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

The highly anticipated "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return" update (Version 5.6) for Cookie Run: Kingdom has been met with a mixed reception, generating both excitement and significant backlash from the community. The update boasts a wealth of new content, including cookies, episodes, events, and more, but a controversial new rarity system has caused a major stir.

The Positives:

The update introduces Dragon Lord Dark Cacao Cookie, an Ancient+ rarity Charge-type Cookie with a powerful Awakened King skill. A dedicated Nether-Gacha: Light of True Resolution offers increased chances of obtaining him, guaranteeing a pull every 250 attempts. Players also gain bonus rewards like Light of True Resolution items or Soulstones.

Another addition is Peach Blossom Cookie, a new Epic Support-type Cookie with a healing skill and beneficial buffs.

A new World Exploration episode, "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return," continues Dark Cacao Cookie's story, featuring Yin and Yang battle stages.

The Negatives (and the near-boycott):

The introduction of the Ancient+ rarity, a tier above the existing ten rarities, has sparked outrage. This new tier allows for 6-star promotion for rare cookies, but the community feels this is a cynical money-grab rather than a balanced approach to game progression. The decision to introduce a new highest rarity instead of enhancing existing characters has been widely criticized as unfair and exploitative.

The Korean community and influential whale guilds responded with threats of a boycott, prompting the developers to postpone the update (originally scheduled for June 20th) to reconsider the changes. An official tweet confirmed the postponement.

The situation highlights the power of community feedback and the importance of developer responsiveness. The outcome of the developer's reconsideration remains to be seen, but the controversy underscores the delicate balance between introducing new content and maintaining player satisfaction in a gacha game. The future of the Ancient+ rarity and the overall reception of Version 5.6 are still uncertain.