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

The latest update for *Cookie Run: Kingdom*, version 5.6, titled 'Dark Resolution’s Glorious Return', has stirred quite the buzz within the gaming community. This sequel to version 5.5 packs a plethora of new content, including new Cookies, episodes, limited-time events, toppings, treasures, and more. Let’s delve into the highlights and the controversies surrounding this update.

Cookie Run: Kingdom Version 5.6 Update – The Good

Kicking off the new additions is the Ancient+ Cookie, Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie. Boasting a Charge type and a front-line position, his Awakened King skill enables him to wield the Chocoblade, delivering devastating blows with fatal wounds and a CRIT Resist debuff to enemies. Additionally, he collaborates with the Twin Dragons for a formidable attack. To acquire this powerful Cookie, players can participate in the Nether-Gacha: Light of True Resolution, which increases the odds of pulling Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie. A guaranteed encounter awaits after every 250 pulls, and even without reaching that number, players can collect Light of True Resolution items or Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie's Soulstones.

Another exciting addition is the Epic Cookie, Peach Blossom Cookie. As a Support type stationed at the rear, Peach Blossom Cookie utilizes the Heavenly Fruit skill to heal the team and drops Peach Bao fruits that enhance DMG Resist and Debuff Resist for allies.

The update also introduces a new episode in World Exploration titled 'Dark Resolution’s Glorious Return,' continuing the saga of the long-suffering hero Dark Cacao Cookie. Players can look forward to battle stages featuring the Yin and Yang effect.

The Bad… And The Ugly

However, not all is well with the version 5.6 update. The introduction of the new rarity, Ancient+, has sparked significant controversy. With a maximum promotion level of 6-star, Ancient+ Cookies progress through ★2/★4/★6, enhancing their design and character lines. This addition marks the 11th rarity in the game, which has not sat well with the community. Many players, especially newcomers, are frustrated by the increasing complexity and the focus on new, higher rarity Cookies rather than enhancing existing characters.

The backlash was swift and intense, particularly from the Korean Cookie Run community and whale guilds, who threatened to boycott the game unless the developers reconsidered 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 follow the latest developments on their official tweet.

What are your thoughts on this unfolding situation? Share your opinions in the comments below. And while you wait for more updates, don't miss out on other exciting news, such as the upcoming tropical-themed update, Perils In Paradise, set to launch in Hearthstone in July.