Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0 Brings Lobby Revamp and New Portals Game Mode

Roblox developer Kitawari has released the highly anticipated Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0, bringing a host of exciting changes and enhancements to the popular tower-defense game. This update is designed to keep the winter festivities alive, offering players a wealth of new content to dive into.

Upon logging in, players will immediately notice the revamped lobby, which has been redesigned to provide more space and a better experience for anime fans. The new lobby is not only larger but also features a customizable Day and Night cycle, accessible through the settings menu. The user interface (UI) has also been updated, with a cleaner and more intuitive stage selection interface.

"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," Kitawari stated in the Winter Update 3.0 patch notes. "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!"

One of the standout features of the Winter Update 3.0 is the introduction of the new Portals game mode. Players are encouraged to use winter-themed 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 any restrictions.

The update also introduces 12 new units, which can be obtained through various means such as the new Winter Banner, Portals game mode, battle pass, and leaderboard rewards. These units include Emmie, Rom and Ran, Foboko, Karem, Rogita, Soburo, Regnaw, Dodara, Sosora, Seban, Rodock, and Giyu.

Quality-of-life improvements are also a significant part of this update. Players will benefit from smoother unit placement, Evolution Quests now appearing in a special tab, and the addition of search bars in the skins and familiars windows. Units now properly highlight the enemies they are attacking, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Anime Vanguards continues to evolve with regular updates since its launch last January. The recent November update, inspired by the anime series Dandadan, added even more content for players to enjoy. For the latest active codes and more information on what Kitawari is working on, you can visit our comprehensive list 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 through:

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

To maximize rewards, use winter units and skins to increase team damage and currency yield.

A new elemental interaction system has been added to Portals, offering over a hundred different interactions between units and enemies.

NEW GAMEMODE! Sandbox Mode

Enjoy a new mode where you can use any units, spawn enemies, have infinite money, and customize stats to play as you wish.

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 completely revamped to address player feedback about space and new game mode placement. The new lobby is 10x more impressive and includes a customizable Day and Night cycle.

NEW! Revamped Lobby UI

The stage selection interface has been updated for a cleaner and more user-friendly experience.

NEW! Unit XP Fusing

Fuse unwanted units into others to level them up, providing an alternative to using 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 for portals, evolution items, 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 now unobtainable, replaced by two new Exclusive units. Compete on the leaderboards to claim these rewards and showcase your achievements.

NEW! Battle Pass Reset

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

NEW! Tournament Titles

Tournament players can now earn unique titles for each week's tournament. The top player gains the Tournament Champion title, while those in positions 2-5 receive the Tournament Contender title.

NEW! Collection Milestone

Collect units of various rarities to unlock special rewards. The more units you gather, the greater the rewards you can claim.

NEW! Enemy Index Milestones

Earn rewards by filling out your Enemy Index. Documenting sets of enemies grants you special prizes like Trait Rerolls.

NEW! Trophy Exchange Shop

A dedicated area for trophies and a trophy shop have been added, where you can purchase Emotes using trophies.

NEW! Spectate Mode Options

When spectating a unit, choose between Default, First Person, Third Person, and Top-Down views. The spectate interface now indicates which unit you are watching.

NEW! Health Stocks

The health system has been updated to use stocks instead of a single health bar. Each stage starts with 3 stocks, and losing all stocks results in a match loss. Bosses instantly deplete all stocks upon reaching the base.

NEW! The Hidden Gateway awakens…

The mysterious portal item, a reward from Floor 50 in Worldlines, now reveals its purpose. Use it to open a gateway to a hidden challenge and uncover the Secret within.

NEW! In-Game Update Logs

View the latest updates in-game upon joining or by clicking the update button in the top right corner of your screen.

NEW! New Unit Filters!

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

Changes & QoL

• Custom summon animations now play when viewing a unit.
• Evolution quests are now visible in the special tab.
• Unit placement during setup is smoother.
• "Tracks At The Edge Of The World" added to the Enemy Index.
• World Markers added to the lobby for easier navigation and teleportation.
• Auto Ability now waits to reactivate if it fails initially.
• 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 the unit Traits Index UI.
• Shiny Hunter Game Pass now visible on the bottom left.
• Units now highlight the enemies they are attacking.
• Units can be marked as "Favorite" for easy access.
• Additional unit storage expansions and team slots available.
• Rarity gradients and the loading circle have been revamped.
• Switched to Roblox’s new chat service with automatic translation.
• Inventory item frames are now sorted by rarity.
• Item hover preview frame no longer cuts off.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Ishtar (Divinity) not gaining the range buff from her passive.
• Corrected Haruka Rin's animation issue when upgrading.
• Addressed the ability to place units and swap teams during tournaments.
• Fixed the highest infinite round not updating in the profile UI.
• Resolved Medusa’s ability not following the cursor on console.
• Fixed ability timers going into negatives.
• Improved Battlepass Leveled Up UI icons and background shadow.
• Fixed multilane unit names being cut off in the unit inventory UI.
• Corrected the Money Earned text offset.
• Fixed Fate Mount not appearing in matches.
• Addressed Worldlines loading screen showing the wrong map.
• Fixed interactions with repulse enemies in the golden castle stage.
• Corrected items/currencies in stage info UI always displaying as 18x owned.
• Fixed JoJo Stand cosmetics breaking on rejoin.
• Corrected Steel Ball Run Acts 4-5 spawning players on the wrong side.
• Fixed the leaving keybind in settings UI on console.
• Improved Leaderboard UI stage selection with a scrolling frame.
• Implemented big performance optimizations for late-game runs.