ASTRA Knights of Veda June 2025 Update: New 5-Star Bianca Character and Major Content Revamp
HYBE IM's dark fantasy RPG receives massive summer update with enhanced Portrait of Thierry system and seasonal events through July 31st
HYBE IM unveiled a major content update for ASTRA: Knights of Veda on June 27th, introducing the mysterious new 5-star knight "Bianca" alongside significant gameplay improvements and summer events running through July 31st.
Bianca arrives as a Dark-type melee DPS wielding a Large Club, featuring an innovative "Dopamine Index" mechanic that stacks attack power and speed with each enemy hit. Her chaotic personality matches her unpredictable combat style, thriving in dangerous situations.
Combat Abilities:
- Normal Skill "I'll be right there!": Swift charge attack targeting enemies in front
- Signature Skill "I'm just being my normal self": Unleashes area-effect shockwave while buffing damage, critical hit rate, and damage reduction
- Special Attack: Triggers "Hey you, come here!" for additional AoE damage at higher Dopamine Index stacks
Players can obtain Bianca and her signature weapon "Once Sacred" through the Call of the Stars summoning system, with additional exclusive items available via "Mark of the Sworn Loyalty" and "Fragments of the Painting."
The update introduces significant improvements to the Portrait of Thierry system, now featuring the new "Glorious Age" mode with three selectable difficulty levels. Players can freely switch between difficulties, with progress points awarded based on completion that reset weekly every Thursday.
Key Features:
- Flexible difficulty selection with higher challenges offering increased progress points
- Rewards include Gold and Mythic Relic crafting materials
- Thierry's Pass premium system launching July 1st with monthly resets
- Exclusive rewards including Legendary El Cid Selector Tickets for Pickup Knights of Veda (including Rhynara)
The update addresses player feedback with several enhancements:
- Removal of intrusive UI elements for cleaner gameplay
- Enhanced filter system for relics and accessories
- Refined gem crafting feature for greater convenience
- Four Knights of Veda including Xanthia and Ellen Farrell receive strength improvements
- New summer Knight's Robe for Anais
HYBE IM has prepared multiple seasonal events to celebrate the summer update, offering diverse rewards for active players. The "Journey in Memory" event allows players to test Bianca's abilities while earning rewards, and an enhanced Step Up Pack provides Crystals of Destiny and Bond of Sanctuary items.
ASTRA: Knights of Veda represents HYBE IM's partnership with Korean developer Flint, following HYBE's strategic investment in the studio in 2022. The 2D side-scrolling RPG combines classic action gameplay with modern tactical elements, set in the dark fantasy world of Planis under the tyrannical rule of Mad King Magnus.
Since its April 2024 launch, the game has gained recognition for its striking visual style and strategic combat system, available on PC via Steam, iOS, and Android platforms globally. HYBE IM recently secured $21 million in additional funding to strengthen its global publishing capabilities, demonstrating strong investor confidence in the company's gaming expansion strategy.
The June 2025 update reinforces HYBE IM's commitment to regular content updates and community feedback integration, positioning ASTRA: Knights of Veda for continued growth in the competitive mobile RPG market.
