The Shadow Milk Cookie update in Cookie Run Kingdom is just around the corner, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and challenges to the game. As with every major update, preparation is key to maximizing your experience and ensuring you don’t miss out on any rewards or limited-time features.
Whether you’re a long-time player or returning to the game after some time, there are several essential steps to take before the update officially drops. From claiming bonus rewards to saving resources and understanding the update’s specifics, here’s everything you need to know and do before the Shadow Milk Cookie update arrives.
1. Claim Your Rewards
Before the Shadow Milk Cookie update goes live, make sure you claim all your rewards from the 1 million subscriber challenge bonus if you haven’t done so already. This reward includes a substantial amount of crystals—25,000 in total—along with rainbow cubes and other valuable items. Additionally, two more coupon codes are available, offering an extra 4,000 crystals and more rainbow cubes. These rewards will help boost your resources, especially since the update will introduce a new character to pull for, which requires special currencies instead of regular crystals.
2. Don’t Waste Resources
With Shadow Milk Cookie likely being a Magic Cookie (though there’s a possibility it could be a Bomber), now is not the time to use your resources on leveling up other cookies. You should hold off on using your XP Star Jellies, Skill Powders, and other consumables, as the meta is expected to shift with the arrival of this new character. It’s a smart move to wait until the update launches to see how Shadow Milk Cookie fits into your team before committing resources to level up other characters.
3. Prepare for Special Banners and Gacha Features
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Unfortunately, Shadow Milk Cookie will not be available in the standard cookie gacha or feature banners initially. Instead, players will need to wait for the limited-time Shadow Milk Cookie banner, which will introduce a special event and currency system. Keep in mind that this banner will likely last around 30 to 45 days, so be prepared to use the new special currencies when it becomes available.
4. Empty Out Hall of Ancient Heroes Slots
For those of you with extra slots in the Hall of Ancient Heroes, this is a good time to consider clearing some slots in anticipation of Shadow Milk Cookie or other future Epic cookies coming in 2025. While this may not be a priority for every player, those looking to optimize their roster can use this time to rearrange their cookies in preparation for upcoming releases.
5. Know the Upcoming Cookie Type and Skills
Although it’s almost certain that Shadow Milk Cookie will be a Magic-type cookie, this is not confirmed. If you’re planning on saving Skill Powders or other resources for the upcoming update, it’s wise to focus on Magic or Bomber-type cookies, unless the upcoming video specifically details Shadow Milk Cookie’s type. This will ensure you are farming the right resources in preparation for the new update.
6. Review the Previous Updates and Events
Before the Shadow Milk Cookie update, it’s important to review the previous updates, such as the 7v7 Epic Arena and other limited-time events, so you’re not missing any bonuses or rewards that might help you in the upcoming update. Keeping track of what has been offered recently will allow you to maximize the benefits of the new update when it finally arrives.
With all of these tips in mind, you’ll be well-prepared for the exciting Shadow Milk Cookie update in Cookie Run Kingdom. Whether you’re gearing up to collect the new character or optimizing your resources and strategies, taking these steps will give you a solid foundation for success. Be sure to keep an eye on the official updates for any changes or additional details that may emerge as the update approaches. Good luck, and may your pulls be filled with Shadow Milk Cookie and other powerful new characters!