TERA updates

This timeline is about game updates. See lore for in-game history.

Dates are takes from patchnotes if no more accurate date is available. Patchnotes may precede actual patch few days. NA and EU patch dates differ few days or even weeks. Earlier date is generally used. Therefore some stuff may fall to earlier month than it was actually out.

2011

 * 25 January – TERA release in Korea
 * May – (Korea only) "Demonic Beast of Destruction" update: level cap raised to level 58. 10 new leveling zones, city of Kaiator, 4 new instanced dungeons. Saleron's Sky Garden, Kelsaik's Nest.

2012

 * February – (Korea only) "Argon Queen part 1": level cap raised to level 60. Veritas and Northern Shara areas. Balder's Temple, Fane of Kaprima as endgame dungeon. Dreamkeeper BiS gear. Nexus. New skills, green crystals
 * February – cosmetics: hats and face costumes.


 * April – NA/EU open beta
 * May – TERA release in NA by En Masse Entertainment (1st of May) and in EU by Gameforge (3rd of May).
 * May – Vanarchs political system activated.
 * June – Temple of Temerity
 * July – Nexus added
 * August – "Argon Queen" update: Argon Corpus, Manaya's Core, Sirjuka Gallery, Nexus Traverse. Fraywind Canyon Agnitor, Abyss, Queen's Wrath, Regent, Visionmaker gear. Warrior gets block, lancer gets Wallop and Backstep.

2013

 * February – TERA: Rising: TERA in North America and Europe transitioned to free-to-play model. Crucible of Flame, Champions' Skyring.
 * Unknown – K-TERA Synchronization Update. Removed all of the region-specific changes in NA and EU. Dungeons like Sigil Adstringo, Ascent of Saravash, Suryati's Peak, Kelsaik's Nest were reverted to Korean format and levels.
 * May – Kelsaik's Raid update: 10-man and a 20-man version of Kelsaik's Nest with new mechanics. Dismay gear (KNX), Mayhem gear (KNXX).
 * July – Corsairs' Stronghold added. Leveling in Island of Dawn and in Fey Forest simplified. Infamous BAM nerf.
 * August – Alliance system added. Noctenium.
 * September – Wonderholme, Kezzel's Gorge, The Shattered Fleet, Channelworks added. Steadfast, Wonderholme, Nightforge (VM2) gear. Beach Party, Festival of the Sun. Balder's Temple hard mode, Argon Corpus hard mode, Fane of Kaprima closed.
 * December – Wintera Snowfield, Kumasylum, Rootstock. Avatar Weapons.

2014

 * May – Reaper class. Weaponsmithing, Focuscrafting merged to Weaponcrafting, Armorsmithing, Leatherworking and Tailoring combined to Armorcrafting. Etchings (I+II).
 * July – "The Wounded World" update: Ghillieglade, Lakan's Prison, Rift's Edge, Abscess. Oculus, Patron, Devastator, Archetype gear.
 * December – TERA: Fate of Arun: level 65 level cap. Northern Arun areas and story. Ravenous Gorge, Bathysmal Rise. Idoneal, Ambit, Discovery, Generation gear. Controvert, Defiance, Renegade PVP gear.

2015

 * February – Skycastles and Crusade system. Sky Cruiser Endeavor.
 * February – TERA released in Russia
 * March – Dreadspire
 * May  – Gunner class. Saravash's Ascent added as level 32 dungeon.
 * July – "Go Berserk" patch: Vault of Kaprima, Shattered Fleet, Akeron's Inferno, Timescape. Bathysmal Rise 7-man version. Gridiron Fulminate, Wroth, Schisma and Lucid gear. Deviate, Tensus PVP gear. Dressing Room.
 * September – Dreamstorm
 * November – Stepstone Isle as new starting area. Island of Dawn devastated.
 * December – "Knockout" patch: Brawler class. Kalivan's Dreadnaught, Forsaken Island. Dreadnaught and Starfall gear.

2016

 * February – Island of Dawn reworked as level 65 farming area.
 * May – "Secrets and Shadows" / "Ominous Shadows" (EU) patch: Ninja class. Flying mounts. Shadow Sanguinary, Demokron Factory. Celestial Arena. Slaughter and Imperator gear. Conflate PVP gear. Wonderholme, The Abscess (Normal/Hard) event dungeons, Avatar weapons at level 11. Mystic rework. 2 new Elin hairstyles.
 * July – "Aces Wild" update: Manglemire, Ace Dungeons, Kumas Royale, Wardrobe
 * August – Echoes of Aranea
 * September – Civil Unrest
 * October – "Spellbound" patch: Lilith's Keep, Ruinous Manor. Stamina system removed. Sorcerer rework. Iron Battleground. Guile and Ambush gear. Conflate buffed. Achievement changes, 1 kill for each WB for achievement, 1,000, 5,000 bosses achievements added.
 * November – "Fang and Feather" / "Attack of the Dragons" patch 50: 30 man Harrowhold. Behemoth gear (VM8.5) converted from converted Ambush. Archer rework. All Arborea available for flying.

2017

 * January – EME: "Sword and Hoard" / GF: "Rise of the Warrior" patch 52: Warrior rework, edge no longer shared. Broken Prison. Circlets. Noctenium Refiners, Accessory Resizing Manor, Estate, Blubred, and Landsheart accessories with Resizing Kits. Dragonwing Scales.
 * March – "Honorbound" Valkyrie class. Boon system replaced with Neophyte Resuscitation.
 * April – "Velik’s Fate" patch: Velik's Hold, Velik’s Sanctuary. Misery and Deathwrack gear.
 * June – Pit of Petrax
 * September – Demon's Wheel
 * October – "Arsenal" / EU: "Might of the Mechanic" update: Thaumetal Refinery, RK-9 Kennel. New style level 65 gear: Guardian, Twistshard, Frostmetal, Stormcry gear. Tier IV etchings, assessories etchings. (patch 61)
 * November – Elin gunner

2018

 * January – Guardian Legion missions
 * March – Human male brawler
 * April – "Godsfall" / "Sevenfold Apex": Apex skills for 7 classes.
 * April – TERA release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One. Console content is initially 1.5 years behind PC version.
 * May – Red Refuge. Mask equipment.
 * June – Antaroth's Abyss. Gridiron reworked. Heroic Oath Gear
 * July – 10-level Dreadspire. New shiny titles for rankings.
 * August – Flying Guardian Missions
 * October – Apex skills for rest of classes. Dark Reach Citadel, Grotto of Lost Souls. New game UI. Heroic Oath +2 enchantment.
 * November – Enhancement Points system for NA/EU. Elin brawler. Bahaar's Sanctum
 * December – Fishing, Gathering, Crafting update.

2019

 * January – New PVP gear and Shore Hold battleground. Disciplinary, Harmonic, Impregnable PVP gear. Forge UI.
 * March – level 70 level cap. Halidom & Relic items. Equipment Infusion. Skill Advancement system. Adventure Coin system. Level 68 field monsters Ortan, Hazard and Cerrus (patch 80).
 * April – Gossamer Vault, first level 66 dungeon released. New Partner (advanced pet) System. (patch 81)
 * May – Popori brawler. GV hard mode. MC as 65+ leveling dungeon. Naslow's Treasure Maps. (patch 82)
 * July – Complete revamp of Story Quests. Removal of zone quest XP and most item drops. Removed 11–64 hunting Vanguard Requests. Revamp of Avatar Weapons acquiring and enchanting system. Radiant accessories set added. (patch 83)
 * August – Azart Hatchery. Spy Reports. Mystery Merchants. Pocket Tab storage. (patch 85)
 * October – Exodor archipelago and new quest line. Akalath Quarantine dungeon. Exodor gear: Duranium, Azart, Annihilation, Dark Light gear. Card Collection. (patch 86)
 * December – Exodor Cryptograms (yet another treasure hunt). Eternal gear, version of Annihilation/Dark Light gear bind to character, with no random rolls and acquired with tokens from dungeons.

2020

 * January – Elin valkyrie. Sea of Honor dungeon.
 * March – Corrupted Skynest dungeon, Forbidden Arena dungeon (Hagufna slayer boss), Mythic gear (promoted from Annihilation/Dark Light)
 * April – Dungeons revamp. Total 15 dungeons are removed from game. MC as only level 65 dungeon. Endgame begins on level 68 (incl. fishing and partner quests). Level 65 Exodor Scout gear replaces previous level 65 gear.
 * April – New passive skills. Daily Exodor Justicar and Free Exodor quests replaced with quests in Vanguard menu. Valkyon Coins replace Banyakas coins. (patch 93 )
 * June – Gameforge takes over Russian servers. Old Russian servers closed 31st May.
 * June – Draakon Arena, Warlord rings and necklaces, expansion to partners abilities (partners on missions), new Speedy Gathering Tool, Duranium Crystals (includes KTERA patches 94 and 95, parts of those already applied in EU/NA)
 * August – 64-bit client with new version of UE3. Commander's Residence dungeon, reworked Rift's Edge, Rampaging RK-9 Kennel as events. Core Area PvP. EP presets (KTERA May+June patches v96, v97)
 * August – new Forbidden Arena with Undying Warlord (brawler) boss, Kezzel's Gorge as event dungeon, Bahaar’s Sanctum training dungeon. Changes to Corsairs' Stronghold (uses personal accessories). New cosmetics: Hagufna weapon skin, cape; RK-9 pet. Warlord earrings and circlet from new Forbidden Arena (patch 98).
 * October – new etchings + materials, halved enchantment costs, repairs, skill advancement. New Infusion material. PVP gear damage nerf by 25%. Dungeon adjustments, Bronze Coins for 1st daily clear, TR reopened, alternative boss LB-1 in CR, drops Option Change Scrolls for belts, masks, or brooches. Stepstone Isle quest changes. (patch v99).
 * November – new character selection screen, Sky Cruiser extreme mode as event dungeon. Timescape, Harrowhold as Gameforge made event.
 * December – adjustable difficulty for some dungeons: Akalath Quarantine, Draakon Arena, Red Refuge, Velik’s Sanctuary (hard mode returned/add, but made differently). Lakan’s Evil God Armor Set from VS, Kalligar pet from event. new Blue (rare) cards, Card Fragment Fusion (patch v101)

2021

 * January – new dungeon The Catalepticon. Ruinous Manor (easy/hard) reopened. 12 dungeons (+3 training dungeons) closed. Kaia's Soul Gear. Mythic Kaia's gear is now basic gear and easier to enchant. Shore Hold made equalized, Kumas Royale, Champions' Skyring solo queue, Core PVP Area, TBA closed. (patch v102)
 * February – new dungeon Killing Grounds. Lumikan’s Trial Ace Dungeon. Kaia's Soul Hand and Foot Armor. Azart Elixir use removed. Tier V etchings converted to permanent. Quest Skip option. Changes to main Story Quest line. (patch v103)
 * April – Manglemire event. New flower cards.
 * May – DPS meter added to game (half year later in working condition). Damned Citadel dungeon, RK-9 Hard, AQ with Dungeon Gauntlet (adjustable difficulty), solo Gardan's Trial, new mask, brooch, belt equipment. Gridiron closed, FWC reopened. Class balance adjustments (reaper, slayer buffs). (v105)
 * June – Damned Citadel solo dungeon. Exodor goblin tomb robbers and some new WBs for achievement. TERA Pass event integrated into game like on consoles. (9.6GB patch with hardly any new playable content(?) (v106)
 * July – lots of dps class balancing, PVP nerfs, some UI changes (boss HP bars) (10 GB again...) (v107 )
 * August – Fusion Laboratory (incl. Cursed Fusion Laboratory hard mode), Mahtnan's Gear. AWAKE season and tokens. Damned Citadel hard mode Stormed Citadel. Content update: The Abscess, Velik's Hold, GLSHM returned. Cross-server LFG and whisper. Berserker, warrior, sorcerer, archer, lancer, ninja, reaper, gunner balance changes. Guardian's HP Potion, Guardian's MP Potion, Red Wine, White Wine consumables. Patch 108.
 * September – Baldera opened. Fusion Laboratory solo dungeon.
 * End of September – Resonance Dungeons (Corrupted Skynest only), Desolarus Testing Grounds dungeon, Starglimmer accessories, Coastal Battleground event. Class balance: nerf to tanks, healers resistance reduction, mystic buff. Ghillieglade account entry limit
 * December – Island of Dawn changes. Back slot cosmetics etching from IoD. AA as resonance dungeon, class balance. Champions' Skyring solo queue returned, PVP balancing (patches 111+112)

2022

 * February –  Ice Throne dungeon with Ice Wyvern boss (incl. hardmode Chaos and Solo versions). Frost Flower gear. FROST season. Content recycle: dungeons MC, TR (3 man?), FL, FA Hagufna, SC Hard, AA Hard, Ice Throne, IceT Hard, Hall of the Argon Queen. Old Island of Dawn accessible as a hunting zone. New Class change skills for slayers and archers. Class Balancing. Rare and Legendary accessory crystals. 4 new cards from dungeons, 4 new legendary cards (Combined patches 113+114).
 * March – Some slayer buffs. (v115, not even announced as patch by GF)
 * 20th April – TERA Japan closes. Gameforge and KTERA announce closure.
 * 30th June – PC Version of TERA closed globally and permanently.