Halloween Update – Part 2, titled Candy Heist, is the follow-up content update to the Halloween event for Anime Crusaders. It was released on October 31, 2025. This update introduces the “Candies” currency, a new Raid, a new Legend Stage, and significant balance changes to existing units.
Overview
- Release Date: 31 October 2025
- Update Name: Halloween Update – Part 2: Candy Heist
- Key Features: New Raid (Tokyo Empire), New Legend Stage (Mirror Dimension), and Candy Currency system.
New Units
A total of 7 new units were added in this update, including two new Secret units obtained from end-game content.
| Unit Name | Rarity | Source / Obtainment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karakuri | Secret | Legend Stage | Drop from the Mirror Dimension Legend Stage. |
| Zero | Secret | Raid | Drop from the Tokyo Empire Raid. |
| Hidoh | Mythic | Event Banner | |
| Ghost-san | Mythic | Event Banner | |
| Blur | Mythic | Event Banner | |
| Mr. Champion | Legendary | Banner | |
| Useless Goddess | Legendary | Banner |
New Content
This update expands the game’s challenging content and introduces new NPC mechanics.
Game Modes
- New Raid: Tokyo Empire.
- New Legend Stage: Mirror Dimension.
Mechanics & NPCs
- Shiny Transfer: A new feature accessible via the Alluka NPC.
- Skin Storage Upgrade: Players can now upgrade their Skin Storage tier via the Speedwagon NPC.
- Currency Exchange: A new mechanic allowing the exchange of currencies.
Economy & Items
- New Currency: Candies (Event Currency).
- New Shop Items:
- Candy Capsules: These contain Skins.
- Limited Shop: Updated with new items.
- Store Restock: The Halloween Store (Pumpkin currency) has been restocked.
- Cosmetics: 9 New Skins added to the game.
Gameplay Updates
- Evolutions: 5 New Evolutions added.
- Mechanics: New Passives and Abilities implemented for new units.
- Materials: New Evolution Materials added to support the new evolutions.
- Visuals: New Cutscenes and OST (Original Sound Track).
System Changes & Storage Caps
Significant quality of life changes were made regarding inventory management and storage limits.
- Cap Increases:
- Skin Storage: Cap increased to 300.
- Stat Cubes: Cap increased to 500.
- Perfect Stat Cubes: Cap increased to 250.
- Fixes: Leaderboards have been fixed.
- Optimization: General UI improvements and optimization.
Balance Changes
Several units received damage buffs in this update.
| Unit | Change Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Akuzo vs Renkuro | Buff | Damage increased by 10-15% (Last Move). |
| Brulo | Buff | Damage increased by 10%. |
| Ichi | Buff | Damage increased by 60%. |
| Shadow | Buff | Damage increased by 30%. |
| Kurimi | Buff | Damage increased by 30%. |
| Ryoma | Buff | Damage increased by 20%. |
Wiki Editor Notes
- While the official update log header mentions “6 New Units,” the detailed list contains 7 unique units. All 7 have been documented above.
- The “Useless Goddess” unit is a Legendary rarity unit, likely a reference to Aqua from Konosuba.