Alchemy Stars, known as 白夜极光 in its Chinese version, has officially announced the closure of its servers in mainland China, effective January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM (local time).
End of Service Details
The team behind Alchemy Stars CN has provided a detailed timeline for this transition:
- November 25, 2024, 10:00 AM: The in-game top-up function will be disabled.
- November 25, 2024, 12:00 AM: New player registration will temporarily close for two hours.
- January 24, 2025, 12:00 PM: The game servers and all related services (including downloads and customer support) will be officially shut down.
Final Updates and Activities
Before the final shutdown, players will have the chance to enjoy a last main storyline update and special events. Highlights include:
- 1,000 free summon stars.
- A 6-star character of choice.
Additionally, the team plans to release a commemorative offline version of the game. This client will allow players to retain their character and costume data, along with limited basic services. It is expected to be available for download or update before January 24, 2025.
Player Compensation
As a gesture of appreciation, a compensation system has been designed for players who have made in-game purchases and still have unused virtual currency (acquired via payment). Depending on their balance, players can redeem rewards in other popular Tencent titles, such as Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
Compensation Table:
- Up to 150 currency units: A 10-yuan package.
- 151 to 1,500 currency units: A 100-yuan package.
- 1,501 to 7,500 currency units: A 500-yuan package.
- More than 7,500 currency units: Additional packages calculated based on the remaining balance.
The compensation period will be open from November 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM to January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM. For more information, please refer to the official announcement on Weibo.
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