Cookie Run: Kingdom's Version 5.6 Update Delayed: Pros, Cons, and Details

Cookie Run: Kingdom has announced their latest update, version 5.6, dubbed 'Dark Resolution's Glorious Return'. This update promises a slew of new content, but it's not without its controversies. Let's dive into the details and explore both the highlights and the contentious aspects of this update.

Cookie Run: Kingdom Version 5.6 Update – The Good

The update introduces several exciting additions to the game. One of the most anticipated features is the new Ancient+ Cookie, Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie. This Charge type Cookie takes the front line with his powerful Awakened King skill, wielding the Chocoblade to inflict fatal wounds and apply a CRIT Resist debuff on enemies. His synergy with the Twin Dragons adds an extra layer of force to his attacks.

To help players get their hands on Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie, the update includes a special gacha event called Nether-Gacha: Light of True Resolution. This gacha offers an increased chance of pulling the new Cookie, with a guaranteed pull every 250 attempts. Even if you don't reach that milestone, you'll still receive valuable rewards like Light of True Resolution items or Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie's Soulstones.

Another new addition is the Epic Cookie, Peach Blossom Cookie. As a Support type positioned at the rear, Peach Blossom Cookie uses the Heavenly Fruit skill to heal the team and drop Peach Bao fruits, which enhance DMG Resist and Debuff Resist for allies.

The update also expands the World Exploration with a new episode titled 'Dark Resolution's Glorious Return,' continuing Dark Cacao Cookie's saga. Players can expect battle stages featuring the Yin and Yang effect, adding a fresh twist to the gameplay.

The Bad… And The Ugly

However, not all aspects of the update have been well-received. The introduction of the new Ancient+ rarity, which allows for a max promotion level of 6-star, has stirred controversy. With the game already boasting ten rarities, the addition of an 11th has been met with frustration from the community. Players are particularly upset about the introduction of higher rarity cookies as new entities rather than enhancing existing characters.

The backlash was significant enough that the Korean Cookie Run community and whale guilds threatened to boycott the game if the developers didn't reconsider the new rarity system. In response, the developers have decided to postpone the update, originally scheduled for June 20th, to reassess the changes. You can find more details in their official tweet, and stay tuned for further updates.

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