New AFK Arena hero awakened Thane and patch 1.88 content

Still immersed in the events and rewards for AFK Arena's third anniversary, players will soon have the opportunity to test the 1.88 patch. On the agenda for Lilith Games' title, a formation copy system for lazy players, additional adventures and the new AFK Arena hero, awakened Thane. We take a look at the announcements of this update revealed by the developers in video.

New awakened Thane hero in AFK Arena

It's not uncommon to discover new recruits frequently in the course of updates, but an awakened hero is worth celebrating! After the release of Audrae and Oku in patch 1.87, it's now the turn of the awakened Thane to join the new AFK Arena heroes. Sublimated by an outfit given to him by the Savageons, this new Thane intends to be noticed.

In terms of gameplay, Awakened Thane is mainly aimed at PvP and boss battles. It will therefore hold up even better against enemies with shields, healing or natural health regeneration. Compared to its original version, the awakened Thane in patch 1.88 will have a higher sustain, making it a major asset to your composition.

As a new AFK Arena hero, the awakened Thane will also be given his own Voyage of Wonders adventure. Players will be able to experience his evolution in a dedicated campaign with a new narrative. Overall, the developers are now aiming to offer Awakened Voyages of Wonders in which the story and combat level of the awakened hero will be linked.

Details on the AFK Arena 1.88 patch notes

The game's developers have decided to launch a series of dev talks to tease the updates and better communicate with their community. In this first video, we learn that the arrival of awakened Thane in AFK Arena as a new hero is not the only major element of patch 1.88.

In the 1.88 AFK Arena patch, the QoL optimisation will allow a character composition to be copied using a new button. Hunting Fields content will also be added, with additional boxes including mines and shops for more rewardsto obtain. You'll also be able to rewind your decisions with the Engraving Rewind AFK Arena in the Tavern.

Finally, a new tab in the library, Echoes of Time, will allow you to find previously published stories from the game and more content about the lore.

This concludes the major points of patch 1.88, plus the appearance of the new hero awakened Thane in AFK Arena. Enjoy the birthday events while they last!