The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin 1.8 Update: Release Date, Derieri, Hunting Event and Patch Notes

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Latest status: Version 1.8 goes live on August 5, 2026 after maintenance. Derieri of the Ten Commandments is confirmed as the new playable hero, the new 15-player Hunting Event launches with the patch, and the update runs until August 26 — the bridge to the Half-Anniversary (Version 2.0) update.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (7DSO) is entering its busiest month. Version 1.8 is designed as the groundwork for the Half-Anniversary update, which means it packs a new limited hero, an entirely new large-group boss mode, the first chapter of a story-heavy quest series, the finale of Timespace Junction Season I, and a long list of quality-of-life fixes. This is the complete 1.8 guide: release times, the Derieri banner, the Hunting Event, every patch note that matters, and the rewards you can claim for free.

Version 1.8 at a Glance

Release Date and Maintenance Times

When Does 1.8 Go Live?

Version 1.8 is scheduled for August 5, 2026, going live after the maintenance window. The servers come back region by region, so the exact hour you can pull for Derieri depends on where you play. Version 1.8 is expected to run until August 26, 2026, overlapping with the 1.8 mailbox reward claim deadline (August 26, 14:59 UTC) and setting the stage for the Half-Anniversary update right after.

Maintenance Schedule by Region

The maintenance times below follow the pattern of previous 7DSO patches and may shift slightly in the final announcement:

During maintenance, the Gowther Pick Up banner (A Doll Yearning for a Heart) closes, and Derieri's banner opens in its place.

New Hero: Derieri the Purity

Who Is Derieri?

Derieri is one of the Ten Commandments — the elite warriors of the Demon King — carrying the Commandment of Purity. In the original story she fought in the Holy War and was sealed away by the Goddess clan at its end. She is confirmed as an upcoming SSR hero for Version 1.8, and her Japanese voice actor is expected to be Ayahi Takagaki, the same actress who voiced her in the anime.

Per the official social media teasers compiled by Game8's Derieri character page, Derieri uses Gauntlets, Axe and Greatsword as her three weapon types. In the source material she fights with the magical power "Combo Star," so players familiar with the anime can expect a hard-hitting, combo-focused fighter — but her exact in-game kit, element and skills are not officially published until her release on August 5.

What We Know About Her Kit

Keep expectations honest: everything about Derieri beyond her identity, weapons and release window is community-sourced until the 1.8 patch notes drop. What is confirmed:

• Rarity: SSR (Legendary)

• Faction: The Ten Commandments / Demon race

• Weapons: Gauntlets, Axe, Greatsword (three weapon masteries, like other heroes)

• Adventure Skill: not yet revealed (Gowther's, for reference, is Action Block)

• Element: not yet officially announced

Because her element and role are unknown until launch, the banner guides will be updated the moment Netmarble publishes her details. For planning purposes, treat her as an unconfirmed but high-priority limited SSR — the first Commandments hero on the current roadmap.

New Content: The Hunting Event

How the Hunting Event Works

The headline new mode of Version 1.8 is the Hunting Event, a limited-time large-group boss battle confirmed in the official Developer Notes. Here is how it works:

• Up to 15 players fight a single boss on the same battlefield.

• Parties of up to 5 players queue together through matchmaking.

• The event is limited-time, not permanent — Netmarble has stated it will return periodically after its first run.

The Hunting Event is the first content type in 7DSO designed for large-group combat; previous content was built around small parties. If you have a regular four- or five-player squad, the queue system means you can bring your whole party into the shared battlefield instead of being split across instances.

Practical notes for the event: because up to 15 players share one boss, DPS roles will be contested, so bring a flexible character that can also contribute utility or survival. Keep an eye on the event's matchmaking rules — the official notes specify parties of up to five queue together, which means you should coordinate a full five-stack with your Knighthood or friends to guarantee you all land in the same instance. Reward structure and boss lineup had not been fully detailed at announcement time, but limited-time modes of this type typically pay Star Fragments and exclusive titles, so treat the first Hunting Event as both content and an income source while it runs.

And if the event's rewards tempt you into a shopping spree, remember the value rule: the Seven Deadly Sins Origin top-up page on Topuplist at the official Topuplist storefront sells the same pack tiers as the game, so plan one budget for the banner and one for the event — never let a limited-time mode drain the reserve you set aside for Derieri.

New Content: Memory of Dimensions

Also new in 1.8 is Memory of Dimensions, a story quest series that lets you relive iconic scenes from the original anime by playing them firsthand. The first chapter revisits the bond between Meliodas and Elizabeth, and future chapters will retrace the journeys of the Seven Deadly Sins. It is a different kind of content from boss fights and exploration — an interactive retelling of the anime's most memorable moments — and it is the reason 1.8 feels like a celebration patch rather than a routine update. The official Developer Notes for Version 1.8 confirm the first chapter ships with this update.

Timespace Junction Sectors 11 and 12

Season I Finale: Sectors 11 and 12

Version 1.8 opens Sector 11 and Sector 12 of Timespace Junction, the weekly-unlocking endgame tower, and marks the end of Season I. Two scheduling notes that matter:

• Sector 12 is the final sector of Season I; when Season II begins (with the Half-Anniversary update), all sectors reset and players start again from Sector 1.

• Because Season II arrives right after Sector 12 opens, Netmarble is keeping Season I available for two extra weeks so players have time to clear the finale. Season I was also extended by a week during 1.8's prep.

If you are chasing the Season I completion rewards, clear Sector 12 in the two-week grace window — after that it resets with Season II.

Patch Notes: Quality-of-Life Changes

Retry Feature and Combat Improvements

• Content Retry: Dungeons, Boss Challenges and Raids can now be retried immediately after clearing, without leaving the field first.

• Boss Challenge Retry: Boss Challenges can be retried even while combat is still in progress — a major quality-of-life win for ranking players grinding leaderboard attempts.

• Tag Skill Activation Rules: adjusted so Tag Skills do not unintentionally trigger against unintended targets during multi-enemy fights.

Progression and New-Player Changes

• Path of the Hero and Challenge Missions renewal: rewards are being enhanced to help new Star Guardians catch up to veteran accounts; renewed rewards apply based on your current progress after the update.

• Tutorial Skip: a skip feature lets new players bypass the early cave tutorial.

• World Level 3 rewards increased: Hero's Token drops added and Mastery growth materials increased at World Level 3.

Information and Exploration Improvements

• Set Item Information: detailed Set Item info is now viewable in-game.

• Codex Acquisition Source: you can now see exactly where Codex and Special Codex entries drop.

• Fishing Spots: previously hidden Point Fishing Spots are now displayed on the map with their related info.

Rewards in Version 1.8

Free Tickets and Appreciation Rewards

Netmarble confirmed a generous free handout to celebrate the update:

The 60 Regular Hero Draw Tickets roll onto the New Encounters (Standard) banner, which is a separate pity pool from Derieri's Pick Up banner — so treat them as standard-roster growth, not Derieri pulls. Appreciation rewards can be claimed from the mailbox until August 26, 14:59 UTC, and mailbox items expire after 7 days, so collect them on schedule.

What to Do Before Version 1.8

1. Finish the Gowther banner decision before August 5 maintenance. His Pick Up closes when 1.8 goes live, and the 120-pull Draw Bonus does not carry over. The 80-pull SSR pity does carry forward — into Derieri's banner.

1. Clear Twigo's event and Raid Missions. The "Confirmed! Twigo" mission event and "Conqueror's Path" end with the 1.7 banner; Twigo alone pays up to 2,200 Star Fragments.

1. Claim all mailbox items — the 7-day expiry applies before the update too.

1. Bank your free Regular tickets. They land every Monday for 5 weeks, so hold them until you know which standard hero you want, or feed them to Book of Stars progression.

1. Plan your Star Memory budget for Derieri before launch. If you intend to spend, the first-purchase bonus and the Liones Supply Cart are the best-value entry points — more on that in our Derieri banner guide.

The Half-Anniversary Tease

Netmarble has been explicit that Version 1.8 is the runway for the Half-Anniversary update (Version 2.0), which the Developer Notes describe as a "fresh new beginning" for Origin. That framing matters for players in two ways:

• Expect a bigger banner after 1.8. Half-anniversary patches in Netmarble titles historically pair celebration rewards with a high-profile limited banner. If you are budget-conscious, keeping a Star Memory reserve through 1.8 is a deliberate strategy, not indecision.

• Timespace Junction resets with Season II. The end of Season I in 1.8 means Season II restarts from Sector 1 when 2.0 lands — so clearing Sector 12 in the two-week grace window is the last chance at Season I completion rewards for a while.

Plan 1.8 as a two-week sprint (Derieri, Hunting Event, Sector 12) with a view to the anniversary right behind it, and you will not be caught short on either.

FAQ

When is The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin 1.8 releasing?
Version 1.8 releases on August 5, 2026, after regional maintenance. North America updates overnight August 4-5, while Europe and Asia update during the day on August 5.

Who is Derieri in 7DS: Origin?
Derieri the Purity is one of the Ten Commandments, an SSR hero confirmed for Version 1.8. She uses Gauntlets, Axe and Greatsword, and her JP voice actor is expected to be Ayahi Takagaki.

What is the Hunting Event in 1.8?
A new limited-time large-group mode where up to 15 players fight a single boss on one battlefield. Parties of up to 5 can queue together via matchmaking. Netmarble says it will return periodically after its first run.

What does the 1.8 patch change?
It adds Memory of Dimensions Chapter 1, Timespace Junction Sectors 11-12 (Season I finale), instant retries for Dungeons/Boss Challenges/Raids, Boss Challenge retry mid-combat, Path of the Hero and Challenge Mission reward boosts, tutorial skip and World Level 3 reward increases.

What free rewards does 1.8 give?
A one-time 10 Regular Hero Draw Tickets, 50 more Regular Hero Draw Tickets across 5 weeks (10 per Monday), plus Radiant Potion of Charm x3, Remnants of the Rift x3, Tailor's Stitching Needle x5 and Element Spell Bead Selection Chest x3.

Where can I top up for Version 1.8?
Use the Seven Deadly Sins Origin top-up page on Topuplist through the official Topuplist storefront for fast, secure Star Memory delivery that converts 1:1 into draw currency in-game.