Secret of the Solstice is offering players a chance to get lucky this Independence Day. All six variants of the fan-favorite Lucky Ball are returning to the Secret of the Solstice Store on July 3rd, allowing players to risk their SparkCash for a chance at valuable loot, including consumable potions and permanent versions of premium items. Two new Lucky Balls - The Star Lucky Ball and Moon Lucky Ball - will also be arriving in the store on the same day.

For every combination of any two Lucky Balls players purchase between July 3rd and July 17th, they will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of many exciting prizes. The winners will be announced on July 21st.

• 1 grand prize winner will receive an XFX GeForce 9600 video card, an exclusive 60-day Kato Mask, and five Xen Stones
• 5 runner-ups will win a Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset, a 60-day Kato Mask, and five Xen Stones
• 5 more winners will receive a 60-day Kato Mask and five Xen Stones
• 30 lucky players will also win five Xen Stones

The Secret of the Solstice GMs will also run an Independence Day parade on July 3rd where players can take advantage of the new "Happy 4th of July!" emoticon and show off the permanent premium items they find in their Lucky Balls. Additionally, players can post their screenshots of the Independence Day parade in the forums for a chance to win an in-game item.

A new, feature-packed update to the free-to-play MMORPG Secret of the Solstice is now available.

Players eager to further customize their appearance should visit Milly's Hair Salon in Brynhilld, where they can choose from a variety of new hair styles and colors to better represent themselves in-game.

Back by popular demand, the new patch also features the return of the player-favorite Lucky Balls. These new black and white variants arrive just in time for summer vacation, and allow players willing to risk their SparkCash a chance at valuable loot, including permanent versions of premium items.

Solstice players eager to experience all the new content can log in through the Outspark launcher like normal; the new update will begin downloading automatically.

It's true: April Showers do bring May Flowers, even in Secret of the Solstice. Starting today, Solstice players can purchase six new flower-themed items from the Outspark Store, including five different stylish flower hats and a flower purse that's the perfect accessory for warmer summer weather.

Besides their obvious cosmetic appeal, each of the new hats also boosts MP and defense, allowing all adventurers to stay out in the field longer and look fantastic while doing so. The flower purses provide helpful stat bonuses unique to each character class.

Despite their name, the May Flower items will still be around after the end of May, but not for long, so grab them while you can.