Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0: Lobby Revamped, New Portals Mode Added

Roblox developer Kitawari has rolled out the much-anticipated Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0, bringing a fresh wave of excitement to the tower-defense game. This update not only enhances the overall gameplay but also introduces significant changes to the unit lineup, lobby, and introduces numerous quality-of-life improvements.

The Winter Update 3.0 is packed with festive additions designed to keep players engaged for weeks on end. The most striking change is the revamped lobby, which now offers a more spacious and welcoming environment for anime enthusiasts to kickstart their gaming sessions. Alongside the new lobby, players will enjoy a remastered UI, featuring an improved stage selection interface that promises a cleaner and more user-friendly experience.

Kitawari addressed the community's feedback about the previous lobby's limitations, stating in the patch notes, “We heard your issues with our current lobby; it was too small and cramped, and we were running out of places to put new game modes. Get ready for our stunning new lobby – 10x more impressive than anything you’ve seen, featuring a customizable Day and Night cycle which you can check out in Settings!”

A standout feature of the Winter Update 3.0 is the introduction of the Portals game mode, encouraging players to use winter units and skins to boost team damage and unlock additional rewards. Additionally, the Sandbox Mode offers a playground for players to experiment with new strategies without limitations. The update also introduces 12 new units, which can be obtained through the new Winter Banner, Portals game mode, battle pass, and leaderboard rewards.

Quality-of-life enhancements include smoother unit placement movement, Evolution Quests now appearing in the special tab, and the addition of search bars to skins and familiars windows. Units now also highlight the enemies they are attacking, making gameplay more intuitive.

Anime Vanguards has seen continuous improvements since its launch in January, with the recent November update introducing content inspired by the popular anime series, Dandadan. Players can stay updated on the latest developments by checking out active codes here. Below are the full patch notes for the Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0:

Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0 Patch Notes

Features

12 NEW UNITS!

The update introduces 12 new units, available in various game modes:

New Winter Banner

• Emmie, Emmie (Ice Witch)
• Rom and Ran, Rom and Ran (Fanatic)
• Foboko, Foboko (Hellish)
• Karem, Karem (Chilled)
• Rogita (Super 4)

New Portals Game Mode

• Soburo, Soburo (Contract)
• Regnaw, Regnaw (Rage)

New Battle Pass

• Dodara, Dodara (Contract)
• Sosora, Sosora (Puppeteer)

Leaderboard Rewards

• Seban
• Rodock
• Giyu

NEW GAMEMODE! Portals

Experience a new game mode with unique mechanics and rewards, including:

• 3 New Familiars
  • Doggo
  • Sebamon
  • Padoru
• 2 Secret Portal Units
• Winter Currency
• Gift Boxes

Utilize winter units and skins to boost your team's damage, currency yield, and other rewards. The update also features a new elemental interaction system for Portals, offering over a hundred different interactions to enhance gameplay strategy.

NEW GAMEMODE! Sandbox Mode

Explore and experiment with any units, spawn enemies, and enjoy infinite resources in this new, unrestricted mode.

NEW! Boss Event Rerun!

The Blood-Red Commander Igros boss event returns, with Boss Events now cycling weekly. Next week features Sukono’s boss event, and the Boss Event shop has been restocked.

NEW! Lobby Revamp

The lobby has been redesigned to be more spacious and includes a customizable Day and Night cycle, accessible in Settings.

NEW! Revamped Lobby UI

The stage selection interface has been updated for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.

NEW! Unit XP Fusing

Fuse unwanted units into others to level them up, providing an alternative to XP food items.

NEW! Winter Banner & Currency

Earn winter currency from Portals to summon new units and skins or spend it in the Winter Shop on various items, including a frosty mount and Trait Rerolls.

• 1 New Vanguard Unit
• 3 New Secret Skins
• 4 New Exclusive Units
• 4 New Mythic Skins
• 3 New Legendary Skins
• 1 New Epic Skin
• 1 New Rare Skin

NEW! Leaderboard Units

Previous leaderboard units are no longer obtainable, replaced by two new Exclusive units. Compete for top spots on the leaderboards to earn these rewards.

NEW! Battle Pass Reset

The Battle Pass has been refreshed, offering numerous rewards, including rerolls, gems, and 2 Exclusive units to unlock.

NEW! Tournament Titles

Tournament participants now receive unique titles, with the top player earning the Tournament Champion title and top 2-5 players receiving the Tournament Contender title.

NEW! Collection Milestone

Collect units of different rarities to unlock special rewards, with greater rewards for higher collection achievements.

NEW! Enemy Index Milestones

Earn rewards by filling out your Enemy Index, with special prizes like Trait Rerolls available for documenting sets of enemies.

NEW! Trophy Exchange Shop

A new area dedicated to trophies includes a shop where players can purchase Emotes using trophies.

NEW! Spectate Mode Options

Spectate units in Default, First Person, Third Person, or Top-Down views, with the spectate interface now displaying the unit being viewed.

NEW! Health Stocks

The health system has been revamped to use stocks instead of a health bar, with each stage starting with 3 stocks. Losing all stocks results in a match loss, and bosses deplete all stocks upon reaching the base.

NEW! The Hidden Gateway awakens…

The mysterious portal item, a reward from Floor 50 in Worldlines, now opens a gateway to a hidden challenge. Discover the secrets within.

NEW! In-Game Update Logs

Stay updated with in-game logs accessible upon joining or via an update button in the top right corner of the screen.

NEW! New Unit Filters!

Filter units by damage, SPA, and range stat tiers for easier unit management.

Changes & QoL

• Custom summon animations now play when viewing a unit.
• Evolution quests now appear in the special tab.
• Smoother unit placement movement.
• Added "Tracks At The Edge Of The World" to the Enemy Index.
• World Markers in the lobby for easier navigation and teleportation.
• Auto Ability now waits to reactivate if initially unsuccessful.
• The normalize NPC has been updated to Valentine.
• Improved item tooltip animations.
• Added a slight camera parallax effect to some interfaces.
• Winter Currency added to the AFK Chamber.
• Search bars added to the Familiars and Skins windows.
• Improved unit Traits Index UI.
• Shiny Hunter Game Pass now visible on the bottom left.
• Units now highlight the enemies they are attacking.
• Units can now be "Favorited" for easier access.
• Additional unit storage expansions and team slots available.
• Revamped rarity gradients and loading circle.
• Switched to Roblox’s new chat service with automatic translation.
• Inventory item frames now sorted by rarity.
• Fixed item hover preview frame issues.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Ishtar (Divinity) range buff issue.
• Fixed Haruka Rin's animation speed glitch.
• Addressed unit placement and team swapping issues in tournaments.
• Corrected highest infinite round display in profile UI.
• Fixed Medusa’s ability tracking on console.
• Resolved negative ability timer issues.
• Improved Battle Pass Level Up UI quality.
• Fixed Battle Pass Level Up screen background shadow.
• Corrected multilane unit names display in unit inventory UI.
• Fixed Money Earned text offset.
• Addressed Fate Mount visibility in matches.
• Corrected Worldlines loading screen map display.
• Fixed interactions with repulse enemies in the golden castle stage.
• Corrected stage info UI item/currency display.
• Fixed JoJo Stand cosmetic issues on rejoin.
• Corrected Steel Ball Run Acts 4-5 spawn locations.
• Fixed leaving keybind issue in settings UI on console.
• Improved Leaderboard UI stage selection.
• Implemented performance optimizations for late-game runs.

Anime Vanguards' Winter Update 3.0 is a testament to Kitawari's commitment to delivering engaging and continually improving content for its community. Dive into the new features, explore the revamped lobby, and enjoy the festive additions this winter season.