Hello, this is ROCKY STUDIO.
We would like to announce the release of Clear Pass Season 18 and its update details on January 29, 2026.
Maintenance Schedule: January 29, 2026, 12:00 ~ 16:00 (KST, UTC+9)
※ Due to internal client improvements, the download size may be large.
Live Preview Stream: January 29, 2026, 15:00 (KST, UTC+9) |
The new Clear Pass products will be available for purchase on each platform's store from 12:00 PM on the update day.
Please note that the release time may vary depending on platform circumstances.
Premium Ticket purchasers can play songs in the 'CLEAR PASS+' category from the song list.
1. CLEAR PASS PREMIUM TICKET Exclusive New Songs:
Exclusive new songs for Premium Ticket purchasers will be added to the 'CLEAR PASS+' category. CLEAR PASS+ exclusive songs will be converted to free songs after 3 seasons have passed.
S18 CLEAR PASS+ Exclusive Song: DATAMOSH++ by RYOQUCHA
S17 CLEAR PASS+ Exclusive Songs: Gate of Elysium by kanone, AURORA by DIEIN
S16 CLEAR PASS+ Exclusive Song: PUPA (xi Remix) by Morimori Atsushi (remix by xi)
2. DLC Trial Rotation:
Some DLC songs are provided in the CLEAR PASS+ category, and Premium Ticket purchasers can play these songs even without owning the DLC. The song list rotates regularly, and the rotation period is displayed in the upper left corner of the list.
※ Purchasing a PREMIUM TICKET grants access to the CLEAR PASS+ category until the start of the next season.
3. Premium Ticket purchasers will receive an exclusive badge on their Plate Profile.
You can obtain CLEAR PASS premium rewards and earn BONUS POINTS during gameplay. (BONUS POINT amount: 100 -> 500)
4. Premium Ticket purchasers can play DLC songs they don't own as a guest in ONLINE MODE - OPEN MATCH when selected by the host.
However, if you are the host, you cannot select DLC songs you don't own.
The Clear Point Booster is a product that allows you to earn 4 times the base amount of Clear Points during the season. (Gain an additional 300% of the base amount)
Additionally, Clear Point Booster purchasers will automatically reach STEP 30 at the end of the season even if they haven't reached it during the season period. If rewards haven't been collected, all rewards will be automatically acquired at the start of the next season.
The booster is applied constantly during the season, so it will stack with additional events if they occur.
CLEAR PASS: CLEAR POINT BOOSTER will be available for purchase on each platform's store from 12:00 PM on the update day.
Special item rewards will be given to the top 100 players in the previous season's Ladder Match.
Additionally, all players who completed Ladder Match placement will receive PLAY POINTS and rewards according to their tier.
The distributed PLAY POINTS and rewards can be checked by entering Ladder Match mode after the season starts.
The song 'alliance by seatrus' will be converted to a free song.
76 SC patterns will be added.
2 hidden BGAs will be added. (DMP1 / DMP2 categories)
10 PROFILE CARD items will be added.
1 MOUSE CURSOR item will be added.
10 DJ ICON items will be added.
13 COMMENT items will be added.
1 Manager Costume item will be added.
The NEW target song selection method for DJ CLASS is as follows: All songs released within 6 months from the update date. DJ CLASS changes after the update are as follows:
Experience new stories utilizing the DJMAX universe in AIR mode. Episodes beyond the game appear as various types of playable content.
You can obtain exclusive rewards by clearing new content.
Currently, AIR mode supports 3 languages: Korean, Japanese, and English.
The existing free music listening and chat features can still be enjoyed on the 'RADIO MAX' channel.
A DIEIN (Worker) mouse cursor item will be granted to celebrate the AIR mode renewal.
2. 'DIEIN's LENA TOWER Restore' Added to AIR Channel
LLENA Tower has been destroyed by a mysterious incident. You must restore it! Stack the materials that DIEIN brings toward the building with perfect timing and see how tall you can restore the LENA Tower.
3. 'Dear DIEIN: Beyond the Spotlight' Added to AIR Channel
During promotions for “No Mercy”, DIEIN is swept up in rumors and ultimately puts their activities as an artist on temporary hold. On a winter day where the first snow still hasn’t melted, the only one who can stay by DIEIN’s side as they wander, once again held captive by the past, is “PLAY”… you.
(AIR) Pressing ESC in the RADIO MAX channel now takes you to the AIR mode screen instead of QUICK NAVIGATION.
(OPTION) The minimum adjustment value for overall volume in SOUND SETTINGS has been adjusted to 5%.
(OPTION) TRACK L / TRACK R options have been added to the key change section in CONTROL SETTING for 4B and 5B TUNES.
(OPTION) The key layout used in 4B and 5B FX patterns has been changed as follows:
(ONLINE) Fixed an issue where the speed of mini gears was not displayed correctly in TEAM MATCH.
(COLLECTION) Fixed an issue where the scroll interval in the MY RECORD list within DJ CLASS varied depending on the frame rate limit value.
(COLLECTION) Fixed an issue where the screen wouldn't advance when using the AUTO function in Story Mode.
(REWARD) Fixed an issue where images weren't displayed when acquiring MUSIC VIDEOS.
(These issues have been identified but are not yet resolved. Fixes will be included in a future update.)
Steam Deck users: We recommend using the left analog stick for gameplay.
PC users: We recommend playing with mouse controls.
PC users: Please use the scrollbar on the right side instead.
If this occurs, please use keyboard navigation.
[COLLECTION] UI disappears when attempting to create a new MY LIST after deleting one in MUSIC VIDEO
This can be resolved by exiting and re-entering the COLLECTION screen.