Love and Deepspace Maintenance Update: August 17 Schedule, Rafayel Memories, Events, and Rewards
The August 17, 2026, maintenance update for Love and Deepspace introduces the limited-time Po Zhen Zi Memory banner, the Skyvault Afar event, new outfit packs, and several gameplay improvements. Players can also earn free Rafayel Memories, Diamonds, Limited Wishes, and other event rewards. The update includes a double-drop event for Core Hunt stages and an increase to Rafayel’s Directional Orbits Trial Stage limit.
According to the official announcement, maintenance is scheduled for 04:50–10:00 on August 17 (UTC+8). The game will remain inaccessible during this period, although the server reopening time may change depending on maintenance progress.
Love and Deepspace August 17 Update: Quick Summary
The August 17 update brings several limited-time activities and new rewards to Love and Deepspace. Players should pay attention to the maintenance schedule, event deadlines, and daily reward limits to avoid missing available resources.
| Update Detail | Officially Announced Information |
|---|---|
| Maintenance date | August 17, 2026 |
| Maintenance time | 04:50–10:00 (UTC+8) |
| Limited Memory banner | Po Zhen Zi |
| Featured character | Rafayel |
| New event | Skyvault Afar |
| Free Memory rewards | Rafayel: Skyflame Reach and Rafayel: Skyflame Expanse |
| Additional free rewards | Rafayel: Autumn Caress, 10 Deepspace Wishes: Limited, 500 Diamonds, three Photo Poses, and an event-exclusive title |
| Rafayel Trial Stage limit | Increased to 240 after 05:00 on August 17 |
| Special outfit offers | Radiant Horizons, August 17–31 |
| Moonlit Orchid Day | August 19–21 |
| Core Hunt Double Drops | August 24–31 |
| Maintenance compensation | 200 Diamonds and one Empyrean Wish |
Po Zhen Zi: Rafayel’s Limited 5-Star Memory Banner
The Po Zhen Zi event features a limited-time 5-Star Memory pair for Rafayel. The announcement confirms that the banner will be part of the August 17 update, giving players a new opportunity to obtain the character’s featured Memories.
The banner is one of the update's main additions, alongside the free rewards available through Skyvault Afar.
Players should check the in-game event notice for the banner’s full schedule, summoning rules, and other details. The maintenance announcement identifies the featured Memory pair but doesn't specify the banner’s full pity or guarantee mechanics.
Skyvault Afar: Free Rafayel Memories and Event Rewards
Skyvault Afar is the main free-reward event arriving with the August 17 update. Players can participate to claim two 4-Star Solar-Slot Memories for Rafayel, along with Diamonds, Limited Wishes, and several cosmetic rewards.
The event lets players collect Rafayel-themed content without relying solely on the limited 5-Star banner.
Skyvault Afar Reward Breakdown
| Reward Category | Item or Quantity |
|---|---|
| 4-Star Solar-Slot Memory | Rafayel: Skyflame Reach |
| 4-Star Solar-Slot Memory | Rafayel: Skyflame Expanse |
| 3-Star Memory | Rafayel: Autumn Caress |
| Limited summoning currency | 10 Deepspace Wishes: Limited |
| Premium currency | 500 Diamonds |
| Photo rewards | Three Photo Poses |
| Special reward | Event-exclusive title |
| Other rewards | Additional event items |
The two 4-Star Solar-Slot Memories are the headline rewards, while the Limited Wishes and Diamonds provide extra value for players preparing for future banners.
The official notice does not list every task, milestone, or individual reward requirement. Players should consult the Skyvault Afar event page after the update to confirm how to unlock each item and when the event ends.
Rafayel's Directional Orbits Trial Stage Limit Increases to 240
Rafayel's Directional Orbits will receive a higher maximum Trial Stage limit after 05:00 on August 17, using server time. The new cap will be Stage 240, allowing players to continue challenging the stages associated with the character.
This change applies specifically to Rafayel's Directional Orbits in the announced update. The maximum stages for other characters' Directional Orbits will be adjusted in subsequent versions, rather than all receiving the increase at the same time.
Players who have already progressed through Rafayel's available stages can use the expanded limit to pursue additional Trial rewards.
Radiant Horizons: Limited-Time Couple Outfit Packs
Radiant Horizons introduces a limited-time selection of couple outfit packs and a portrait background. The offer runs from 05:00 on August 17 to 04:59 on August 31, according to server time.
The update also includes discounts for players purchasing multiple outfit Crates, making the available bundle options worth checking before spending resources.
Radiant Horizons Availability and Features
The limited-time offer includes:
Couple outfit packs available through the Radiant Horizons Crates.
Special discounts when purchasing multiple Crates.
The Magnificent Lands portrait background, available for purchase with Crystals.
A limited availability window ending on August 31 at 04:59 server time.
Players interested in particular outfits should review the Crate contents and purchase conditions in the in-game Shop. The announcement confirms the discounts but does not provide a complete price list in the maintenance notice.
Official merchandise and in-game cosmetic content are different categories. At Animon Life, official merchandise availability is a separate consideration from limited-time digital items released through the game itself.
Moonlit Orchid Day: Messages, Voice Calls, and Free Gifts
Moonlit Orchid Day runs from 00:00 on August 19 to 23:59 on August 21, using server time. During this period, players can log in to receive character Messages and Voice Calls.
The celebration also includes gifts delivered through the in-game Mail system by Linkon City Hall.
Moonlit Orchid Day Schedule and Rewards
The announced gifts include:
Character Messages.
Character Voice Calls.
200 Diamonds.
Universal Headwear: Folded Wishes.
Players can also experience a special fireworks display in the Home System from 19:00 on August 19 to 05:00 on August 20, according to server time.
The fireworks period is shorter than the overall Moonlit Orchid Day event, so players who want to experience this feature should pay attention to the specific hours. The notice does not identify additional requirements for receiving the messages or calls beyond logging in during the stated event period.
Core Hunt Double Drops Return on August 24
The Core Hunt Double Drops event begins at 05:00 on August 24 and ends at 04:59 on August 31, using server time. During the event, the first 10 Core Hunts completed each day will provide double drop rewards.
This bonus applies across Core Hunt stages rather than granting 10 separate double-drop attempts for every stage.
The daily reward limit resets at 05:00 server time. Players can choose which Protocore stages to challenge, allowing them to direct the available attempts toward the materials they need most.
For efficient farming, players should decide which Protocores they want before using their daily attempts. The shared limit means switching between stages does not create additional double-drop opportunities.
Bug Fixes and Quality-of-Life Improvements
The August 17 update also addresses several interface, interaction, and audio issues. These adjustments focus on improving Home System features and correcting display errors.
Home System Improvements
The update includes the following changes:
Handicraft collection tracking: Plushie and Badge collection status displays have been improved, with a new "Not Collected" label.
Eat With Him: The interaction experience has been optimized.
New Sticky Note: An ingredient-name mismatch in the sticky note preview has been fixed for cases involving the Go Shopping option.
Camera: A display problem affecting the player's outfit in certain solo photo templates for a male character has been corrected.
Handicraft tutorial: A display issue affecting the tutorial has been fixed.
The developers have also addressed other display problems and audio errors. Further technical details are available through the game's System Notice under Optimization Notice.
August 17 Maintenance Compensation
Players can claim 200 Diamonds and one Empyrean Wish as compensation after maintenance concludes. The rewards will be delivered through the in-game Mail system.
There is one important requirement: the Mail feature must be unlocked by completing Main Story chapter Under Deepspace 1-9.
The compensation mail expires at 04:59 on August 20 (UTC+8). Players who are eligible should collect the rewards before this deadline.
This compensation is separate from the 200 Diamonds available through Moonlit Orchid Day. Players should check their Mail and event pages to track the two rewards independently.
How to Prepare for the Love and Deepspace August Update
Players can make the most of the update by prioritizing rewards with limited availability and planning their daily activities.
Check the maintenance window. Access to Linkon City will be unavailable from 04:50 on August 17, with reopening scheduled for approximately 10:00 UTC+8.
Claim the maintenance compensation. Collect 200 Diamonds and one Empyrean Wish before the mail expires on August 20.
Participate in Skyvault Afar. Work toward the two 4-Star Solar-Slot Memories and the other free rewards.
Review the Radiant Horizons Crates. Check the outfit contents and multi-Crate discounts before making a purchase.
Log in during Moonlit Orchid Day. Collect the announced messages, calls, and Linkon City Hall gifts between August 19 and 21.
Plan Core Hunt farming. Use the 10 daily double-reward attempts on the Protocore stages that best match your current needs.
Animon Life continues to follow official merchandise releases and related availability updates for North American customers, while in-game events and rewards remain subject to the game's official announcements.
FAQs About the Love and Deepspace August 17 Update
1. When is Love and Deepspace maintenance scheduled for August 17, 2026?
Maintenance is scheduled for 04:50–10:00 on August 17, 2026, in UTC+8. The server reopening time may change depending on the actual maintenance progress.
2. What free rewards can players get from Skyvault Afar?
The announced rewards include Rafayel: Skyflame Reach and Rafayel: Skyflame Expanse, both 4-Star Solar-Slot Memories, plus Rafayel: Autumn Caress, 10 Deepspace Wishes: Limited, 500 Diamonds, three Photo Poses, an event-exclusive title, and other items.
3. When does the Core Hunt Double Drops event begin?
Core Hunt Double Drops begins at 05:00 on August 24 and ends at 04:59 on August 31, according to server time. The first 10 Core Hunts each day provide double rewards, with the shared daily limit resetting at 05:00.
4. How can players claim the August 17 maintenance compensation?
Players can collect 200 Diamonds and one Empyrean Wish from their in-game Mail after maintenance. They must have unlocked Mail by completing Under Deepspace 1-9 and claim the rewards before the mail expires at 04:59 on August 20 (UTC+8).
Official source: Love and Deepspace maintenance announcement on X
The in-game Notice and Shop pages should be consulted for the latest event conditions, pack details, and any changes to the announced schedule.
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