Arcane Express Bundle

Introduction

With the Summer Test Realm, we were getting indications of something Train Related as early as the initial patch - July 20th! (V_r720843.WizardDev). Not a clue what was up though. However, by September 22nd, we'd have more of a clue.

It looks like we're getting a sequel to the Pet Trainer Bundle with that energy gear.

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Gear & Aesthetics

This gear was practically added in two stages, we got the aesthetics on September 8th (V_r723320.Wizard_1_490). We also got the (incomplete) set bonus.

However, the stats came on September 22nd, with V_r724231.Wizard_1_490. The stats are literally just energy. New item-cards are found on this set, and the set-bonus was also updated - ditching the fishing luck for Mana, Health & Stun Block.

Energy.

Pet (Chipmunk Conductor)

Not much to say about it, it's a Chipmunk Conductor. It was added to the files on July 20th 2022, with the initial patch of the Summer 2022 TR (V_r720843.WizardDev). I suppose Spiritual Retriever is nice?

Mount (Lil' Steam Engine)

This mount is awesome! So awesome in-fact, that it deserves its own video! Digging the animations on this one - please enjoy them!

It was added to the files on July 20th 2022, with the initial patch of the Summer 2022 TR (V_r720843.WizardDev).

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[Rideable]Arcane Train Engine

So, notice how October bundles have a Housing Item? This one is no different! Starting with the initial patch of the Summer 2022 TR (V_r720843.WizardDev), we'd get a few train-themed housing items, including the Arcane Train Engine!

However, it's not until August 4th (V_r721707.WizardDev) and August 9th (V_r721865.WizardDev) that we'd get an idea, with some very convenient help text & help images!

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According to the help text, Train cars follow Bread Crumbs, and trains can follow each other!

Sources / Timeline

~Oct 11th: The bundle is added to GameStop's website, but we don't know exactly when.

Thu, September 22nd 2022 / V_r724231.Wizard_1_490: The Arcane Engineer's gear-set is given stats in this update! Two unique item-cards are introduced for this set, which, surprise, is an energy set. The set bonus is also updated, striking out Fishing Luck.

Fri, September 9th 2022 / V_r723320.Wizard_1_490: The aesthetics of the now very clearly "Arcane Engineer's" set are added to the files along with a temporary set bonus...

Thu, August 25th 2022 / V_r722680.Wizard_1_490: Indications of an "Arcane Engineer's Set" show up in the files.

Tue, August 9th 2022 / V_r721865.WizardDev: This was the patch where we got the help images!

Fri, August 4th 2022 / V_r721707.WizardDev: In this patch, a draft of the help text for the train feature is introduced.

Wed, July 20th 2022 / V_r720843.WizardDev: Gear/Icon - Equipment_Complete_Color85.dds is updated with the Arcane gear-set icons. Mount - The "Lil' Steam Engine" is added to files with the initial test realm patch. Housing - Arcane Train Engine housing item is added to files with initial patch.

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