1. New limited-time Paid Only Guidance: STEP UP Hero of Memories Shana.
Promotion Period: 
After maintenance on July 2, 2026 – July 9, 2026 07:00 (UTC)

The number of Paid Rubies required varies for each STEP.
Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Shana.

Each STEP's contents are as follows:

| STEP | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP 1 | 100 | Memories Fragments ×5 + Fragments (Shana)  ×10 |  |
| STEP 2 | 200 | Memories Fragments ×10 + Fragments (Shana)  ×10 |  |
| STEP 3 | 300 | Memories Fragments ×15 + Fragments (Shana)  ×10 |  |
| STEP 4 | 300 | Memories Fragments ×20 + Fragments (Shana)  ×10 |  |
| STEP 5 | 300 | Fragments (Shana)  ×10 | Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Shana |

Fragments obtained can be traded for items in the Exchange. Fragments (Shana) ×150 can be traded for 1 Shana's Grand Sacred Seal  (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows:

"Shana" (Class: ★★★★★★)

Using Shana's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Apothecary Shana.

2. New Paid Only Guidance: STEP UP Hero of Memories EX Alaune

Promotion Period: 
After maintenance on July 2, 2026 – July 9, 2026 07:00 (UTC)

The number of Paid Rubies required varies for each STEP.
Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ EX Alaune.

Each STEP's contents are as follows:

| STEP | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP 1 | 100 | Memories Fragments ×5 + Fragments (EX Alaune)  ×10 |  |
| STEP 2 | 200 | Memories Fragments ×10 + Fragments (EX Alaune)  ×10 |  |
| STEP 3 | 300 | Memories Fragments ×15 + Fragments (EX Alaune)  ×10 |  |
| STEP 4 | 300 | Memories Fragments ×20 + Fragments (EX Alaune)  ×10 |  |
| STEP 5 | 300 | Fragments (EX Alaune)  ×10 | Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ EX Alaune |

Fragments obtained can be traded for items in the Exchange. Fragments (EX Alaune) ×150 can be traded for 1 EX Alaune's Grand Sacred Seal  (6★). 

Traveler star ratings are as follows:

"EX Alaune" (Class: ★★★★★★)

Using EX Alaune's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Dancer EX Alaune.

3. New Guidance: Hero of Memories Shana

Promotion Period: 
After maintenance on July 2, 2026 – July 16, 2026 07:00 (UTC)

During the promotion period, the appearance rate of Shana is increased. Each Guide yields Fragment (Shana) ×1.

Fragments obtained can be used to trade for items at the Exchange. Fragments (Shana) ×150 can be traded for 1 Shana's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows:

"Shana" (Class: ★★★★★★)

Using Shana's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Apothecary Shana.

4. New Guidance: Hero of Memories EX Alaune

Promotion Period: 
After maintenance on July 2, 2026 – July 16, 2026 07:00 (UTC)

During the promotion period, the appearance rate of EX Alaune is increased. Each Guide yields Fragment (EX Alaune) ×1.

Fragments obtained can be used to trade for items at the Exchange. Fragments (EX Alaune) ×150 can be traded for 1 EX Alaune's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows:

"EX Alaune" (Class: ★★★★★★)

Using EX Alaune's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Dancer EX Alaune.

※The featured Character of this period will not appear in Chance Encounters, Guided Travelers, or Sacred Guidance.
※For the specific boost rates, please check the Guidance Rates in-game.
※Duplicate Travelers obtained will be converted into the corresponding Guidestones.
※A News notification will be sent when added to the Chance Encounters pool.

OCTOPATH TRAVELER: Champions of the Continent Operations Team