Nod's first major IP collaboration has arrived. The most eye-catching feature of the 1.1 update is undoubtedly the Porsche collaboration. The event runs from the moment the 1.1 version update goes live until 4:59 AM on July 8.

The vehicle available through this collaboration is the Porsche 918 Spyder, widely known as one of the 'Big Three Hybrid Hypercars.' This supercar, which is exciting enough just by name, is now a drivable vehicle that you can take out onto the open world roads.

The collaboration also includes the exclusive Zero limited costume 'Fantastic Duo' and the limited profile frame 'Thrilling Moment.' However, since the acquisition method is gacha-based and the resource cost increases with each pull, it is quite an investment. In this article, we break down everything from the pull structure to actual driving feel, tuning, and costumes.

※ The Porsche 918 Spyder does not appear in rounds 1–5

※ For efficiency, we recommend using Ponds for rounds 1–7 and Gems for rounds 8–15 (Total cost: 1.38m Ponds + 11600 Gems)

I took the car out on the road and racing tracks in its stock state. First, its acceleration on straightaways is excellent. Once it picks up speed, it cruises smoothly, and the sense of speed on straight sections is quite significant.

Its handling on sections transitioning from uphill to flat ground is also impressive. The car doesn't float excessively; it settles back onto the road surface almost immediately. Because the time spent in the air is minimal, there is very little speed loss, allowing for a consistent high-speed flow.

On the other hand, cornering is a bit challenging in its stock state. If you encounter a sharp, near-90-degree turn while driving at high speeds, simply turning the steering wheel often leads to crashing straight into the wall.

There are two solutions. You can use drifting, or if you aren't comfortable with that, I recommend briefly letting go of the W (forward) key while steering with A or D (left/right). By momentarily easing off the acceleration as you enter a corner, the car will glide through smoothly. I actually managed to take first place in a race using just this technique.

In summary, this car is a clear winner in straight-line speed and landing stability, but requires some skill to handle sharp turns. If you haven't purchased the Pendragon (Nod's most expensive vehicle) yet, or if you are a huge Porsche fan, it is definitely worth trying your luck. Just keep in mind that the car won't drop in rounds 1–5, and you should be prepared to go all the way to the 15th-round pity system.

The top speed in stock condition is 212. If you want to boost this, you'll need to tune it. Tuning involves investing Ponds into specific categories to enhance performance. Notably, engine tuning raises the top speed from 212 to 220, significantly improving the feel of straight-line driving. If you find cornering and braking lacking, I recommend investing in the suspension, brakes, or LSD; if you need more stability on snow or rain, invest in tire treads.

However, fully upgrading all categories costs approximately 19 million Ponds in totalKeep in mind that this requires a significant additional investment on top of the resources used to pull the vehicle. You can check the resource costs for each category in the table below.

The Porsche collaboration also introduces the 'Fantastic Duo' limited costume for Zero (the protagonist). It features a racing suit concept reminiscent of Porsche Motorsport, designed to match the luxury mood of the vehicle.

This costume has been receiving rave reviews since its release. Many players feel the tight-fitting racing suit, which accentuates the character's silhouette, suits them well, with particularly high praise for the female Zero version. It has become another core highlight of the collaboration, to the point where some jokingly say they pulled for the skin rather than the car.

Finally, there is more good news. In the CN server, there was feedback that it was disappointing the 918 Spyder lacked a roof-open (convertible) feature at launch, which the developers addressed through a patch. This feature was also added to the KR server via a no-downtime patch on June 5. Thanks to this, you can now enjoy the 918 Spyder in various styles by opening and closing the roof.