Netmarble took to an online broadcast on July 1st to unveil the 1.2 update for 'Monster Guild: Star Dive', which is set to go live on the 8th.

Producer Lee Dong-jo of Netmarble Monster and Business Division Head Kang Dong-ki appeared to walk us through the new summer content and a series of quality-of-life adjustments inspired by player feedback.

The heart of this update is a sweeping overhaul of everything from controls to the in-game farming economy, with most changes being a direct response to what the community has been clamouring for.

To mitigate the burnout caused by the tedious, repetitive monster collection process known among players as 'field running', a new 'Field Dispatch' system is being added. Players can now deploy characters to various regions to handle monster hunting, gathering, and mining automatically.

Monster Ring systems are also seeing a makeover. New features for changing and upgrading attributes are on the way, alongside adjusted drop rates for high-tier traits and better success rates for synthesizing mutant Monster Rings. Furthermore, when synthesizing rings of different grades, the result will now be guaranteed to match the higher grade.

On top of this, expect customisable mobile key layouts, a new mobile combat assistance system, and a more streamlined early-game progression path.

From July 8th to 28th, the 'An Unforgettable First Summer, Summer Dive!' festival will take over. The event takes place in 'Summer Rain', a brand-new map hidden deep within the Arcana Forest.

As Francis and Verna strive to organise a festival for everyone, the pair discover a dangerous incident unfolding within the Arcana Forest. Players can join the pair on their journey, exploring every corner of Summer Rain to enjoy attractions, mini-games, and collect rewards.

New summer-themed 5-star characters, 'Francis: Summer Dive!' and 'Verna: Summer Dive!', are joining the fray. Francis: Summer Dive! appears in the midst of planning the festivities, while Verna: Summer Dive! arrives as a guest invited by Francis.

A 'Summer Special 7-Day Gift Event' and a 'Summer Grand Festival Mission' will also run, offering over 100 summon tickets and various growth materials.

The legendary monster 'Reginula', introduced in the 1.1 update, is getting a new Monster Ring. Reginula's ring features a unique Link Chain skill that sets it apart; unlike existing one-off skills, this one accompanies the character to fight directly in combat. Additionally, higher tiers of boss raid content are being added for those hunting better loot.

Following the 1.2 update presentation, a live Q&A session was held with the community, and a special coupon code was revealed containing 3 Compasses of Promise, 10 Premium Salmon Purees, and 150 Keys.

Netmarble Monster Producer Lee Dong-jo stated, "We are focusing heavily on improving player convenience and the overall gameplay experience based on the valuable feedback provided by our users. We remain committed to constant communication to ensure we provide even better gameplay and diverse content for everyone."