Cookie Run Update 5.6 Postponed | Overview of Impact

Cookie Run: Kingdom's Version 5.6 Update: A Controversial "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return"

Cookie Run: Kingdom's Version 5.6 update, dubbed "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return," promised a wave of new content: Cookies, episodes, events, toppings, and treasures. However, the update's reception has been mixed, to say the least.

The Positives:

The update introduces Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie, an Ancient+ rarity Cookie with a Charge type and frontline position. His Awakened King skill inflicts substantial damage and debuffs enemies. A special Nether-Gacha increases the odds of acquiring him.

Joining the roster is Peach Blossom Cookie, an Epic Support Cookie who heals allies and provides DMG and Debuff Resist buffs.

A new World Exploration episode continues Dark Cacao Cookie's story, featuring Yin and Yang battle stages.

The Controversy: The Ancient+ Rarity

The introduction of the Ancient+ rarity, with a maximum 6-star promotion level, sparked significant backlash. Adding an 11th rarity to an already complex rarity system of ten, instead of enhancing existing characters, angered many players.

The Korean community and whale guilds even threatened a boycott, prompting the developers to postpone the update (originally scheduled for June 20th) to reconsider the changes. An official tweet confirmed the postponement.

The Future of Version 5.6

The fate of the Ancient+ rarity and the overall impact on the update remain uncertain. The developers' response to player concerns suggests a willingness to adjust the update before its release. However, the initial negative reaction highlights the importance of community feedback in game development. Stay tuned for further updates.