Brighter Shores is celebrating its very first Christmas, and the festivities come with exciting rewards and a new transmog system! Let’s go over everything you need to know about the event and the latest patch notes.
Christmas Event: Collect 20 Festive Hats!
The Brighter Shores Christmas event introduces 20 unique Christmas-themed hats, available in various different styles and colors. These festive hats can be obtained randomly while gaining XP and playing the game, so the more you play, the better your chances of collecting them all!
Trading Hats with Other Players
The game allows players to trade hats with each other. So, if you want to complete your collection faster or swap your favorite hat, trading is the best way to do so:
- Click on a player in the “Nearby Players” list.
- Offer to exchange the hat you are wearing with theirs!
Note: The event runs until early January 2025, and once it ends, the hats will no longer be available. If you manage to collect them all, you will have exclusive proof that you were part of the first-ever Brighter Shores Christmas celebration!
Transmog System: Show Off Your Hats
Thanks to the recently added transmog system, you can show off your Christmas hats without removing your equipped helmet. Here is how it works:
- Click on your helmet slot in the equipment menu.
- Select “Transmog.”
- Choose the Christmas hat you want to display.
Now you can stay festive without sacrificing your gear’s stats!
Patch Notes: December 10, 2024
The latest patch does not just include the Christmas event but also several updates and fixes. As always, Andrew Gower has shared the patch notes on his X/Twitter account, and we have also compiled them for you below:
General Changes
- Addition of the Transmog system.
Quality of Life Improvements
- Passive foraging and gathering now provide items only for your level, rather than a mix of lower-level items.
- Improved route finding so characters no longer attempt to navigate through closed doors (e.g., incomplete crime dens).
Bug Fixes
- Fixed auto-withdraw quantity for kelp and wallplants.
- Improved messaging in the Past Actions interface when lacking knowledge for an action despite using a level boost potion.
- Resolved an issue where the wall puzzle in the “Spirit Essence” quest would disappear at certain window sizes.
- Correction of various typos.
The holidays are the perfect season for grinders and collectors to spend their time doing what they love. So, if you are a player who enjoys transmog and working towards gaining some exclusive items, it is the perfect time for you to jump into the game and get the goodies. Happy holidays, and see you in Brighter Shores!
