Netmarble is opening 2026 with one of its biggest updates yet for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross — the New Year Festival: Infinite Sunshine. Packed with new heroes, festival events, expanded rewards, and the kickoff of a seven-month anniversary celebration, this update sets the tone for a huge year ahead for 7DS players worldwide.
The update brings not only fresh seasonal content, but also long-term progression systems, powerful festival draws, and brand-new narrative experiences — making The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross New Year Festival 2026 one of the most ambitious events in the game to date.
The 777 Relay Campaign Begins — A Seven-Month Anniversary Celebration
At the heart of the festival is the launch of the 777 Relay Campaign, running through June 2026 to celebrate the seventh anniversary of The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross.
Players can expect:
- 100 Diamonds in celebration rewards
- Improved draw mileage bonuses
- Special coupon rewards
- Access to [Era’s End] Demon King Meliodas and a themed costume
Each month introduces new milestone rewards and commemorative features, with ongoing updates shared through the official 7DS channels. It’s designed as a long-term celebration that rewards continued participation — and it’s only just beginning.
New Dual UR Hero: [Dusk’s Oath] Merlin and Escanor
The spotlight of Infinite Sunshine is the debut of the powerful dual UR hero:
[Dusk’s Oath] Merlin and Escanor — appearing together for the first time.
The festival draw structure features guaranteed rewards at mileage milestones:
- First cycle: guarantees at 150, 300, 450, 600, 750, and 900
- Second cycle: guarantees at 300, 600, and 900
Players can earn:
- SSR heroes at 150, 450, and 750
- SSR or UR heroes at 300 and 600
- The brand-new UR dual hero at 900
For collectors and competitive players alike, this is a major opportunity.
Liones Sunrise Festival & Seasonal Story Content
The Liones Sunrise Festival enters as a world event, bringing a New Year storyline starring Meliodas and tying into the growing festival narrative.
Players can enjoy:
- Expanded login bonuses offering up to 300 Diamonds
- New Year missions awarding [Adventure Guide] Fox Sin upon completion
- Seasonal events and challenges themed around renewal and light
It’s a mix of story progression, festival celebration, and resource generosity — all wrapped in signature 7DS style.
Events, Raids, Rewards — And A Costume from Nakaba Suzuki
Beyond festival content, players gain access to multiple limited-time features:
- Lucky Spin with high-value Diamond rewards
- Companion Invite Event for new and returning players
- A themed raid featuring a Meliodas costume created with input from original author Nakaba Suzuki
- The return of the Event Boss Parade featuring Aboru, Kimara, Graeon, and Cath
Meanwhile, the Artifact Wish Draw allows players to target specific artifacts using Time Crystals, adding strategy to festival progression.
The GRAND START 100 Time Retry Draw even grants 10 heroes immediately after updating — a perfect jump-start for lapsed or new players.
A Festival Built for Story Fans and Collectors Alike
With more than 70 million downloads worldwide, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross continues to thrive thanks to its cinematic style, high-quality 3D visuals, and storytelling rooted in the original manga.
The New Year Festival: Infinite Sunshine successfully blends:
- Narrative expansion
- Long-term anniversary planning
- Competitive meta shifts
- Generous festival rewards
For anyone looking to dive back into the game — or start fresh — there may be no better moment than now.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is available on the App Store and Google Play, with full details and event updates shared across the game’s official website and social channels.
