By Indie Report in Inferna — 31 Jan 2026

Inferna New Release - Free‑to‑Play Update & Features (January 31, 2026)

Date: January 31, 2026

Inferna, the player‑friendly, free‑to‑play open‑world MMORPG, has launched a major update that expands the game’s unique combat system and removes limits on player exploration. The new content introduces several systems, balance tweaks, and quality‑of‑life improvements designed to keep the world of Inferna fresh and engaging.

Key Highlights

Global Rift Closing Goal Event - A server‑wide cooperative event where players work together to close rifts. The event features tiered rewards and daily‑reset progress that benefits the entire community.
Quest Scrolls - New quest‑giving items that drop globally from monsters level 30+. They provide both special and regular quests with associated rewards.
Pet Collar Upgrade - Pet collars can now be upgraded up to +10 once a pet reaches level 100, offering enhanced pet performance.
Mining Profession Bonus - Miners can now open special “definitely‑not‑a‑chest” objects for extra rewards, adding depth to the mining profession.
Illusion Dungeon Respawn Scaling - Instant respawn mechanics have been added for larger groups, including a Hardcore mode option.
War Core Interaction Update - War Cores now trigger the same mechanic as Flamebreak when closing a rift, streamlining rift‑closing strategies.
Scrolls of Bonding Exchange - Old Version IV/V Bonding Scrolls can be exchanged for Pet Eggs before they are removed from inventories.
Event Letters Visibility - Event letters now appear only for future events, decluttering the quest queue.
Shady Dealer Announcement - Purchases of premium skins now broadcast a global announcement to all online players, adding a social flair to premium content.
Dungeon System Refactor - An internal restructuring of dungeons improves maintainability and paves the way for future expansions.

New Features Detailed

Quest Scrolls (new system) - Dropped from monsters level 30+, these scrolls unlock special quests with valuable rewards.
Global Rift Closing Goal Event (new event) - Cooperative rift‑closing with tiered daily progress and server‑wide boosts.
Pet Collar Upgrade (level 100) - Upgrade pet collars up to +10 after the pet reaches level 100.
Mining Profession Bonus - Miners can now open special objects that contain valuable loot.
Illusion Dungeon Respawn Scaling - Group‑size based instant respawn counts for Normal and Hardcore dungeons.
War Core Interaction Update - War Cores now trigger Flamebreak‑style effects when a rift is closed.
Scrolls of Bonding Exchange - Exchange old Bonding Scrolls for Pet Eggs before they are removed.
Event Letters Visibility - Only future events are shown, reducing quest‑log clutter.
Shady Dealer Announcement - Global chat announcements when premium skins are purchased.
Dungeon System Refactor - Internal overhaul to improve future content development.