Direct answer: The official Version 1.8 update added [SSR] Derieri, Memory of Dimensions, the Hunting Event, mission renewals, and quality-of-life changes. It is now a historical archive because Version 2.0 is live.
What did Version 1.8 confirm?
- Derieri was the Version 1.8 hero and had a separate official Pick Up notice.
- Memory of Dimensions, the Hunting Event, mission renewals, and related quality-of-life work entered the 1.8 content package.
- Version 1.8 also provided the background for the August 12 Chaos That Devours the Desert event.
What changed after the original schedule?
The official update details were modified on August 26 at 01:25 UTC: Chaos That Devours the Desert was extended from the original August 26 boundary to the September 2 maintenance. See the updated Hunting Event guide for the current confirmed date.
Where should players go now?
For current Version 2.0 coverage, start with the Version 2.0 Update Details, current banner tracker, and Version 2.0 Known Issues.
Official source: Version 1.8 Update Details.