<div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>Sanctuary Raid: Ludra is getting a new chapter.</strong> Ahead of AION2's full launch, the development team has announced that Sanctuary Raid: Ludra will be temporarily removed and will later return as an updated encounter for Global players.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">According to the AION2 Team, Ludra was defeated during Early Access at a lower level of overall progression than originally intended. Rather than releasing the same experience again at launch, the team decided to give Global Daevas a fresh sense of discovery, complete with new and adjusted mechanics and a brand-new race for the first clear.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><hr data-page-break="true" contenteditable="false"><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">■ <strong>Overview</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Sanctuary Raid: Ludra will be temporarily removed with the full launch build.</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Ludra's new release date will be shared <strong>by October 16</strong>, along with more information about its return and the upcoming First Clear event.</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">■ <strong>Details</strong></span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>1. Early Access Clear Recognition</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Every Daeva who cleared Ludra in the <strong>Europe region</strong> during Early Access will receive a unique title commemorating the achievement.</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>2. The Updated Ludra</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">The core identity of the raid will remain familiar.</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Global players can expect new and adjusted mechanics and attack patterns unique to this version of the fight.</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Early Access challengers will carry valuable experience, but everyone will have something new to discover and master.</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>3. New First Clear Event</strong></span></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">A new First Clear event will be held when Ludra returns.</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">A unique first clear reward will be offered.</span></div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">The in-game Hall of Fame will be reset for the release.</span></div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><strong>4. Ludra Gear Handling</strong></span></div><div class="tableWrapper"><table class=""><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th style="padding: 4px 8px;"><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Category</span></div></th><th style="padding: 4px 8px;"><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Details</span></div></th></tr><tr><td style="padding: 4px 8px;"><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Ludra-specific gear (obtained during Early Access)</span></div></td><td style="padding: 4px 8px;"><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Temporarily removed alongside the raid</span></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 4px 8px;"><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Return of gear</span></div></td><td style="padding: 4px 8px;"><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Granted back to the Daevas who earned it when Ludra returns</span></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 4px 8px;"><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Upgrade materials</span></div></td><td style="padding: 4px 8px;"><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Materials previously spent upgrading those items will be reimbursed</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><hr data-page-break="true" contenteditable="false"><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">The AION2 Team stated that the changes are meant to preserve the accomplishments of Early Access players while giving everyone a fair and exciting starting point when the updated encounter arrives.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);">Daevas are advised to watch for the announcement by October 16 for Ludra's return date and First Clear event details. 🕊️</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><span style="color: var(--glyphs200);"><br>This has been Kim Bora reporting.</span></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div>