The 2026 Fireworks Festival has arrived in Evony, bringing a new Spiritual Beast, a featured Epic Historic General, limited-time events, and numerous premium rewards. Whether you’re targeting Karkadann, summoning Matsunaga Hisahide, or collecting exclusive cosmetics, here’s everything included in the update.
Evony 2026 Fireworks Festival Guide -Karkadann, Matsunaga Hisahide
The 2026 Fireworks Festival introduces:
- New Spiritual Beast Karkadann
- New Epic Historic General Matsunaga Hisahide
- Historic General Summoning Event
- King’s Party Event
- Voyage to Civilizations
- Legend of the Desert King
- Revelry Carnival
- New Holy Palace Officer Equipment Set bonuses
- Multiple login and progression events
How to Unlock Karkadann
Karkadann is available through the Legend of the Desert King event.
Steps to unlock
- Defeat Boss Monsters to earn Spiritual Beast Scales.
- Purchase event packages for additional Scales if desired.
- Exchange Scales for the Desert King’s Horn.
- Use the Desert King’s Horn to permanently unlock Karkadann.
Karkadann Level 20 Attributes
At Level 20, Karkadann provides:
| Attribute | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Ground Troop HP | +104% |
| Ranged Troop Attack | +104% |
| Enemy Mounted Troop Defense | -78% |
| While Defending: Enemy Ranged Troop Attack | -104% |
Best For
Karkadann is particularly effective for:
- Ranged troop marches
- Defensive city builds
- Battlefield defense
- Server War
- Countering mounted-heavy opponents
The combination of powerful ranged attack buffs and enemy debuffs makes it one of the stronger ranged-focused Spiritual Beasts released recently.
Matsunaga Hisahide
The featured Epic Historic General during this festival is Matsunaga Hisahide.
Players can obtain him through the Historic General Summoning Event using Epic Historic General (Glory) tokens.
Summoning Details
- Epic Historic General (Glory) is available from the 5th Event Package tier.
- Matsunaga has an increased summon rate during the event.
- He is guaranteed within every six summons.
Matsunaga specializes in reinforcing ranged troops, making him a valuable choice for Battlefield, city defense, and alliance support rather than leading offensive ranged marches.
King’s Party Event
Players gain Party Cake EXP by purchasing basic Gems.
Increasing the Party Cake level unlocks valuable rewards.
Notable rewards include
Level 4
- Triple Down Package Coupon
- Civilization Scroll Chest II (Conquest)
- Lv.7 Premium Gear Chest (Globus Cruciger)
Level 8
- Officer Equipment Scroll Chest (Stratagems)
Level 10
- Budapest – Buda or Budapest – Pest
- Civilization Scroll Chest II (Supremacy)
- Archer Tower Officer’s Leg Armor Scroll
- Military Strategist Historic General Chest
Voyage to Civilizations
This event revolves around collecting Golden Ship Wheels.
Players can:
- Embark on voyages
- Earn Golden Commemorative Coins
- Unlock the exclusive Fireweb – Ichinotani Descent Ideal Land Ornament
- Purchase additional exclusive ornaments in the Civilization Museum
Golden Ship Wheels are obtained from:
- Senior Voyage Sale
- Super Voyage Sale
Unused wheels convert into Voyage Chests after the event ends.
Revelry Carnival
Players collect:
- Parade Masks
- Celebration Badges
- Party Invitations
- Emerald Brooches
Parade Masks can be earned from:
- Resource gathering
- Monster hunting
- Daily login
Party Invitations come from event packages.
Revelry Carnival Rewards
Players can redeem rewards including:
- Historic General Shaybani
- Champion Demeter unlock item (Golden Wheat Ear)
- Angel’s Blessing (Permanent)
- Thebes – Throne
- Epic Historic Generals
- Additional premium items
2026 Fireworks Festival Package Sale
Each day offers five package tiers containing rewards such as:
- Dragon Battle Canes
- Premium Gear Chest (Globus Cruciger)
- Pharaoh’s Treasure Maps
- Lv.7 Premium Gear Chest (Globus Cruciger)
- Chance to obtain Matsunaga Hisahide
New Holy Palace Officer Equipment Set
This update also introduces set bonuses for the Holy Palace Officer Equipment Set.
Players who collect multiple pieces can activate additional set effects, providing stronger Officer Equipment bonuses than individual pieces alone.
Additional Events
Alongside the Fireworks Festival, players can also participate in:
- Speedup Sprint
- Login Rewards
- Gem Purchase Event
- Grace of Star Trail
These events provide extra resources, speedups, premium items, and progression rewards throughout the festival.
The 2026 Fireworks Festival is one of Evony’s larger seasonal updates, featuring meaningful progression opportunities for both paying and active free-to-play players. Karkadann stands out as a powerful Spiritual Beast for ranged and defensive strategies, while Matsunaga Hisahide fills an important niche as a reinforcement-focused ranged general. Combined with the King’s Party, Voyage to Civilizations, Revelry Carnival, and multiple reward events, the festival offers numerous ways to strengthen your account before the next major PvP season.