The latest DevNow presentation revealed a lot of exciting news for players of Cookie Run: Kingdom. During the event, the developers shared upcoming updates, future story content, collaboration plans, and even a new coupon code that players can redeem for rewards.
Aside from gameplay improvements, the showcase also teased major story developments, new characters, and several projects connected to the wider Cookie Run universe. For players who want to stay updated with what is coming next, here is a full breakdown of the DevNow 2026 announcements.
DevNow 2026 Event Rewards
Besides the coupon code, players can also claim additional rewards directly inside the game. If you open the Event tab, you will find a special DevNow 2026 event page. Inside this event, players can receive:
- Event rewards from the game
- A special raffle ticket
The raffle ticket gives players a chance to win additional prizes and official merchandise. Because of this, it is worth claiming the event rewards even if you only log in briefly.
New Story Update Featuring Timekeeper
The next major story update for Cookie Run: Kingdom will introduce Act 2 of the main storyline. This update will focus on the arrival of Timekeeper Cookie, who will play a key role in the upcoming story arc. The trailer also teased a returning conflict involving Pure Vanilla Cookie and Shadow Milk Cookie.
Other details from the trailer include:
- New designs for Beast Cookies
- Possible insect-style transformations
- Dragon creatures appearing in the story
- Mysterious cyber-themed cookies
Another new character confirmed for the story is Ash Salt Cookie, an assassin who travels between dimensions. This character will interact with GingerBrave and his allies as the story continues.
The new story chapter is expected to begin around May 2026.
Upcoming Collaboration Event
Before the Timekeeper update arrives, the developers confirmed a collaboration event scheduled for April 2026. The collaboration will feature K-Pop Demon Hunters, where the three main characters from that series are expected to appear as playable characters in the game. While full details have not been revealed yet, the collaboration is likely to include:
- Limited characters
- Special missions
- Collaboration themed rewards
Events like this usually bring many new players into the game, so it may become one of the biggest updates this year.
New Costumes Revealed
DevNow also introduced several new costumes. The most notable one is the first Legendary costume for an Epic cookie, which will be released for Black Sapphire Cookie. This costume was chosen through the community voting event in 2025.
Another costume confirmed is for Candy Apple Cookie, which will also arrive in a future update. These costumes will likely appear in the costume gacha alongside the Timekeeper update.
Quality of Life Improvements
The developers also talked about several quality of life improvements for the game. Some of the planned changes include:
- Simplifying daily missions
- Making daily tasks faster to complete
- Adjusting the story release schedule
Currently, the developers release story updates roughly once per month. However, they are considering releasing new story chapters every two weeks instead. If this plan works out, players will get new story content much more frequently.
Future Cookie Run Projects
The DevNow presentation also introduced new games connected to the Cookie Run universe.
Cookie Run Crumble
A new game titled Cookie Run: Crumble is planned for release in the second half of 2026.
This game will focus on:
- AFK style gameplay
- Humorous storytelling
- Alternate universe versions of cookies
Several alternate cookie versions were shown, including unique variations of familiar characters.
Cookie Run New World
Another major announcement was Cookie Run: New World, a large open-world 3D RPG currently in development.
The game is expected to feature:
- Open world exploration
- Multiple kingdoms and regions
- Characters from different Cookie Run games
- Expanded lore from the Cookie Run universe
Players may even explore famous locations like the Vanilla Kingdom in a fully explorable world.
The DevNow 2026 presentation revealed that the future of Cookie Run: Kingdom is packed with new content. From the upcoming Timekeeper storyline to collaborations, costumes, and new games in the Cookie Run universe, the developers clearly have many plans for the franchise.
For now, players should make sure to redeem the new coupon code, claim the DevNow event rewards, and start preparing for the collaboration update coming in April. With the next story arc arriving soon, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Cookie Run fans.