Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0 Brings Lobby Revamp and New Portals Game Mode

Roblox developer Kitawari has released Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0, a major update bringing significant changes to this tower-defense game. The update features a revamped unit lineup, a completely overhauled lobby, and numerous quality-of-life improvements designed to enhance the overall player experience.

This winter-themed update introduces a host of new content, most notably a redesigned lobby offering significantly more space for players. The update also boasts a remastered user interface, including a cleaner and more intuitive stage selection screen. Kitawari stated in the patch notes, "We heard your feedback about the previous lobby being too small and cramped. Prepare for a stunning new lobby—ten times more impressive, featuring a customizable day and night cycle accessible in the Settings menu!"

A key addition is the new Portals game mode, encouraging players to utilize winter units and skins for increased team damage and unique rewards. A Sandbox Mode allows for unrestricted experimentation with strategies. Twelve new units are introduced across a new Winter Banner, the Portals game mode, the battle pass, and leaderboard rewards.

Quality-of-life improvements include smoother unit placement, Evolution Quests now appearing in a dedicated tab, search bars added to the skins and familiar windows, and improved unit targeting highlights. These enhancements aim to create a more streamlined and enjoyable gameplay experience.

This update follows a November update which added content inspired by the anime series Dandadan. For a complete list of active codes, visit [here]. Below are the full patch notes for Winter Update 3.0.

Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0 Patch Notes

Features

12 NEW UNITS!

These twelve new units are available in the following locations:

New Winter Banner: Emmie, Emmie (Ice Witch); Rom and Ran, Rom and Ran (Fanatic); Foboko, Foboko (Hellish); Karem, Karem (Chilled); Rogita (Super 4)

New Portals Game Mode: Soburo, Soburo (Contract); Regnaw, Regnaw (Rage)

New Battle Pass: Dodara, Dodara (Contract); Sosora, Sosora (Puppeteer)

Leaderboard Rewards: Seban; Rodock; Giyu

NEW GAMEMODE! Portals

A new game mode with unique mechanics and tiered rewards. Using winter units and skins increases team damage, currency yield, and other rewards. A new elemental interaction system adds strategic depth.

NEW GAMEMODE! Sandbox Mode

Allows players to experiment with units, enemies, resources, and stats without limitations.

NEW! Boss Event Rerun!

The Blood-Red Commander Igros boss event returns, with weekly rotating boss events (Sukono's event follows). The boss event shop has been restocked.

NEW! Lobby Revamp

A significantly larger and improved lobby with a customizable day/night cycle.

NEW! Revamped Lobby UI

A cleaner and more user-friendly stage selection interface.

NEW! Unit XP Fusing

Unwanted units can be fused to level up others.

NEW! Winter Banner & Currency

Earn winter currency in Portals to summon units and skins, or spend it in the Winter Shop.

NEW! Leaderboard Units

Two new exclusive units are available as leaderboard rewards.

NEW! Battle Pass Reset

A completely refreshed battle pass with numerous rewards, including two exclusive units.

NEW! Tournament Titles

Unique titles are awarded to tournament participants.

NEW! Collection Milestone

Collect units of different rarities to unlock rewards.

NEW! Enemy Index Milestones

Document enemies to earn rewards, including Trait Rerolls.

NEW! Trophy Exchange Shop

Exchange trophies for emotes.

NEW! Spectate Mode Options

Choose between Default, First Person, Third Person, and Top-Down views when spectating.

NEW! Health Stocks

The health system is changed to a stock-based system.

NEW! The Hidden Gateway awakens…

A hidden challenge is unlocked using a portal item obtained from Worldlines Floor 50.

NEW! In-Game Update Logs

View update details in-game.

NEW! New Unit Filters!

Filter units by damage, SPA, and range stats.

Changes & QoL

• Improved animations, smoother unit placement, and added search bars.
• Evolution quests are now in a dedicated tab.
• Units highlight targeted enemies.
• UI improvements and additions (e.g., favorite units).
• Additional unit storage and team slots.
• Updated rarity gradients and loading circle.
• Switched to Roblox's new chat service with translation support.
• Inventory item sorting by rarity.
• Numerous other minor improvements.

Bug Fixes

• Numerous bug fixes across various game aspects.