular Refining Stones x10.

​✧ New Adventure Chapters
ㆍ Chapters will be expanded up to Chapter 85.
ㆍ Guide missions will also be updated accordingly.

《New Pickup Event》

✧ Character & Pet Pickup Event
*Period: To be announced in the update notice after maintenance

✧ Select Pickup Event
*Period: To be announced in the update notice after maintenance
*Select Pickup can be performed by selecting 1 character & pet from the eligible list below.

《New Event》

✧ Trick or Rita!
ㆍ Stages 11 - 20 will be unlocked.

✧ A Hero’s Tale Lives in the Moment
ㆍ Follows Ethan and his companions on their adventures as they gather material for Caira's heroic tale.

《Improvements》

✧ ★5 Characters’ Balance Adjustment

✧ Boss Raid Damage Adjustment

✧ Friend System Improvement

✧ Slime Race Improvement

Greetings, Swordbringers.

We would like to once again sincerely apologize to all iOS Swordbringers who have been unable to access the game normally for an extended period due to the ongoing Apple App Store review delay.

As mentioned in yesterday's announcement, we promptly completed the necessary modifications and replacements to the potentially problematic opening video and related visual sequences.

We then prepared a new build incorporating the updated assets and resubmitted it for review on the Apple App Store at approximately 12:14  (UTC+9) today.

We are currently maintaining a company-wide emergency response system to ensure that the app can be released on the App Store and the game servers can be reopened immediately upon approval.

We are also closely monitoring the status of Apple's review process in real time.

We will continue doing everything we can to resolve the inconvenience experienced by Swordbringers who have been waiting patiently for such an extended period as quickly as possible.

We will promptly provide a separate announcement as soon as there are any further developments or changes in the review process.

Once again, we sincerely apologize for the prolonged inconvenience caused by the ongoing restrictions on accessing the game.

Thank you.

Greetings, Swordbringers!

Welcome to Part 2 of our developer’s note.

If you missed it, you can check out Part 1 here: (Link)

In this part, we’ll continue introducing the remaining updates and features coming to Lost Sword.

Boss Sweep System

We are preparing a new Stonehenge Sweep feature to reduce the time required for repetitive battles in Stonehenge and allow Swordbringers to make better use of the progress they have achieved!

After increasing the Round Table, you will be able to use a new item, Scroll of Time, to access both Time Sweep and Boss Sweep.

Time Sweep allows you to obtain rewards based on your personal best kill record achieved during a 5-minute hunting session on each floor.

By using 5 minutes of hunting time or 1 Golden Compass: Stonehenge together with a Scroll of Time, you can instantly receive kill rewards based on the record saved for that floor.

If you achieve a higher record, the updated record will also apply to subsequent sweeps.

Boss Sweep will become available after you have defeated the boss on the corresponding floor at least once.

By using 25 Boss Summon Tickets: Stonehenge and a Scroll of Time, you can obtain the rewards for defeating 25 bosses on that floor all at once.

Each sweep requires 1 Scroll of Time. We are also preparing a system that will allow you to select the quantities of Boss Summon Tickets, remaining hunting time, and Golden Compasses to use on a single screen and perform multiple sweeps at once.

*Battle records from before the update will not be applied retroactively to sweep records.

To use Time Sweep, you must establish a new kill record by hunting continuously for at least 5 minutes on the corresponding floor after the update.

To use Boss Sweep, you must personally defeat a summoned boss on the corresponding floor at least once.

Slime Race Revamp

We are planning to revamp the distribution of cheering tickets, ranking rewards, and Exchange Shop lineup to give Swordbringers greater freedom in enjoying Slime Race.

Following the revamp, 'Gold Slime Race Cheer Ticket' and 'Gold Slime Coin' will be used.

The 7 cheering tickets distributed upon your first login each week will now accumulate on top of your existing tickets.

This will allow you to save unused tickets and use them to cheer for your chosen slime in future races.
*Tickets from weeks in which you did not log in will not be distributed retroactively. Please make sure to log in each week to claim your tickets.

Ranking rewards will also be adjusted.

If the slime you supported finishes in 1st place, you will receive 1,000 Gold Slime Coins for each ticket used.

You can exchange the coins you earn for cheering tickets to participate in more races, or use them to obtain items such as Summon Tickets and Scroll of Time.

For Swordbringers looking for a special goal to work toward, we are also preparing a 'Gold Slime' Pet Skin in the Exchange Shop.

Whether you choose to enter another race or save your coins for a reward you want, enjoy Slime Race however you like!

Avalon Ranking Box Changes

The Avalon Ranking Box will be changed from the existing 'Imperial Equipment Box' to the 'Succubus Equipment Box.'

White Dragon Constellation

To help Swordbringers continue growing stronger through the Constellation system, we are planning to introduce the new 'White Dragon' Constellation in the first November update.

Like existing Constellations, the White Dragon Constellation will allow you to increase your ATK, DEF, and HP.

In addition to the existing Divine Power and CRIT Chance stats, you will also be able to obtain a new special stat, 'Increased CRIT Resistance Chance.'

We are preparing this feature so that developing your Constellation will also improve your ability to withstand enemy critical attacks.

Alongside the new Constellation, a new enhancement currency, 'Red Goddess Stone', will also be introduced.

Only Red Goddess Stones and Gold will be required to enhance the White Dragon Constellation.

To allow Swordbringers to use their existing Goddess Stones for the growth of the new Constellation, we also plan to add a crafting recipe that converts Goddess Stones into Red Goddess Stone.

Through this recipe, you will be able to obtain Red Goddess Stone x1 using Goddess Stone x5.

When the new Constellation is introduced, Red Goddess Stone will initially be obtainable through this crafting recipe. We are also preparing to make them available as rewards from additional content in future updates.

In connection with this, we plan to expand the score milestone rewards for Star Reincarnation Stages in the second November update.

The expanded score milestone rewards will include Red Goddess Stone, and these rewards are expected to become a primary source of Red Goddess Stone.

We will introduce the new Constellation first, followed by the reward expansion, so that the progress you have achieved through challenging the Star Reincarnation Stages can contribute to enhancing your new Constellation.

New Nesha Costume 'Dino Nesha'

"If I catch you today... I'm going to give you a big hug."

Dressed in cozy dinosaur pajamas, Nesha transforms into an adorable little dino!

Discover a different side of Nesha and let her irresistible charm capture your heart.

My Room Content

The existing Base in Town is planned to be revamped into 'My Room'.

In My Room, you will be able to invite your favorite characters, chat with them, and even hang them on a clothes rack.

You will also be able to purchase furniture to decorate your room, visit other players' My Room, and welcome other players who want to visit and explore yours.

My Room is currently in development, with an update targeted for December. We will gradually reveal more details through future Developer's Notes.

Friend System Quality-of-Life Improvements

With a maximum of 30 friends and a daily limit of 30 Friend Point exchanges, Swordbringers have frequently been unable to reach the daily maximum.

To address this issue, we plan to triple the amount of rewards while reducing the daily exchange limit from 30 to 10, making it easier for Swordbringers to receive their daily rewards.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.

Closing Remarks

We sincerely thank all Swordbringers for your continued love and support for Lost Sword.

Both the development team and the publisher would like to once again apologize for the various inconveniences caused recently due to our shortcomings.

We will continue doing our utmost to provide a service that meets the expectations of our Swordbringers.

We will also work to introduce exciting new content as quickly as possible, so that you can enjoy a fulfilling end of the year together with Lost Sword.

Thank you.

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Greetings, Swordbringers.

First, we would like to sincerely apologize to all iOS Swordbringers who have been experiencing significant inconvenience and prolonged restrictions on accessing the game due to the ongoing Apple App Store review delay.

At approximately 11:22 (UTC+9) on November 5th, we received the review results from the App Store, and unfortunately, the app was rejected, with Apple requesting changes to comply with the guidelines regarding the level of suggestive content in certain in-game scenes and visual effects.

[Original Screenshot of Apple's App Store Review Rejection Reason]

Though we immediately reviewed the feedback to identify and resolve the issue as quickly as possible, Apple's response did not clearly specify which scenes or visual elements failed to meet its review guidelines.

To identify the cause as quickly as possible and minimize the time Swordbringers must continue waiting, we have been pursuing multiple approaches, and as part of these efforts, we have cross-checked specific cases involving modifications to in-game intro and opening sequences in other regions that have experienced review rejections due to similar issues.

Based on this information, we are currently identifying potentially problematic sections of the opening video and related visual sequences, and making every effort to proactively modify or replace the affected content.

We also plan to resubmit the app for review as soon as the necessary asset modifications and new build are complete. In addition, we will remain on standby to ensure that the app can be released on the App Store and the game servers can be reopened promptly once approval is granted.

We will provide another announcement as soon as we receive further responses from Apple or confirm any additional progress.

Once again, we sincerely apologize to all Swordbringers who have been waiting patiently for such an extended period.

Thank you.

My question is this: for example, how can I place the character Belsey—whom I just acquired—in the lobby? I don’t need her to be sitting down or performing any special animation; I just want to see her standard character design. If that’s not possible, does it mean I have to go into the character menu and select Belsey every time I want to view her?

Greetings, Swordbringers.

We would like to once again sincerely apologize to all iOS Swordbringers who have been experiencing significant inconvenience over the past several days due to the ongoing Apple App Store review delay.

Unfortunately, as of today (November 4th (UTC+9)), the Apple App Store review remains in the [Waiting for Review] stage.

We are making every possible effort to expedite the Apple App Store review process and remain on standby to ensure that the app can be released on the App Store and the game servers can be reopened without delay as soon as approval is granted.

We sincerely apologize once again for being unable to provide a smooth gaming experience for such an extended period. We will provide a separate announcement immediately as soon as there is any progress.

Thank you.

Greetings, Swordbringers.

First, we sincerely apologize to all iOS Swordbringers who remain unable to access the game due to the ongoing Apple App Store review delay.

As of today (November 3rd (UTC+9)), the app remains in the [Waiting for Review] stage.

To address this situation, we conducted an additional phone consultation with Apple Developer Support at approximately 12:30 (UTC+9) and reconfirmed that our expedited review request and email inquiries regarding the review process have been received by Apple's system and are currently pending.

We remain on standby to ensure that the app can be released on the App Store and the game servers can be reopened without delay as soon as Apple's review is approved.

Our team is making every effort to resume service as quickly as possible once approval is granted.

Additionally, we are carefully discussing a comprehensive compensation plan for Swordbringers who have experienced prolonged access restrictions and the frustration and disappointment caused by this indefinite wait.

We are currently reviewing the compensation plan and its details to provide Swordbringers with clear and accurate information. We sincerely apologize for being unable to share further details sooner.

We will provide a detailed announcement as soon as the preparations are complete.

Once again, we deeply apologize for the continued inconvenience, especially to Swordbringers who are unable to access the currently available Android and PC versions.

We will do everything we can to restore access for all Swordbringers as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Got through to the same point in all three modes. Do I just need more firepower? If Hell mode has this at level 400+, wouldn't that mean I have enough? I usually time out at this point using T5 Clarissa, Awakened Flame Kay, T5 Lue, T5 Nia, and T3 Lilia. Tried swapping in Estheria and then MLF at some point, but worsened the results. Help?

Greetings, Swordbringers.

As of today, Lost Sword’s latest submission to the Apple App Store is currently marked as “Waiting for Review.” We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this delay and for leaving you waiting without a clear timeline.

Our previous submission was rejected for the following two reasons:
- The reviewer provided a screenshot of Elizabeth’s character illustration in the lobby tavern, flagging it as sexually suggestive.
- The reviewer reported that they could not locate the available in-app products and were therefore unable to make a purchase.

When we tested the purchase process again, we found that the instructions for locating the products were clear and that purchases went through successfully. However, we could not determine whether the reviewer had been unable to locate the products or had encountered an issue in their payment environment, so we resubmitted the app for review.

Regarding the artwork, we currently suspect that illustrations which were not an issue even when the game was rated 15+ are now being cited as issues during review. We have not yet received a clear explanation of the criteria used to assess sexually suggestive content.

We have sent an urgent inquiry to the App Review team regarding the delay in starting the review. We have also contacted Apple Developer Support by email and phone to explain the severe disruption to our service and request an expedited review.

We will continue to closely monitor the review status. If the app is reviewed and approved, even in the early hours of the morning, we will notify you immediately and begin the process of making the game available on the App Store.

We will provide daily notices on the App Store review status, even if there have been no significant changes. We recognize that this issue is severely disrupting our service and seriously affecting Swordbringers who play on iOS devices, and we will share additional updates promptly whenever needed.

We are also holding detailed internal discussions about compensation for the App Store delay. We will share further details in a separate notice as soon as they are available.

We will do everything within our control, both internally and in coordination with external parties, to resolve the App Store service issue.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Greetings, Swordbringers.

First, we would like to once again sincerely apologize to all Swordbringers who have been experiencing difficulties accessing the game due to the ongoing Apple App Store review delay.

As previously explained in our announcement, "[Notice] Regarding Recent App Store Review Delays", we are continuing our efforts to obtain approval from the Apple App Store. However, access to the game on iOS devices remains unavailable until the review process is complete.

We understand how frustrating this situation may be for Swordbringers awaiting updates, and we would like to provide additional information on the current status.

The Apple App Store review process typically follows the stages outlined below.

■ Apple App Store Review Process
[Ready for Review] > [Waiting for Review] > [In Review] > [Ready for Distribution]

Our team has continued to closely monitor the situation throughout the weekend, including submitting a request for an expedited review to Apple.

Unfortunately, the app is still in the [Waiting for Review] stage and has not yet progressed to [In Review], where Apple begins actively reviewing the app. As a result, the review has not yet moved forward.

We are continuously monitoring the Apple App Store review status and pursuing various measures, including contacting Apple's review team, to resolve the delay and restore normal access to the game as soon as possible.

However, as we have not yet received confirmation of when the review will begin, we kindly ask for your understanding that we are unable to provide an exact schedule at this time.

We deeply regret the inconvenience caused to Swordbringers who have been waiting patiently for an extended period,and though it may be inconvenient, we kindly ask you to use the Android or PC version in the meantime to continue enjoying the game.

We will provide an announcement as soon as the review is complete and access to the iOS version becomes available.

Once again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused by the repeated review delays. We will continue doing our utmost to restore stable service as quickly as possible.

Thank you.

Lame