Update 0 — Official Release Patch Notes
Official Anime Expeditions Update 0 patch notes: 14 new Mythics, Expeditions Payload, Tournaments, Guilds, Battlepass, equipment, skins, mounts, and QoL.
Sportskeeda sourced the following patch notes directly from the in-game update log. Update 0 shipped with the July 16 EA release and remains the live build during the TIME CHAMBER launch window. It is the foundation patch — not a hotfix — covering roster expansion, new game modes, and launch-week systems.
14 New Units
- 8th Sword (Berserk)
- Shadow (Divine)
- Crimson (Brother)
- Toy Maker
- True Saint (Holy)
- Cursed Student (True Love)
- Elf Mage (Unleashed)
- Flame Emperor (Reincarnate)
- Hollow (Blaze)
- Lady Giant (Envy)
- Puppet (Telekinetic)
- Reaper (Released)
- Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1)
- String Demon (Awakened)
Core Systems Added
- Expeditions — base building, resource collection, Payload mode
- Tournaments — Solo and Duo with Infinite Global Leaderboards
- Quests & Achievements — Daily, Weekly, Unit Trials
- Beginner's Path — True Saint unit + Beginner Banner unlock
- Battle Pass Season 1 — Crimson theme, exclusive Mythic + AoE color
- Guilds — custom name, icon, color, motto (level 20)
New Features & QoL
- Unit Showcase, Custom AoE Indicator Colors, Spectate Mode
- Sandbox Mode, Music Shop, Party Invitations
- Player Profiles, Event Calendar
- Auto Upgrade, Unit Manager, Right-Click Unequip
- Phantom Placement, Access Inventory during matches
New Equipment (11 items)
- Boulder, Calamity's Eye, Elven Battle Staff, Emperor's Attire
- Hair Bells, Hell's Flower, Hexed Blade, Promise Ring
- Spirit of the Moonblade, Technique Amplifier, Webbed Fruit
Cosmetics
Nine launch skins (8th Sword Thug, Cursed Student Manga, Elf Mage Maid/Ranni, Hazmat, Player, Ramen Guy Sage, Salmon Sorcerer Frog, Soul Reaper Cyborg) and three mounts (Expedition's Bike, Tailed Beast, Cloud). See Launch Skins and Launch Mounts pages for obtain methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Update 0 different from EA+?
EA+ (July 15) added units and equipment first. Update 0 (July 16) enabled Expeditions Payload, Tournaments, and the full quest hub for launch.
When did Sandbox Mode arrive?
Sandbox shipped in Update 0 alongside Spectate Mode and Music Shop.