Welcome to the SS4 of Etheria: Restart
XD Games has officially kicked off Season SS4 of Etheria: Restart, titled Loong’s Thunder: Shattered Dawn, bringing a wave of new content and system updates for players. The latest season is now live and will run until June 10, 2026.
One of the headline additions this season is the Tactical Imprint progression system. This feature allows players to strengthen their Animus by equipping shareable Imprints that offer passive bonuses along with four fixed sockets. Players can fill these sockets with new Components, letting players fine-tune offensive, defensive, and vitality stats to better suit their strategies.
To support this system, SS4 introduces the Hyper Kernel, a new factory-style feature that generates resources, buffs, and key upgrade materials such as Imprints and Components. Players can also produce Energy Crystals through the system, which help enhance terminal nodes and improve overall stability. The Hyper Kernel further expands gameplay by enabling regional expeditions, with future upgrades allowing it to function as a fully automated resource hub.
New players are also being welcomed through a dedicated Sprint Server, featuring a 14-day Double Drop event, progression-focused missions, and beginner-friendly arena matchmaking. On the character front, SS4 begins with the arrival of Xuan Chi and Rimeheart Dinah, with three more Animus scheduled to join later in the season. Meanwhile, several existing characters have received balance adjustments to refine the gameplay.
Overall, SS4 delivers a substantial update, adding depth, accessibility, and fresh content to the experience. You can check out the official trailer below to get a glimpse of what this new season has in store for us.