[b]Greetings![/b] Today we have a small patch fix, the Tortodrone Migration, and a celebration of the Year of the Dog. Patch fix:

• Fix the explosions caused by Violent Heart Attack to scale with depth
• Added a new icon for auras that utilize a footstep effect
• Emote / talking animations now play in the ready room
• Various behind the scenes improvements

The pack here at spiral HQ are happy to ring in the Chinese New Year with a howl. We’ve doggedly pursued Wolvers from across Cradle to help us celebrate, but they were more interested in trying to bite us. This year we’re celebrating with a pupdate full of pawsh hound inspired gear. These fetching new items accessories are sure to help keep you warm - Just watch out for fleas. Show foes what you think of them while wearing a doggie tail. This accessory has curious animations that change depending on your mood. Retrieve a Running Wild Boxes now before they scamper away after March 21st. The Running Wild contains items such as:

• Wild Aura (footstep aura)
• Alpha Claw Gauntlet
• Love Puppy (Seraphynx Sprite)
• Doggie Tails - New animation
• Wolver Masks
• Alpha Vertical Vents
• Treat Pouches
• Wild Bone Pendants
• Various other tawny accessories

More information on the Running Wild Box and its contents may be found [url=http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Running_Wild_Prize_Box_Promotion_February_2018]here[/url]. It’s wild out there, be sure to keep close to your pack. Spiral HQ calls upon you to once again assist the [b]Tortodrones[/b] on their [url=http://wiki.spiralknights.com/March_of_the_Tortodrones]Long Migration[/url]. Take up arms to defend these creatures, and explore the Clockworks to gather fiendish glyphs. Be sure to collect [b]Ancient Shell[/b] materials from the Ancient Grove to craft [b]3*, 4* and 5* Tortodrone handguns and shields[/b] at the [url=http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Mysterious_Alchemy_Machine]Mysterious Alchemy Machine[/url]! The Spiral HQ intel forecasting interns predicts the Tortodrone migration will continue through [b]February 25, 2018[/b]. We’re counting on you to protect the magnificent Tortodrones!