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Arcane Express Bundle
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Introduction
The "Arcane Express Bundle" was at long last announced on November 28th, 2022, after availability since early October. Therefore, this page is considered archived.
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Released as of 28/11/2022 (11/28/2022)
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.
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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?
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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!
According to the help text, Train cars follow Bread Crumbs, and trains can follow each other!
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Sources / Timeline
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Friday, November 28th 2022: The "Arcane Express Bundle is officially announced today. Go to announcement
Therefore, this page is considered archived.All aboard for the new Arcane Express Bundle! 🚂
ash; Wizard101 (@Wizard101) November 28, 2022
This $29 bundle is available exclusively at GameStop and includes many fantastic items such as the Arcane Train Set, Lil' Steam Engine Mount, Chipmunk Conductor Pet, and more! https://t.co/B1PFIzRfUp #Wizard101 pic.twitter.com/LRLrz4wlDn -
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.
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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...
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Thu, August 25th 2022 / V_r722680.Wizard_1_490: **Indications of an "Arcane Engineer's Set" show up in the files.
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Tue, August 9th 2022 / V_r721865.WizardDev: This was the patch where we got the help images!
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Fri, August 4th 2022 / V_r721707.WizardDev In this patch, a draft of the help text for the train feature is introduced.
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# Test Realm (Summer 2022)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.