First Look at 'Demon Realm' 2026 99 Carnival: Classic Pets Awaken, Universal Benefits & New Artifact System

Summary

The annual 99 Carnival of 'Demon Realm' (MOYU) is about to kick off, and today the first batch of core content for this year's event has been revealed. Highlights include free awakenings for classic New Year pets, universal in-game gem benefits, and a brand-new artifact system, alongside multiple gameplay iterations and exclusive privileges for new servers. The event will officially launch after maintenance on September 9th. In terms of nostalgic rewards, several iconic New Year pets that have accompanied players on their journey through Atlantis will undergo awakening transformations, breaking their long-standing attribute caps. The pets eligible for awakening include popular New Year pets released between 2017 and 2020, such as Crimson Dream Fairy · Honglian, Emerald Spirit · Finn, Amber Embrace · Lola, Radiant Holy Spirit · Lulu, Auspicious Holy Feather · Lulu, Dark-wing Demon Spirit · Dudu, Fortune Blaze · Dudu, and Brocade Mouse · Bai Xiaoyao. After awakening, these pets will unlock the exclusive 'Awakened Guardian Seal,' with significantly enhanced stats and skill mechanics, breathing new life into classic allies. The universal gem benefits allow players to earn substantial amounts of in-game gems for free through carnival activities, including daily tasks, challenge quests, and limited-time celebration modes, further lowering the barrier to progression. The new artifact…