Cookie Run: Kingdom Delays Version 5.6 Update, Here's The Good, The Bad And The Ugly!

Cookie Run: Kingdom's Version 5.6 Update: A Rollercoaster of Hype and Controversy

Cookie Run: Kingdom's Version 5.6 update, dubbed "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return," promised a deluge of new content: cookies, episodes, events, toppings, treasures—the works. However, the reception has been decidedly mixed, swinging wildly between excitement and outrage.

The Positives:

• Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie: This Ancient+ Cookie, a Charge-type frontline fighter, boasts an Awakened King skill that inflicts devastating damage and applies a CRIT Resist debuff. He also synergizes with Twin Dragons for powerful attacks. A dedicated Nether-Gacha: Light of True Resolution increases the odds of acquiring him, guaranteeing him every 250 pulls.

• Peach Blossom Cookie: A new Epic Support Cookie, Peach Blossom Cookie utilizes the Heavenly Fruit skill for healing and provides DMG Resist and Debuff Resist buffs to allies.

• New World Exploration Episode: Dark Cacao Cookie's story continues in "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return," featuring stages with Yin and Yang effects.

The Negatives:

The introduction of the Ancient+ rarity, a new tier above existing rarities, sparked significant backlash. With a maximum 6-star promotion level, this addition brings the total rarity count to eleven. This decision, perceived by many as prioritizing the creation of new high-rarity cookies over the enhancement of existing characters, angered a considerable portion of the player base.

The Controversy:

The Korean Cookie Run community and prominent whale guilds voiced strong disapproval, even threatening a boycott if the developers didn't reconsider the Ancient+ rarity. In response to this significant player outcry, the developers announced a postponement of the June 20th release date to re-evaluate the update's changes. An official tweet confirmed this delay.

The Future:

The fate of the Ancient+ rarity and the overall direction of the Version 5.6 update remain uncertain pending the developers' reevaluation. The community awaits further announcements with bated breath. The situation highlights the significant influence player feedback can have on game development.