1. New Paid Only guidance added: STEP UP Traveler of Memories Divine Warmaster Richard
Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 20, 2026 - August 27, 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★ Merchant Richard.

Each STEP's contents are as follows:
| STEP Count | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP1 | 100 | Memories Fragment x5 + Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP2 | 200 | Memories Fragment x10 + Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP3 | 300 | Memories Fragment x15 + Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP4 | 300 | Memories Fragment x20 + Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP5 | 300 | Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 | Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Merchant Richard |
Fragments obtained can be used to trade for items in the Exchange. 150 Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) can be traded for Merchant Richard's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

Merchant Richard (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Merchant Richard's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Merchant Richard.

2. New Paid Only guidance added: STEP UP Traveler of Memories Divine Runelord Alaune
Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 20, 2026 - August 27, 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★ Warrior Alaune.

Each STEP's contents are as follows:
| STEP Count | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP1 | 100 | Memories Fragment x5 + Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP2 | 200 | Memories Fragment x10 + Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP3 | 300 | Memories Fragment x15 + Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP4 | 300 | Memories Fragment x20 + Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP5 | 300 | Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune)x10 + Light Fragmentx20 | Guaranteed to obtain a 5★+ Character, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Warrior Alaune |
Fragments obtained can be used to trade for items in the Exchange. 150 Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) can be traded for Warrior Alaune's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

Warrior Alaune (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Warrior Alaune's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Warrior Alaune.

3. New guidance added: STEP UP NieR Replicant Crossover return Guide NieR — Paid Only guidance
Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 20, 2026 - September 3, 2026, 07:00 (UTC)

The number of Paid Rubies required varies for each STEP.

Guaranteed to obtain 1 Traveler of 5★ or higher, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Merchant NieR.

Each STEP's contents are as follows:
| STEP | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP1 | 100 | NieR's Guidestone x10 + Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP2 | 200 | NieR's Guidestone x20 + Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP3 | 300 | NieR's Guidestone x30 + Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP4 | 300 | NieR's Guidestone x40 + Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP5 | 300 | Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 | Guaranteed to obtain 1 Traveler of 5★ or higher, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Merchant NieR |
Replicant Fragment can be obtained through the STEP guidance. 150 Replicant Fragment can be traded for 1 NieR's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

NieR (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using NieR's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Merchant NieR.

4. New guidance added: STEP UP NieR Replicant Crossover return Guide Emil — Paid Only guidance
Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 20, 2026 - September 3, 2026, 07:00 (UTC)

The number of Paid Rubies required varies for each STEP.
Guaranteed to obtain 1 Traveler of 5★ or higher, with a 50% chance of obtaining 6★ Cleric Emil.
Each STEP's contents are as follows:
| STEP | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP1 | 100 | Emil's Guidestone x10 + Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP2 | 200 | Emil's Guidestone x20 + Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP3 | 300 | Emil's Guidestone x30 + Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP4 | 300 | Emil's Guidestone x40 + Replicant Fragment x10 + Light Fragment x20 |  |
| STEP5 | 300 | Replicant Fragment ×10 + Light Fragment ×20 | Guaranteed to obtain 1 Traveler of 5★ or highe, with a 50% chance of being 6★ Cleric Emil |

Replicant Fragment can be obtained through the STEP Guide. 150 Replicant Fragment can be traded for 1 Emil's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

Emil (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Emil's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Cleric Emil.

5. New Guidance Added: STEP UP NieR Replicant Crossover Return Guide Kainé — Paid Only Guidance
Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 20, 2026 - September 3, 2026, 07:00 (UTC)

The number of Paid Rubies required varies for each STEP.

Guaranteed to obtain 1 Traveler of 5★ or higher; 50% chance of being 6★ Thief Kainé.

Each STEP's contents are as follows:
| STEP | Paid Rubies | Bonus | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| STEP1 | 100 | Kainé's Guidestone ×10 + Replicant Fragment ×10 + Light Fragment ×20 |  |
| STEP2 | 200 | Kainé's Guidestone ×20 + Replicant Fragment ×10 + Light Fragment ×20 |  |
| STEP3 | 300 | Kainé's Guidestone ×30 + Replicant Fragment ×10 + Light Fragment ×20 |  |
| STEP4 | 300 | Kainé's Guidestone ×40 + Replicant Fragment ×10 + Light Fragment ×20 |  |
| STEP5 | 300 | Replicant Fragment ×10 + Light Fragment ×20 | Guaranteed to obtain 1 Traveler of 5★ or higher, with a 50% chance of being 6★ Thief Kainé |
Replicant Fragment can be obtained through the STEP Guide. 150 Replicant Fragment can be traded for 1 Kainé's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

Kainé (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Kainé's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Thief Kainé.

6. New Guidance Added: Travelers of Memories Divine Warmaster Richard/Divine Runelord Alaune Guidance
Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 20, 2026 - September 3, 2026, 07:00 (UTC)

During the promotion period, the guidance rates for Divine Warmaster Richard / Divine Runelord Alaune are UP, and each Guide grants Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) ×1 and Light Fragment ×1.

Fragments obtained can be used to trade for items in the Exchange. 150 Fragment (Merchant Richard/Warrior Alaune) can be traded for 1 Merchant Richard's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) or 1 
Warrior Alaune's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

Merchant Richard (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Merchant Richard's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Merchant Richard.
Warrior Alaune (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Warrior Alaune's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Warrior Alaune.

7. New Guidance Added: NieR Replicant Crossover return Guide The Replicant Trio NieR/Emil/Kainé
Promotion Period: After maintenance on August 20, 2026 - September 3, 2026, 07:00 (UTC)

During the promotion period, the guidance rates for NieR / Emil / Kainé are UP, and each Guide grants Replicant Fragment ×1 and Light Fragment ×1.

Fragments obtained can be used to trade for items in the Exchange. 150 Replicant Fragment can be traded for NieR's Grand Sacred Seal (6★), Emil's Grand Sacred Seal (6★), or Kainé's Grand Sacred Seal (6★).

Traveler star ratings are as follows

NieR (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using NieR's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Merchant NieR.

Emil (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Emil's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Cleric Emil.

Kainé (Class: ★★★★★★)
Using Kainé's Grand Sacred Seal (6★) is guaranteed to obtain one 6★ Thief Kainé.

※The featured Characters 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